After Transmigration, I Snag a Stunning Bigwig as My Husband-Chapter 643 Punishment
Young Master Su couldn’t resist and was brought before Marquis Dongxiang and Mrs. Tang.
"Mother, I’m back," Young Master Su said defiantly.
"I came back on my own, it wasn’t my brother who caught us and brought us back!"
Mrs. Tang glared at him, "Even if you came back on your own, you’ll still get a beating."
Young Master Su, "..."
They say a setback makes you wiser.
This son of hers didn’t suffer last time, and his courage seems to have grown even bolder.
Young Master Su glanced timidly at Marquis Dongxiang.
Marquis Dongxiang couldn’t stand his look, "Stop pretending to be timid with me."
"Tell me, how did you come up with the idea of using paper figures to trick us?"
When Marquis Dongxiang asked a question, especially before a beating, it must be answered thoroughly.
If answered well, you might get two fewer hits.
If answered poorly, you’ll get a few more.
"A few days ago, when I came back from the toilet, I saw the Ninth Prince standing in front of the desk, casting a long shadow. I thought Father had arrived and got a fright, but then I realized it was the Ninth Prince’s shadow," Young Master Su said.
"We thought it was fun and played around with it for half a day, and that’s how the idea came about."
Even though he was going to be beaten, Young Master Su thought his plan of escape was perfect.
Unfortunately, no matter how good a plan is, it can only be used once in front of his parents.
Next time sneaking out of the mansion won’t be so easy.
Young Master Su felt a bit regretful. Since he was going to be beaten anyway, he should have spent a whole day shopping before coming back, then the beating would have been worth it.
Indeed, one shouldn’t act impulsively; there’s no place for regrets now.
He observed carefully, snuck out fearing his parents would worry, and even left a small note, which was commendable.
But sneaking out of the mansion is not allowed and must be punished.
Marquis Dongxiang looked at his son, "Since you snuck out, you should be prepared for punishment."
"Father, I’m not prepared, not at all," Young Master Su denied hurriedly.
"What kind of punishment do you think you should receive?" Marquis Dongxiang asked.
"..."
He’s doomed.
This seems like they’re going to beat him to death.
Although he snuck out, he didn’t cause any trouble.
Mrs. Tang said, "Promise your dad you won’t sneak out again next time."
Young Master Su said nothing.
If he promised but couldn’t do it, the punishment would be doubled.
A man’s word should be true.
Stubborn as ever, Mrs. Tang felt a headache.
"I won’t beat you today."
"Starting tomorrow, you will practice the Meihua Pole, and if you can’t finish within the set time, don’t think about leaving the mansion again," Marquis Dongxiang said sternly.
Practice Meihua Pole?
Young Master Su looked terrified.
If he fell, it would hurt terribly.
He would rather be spanked with a feather duster!
But there was no room for negotiation with Marquis Dongxiang.
Marquis Dongxiang left after speaking.
Mr. Su also went out.
Young Master Su looked at Mrs. Tang and said, "Mother, what if my brother is angry with me?"
"How did you make your brother angry?" Mrs. Tang asked.
"I don’t know either," Young Master Su said, perplexed.
Then Young Master Shen recounted how Young Master Su angered Mr. Su.
Mrs. Tang’s mouth twitched uncontrollably.
She raised her hand to her forehead.
The maids’ shoulders were shaking silently.
Young Master Su looked around at each of them and then at Mrs. Tang.
Mrs. Tang explained to Young Master Su that some things can be done secretly but shouldn’t be spoken out loud.
Also, when you promise someone something, you can’t unilaterally break the agreement.
Breaking a promise comes with consequences.
To make Young Master Su remember this lesson and understand the importance of honesty,
Mrs. Tang made Young Master Su compensate Mr. Su with 200 taels as a penalty for breaking the promise.
Young Master Su, "...!!!"
He had only agreed to stay three more days at Prince Yun Mansion for 100 taels of silver.
Now look, not only did he not get a single tael, but he also has to pay 200 taels.
This is a severe blow for a cash-strapped Young Master Su.
But what Mother said made sense, so he couldn’t refute it.
After understanding, Young Master Su puffed his cheeks and said, "Can my brother’s lost face be recovered?"
"It can’t be," Mrs. Tang said.
"..."
Young Master Su didn’t know what to do.
His little face was full of worry.
Mrs. Tang laughed and said, "Go apologize to your brother, and tell him that since Prince Yun Mansion knows he likes Princess Fu Yun, I’ll move their wedding banquet forward a bit, I’m sure Prince Yun Mansion will understand."
If she knew her future son-in-law wanted to see her daughter and was willing to keep his own younger brother in the mansion just for an excuse to come, she’d be thrilled.
Young Master Su ran to find Mr. Su.
Mr. Su and Chu Shun were planning to go to Prince NanAn Mansion.
Although there was a curfew at night, as long as they avoided the city patrol officers, it wouldn’t be a big deal. Besides, it wasn’t the first or second time they wandered the streets at night. Even their nighttime stealing escapades with other men were spread by those officers.
Young Master Su ran over to apologize to Mr. Su. Mr. Su wouldn’t genuinely stay angry with his own younger brother; after all, he was still so young.
Plus, Mrs. Tang would move the banquet forward, turning a bad situation into a good one.
Moreover, Young Master Su had to compensate him with 200 taels.
Su Chong patted Young Master Su’s head and said, "I hope you’ve learned your lesson this time."
"Big Brother, please don’t rub salt into my wounds," Young Master Su said, feeling down.
"Big Brother, I don’t have money to compensate you for now. I’ve calculated that I can receive 200 taels in New Year’s money this year, and I’ll give it all to you."
"..."
He said it so pitifully.
Even Chu Shun and the others felt sorry for him.
Unfortunately, this little fox, Young Master Su, couldn’t deceive the big fox, Su Chong.
His New Year’s money, does he even have it?
Every year, he obediently hands it over.
But in the past, it was handed over to Mrs. Tang, and this year, it would go to Su Chong instead.
Now that he’s part of the family, he’s even found out how much red envelope money the elders of Jibei Marquis Mansion give during New Year.
Apparently, he’s so short of money that he’s already scheming ways not to turn it over.
With such a small amount, Mr. Su wouldn’t really take it.
Su Chong patted Young Master Su’s head and said, "Alright then, you don’t have to compensate the 200 taels, and I’ll find a military book for you to memorize."
Young Master Su grinned from ear to ear.
Su Chong and others left the mansion.
Young Master Su headed back to his courtyard, but halfway there, remembered the Meihua Pole and went to the training yard instead.
Looking at the varying heights of the poles arranged in a circle, the highest only reaching his chest, Young Master Su sighed in relief.
Fortunately, it wasn’t taller than him.
But seeing the gravel mixed in with the fine sand, Young Master Su picked up a stone and asked a servant, "Why are there stones in the fine sand? If I fall, it’ll hurt a lot."
"Those stones are there per the Marquis’ request," the servant laughed.
"The Marquis said the young master will only learn a lesson if he falls and gets hurt."
"..."
Young Master Su threw the stone back in angrily, "I knew it, getting paddled is the lightest punishment from my dad!"
Prince NanAn Mansion.
Inside the ancestral hall.
Su Chong and the others climbed over the wall to get in.
Once they confirmed no one was around, they stopped sneaking and being stealthy.
Inside the house.
Prince NanAn sat cross-legged.
Upon hearing footsteps, he quickly kneeled properly.
Realizing it was Chu Shun and the others, he sat back in his original position and said, "I thought it was my father coming, but it turns out it’s you guys."
"Brought you some food," Chu Shun lifted the food box.
"I can’t eat," Prince NanAn said moodily.
