When First Madam's voice fell, the entire hall fell silent.
Everyone's expression changed as they looked at First Madam with complicated expressions.
Duanmu Huang's brows were tightly knitted together as he stared at the account books and files on the table. He didn't reach out to take them.
He understood First Madam's personality and methods very well. Since she had boldly barged into the hall and dared to take out the evidence in front of everyone, she must have absolute confidence.
He didn't need to look at the account books and files to know that there must be irrefutable evidence.
It was obvious that First Madam had seized this opportunity and wouldn't give Duanmu Feiyu a chance to turn the tables.
The elders and leaders on both sides of the hall were exchanging glances and secretly communicating with each other through voice transmission.
Some of them acted as if this matter didn't concern them and looked on coldly, while others rejoiced in Duanmu Feiyu's misfortune and waited for him to be punished.
The leaders who supported Duanmu Feiyu had dark looks in their eyes and didn't dare to plead for leniency or dissuade First Madam.
Duanmu Feiyu's face was deathly pale as he glared angrily at First Madam's back. His eyes were burning with rage.
First Madam had criticized him in the past, but she had only reprimanded him verbally and hadn't really done anything to him.
He had never imagined that First Madam would be serious this time and investigate his crimes so quickly. She wanted to kill him in one move.
At this moment, Duanmu Feiyu finally realized what kind of scheming, power, and methods First Madam, as the matriarch of the clan.
Ten breaths of time passed, but the hall was still silent.
Duanmu Huang had no choice but to express his stance. He picked up the account books and files on the table and flipped through a few pages symbolically.
The contents of the records were each more shocking than the last. His expression grew darker and darker until it was as cold as ice.
"Bang!"
Duanmu Huang slammed the account books and files on the table and looked angrily at Duanmu Feiyu. He cursed in a low voice, "You unfilial son! You're so disappointing! "
His heart was filled with rage, but more than that, he was exasperated at the fact that he had failed to live up to his expectations.
He hated Duanmu Feiyu for being unambitious, greedy for pleasure, and committing crimes. Moreover, he was unbearably stupid, without scheming or shrewdness. He didn't even know that he had been schemed against.
Duanmu Feiyu didn't dare to quibble anymore. He quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed, begging for mercy, "Father! I know I was wrong! When I was young and frivolous, I did indeed do many wrong things.
However, please give me a chance to turn over a new leaf. I will definitely turn over a new leaf and turn over a new leaf … "
Before he could finish, Duanmu Huang interrupted him and ordered in a deep voice with an expressionless face, "Duanmu Feiyu, I can ignore all the crimes you commit outside, including murder and arson.
But as my son, you've stuffed your own pockets and embezzled the family's assets and resources. This is an unforgivable crime!
I will definitely not protect you. Today, I will punish you according to the family rules!
From today onwards, I will take back all the power you have in your hands and remove you from your position!
I punish you with ninety lashes and send you to the Reflection Cliff at the back of the mountain to reflect on your mistakes for a year!
In addition, you are not allowed to interfere with the family's businesses for five years. "
After announcing the punishment, Duanmu Huang stared at Duanmu Feiyu and shouted with a dignified expression, "Later, you will go to the punishment hall to receive your punishment. If you dare to complain, the number of lashes will be doubled!"
Duanmu Huang's punishment for Duanmu Feiyu could not be considered heavy, but neither could it be considered light.
Ninety lashes, one year of reflection, five years of not being allowed to interfere with the family's businesses. These were all insignificant punishments.
The real punishment that caused Duanmu Feiyu to fall from the clouds to the abyss and lose his power and status was the removal of his position and power.
In the past, he was the Second Young Master of the Duanmu Family and controlled the businesses and businesses of more than twenty cities. He had great wealth and power in his hands and many powerful people under his command.
But from today onwards, he could only be an idle young master and obediently stay at home to cultivate. He would never be able to stir up trouble again.
After everyone heard Duanmu Huang's punishment, they all revealed complicated expressions.
First Madam had achieved her goal, so of course she was satisfied.
She bowed to Duanmu Huang and said, "Master is indeed fair and just. Such a decision is enough to convince everyone."
After she finished speaking, she bowed to Duanmu Huang and left the main hall with Qing Zhu.
Some of the elders and leaders rejoiced in Duanmu Feiyu's misfortune, while others secretly sighed.
However, no one dared to oppose Duanmu Huang's decision, and no one pleaded for Duanmu Feiyu.
Duanmu Feiyu knelt in the main hall with a pale face. His heart was filled with anger and despair, and his whole body trembled.
But what was done could not be undone. He could only suppress his anger and silently stand up. He bowed to Duanmu Huang and left the main hall.
...
Two hours later, Duanmu Feiyu staggered out of the torture chamber.
He was supported by two attendants and struggled to walk back to his residence.
Just now, he had suffered ninety lashes in the torture chamber. He was in so much pain that he wished he was dead.
The torture chamber used the Wind, Fire and Thunder Whip, a Heavenly Origin level magic weapon.
Every lash of the whip contained the violent and fierce power of wind and thunder. It was like the cutting of a sword, causing people to be in so much pain that they wished they were dead.
Even though Duanmu Feiyu was at the Heavenly Origin level, after ninety lashes, his skin and flesh were lacerated and he was dripping with blood.
The pain that seeped into his bone marrow still made him shudder when he thought about it.
He limped along the bluestone path. His face was as white as paper and his mind was very weak. He looked very miserable.
On the way back to his residence, he was cursing fiercely in his heart.
"First Madam, that damned thing! She is too vicious!
I didn't expect her to be so vicious. If she hadn't hit me while I was down, how could I have ended up like this?
And that bastard who put up notices all over the city to secretly plot against me!
Don't let me find out who you are. Otherwise, I will cut you into eight pieces and burn your bones to ashes! "
Duanmu Feiyu did not blame Duanmu Huang for making such a decision.
He knew that his father, Duanmu Huang, was already doing his best to protect him. This punishment was not excessive.
He only hated First Madam for taking the opportunity to make things difficult for him. He hated the person who was plotting against him even more.
After a while, Duanmu Feiyu returned to his residence.
The maids had already spread out the brocade bedding on the bed and supported him to lie down on the bed to rest.
His entire back was badly mutilated. For the next few days, he could only lie down on the bed to recuperate.
A middle-aged pharmacist hurried over and hurriedly treated his wounds. He used all kinds of elixirs to help him treat his injuries.
After the pharmacist treated his injuries, the pain from his back lessened by a lot.
At this time, a tall and sturdy middle-aged man quickly walked into the room. He arrived in front of Duanmu Feiyu and cupped his hands to report, "Reporting to Second Young Master, this subordinate has already found some clues.
The person who secretly plotted against you and put up notices all over the city was most likely ordered by the young miss of the Superior Courtyard. "
Suddenly hearing this news, Duanmu Feiyu was stunned.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
