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Chapter 224 Flattery

The shock and resentment in his tone were clearly visible.

"Your Majesty!"

Zhang Zhi's voice became even more severe, echoing in the air like a thunderclap, frightening everyone present.

Zhang Jing's body trembled noticeably. Although he was extremely reluctant to give up his dignity, his knees seemed to be locked by an invisible force, so stiff that he couldn't bend them, as if his body was instinctively resisting this humiliating order.

Zhang Zhi seemed to have seen through the tangle and struggle in his nephew's heart at a glance. He sneered and said, "You don't want to kneel? Then I will personally break your legs today and see how long you can continue to be so stubborn."

Before he finished speaking, he made a move. Zhang Jing then woke up as if from a dream, and truly felt that his second uncle's determination this time was extraordinary.

Fear eroded his spine like ice. His legs went weak and he fell to his knees involuntarily with a plop.

"Apologize to Master Wu."

Zhang Zhi's voice rang out again, and every word was like a heavy hammer hitting everyone's heart.

Insulting the royal family is a serious crime that is enough to bring ruin to the entire family.

Zhang Jing said nothing, only looking down at the ground. However, when his eyes met the stern gaze of his second uncle that did not allow for any rebuttal, the grievance and unwillingness in his heart instantly burst out, turning into two lines of hot tears. He choked and squeezed out a sentence: "Master Wu, I was wrong. I am really sorry."

Zhang Zhi observed the reactions of Wu Xu and Ran He, and seeing that they remained silent, he couldn't help feeling a chill in his heart.

"not enough."

Although these three words were light, they were like a heavy stone dropped into a pond, causing ripples.

"I...I shouldn't have taken advantage of my power to bully others and use my family's reputation to do unjust things..."

Zhang Jing's voice became smaller and smaller, and it seemed extremely difficult.

"anything else?"

There was a persistence in Zhang Zhi's voice that left no room for escape.

"I shouldn't lie and try to cover up the truth..." Beads of sweat had already appeared on Zhang Jing's forehead.

"go on."

Zhang Zhi's voice was cold and resolute.

Zhang Jing burst into tears and almost cried out, "I...I really did just this, nothing else..."

Zhang Zhi looked around. Those young masters who were originally arrogant no longer dared to disobey under this invisible pressure. They all lowered their heads and apologized in trembling voices: "Master Wu, we know we were wrong..."

"Please be magnanimous and forgive us this time..."

When the people around saw this, they thought that the storm would soon be settled. Many people secretly praised Zhang Zhi for the way he handled the situation, and some even secretly gave him a thumbs up.

However, Zhang Zhi noticed that Wu Xu and Ran He still did not show any satisfied expressions on their faces, and his heart sank immediately.

Obviously, such apologies and promises did not meet the other party's inner expectations.

So Zhang Zhi hurriedly added, "Master Wu, please rest assured. I will take these ignorant young men back and discipline them immediately. Each of them will be punished with thirty strokes of the cane. As for Zhang Jing, he will be punished twice as much, fifty strokes of the cane, and he will be detained for three months so that he can learn humility and respect through reflection."

Such a punishment was undoubtedly extremely severe. The crowd watching immediately started talking about it. Some people with sharp minds sensed a deeper meaning behind this punishment. The looks they cast towards Wu Xu and his wife were full of inquiry and speculation.

For Zhang Jing and others, hearing such a verdict was like a bolt from the blue, with fear and despair intertwined and spread across their faces.

They never dreamed that after their apology, such severe punishment would be waiting for them.

After thirty strokes of the board, even if you survive by chance, your skin will be torn and the pain will be unbearable.

Zhang Zhi turned a deaf ear to the discussions around him. What he was most concerned about at the moment was how to calm the King of Chu's anger as soon as possible.

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhang Zhi glanced at Wu Xu nervously, as if the eyes of everyone in the hall were drawn to Wu Xu alone, and the air seemed to freeze.

Wu Xu, however, filled a glass of wine, took a sip, and slowly opened his lips: "I don't care about their apologies. The ones who really should apologize are those who made the wrong decision."

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhang Zhi seemed to have been enlightened, and his gaze immediately shifted to Ma Zhi and others who were already stunned at the table.

There was severity and warning in his eyes as he scanned the faces of Zhang Jing and the others like a hawk.

Faced with this unexpected turn of events, Zhang Jing and others had no way to retreat. They could only lower their heads and apologize again sincerely.

Ma Yongbo and others seemed even more at a loss. They had never experienced such a scene before. They felt their palms sweating and were uneasy.

Things have developed to this point, and there is no point in continuing to argue.

Ran He raised his hand slightly, indicating that Zhang Zhi could lead the group of playboys away.

Zhang Zhi understood and immediately led the group of young people to hurriedly leave Zuixianlou.

As they left, the crowd was politely asked to leave by the owner of the Hong family, and the noise on the second floor gradually calmed down.

"Master Wu, I'm sorry for what happened today. It was our inconsiderateness that disturbed your pleasure. All the expenses today will be borne by me, Hong. I hope Master Wu will not mind. This is my small compensation."

"Master Hong, you are too serious. This matter is not your responsibility. You don't need to blame yourself so much."

Ran He's gentle words of comfort demonstrated the Wu family's magnanimity and generosity.

Upon hearing this, the head of the Hong family expressed his gratitude: "Thank you for your understanding, Mrs. Wu, but our Hong family did fail to fulfill our duty as a host. I will not disturb you all while you dine. I hope you can enjoy your meal to your heart's content."

Then, the head of the Hong family turned around and went downstairs, and immediately instructed the shopkeeper: "Send the best wine and food to each table upstairs. In addition, prepare a piece of exquisite cake as a gift for each guest when they leave. All bills for today will be waived, please remember this."

The shopkeeper nodded repeatedly and agreed: "Don't worry, sir, everything will be done according to your instructions. I will prepare it now."

After saying this, he hurried away and began to arrange everything.

Previously, the instructions the shopkeeper received contained a weight that could not be ignored. Every word seemed to have been carefully considered, repeatedly reminding him that he must not offend the master of the Wu family under any circumstances.

From then on, the shopkeeper had seeds of curiosity and awe in his heart, and he spent day and night trying to figure out the origins of this mysterious figure.

It was not until he witnessed with his own eyes how respectful the shop owner and Mr. Zhang were to the head of the Wu family that he suddenly realized that the importance of this important man was far beyond all his imagination.

This awakening made the already taut string in his heart even tighter. He dared not slack off for even a moment, and was extremely cautious with every move he made.

At this time, a young waiter approached the shopkeeper and lowered his voice, with curiosity in his eyes: "Shopkeeper, who is the Wu family master to make our boss fawn on him so humbly? Even the ordinary farmers invited to the banquet today have been taken care of in great detail."