Elder Master Jian was wrong to beat Jing Shun with a walking stick, but Jing Shun had it coming for putting those photos on the front page headlines.
Given Jian Shichu's temperament, physical punishment might be forgiven, but a fierce scolding was inevitable.
Jing Shun immediately wilted, burying his face into the pillow, "…let me catch my breath."
Ye Qingci smiled, covered him with the blanket, and turned to leave.
She returned to her own bedroom, took a bath, changed into comfortable clothes, and then her phone rang.
She picked up the phone and saw the caller, answering, "He Meng?"
"Young Madam," He Meng's voice was urgent, "Assistant Qi just came by and took Jiuyue and Shi Yi away."
"What?" Ye Qingci immediately furrowed her brows, "I see."
She hung up the phone and hurried downstairs.
As expected, Jiuyue and Shi Yi were kneeling in the living room.
Opposite them, seated imperiously on the sofa, was Elder Master Jian.