Leaving the old residence, the sky was already turning a fish-belly white.
The Second Aunt's affair greatly angered Grandpa, who scolded Second Uncle's family fiercely, covering them in verbal abuse. He then ordered the whole family to face the wall for three months, forbidding them to leave, and even called back He Jiabi from abroad to join them in punishment.
Beyond the mental punishment, the physical punishment was inevitable. After Second Uncle's family apologized to He Jinnan and his wife, Second Uncle took ten lashes on behalf of Second Aunt. It happened right in the main hall, under the watchful eyes of everyone, with Gao Ruzhang personally administering the punishment, leaving the family with neither face nor dignity.
After that, Grandpa asked about the follow-up matters.