Chapter 108: Humiliation

“What’s going on?” Baili Wushuang frowned as he looked at Ting Qi lying on the bench, then glanced at his battered body with barely any part unscathed, his anger flaring even higher.

His people, they arrested him on a whim, and struck him without hesitation.

At a time like this, shouldn’t they consider that they are mother and son? There should always be some leniency in actions, yet they showed none.

Truly, she is worthy of being his beloved mother and the head lady of the Baili family.

Ting Qi drew a weary breath and said, “The other day, I discovered that the eldest young master intended to make his last stand at Liuxin Studio.

Fearing accidents, I stayed nearby the temple street that night to observe.

At dawn, an unusual palm strike descended from the sky. The eldest young master originally had a chance to escape but sacrificed it to save someone else.

He bravely took the vicious strike, securing a lifeline for another but doomed himself to a fate worse than death under that blow.”

“Then how did you end up in mother’s hands?” Baili Wushuang closed his eyes, the veins bulging on the back of his hand behind his back revealing his inner fury.

Ting Qi sighed and replied, “My lord, madam also sent many to Yuhaitian.

I… was discovered by them on my way back and was captured.”

It was mainly because he was outnumbered—two fists cannot withstand four palms. Moreover, their numbers and cultivation far surpassed his.

Alone, he was truly no match.

Hence, he was caught...

After a pause, he continued, “If you wish to save the eldest young master’s life, time is of the essence. With their methods, ordinary means are useless.”

Baili Wushuang glanced at him and said, “What options are there? Father and mother have surely surrounded Shuang Garden with triple layers inside and out, leaving no escape.

When I saw you hadn’t returned, I guessed something was wrong. Later, Xue Xiao went to investigate and found you in mother’s hands.

I then roughly understood that my elder brother was in trouble, so I planned to slip out through the back door while they were unprepared.

But, alas, it was all for naught.”

Upon finishing, both master and servant fell silent.

Ting Qi’s real name was Feng Ting, meaning “pausing the carriage to admire the maple forest at dusk.” It was a name given by Su He when he was still the young master.

When everything erupted, as Su He’s personal attendant, he naturally got involved.

At this moment, Su He had lost his mother and was overwhelmed with grief. Manipulated by others, he sought revenge through Di Shui Ling.

Unbeknownst to him, it was a trap, causing turmoil before Baili Xiaojing, ultimately forcing him into a deadly struggle with the spirit of Si You.

He ended up with bones scattered like a tapestry and blood painting the wind.

And thus, his life was lost.

Later, all elders who supported Su He were executed under mysterious charges.

Among them, Su He’s maternal clan was the worst hit; not a single survivor remained.

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