My house was confiscated and I was exiled. I emptied the emperor's warehouse and fled.

The cold moon is like frost, spreading over the earth.

Under the eaves of the front yard, Qin Junyi raised his head and looked up at the dark night sky. His whole body exuded the aura of loneliness and vicissitudes of life, and his heart felt like he was in a world of ice and snow, with chills running through his bones.

Suddenly, he stood up from the wheelchair and walked towards the punishment room.

Wu Shaohan's pupils suddenly dilated and he followed.

The punishment room is located in the west wing of the front yard. It was established and passed down by the bandit leader.

Over the years, many punishment tools have been placed in the punishment room.

There are iron locks, gravel and green bricks on the ground on one side of the wall, which is an area for kneeling and introspection.

On the other side was a row of wooden racks, with torture sticks, torture sticks and other objects of different materials on the racks.

On the front wall, there is a row of whips made of different materials.

In the middle of the open space, there was a torture rack and a torture bench.

There is also a brazier in the corner, filled with charcoal and a plum blossom iron.

Qin Junyi looked around and walked towards the wooden frame.

Seeing the torture stick stained with his sister's blood, he reached out to grab it and handed it to Wu Shaohan: "The spine of the stick, fifty."

Wu Shaohan immediately touched one knee to the ground and said urgently: "Master, the enemy is here, you should not be injured."

"This level will not affect my defense against the enemy." Qin Junyi placed the torture stick in front of him, untied his belt and took off his coat.

In desperation, Wu Shaohan moved out of Su Yunwan: "Madam said that she doesn't like you to hurt yourself."

"So don't let her know that I have failed her and deserve to be punished." Qin Junyi lay down on the torture bench, released his inner strength, and said in a tone that could not be refused: "Come!"

Wu Shaohan had no choice but to pick up the torture stick, walked to Qin Junyi's side, took a deep breath, raised the torture stick, and smashed it down on his back.

The punishment of the stick was neither light nor heavy. After receiving a few sticks, Qin Junyi asked in a cold voice: "Have you not had enough to eat?"

Wu Shaohan confessed his crime and did not dare to let go. He rounded his arms and used all his strength to hit the cane hard on his back.

*

Under the moonlight, as soon as he entered the open space of the narrow courtyard, Qin Mu looked stern and was concentrating on practicing his sword.

His figure is strong and strong, and every sword move is full of power and rhythm. His sword skills are like flowing clouds and flowing water, drawing cold arcs in the air. Swinging the sword again and again, with determination and courage, showing the sword's intention without reservation.

Suddenly, his body froze, and his sharp gaze shot towards the second courtyard on the north side.

A dull and rhythmic knocking sound was faintly heard. Qin Mu was confused for a moment, then his face suddenly changed. She sheathed her sword and jumped into the second courtyard separated by a wall.

After landing, the movement of the rod in the punishment room was clearly distinguishable.

Qin Mu breathed quickly and rushed to the punishment room, but stopped at the door.

Looking at the closed door, he gritted his teeth and turned towards the back house.

"Sister-in-law, are you asleep?"

With a rapid knock on the door, the door opened.

Qin Mu was about to explain his purpose when he saw Zhao Kerong opening the door.

Yes, the elder brother specifically ordered the Zhao sisters to take turns taking care of the elder sister-in-law.

Zhao Kerong looked at Qin Mu who was sweating profusely, bowed low, and asked, "Third Young Master, Madam has gone to bed. What's your emergency?"

"I have something urgent to ask her to come to the front yard. Please let me know." Qin Mu suppressed his urgent emotions and said politely.

"Yes, please wait a moment." Zhao Kerong walked into the back room quickly.

As soon as they walked around the screen, Su Yunwan, who had already heard the noise, walked out wearing a red cloak and silky black hair: "Qin Mu, what happened?"

Qin Mu stretched out his hand and said urgently: "Sister-in-law, please go to the front yard."

Su Yunwan guessed that something must have happened to Qin Junyi, and Qin Mu was afraid that he would not go, so he deliberately did not tell the specific matter.

She didn't ask any more questions, just quickened her pace and hurried to the front yard.

Zhao Kerong hesitated for a moment and followed closely.

As soon as he passed through the hanging flower door, he saw Wu Shaohan walking towards the wing carrying a basin of water in the yard.

When he heard the noise, he stopped and looked sideways. When he saw it was Su Yunwan and others, he immediately leaned over and saluted: "Madam, Third Young Master, where are you going?"

Su Yunwan narrowed her pupils slightly, stared at Wu Shaohan and asked, "Where is your master?"

"Master is in the wing, please follow me." Wu Shaohan bowed slightly and led everyone towards a room brightly lit with candles.

As soon as I walked to the door, the door opened automatically.

Qin Junyi looked surprised and walked out against the light, smelling of alcohol.

"Wan Wan..."

"Ugh!" Su Yunwan covered her mouth with her hand, rushed to the side and retched repeatedly.

"Hurry up and call Doctor Hua!" Qin Junyi said as he anxiously wanted to step forward and pat her back.

Su Yunwan stretched out her palm, facing him to prevent him from getting closer.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Kerong hurriedly stepped forward and patted Su Yunwan's back gently.

Qin Junyi was at a loss and suddenly turned around and entered the room. Holding the pot in his right hand and a cup in his left hand, he poured out the tea and handed it to Zhao Kerong, "Quickly clear your mouth, madam."

Zhao Kerong transferred it to Su Yunwan.

Su Yunwan drank several glasses of wine and finally suppressed the nausea.

She glanced at Qin Junyi angrily and said to Qin Mu, "You asked me to come to the front yard just to persuade your elder brother not to drink?"

Qin Mu looked at him with a hint of warning: "...Yes."

Qin Junyi smiled apologetically and said, "Wan Wan, I'm sorry for disturbing you. I'll put away the flask and stop drinking."

"Who cares if you like to drink or not!" Su Yunwan rolled up her sleeves and was about to leave, but she ran into Dr. Hua who was rushing over.

Doctor Hua looked at her face: "Madam, where do you feel uncomfortable?"

"I was just stimulated by the alcohol, and I'm fine now." Su Yunwan said.

Qin Junyi was worried: "Let Doctor Hua take a pulse and prescribe some soothing soup or something like that."

"No need." Su Yunwan said coldly and strode away.

Qin Junyi's concerned voice came from behind: "Walk slowly, don't fall!"

Zhao Kerong took three steps in succession to catch up with Su Yunwan and took her back to the backyard.

Qin Junyi watched the two figures completely disappear from his eyes, withdrew his gaze, and asked Doctor Hua carefully how to deal with vomiting.

After learning that no measures were needed, Dr. Hua was allowed to go back to his room to rest.

After everyone left, Qin Junyi's face turned cold and he glanced at Qin Mu, "Come in."

Qin Mu lowered his head and followed him into the house.

Qin Junyi suddenly turned around and said coldly: "Do you know, if your sister-in-law finds out, the consequences will be disastrous?"

"But, only my sister-in-law can stop you." Qin Mu defended weakly.

Qin Junyi said angrily: "I deserve it. You must have forgotten the rules!"

These words were so serious that Qin Mu immediately fell to his knees and said, "Brother, I was wrong. Please punish me."

Qin Junyi took a few deep breaths and said coldly: "Have you finished practicing your sword skills?"

"Not yet."

"Don't continue yet!"

"Yes." Qin Mu stood up, glanced secretly at the depressed elder brother, and did not dare to say anything about giving him medicine.

He glanced at Wu Shaohan, exited the room, and continued to practice his sword in the narrow courtyard to the south.

Inside the room, Qin Junyi waved to Wu Shaohan: "You also go back to your room to rest."

"Master, please let your subordinates give you the medicine first."

"No need."

Wu Shaohan had no choice but to leave worriedly.

He knew that his master had endured the punishment for Qin Mu and had also suffered the death penalty, so this injury was not worth mentioning in comparison.

But no matter how big or small the injury is, the physical pain will never be less.

Fortunately, Qin Mu discovered it early and wisely turned around and rushed to the backyard to bring reinforcements.

After receiving information from their colleagues who were keeping watch secretly, they stopped the punishment and acted quickly to cover up everything.

The master did not expect that the smell of alcohol would make his wife physically ill, otherwise he would never use this method.

Madam should not be suspicious during this trip!

In fact, Su Yunwan was not suspicious at first, but when she lay back on the bed and her mood gradually calmed down, she realized something was wrong.

If she was just drinking, Qin Mu would not bother her.

She thought for a moment, gathered some mental power, and flew quietly to the front yard.