Not until Si Zhengyang’s voice grew hoarse, his clothes were beaten to tatters, and he could no longer even stand, did Magistrate Liu finally stop his whip.
"Countess, please have a doctor look at your son. I trust his hands and feet are not broken. I thank you, Countess, for being so reasonable today. As for your son injuring my child, I shall certainly pursue the matter no further. My wife and I will take our leave." Magistrate Liu bowed to Meng Yihuan in gratitude.
In truth, compared to sending a child like Si Zhengyang to prison, letting him be beaten like this was far more satisfying. Furthermore, sending Si Zhengyang to prison would not heal his own son’s hand. By accepting the Countess’s solution, he could get his revenge, ensure his son received medical care, and avoid creating a lasting feud with Earl Chengen’s Mansion. Magistrate Liu and his wife left, feeling satisfied.
Chapter 86