Jiang Ze finally stood up obediently, following Jiang Chuan through the gates of Prince Wucheng's Estate.
Jiang Chuan sighed, reaching out to peel away the rattan switch still strapped to Jiang Ze’s back, one piece at a time. He then took an outer coat from the steward and draped it over his son’s shoulders. Like a father leading a wayward child, he steered him toward the flower hall.
Jiang Xun had intended to throw a few jabs at his older brother, but upon seeing Jiang Ze’s blank expression and their father’s grave demeanor, he swallowed his words and asked instead, "Father... what has happened to Eldest Brother?"
Chapter 181