She knew that Mu Qingtian's temporary rest did not mean that today's incident was over. The car accident, the hospital, and the little tricks she had done before had not yet been settled. Not saying anything now did not mean that he would not settle these accounts with her later.
Sai Lan is aware of her situation. She dare not take the blame for being the "Faded One" and must clear her name...
"I admit everything I did."
She looked at Mu Qingtian with a hint of meaning, and clenched her fists with a gloomy and defiant expression.
"I can't admit to something I didn't do!"
The gray-robed old man closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, his emotions could no longer be seen. His gaze, as cold and thin as a thread, fell on Mu Qingtian's face.
"She said she didn't do it. What do you think?"
"snort."
Mu Qingtian really wanted to blurt out "I don't believe it", but he was not a fool. When the Ten Elders asked him this question, they were not seeking an answer, but a reminder.
Even though Mu Qingtian was so depressed that veins bulged on his forehead, he still managed to pull up the corners of his mouth and put on a ferocious smile: "I'll listen to you!"
“Hmm.” The Tenth Elder seemed not to be able to hear the strong dissatisfaction in his tone. He looked at Sai Lan expressionlessly and said, “I will investigate the matter of the research base, but since you have admitted that you harmed the tribesmen, you cannot deny it. You will go to Jinglei to receive 20 lashes, whether you live or die.”
“Yes, father.” Sai Lan bowed her head slightly, revealing the fair and delicate skin on the back of her neck.
Mu Qingtian's face turned red and blue, then calmed down, and he said sarcastically: "The Tenth Elder is really willing to give it up!"
Jinglei Hall is a place for the Seron family to observe family rules.
All the members of the Theron family grew up under the education of Thunder Hall. They had to learn and shape their personality here.
It is not easy to shape a person's personality, especially for children who are full of creative ideas and have a natural rebellious spirit.
The advantage of the Thunder Hall is that they have coexisted with the Seron family for many years, and have long since left the category of retainers and become a whip of law enforcement hanging over the heads of all the Seron family members. Mu Qingtian has seen the whip used by the Thunder Hall to punish people who make mistakes. It is as thick as three fingers, covered with barbs, and soaked in ice salt water all year round.
Ordinary people, let alone being whipped 20 times, could be unable to get out of bed for half a month after receiving one whip.
The Ten Elders said that they wanted to punish Sai Lan by sending her to Jinglei Hall to receive the family punishment of 20 whips. Even though Mu Qingtian had made up his mind not to let it go before he came, he had nothing to say in the face of this result!
"You're not afraid of being beaten to death..."
"Being beaten to death is her fate." The tenth elder seemed to be talking about cats and dogs, not just one person, nor did he want to talk about his own daughter.
This made Mu Qingtian's face stiffen again, and he pulled the corners of his mouth to laugh: "Having a grandson is different. Unlike me... I only have one child. If something happens to Mu Di, I will have no descendants."
The Tenth Elder avoided answering and instead took a sip of tea from the cup on the table. He lightly touched the tabletop and looked at him calmly: "Mr. Mu is satisfied with this result. When people come in later, remember not to mention irrelevant things. You are a smart person. You said that we are one. Then when we face the outside world later, I hope we can move in unison."
"hehe."
Mu Qingtian smiled with his fake face, and when he looked away, his cold and venomous gaze licked Sai Lan's body, as if a venomous snake had stuck out its tongue and was holding back for the time being.
"I'll follow your instructions."
…
The meeting ended after two hours.
Others began to leave.
She didn't show any clues during the meeting, and even took the initiative to talk to Mu Qingtian, but Mu Qingtian didn't give her face. (End of this chapter)