Chapter 97: Bestrafung

However, looking at the clean appearance of Nan Luo, there were no signs of a recent hunt. Moreover, how could he hunt without any equipment? His excuse of taking a walk with Nan Hua seemed far more plausible.

To hunt with bare hands...

Long ago, bows and arrows were commonly used for hunting, and some even used swords. But hunting with one's bare hands was a formidable task.

"You..."

Nan Hua gestured to Hou Liang with a wave of her hand, as if to indicate that he should step in.

Hou Liang confronted Aunt Mo. "Are you the one who commanded these servants to come here, or was it Concubine Qu? If it is the latter, then I shall inform Minister Nan that his new wife has committed an offense that warrants a punishment of 50 lashes."

50 lashes?

Aunt Mo's eyelids twitched involuntarily. She was tempted to shake her head, knowing full well the consequences would be dire. Yet, if Concubine Qu were to be punished right here, it would certainly be the end of the matter.