Jiang Benxin did not beat him, but the doctor arrived.
After taking her pulse, he only said that Widow Yang had suffered from cold and fright but was not pregnant.
Zhang Shiqian insisted on changing doctors.
After changing two who both said she wasn't pregnant, he still wanted to change. Jiang Benxin, under the accusation of false charges, punished him with twenty hefty strokes and warned, "If you offend again, I will not spare you!"
The fear of previous incarcerations surged through him, and even though Zhang Shiqian was reluctant, he dared not press charges again.
Whether it was a whip or a plank, Fang Li had endured neither, and he couldn't help feeling a surge of relief. Seeing Widow Yang's condition, he felt sympathy but could not show it, and could only leave in anger about the false accusations.
Fang Fu was waiting for him outside, and seeing his relieved expression, she pursed her lips and said, "Two Silver Ingots."