His mother a commoner from the lower realm became his father's favorite concubine at the same time the current madam became the official wife, because of that his brother and he were born with a day difference.
the first wrongdoing is being born in Madam Zong's view.
his lack of reaction irritated Madam Zong she kicked him to a side "Now...Now if I won't allow you to cultivate then won't that be a disgrace to be my status so I will pamper you. from now on I will personally foresee your training myself"
with her instructions the servants made a small training place in the shade of the tree before his room, they cleared enough space for his size to freely cultivate.
the servants moved hurriedly as they were chased and after everything is done Madam Zong turned towards the training teacher, who Official Zong gave instructions to teach Zong Shen
Zong Shen got surprised and became happy when he heard he could start training, he looked at Madam Zong gratefully before turning to the instructor.
the instructor cleared his throat and said "we will start with basic sword training and after you got a hang of it, we will start cultivating your spiritual Qi. Now try making a horse stance"
Zong Shen's face filled with happiness he ignored his weak state and stood up from the ground he dusted himself and entered the sandpit that lay for training.
when he steadied himself and stood in horse stance a bout of harsh pain came from his foot and he slipped, he found himself in pain but was flustered not knowing where the pain is coming from. he stood up again and was about to dust the sand from his clothes only then did he found the sharp thrones of the tree were mixed with the sand.
The instructor stood rooted in his spot when he saw the thrones, he turned to Madam Zong who was smiling heartily, his whole body trembled in fear looking at the boy who was looking at his clothes in contemplation. he felt sympathy but he can't do anything against the people who have power.
Zong Shen's face became blank tears stained his face he looked up to the hearty smile of Madam Zong
"What happened why are standing there idle, you should not be lazy while training I even made the sand ground for you to train, don't slack off"
Zong Shen knew that he can't do anything against her orders so he stood in the horse stance his foot was throbbing with pain it is unbearable to him, and he started feeling dizzy but he still chooses to stand firmly.
Madam Zong became serious and observed him the whole time, she finally relaxed herself a little when Zong Shen lost consciousness and fell.
fanning herself she smirked and instructed the maid to throw him in the room, the maid went to lift his body but the thrones on his clothes pricked her and she unconsciously moved her hands, Zong Shen fell again into the sandpit. this time blood spots became visible on his clothes
Madam Zong Laughed and left there along with her servants leaving Zong Shen in the sandpit.
the instructor who came still stood there looking at Zong Shen and then at the leaving back of Madam Zong. he stood there until he can't see madam Zong's shadow he lifted Zong Shen from the sandpit and carried him to his room.
seeing the darkroom on the bright day he shuddered he then placed Zong Shen on the ground and went to look for a window, when he opened the window, he was shocked to find the room in mess there is no bed and the furniture is broken.
Zong Shen who was lying on the ground unconscious shuddered with the cold wind. The instructor shook his head a little and started treating him after removing every last piece of the throne on his body he applied the medicine and bandaged him.
after bandaging him the instructor made him wear the inner robes and he sat there removing the thrones from his outer robe, it was the least he could do for this boy without getting himself punished.
when the instructor made sure the robe was okay, he moved a little to let him wear it but stopped when he heard voices coming from the entrance of the door. in fear he hid Shen's outer robe in the storage ring and stood up, he saw a beautiful lady walk in with several servants and trays in their hands.
"My dear son mom is here"
Concubine Si Zong Shen's mother walked in with a happy smile and got irritated when she saw him unconscious on the floor, frowned her eyebrows a little while waving at the maid "wake him up"
The maid with her bowed and went outside and came back with two servants who were carrying water buckets.
the instructor was shocked before he can move to stop them, they had already thrown the water at him, Zong Shen woke up with a start at the stinging pain.
*BACK TO PRESENT*
Zong Shen opened his eyes instantly and blinked hard while running his wet hands from his face to his hair, he laughed self mockingly at the pool which is now dyed with his blood, and the wounds on his body healed leaving marks he stood up and dried himself wearing the inner robes he found at the side and went straight towards his bed, laying there he looked at the ceiling exhaustedly