While others are elated when released from prison, Su Qing felt as though he was going to a funeral.
He was being dragged out.
The constables behind him were whispering: "The young master of Su Family must be so pleased he's half-paralyzed!
"Exactly, his life was spared and he nabbed both a pretty wife and praise from His Majesty. As long as he comes back victoriously from the battle, his future is on an upward path!"
"If you are jealous, why not let Young Master Su take you to the battlefield?"
"Forget about it. Life is precious and swords have no eyes. I lack the ambition!"
...
By the time Su Qing heard this, he was on the verge of tears.
Lifelessly looking at his father leading him away, he feebly asked, "Father, am I really your biological son?"
Su Tang smacked his hand on his son's head, "You certainly are not! I could never father such a coward!"
If not for the crowd, Su Qing probably would have cried out loud.
