Dong Qing swallowed nervously, muttering to herself, "Such a formidable Young Lady," before she blurted out Xia Zheng's situation in one breath. Indeed, she focused on the key points, not a word of nonsense was spoken, not even daring to pause for a moment longer than needed.
"After the young master returned to the mansion, he was called to the study by the old master. The old master accused him of indulging in distractions and lacking ambition, even scolding him for disgracing the family name. He was punished with half a month of reflection behind closed doors in the ancestral hall, with no visitors allowed. Even the pleas of the princess and Eldest Young Master were rejected. I had no choice but to come here on behalf of my young master."
Having finally finished that sentence, Dong Qing took a deep breath, then cautiously looked at Lin Yuan, "Miss, I didn't say any nonsense this time."
