Forfeit! 2

"Father...." Wei Xianlu muttered seeing his father's pained expression, with their private army, they still have hope of dethroning the emperor in the future but once it is gone...

"I will do as your majesty as ordered, in turn, please preserve my son's life," the prime minister reluctantly answered, with much effort, he gritted his teeth to the point that the veins in his neck were clearly visible.

"Heed my order, Wei Xianlu disobeyed my order, deceived the emperor and even disrespected the emperor's tally which represents my presence, he deserves death but considering his years of service at the border, he shall be demoted to the position of captain, stripped of his salary for six years and flogged 150 times," 

"150 times!" he exclaimed, very few can survive such beating and even if he survives it, it will take a long time for his injury to heal, he exchanged glances with his helpless father who still gritted his teeth in anger.