Suban staggered to his feet, but the sharp pain sent a shiver down his spine. He swayed unsteadily and collapsed back onto the ground. The fragmented memories swirling in his head, along with the conversation he'd just heard, instantly gave him clarity about the situation before him.,Lady Linglong had been watching, her heart filled with anxiety. If Xia Zi'an refused her proposal, her daughter Wan'er would have to marry King Liang, that evil ghost! Today, the Crown Prince came to intervene, and she thought Xia Zi'an would agree. However, despite repeated tortures, he remained unyielding.,As soon as Lady Linglong gave the order, two burly servants immediately pressed Xia Zian down. They rained blows upon his back with a rattan stick, striking him again and again until his skin was torn open and bloody.。