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.,Xia Zi'an, despite being the legitimate son, never experienced the privileges of a legitimate heir while living in the Prime Minister's residence. Moreover, his mother was ostracized by the Prime Minister.,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.。