Nathaniel and the Emperor's Secret Chapter 17

"I am here."

"If you don't admit your guilt, then you will be punished according to our criminal law. Officials who sleep with prostitutes will be punished with fifty strokes of the cane and demoted three ranks. Don't try to get yourself under that cane!"

Nathaniel Shangguan stared at Zhang Kuo for a while, his gaze was like ice and snow, making Zhang Kuo stand up and sit down again. When he was almost unable to bear it, he asked in confusion: "---What should I do then?"

Zhang Kuo said loudly, "Please tell me in detail, sir. Who invited you to Tianxiang Tower? Do you know the person who went with you? Is that woman an old acquaintance of yours? Who paid the bill? --- If you tell me clearly, you will be free of all responsibility!"

Zhang Kuo's clear defense was actually based on Emperor Alexander Qian's expression. If Nathaniel Shangguan really wanted to be punished, it would probably take less than 50 strokes, and the little nobleman would be out of temper after just two hits.