Step Aside, My CEO Ex-Husband! Chapter 1143 - 1145: Kneeling in the Ancestral Hall for Reflection

Tianxin is to kneel in the ancestral hall and contemplate her actions. She will only be permitted water and food after confessing her wrongdoing!

No one is to attend to the lash marks on her back; this is a punishment she must endure!

Furthermore, Tian Xingyun is to be confined to her room, forbidden from stepping outside!

The mother and daughter conspired together, concealing this from him!

His fury is immense; such a grave matter was kept hidden from him.

Now that this has come to light, how will he safeguard his daughter!

Tianxin, the eldest daughter of the Huo Family, is involved with the family's Guardian.

This is a severe transgression; if word spreads among other family members, it could deliver a devastating blow to the Huo Family!

Within the family, there are already adversaries who dislike him, eagerly awaiting an opportunity to usurp his authority.

Tianxin's predicament presents the perfect chance, and someone might seize this moment to remove him from his position as family head!

As the family head, he failed in his duty to protect his daughter, allowing her to become involved with the Guardian.

This negligence is his fault, and he must accept accountability for this incident.

Tianxin remained kneeling in the ancestral hall until dusk settled. No one dared to offer her water, fearing they would disobey the master's command.

Huo Tinghao and Huo Tingxuan were dispatched by Huo Shaohua to Huatan Village for a few days; the two young sons were not to witness such an event.

The two youngsters adored Huatan Village and were delighted to be sent there.

Unaware of the unfolding events at home, they happily went to their grandmother's residence to play.

During the evening meal, the usually bustling dining room saw only Huo Shaohua dining alone.

After his meal, he returned to his chambers and found Tian Xingyun lying on the bed.

His heart ached at the sight of her, yet he resisted the urge to approach and comfort her.

He cannot afford to be lenient in this matter; he must teach the mother and daughter a stringent lesson.

How dare they conceal such a significant affair from him!

As the night deepened.

Tian Xingyun waited until Huo Shaohua was deeply asleep before stealthily rising from the bed.

She proceeded to the kitchen, procured water and food, and then made her way to the ancestral hall to visit Tianxin.

Tianxin was still kneeling. Her mother hurried to her side, crouched down, and placed the provisions on the floor.

Reaching out to help Tianxin, she whispered with tender concern, "Tianxin, rise quickly!"

This girl is so unyielding. Why wouldn't she stand when her father wasn't present? She has been kneeling for such an extended period.

After enduring such prolonged kneeling, her knees must be in agony.

Such a foolish child.

"Mom, you must leave now! Father will be furious if he discovers you here!" Tianxin shook her head and refused to rise, weakly extending a hand to push her mother away.

She cannot implicate her mother; she is the one who committed the offense and must bear the consequences.

"Get up at once; your father is asleep, he won't know!"

"Mom, what punishment will Brother Ziyang have to accept?" Tianxin inquired with trepidation, desperate to learn the fate awaiting Brother Ziyang.

"Tianxin, are you prepared to relinquish Ziyang?" Tian Xingyun asked, gently stroking her daughter's pallid cheek.

"Mom, I will never abandon Brother Ziyang, not even in death!" Tianxin declared with unwavering resolve.

Little did Tianxin know that certain realities are more harrowing than death itself.

And that would be if he no longer desired her presence...

"Then there is nothing to fear; rest assured, Mom will protect both of you!" Tian Xingyun's eyes welled with unshed tears as she fought to hold them back.

"Mom, didn't you... disapprove of us being together?" Tianxin asked, a note of surprise in her voice, confused by her mother's sudden change of heart.

"You must have resented Mom these past few days, my silly girl." Tian Xingyun responded with a resigned smile.

"Mom, I apologize..." Tianxin uttered through tears, admitting that she had indeed harbored resentment towards her mother these recent days...

She resented her mother for attempting to force a separation between her and Brother Ziyang.

"I never opposed your union; I simply could not bear to witness your suffering."

"Mom truly approves of us being together?" Tianxin exclaimed with joy, her eyes widening in astonishment.