Anger surged within her, feeling as if she had been played for a fool.

Yang Xi suddenly realized why Lu Ke never had such a sharp tongue before. Even when bullied, this wretch would choose to endure it. Now, he dared to openly defy her and even beat Lu Ming, the young master, into a pig-headed state. It seemed there was more to this than met the eye.

Unable to outtalk Lu Ke, Yang Xi decided not to waste more words. "Lu Ke, no matter how eloquent you are, what you did was wrong. Now, I want you to kneel! Kneel and apologize to Ming'er!"

She wanted Lu Ke to obediently kneel and apologize, accepting Lu Ming's punishment. In the past, Lu Ke might have felt humiliated but would endure it for the sake of peace. But now, he would no longer tolerate Yang Xi's excessive demands.