Chapter 1987: Shu Yu Expresses She Doesn't Want to Take the Blame

Chapter 1987: Shu Yu Expresses She Doesn't Want to Take the Blame

"Southwest?" Now it was Cheng Xian's turn to frown.

Cheng Feng, on the other hand, turned very sincere and respectfully turned to him, saying, "Officer Cheng, our Cheng family happens to have a shop in the southwest. Let the siblings go there to cultivate their character and manage the shop. Officer Cheng, rest assured, I will personally take them to the southwest and not burden you."

Cheng Xian remarked, "Actually, it doesn't need to be that far."

Cheng Feng shook his head, "They have never traveled far and have a limited worldview. They are fixated on this small plot of land in front of them and don't understand the bigger picture. Going to the southwest without the help of others, I want to see what achievements they can make."

He glanced sharply at Cheng Wenbao and said, "Wenbao, I'm leaving that shop to you. If you can't achieve anything, don't bother coming back with your sister."

Cheng Wenbao opened his mouth, his face dark, and after a while, his voice hoarse and reluctantly accepted, "Father, I understand."

Cheng Jiatong, on the other hand, couldn't accept it at all. "I won't go! Why should I go to such a remote place in the southwest? It's exile territory! Father, are you banishing me there? The people there are fierce, and venomous snakes and ants are everywhere. Aren't you worried about the safety of my brother and me?"

Cheng Feng shouted, "There's no room for objection in this matter!"

"Father, you're too heartless. I made a mistake, but you've already punished me. Why do you want to send me to such a distant place?" Cheng Jiatong burst into tears, and suddenly, as if she had figured something out, he shouted loudly, "I understand now! It's Aunt Gao's doing, isn't it? You must have heard some rumors from Aunt Gao. In order to make room for her son and daughter, you're sending my brother and me to such a distant place. Father, are you getting confused in your old age? You favor a concubine over your wife, mistreat your legitimate children, aren't you afraid of being ridiculed by others? You..."

"Someone, take Fourth Miss down!" Cheng Feng scolded the maidservants nearby. "It seems you've gone mad. It's not unjust to send you away."

Soon, a maid came over and dragged the struggling and crying Cheng Jiatong away.

Cheng Feng looked at Cheng Wenbao. "Do you also think I'm mistreating you?"

"No, Father, I don't think so," Cheng Wenbao replied. "Fourth Sister was under too much pressure today, which is why she was so confused. I'll go over later and comfort her. She'll come to her senses."

"That's good."

Cheng Wenbao soon took his leave, looking somewhat dejected, and left the front courtyard.

After handling the situation, Cheng Feng turned to Shu Yu and asked, "I wonder if County Princess is satisfied with how I handled this?"

Shu Yu smiled and said, "Master Cheng, you're being too polite. You wanted to educate your children, and with such a severe punishment, I don't want to take the blame for it. With this Lingzhi mushroom plant, I had no intention of pursuing it further with Miss Cheng."

Cheng Feng paused for a moment and then smiled, "Yes, I misspoke. County Princess is generous, and naturally, you won't quibble with a young girl. I realized that her behavior this time made me finally understand that if I don't correct her, she will bring great trouble to the Cheng family in the future. That's why I've made up my mind to educate her properly."

Shu Yu narrowed her eyes but didn't say much. She had a feeling that Master Cheng was scheming something.

Cheng Xian didn't look good either. He had no more interest in the matter and simply said, "Since the matter is resolved, let's leave it at that. County Princess, shall I accompany you?"

This was an indication that he wanted to speak with her privately.