Chapter 1986: Sent to the Southwest

Chapter 1986: Sent to the Southwest

This sudden slap not only caught Cheng Jiatong off guard but also left Shu Yu and Cheng Xian in shock. They turned their heads to look at Master Cheng.

Cheng Wenbao hurriedly approached Master Cheng, "Father, she..."

"Shut up! She has been spoiled by you on ordinary days, which has turned her into this audacious and mischievous character who dares to do all these disgraceful things. You, step aside for now. I'll settle the score with you later."

Cheng Xian quietly introduced Shu Yu, "This is Master Cheng."

Master Cheng pushed Cheng Wenbao aside and took a deep breath before stepping forward and bowing to Shu Yu, "I am Cheng Feng, and I have had the honor of meeting Princess Wen'an."

Shu Yu nodded, "Master Cheng."

"Cheng Feng has failed to discipline his children properly, allowing them to disrespect Princess Wen'an and commit such shameful acts. Please rest assured, Princess Wen'an, I will punish them severely and provide an explanation to you."

He spoke sincerely, but Shu Yu couldn't help but furrow her brows.

She remained silent for a moment before asking, "What kind of explanation does Master Cheng intend to provide?"

"I'm ashamed to admit that I cannot offer anything else. However, since Princess Wen'an was frightened, compensation is necessary. This is a Lingzhi mushroom that I have cherished for many years. Please accept it as a gesture to soothe your unease."

While Cheng Feng spoke, the steward of the Cheng family had already rushed forward with a box in his hands.

Shu Yu took a look at the Lingzhi mushroom in the box, which appeared quite valuable. As compensation, she found it acceptable.

As for Cheng Jiatong… Shu Yu had intended to teach her a lesson, but the slap Cheng Feng had just given her was severe enough. At this point, her swollen face looked worse than what Shu Yu had inflicted.

After enduring two slaps and receiving a Lingzhi mushroom, Shu Yu was satisfied with Master Cheng's attitude, and she had no further demands.

She nodded and allowed Ying Xi to accept the Lingzhi mushroom.

Just as Shu Yu thought that Master Cheng's preemptive actions and offering the Lingzhi mushroom were meant to compensate for Cheng Jiatong's wrongdoing, she was taken by surprise by his next words.

However, Cheng Feng continued, "The Lingzhi is meant to ease the County princess's distress. As for my daughter..."

He turned around and looked at Cheng Jiatong, who was still sitting dazed on the ground. His gaze was icy as he spoke, "My daughter's behavior has been wayward, which is a result of our excessive indulgence over the years. Fortunately, she is still young and has a chance to turn things around. I humbly request Princess Wen'an to grant her another opportunity. I promise to discipline her properly."

Shu Yu furrowed her brows. "Is Master Cheng suggesting..."

"She has been spoiled for years, which has made her arrogant and disdainful of others. In that case, let her experience some hardship. In a few days, I will send her out of the city to a place of poverty where she can reflect and improve."

Everyone was momentarily stunned by Master Cheng's words, and Cheng Jiatong, who had regained her senses, looked at her father in disbelief.

"Father, you can't do this! I haven't done anything wrong. It was Bixian's idea, Father, I don't want to leave."

"Shut up! At this point, you're still trying to make excuses. You're unrepentant."

Cheng Wenbao urgently stepped forward, "Father, my sister knows her mistake, and she will definitely change for the better. There's no need to send her away to suffer."

"Do you still have the face to plead for her? Do you think you can escape responsibility? You and your sister will leave the city together, and as for where you'll go..." Cheng Feng frowned as if contemplating, then looked at Cheng Xian and said, "You two will go to the southwest."