Shu Yu didn’t expect to hear this familiar name here, but is this Cheng Xian the one she knows?

She couldn’t help but stand up and walk towards the living room door.

At this moment, Xia Yan was evaluating Cheng Xian. Although he didn’t know Cheng Xian, judging by the attitude of the Cheng siblings towards him, he seemed to have some background.

Having been with Meng Yunzheng for so long, Xia Yan had seen a lot and learned how to discern people.

The other party wanted to talk to him alone, probably to avoid making things big. Seeing that he had a good attitude, Xia Yan didn’t insist on pressing hard. Well then, let’s hear what the other party has to say first. If not satisfied with the outcome, they could still take it up to the authorities.

However, just as Xia Yan was about to agree, Cheng Jiatong was dissatisfied with Cheng Xian’s words.

What did he mean by a mere trifle? Was her being beaten merely a trifle?

Brother Cheng was, after all, a guard beside the esteemed governor, and a governor’s rank and authority far exceeded that of a magistrate. The other party was just a small officer under Lord Qi, who was only an acting magistrate, not even official.

In front of someone with such a large class disparity, did Brother Cheng need to be courteous? Just flaunting his identity would make the other party bow down like a dog with its tail between its legs and crawl out.

Although Cheng Jiatong was dissatisfied, she whispered, "Brother Cheng, it’s obviously their fault. I’m not afraid even if we take it to the authorities. Would Lord Qi dare protect this small officer in front of you?"

Before she could finish, she looked up to see Shu Yu walking out from inside.

She immediately widened her eyes and suddenly pointed at Shu Yu, saying, "Brother Cheng, big brother, it’s her. She’s the one who hit me."

Cheng Wenbao followed her finger and looked over, his face dark and gloomy.

Cheng Xian also looked over and was immediately taken aback, isn’t this...

Cheng Jiatong, relying on the fact that this was her home, with house servants around, and the skilled Cheng Xian at her side, suddenly felt emboldened. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

The slap mark on her face was so clear and still stinging with pain. How could she be content without hitting back?

Without thinking much, Cheng Jiatong rushed straight at Shu Yu, "I’ll beat you to death."

Her hand was raised high, but just as she was about to swing it forward, it was suddenly grabbed by someone.

Cheng Jiatong was stunned, thinking it was Shu Yu again, but when she followed the direction of the fingers upwards, she found that the person standing beside her was actually... Cheng Xian?

"Brother Cheng?"

Cheng Wenbao quickly took a few steps forward, and Cheng Xian pushed Cheng Jiatong towards him, saying with a stern face, "You want to get physical even in front of me?"

Cheng Jiatong was furious. She never expected that Cheng Xian, whom she saw as her greatest support, would be the first to stop her.

She stomped her foot, "She hit me first, Brother Cheng, you are clearly on my side, so why won’t you help me?"

Xia Yan and Ying Xi were also curious about this question.

Both of them had only followed Shu Yu after her return from the exile area, so they hadn’t met Cheng Xian and didn’t know his identity.

Cheng Xian didn’t pay attention to Cheng Jiatong. Instead, he turned his head, smiled at Shu Yu, and said, "Lady Lu, long time no see."

Everybody, "..."

Cheng Wenbao and Cheng Jiatong looked at him in shock. What did he just say? They... they actually knew each other?

Shu Yu also smiled and said, "Guard Cheng, so it really is you. I thought it couldn’t be such a coincidence that I’d encounter two people named Cheng Xian. When did Guard Cheng arrive in Changjin Prefecture?"