Chapter 1982: Miss Lu, Long Time No See (Patreon)

Chapter 1982: Miss Lu, Long Time No See

Shu Yu didn't expect to hear this familiar name here, but was this person the same Cheng Xian she knew? She couldn't help but stand up and walk towards the entrance of the hall.

At this moment, Xia Yan was examining Cheng Xian. Although he didn't know Cheng Xian, he could tell from the attitudes of the Cheng siblings that Cheng Xian likely had some background. After following Meng Yunzheng for so long, Xia Yan had learned how to distinguish people.

Cheng Xian seemed to want to have a private conversation with him, indicating that he didn't want to escalate the situation. Xia Yan was okay with that; he didn't have to be unreasonable. He thought that he would listen to what Cheng Xian had to say, and if the result wasn't satisfactory, he could always go to the higher authorities.

However, just as Xia Yan was about to agree, Cheng Jiatong didn't seem pleased with what Cheng Xian had said.

What did he mean by "a minor issue"? Was getting beaten considered a minor issue? Cheng Xian, despite being a guard by the side of the Prefect Magistrate, was of a much higher status than yamen official, who was just a minor official working under Acting Prefect Magistrate Qi.

Facing such a significant difference in social status, did Cheng Xian need to be polite? With a display of his identity, he could make Xia Yan obediently nod and bow like a dog.

Cheng Jiatong was dissatisfied in her heart and whispered to Cheng Xian, "Elder Brother Cheng, it's clear that they're in the wrong. Even if we go to the authorities, I won't be afraid. Lord Qi won't dare to protect this minor official in front of you. He..."

Before she could finish her sentence, she suddenly saw Shu Yu walking out from inside.

She immediately widened her eyes, pointed her finger at Shu Yu, and said, "Elder Brother Cheng, it's her, it's her who hit me."

Cheng Wenbao followed her pointed finger, his face darkening.

Cheng Xian also looked in that direction and was momentarily stunned. Wasn't this...

Cheng Jiatong, emboldened by being in her own home with servants and the capable Cheng Xian by her side, acted immediately. Her hand was raised high, ready to strike, but she was stopped by someone.

Cheng Jiatong was taken aback, thinking it was Shu Yu who had stopped her. However, when she followed the direction of the hand that held her, she found that the person standing beside her was none other than Cheng Xian.

"Cheng... Elder Brother Cheng?"

Cheng Wenbao walked forward, and Cheng Xian pushed Cheng Jiatong towards him, wearing a stern expression. "Do you have to resort to violence in my presence?"

Cheng Jiatong was furious. She had never expected Cheng Xian, who should have been her biggest support, to be the first person to stop her.

She stomped her foot. "She hit me first! Elder Brother Cheng, you were clearly on my side. Why didn't you help me?"

This question left Xia Yan, Ying Xi, and the others curious.

Both of them had only followed Shu Yu after she returned from exile, so they didn't know Cheng Xian's identity.

Cheng Xian, however, ignored Cheng Jiatong's complaint. He turned his head and smiled at Shu Yu. "Miss Lu, long time no see."

Everyone was baffled.

Cheng Wenbao and Cheng Jiatong looked at him in astonishment. What did he just say? Did they really know each other? Shu Yu also smiled and said, "Officer Cheng, it's really you. I thought it couldn't be just a coincidence that I encountered two people named Cheng Xian. When did Officer Cheng come to Changjin Prefecture?"