What Had Brought the Rear General Here?

Steward Dong heard someone questioning him and thought there might still be hope. He eagerly explained, "It's absolutely true! Cheng Shaoshang, that wretched girl, grew up without a father or mother. She's a menace who was never taught a thing. What would she know about respecting her elders or proper conduct? General, for Captain Cheng's sake, please spare me."

Wang Yue saw that Ling Buyi still wasn't saying anything. He also found the Cheng family's tangled relations interesting, so he smiled at Steward Dong and asked, "By the way, is Fourth Daughter Cheng Captain Cheng's biological child?"

Steward Dong knew Wang Yue and knew he had influence with Ling Buyi. Thinking there was still hope, he answered excitedly, "Yes, of course she is! Everything I said is absolutely true."

Wang Yue nodded. It seemed the Cheng family's relatives didn't get along. He put on a puzzled expression and asked, "By the way, how many children does Captain Cheng have?"

Steward Dong was completely at a loss. He had no idea what Wang Yue was getting at, so he answered honestly, "Four sons and two daughters. The eldest daughter died young."

Nobody understood what Wang Yue was up to. Even Ling Buyi watched him, unsure what he was planning.

Under everyone's gaze, Wang Yue nodded again. Then he looked Ling Buyi in the eye and said with complete seriousness, "Zi Sheng, of course we have to show Captain Cheng some respect!"

Wang Yue had only meant to tease Uncle Dong, the Cheng family's maternal uncle. But after he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the courtyard grew tense.

Liang Qiufei and Liang Qiuqi instinctively tightened their grips on their sword hilts. Judging by their expressions, if Ling Buyi gave the word, they would fight, even against longtime comrades-in-arms.

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