Chapter 163: Protecting You Completely  

Upon seeing Chu Lingxuan’s change in expression, Steward Luo was frightened and quickly bowed, “This old servant deserves death. This old servant was thinking… after all, nothing happened, it wouldn’t be good for Sir to fall out with Mr. Chen just for Ms. Feng’s sake…”

He thought to himself that Chen Feng was just like the others, a paid workers of Tangyuan, and the way he handled the situation was already a severe blow to the Zhao family and Madam Chen, showing great protection. He hadn’t expected Sir to blame him. It seemed that Sir’s concern for Ms. Chen Feng far exceeded his imagination…

Chu Lingxuan coldly said, “Nothing happened? If we wait until something happens before taking action, even if we beat that old bastard to death, what good would it do?”

Steward Luo hastened to say, “This old servant is at fault, this old servant didn’t handle the matter well. Should this old servant lead the men to Zhao’s village now?”

Chu Lingxuan waved his hand, saying, “Forget it, it’s already done, there’s no need to go further. In the future, Uncle Luo, remember, in dealing with certain matters and certain people, you absolutely can’t hesitate, and you can’t be soft. As long as no one is killed, whatever you do is justified. Today, by humiliating Zhao and Madam Chen in this way, they won’t dare to cause trouble again. However, just to be safe, we must ensure Ms. Chen’s safety.”

Steward Luo quickly bowed in acknowledgment.

Chu Lingxuan continued, “The rest of the matter, I’ll handle it myself. Madam Chen has done so much, just to prevent me from knowing about her past misdeeds. Originally, I didn’t want to meddle in the Chen family’s affairs, but now, I owe her for all her hard work. When Mr. Chen returns from his business in the capital, I will personally thank him and express my gratitude to his mother for her efforts on behalf of our Chu family. I will also have my grandfather praise him and his father-in-law, along with the government officials, for how his mother has asserted her authority in front of the villagers. Hmph, a rural old lady, daring to oppose our Chu family… Does she really think Ms. Chen is the same as Wang Juan from back then, to be manipulated at will?”

He immediately escalated the conflict from a personal one to a Chen family versus Chu family issue.

Originally, considering Chen Shiying’s position as the magistrate of Dingzhou and his favor with the emperor, Chu Lingxuan at least wanted to save face. However, the old lady not only acted ruthlessly and resolutely, harming even her own daughter, but also used such methods, which couldn’t be tolerated.

Steward Luo wiped the sweat from his forehead and continued, “This time, only Tang Niangzi and her daughter, Miss Chen, served Madam on her return to her hometown. Mrs. Jiang, as well as the young misses of the Chen family, did not return. It seems that Mr. and Mrs. Chen probably did not agree with the old lady’s actions.”

Chu Lingxuan said, “I heard that Mrs. Jiang has a good reputation. If she were in the countryside, she wouldn’t allow the old lady to do such foolish things.”

Chen Feng happened to be holding a plate of cooled candied peanuts as she entered the western wing to give the children a snack, and overheard the latter part of their conversation.

Feeling deeply moved by Chu Lingxuan’s support, she saw how uncomfortable Steward Luo felt after being reprimanded. Even she felt that Steward Luo had already gone to great lengths.

Chu Lingxuan also noticed Chen Feng and comforted her, “Ms. Chen, don’t be afraid. You belong to Tangyuan, and I will protect… I will ensure that Uncle Luo protects you completely. To prevent future trouble, I will also explain certain matters to Mr. Chen.”

Chen Feng privately thought that Madam Chen certainly wouldn’t dare to tell Chen Shiying about the existence of a Chen Feng in the world. If Chu Lingxuan went to find Chen Shiying, she didn’t know if her true identity would be revealed.

She hesitated and said, “Mr. Chu, you may have noticed that I look very much like that Mr. Chen Shiying. I’ve also heard some rumors… I, I just hope that our family can live a peaceful life, and I don’t want my mother to suffer anymore. So please…”

What she meant was that she was afraid of accidentally disclosing to Chen Shiying that she was his biological daughter. It seemed she already knew her true identity but still didn’t want to acknowledge her biological father. Chu Lingxuan couldn’t help but view Chen Feng in an even more positive light. Despite her young age and the hardships she had endured, she remained unswayed by wealth and status…

He said, “Ms. Chen, rest assured, there are certain things I definitely won’t mention.” He added, “How long do you think those things can be kept hidden? Mr. Chen is very shrewd. Although he is currently in Jiangnan, and the Zhao’s are his maternal relatives, there are some things he may not be fully aware of. In recent times, his focus has been on public affairs due to his recent arrival in Dingzhou. Once he has established himself, he will surely begin to notice some clues. I even suspect that with the commotion his mother has caused, once he returns from the capital, he may become aware of certain matters.”

Chen Feng sighed, “Ah, let’s delay it for as long as we can. We’ve tried our best, but ultimately, we can’t escape, and there’s nothing we can do. Anyway, I feel that my current family is very good, warm and loving. My father is kind, and my son is filial. I don’t want anything to change.”

She once again expressed her gratitude to Chu Lingxuan.

Chu Lingxuan said, “Ms. Chen, don’t be polite. I’m not only helping you, but also helping my daughter. Right now, Yanyan would rather have you as her aunt, even if she doesn’t want me as her father.”

These words brought a smile to everyone’s faces.

Chen Feng went to the southern room and handed the candied peanuts to Mama Song, then hurried to prepare dinner. After busying herself in the kitchen for a while, she decided to add some fragrant agarwood shavings to the hotpot to enhance its flavor.

Her attentiveness stemmed from her gratitude towards Chu Lingxuan and her aspirations. She hoped that the aroma of the agarwood could captivate his palate. The more frequently he visited, the safer their household would be, and she would feel more secure. If she were to confront the old lady face to face in the future, she wouldn’t be afraid.

In the courtyard, she encountered Steward Luo and blushed as she apologized to him.

Steward Luo waved his hand and smiled, “What Sir said was right. It was indeed my negligence. In the future, Ms. Feng, don’t wander off casually. If you need to go to the village or somewhere far, make sure to inform Uncle Luo.”

Chen Feng nodded in agreement and then went to the backyard. She entered the outhouse, closed the door, and then entered the spatial realm.

The Golden Swallow listened to Chen Feng’s words and chirped, “Look at the noble male lead. Whenever Mommy encounters difficulties, he’s there to lend a hand. And because Steward Luo didn’t protect you well, he got scolded. The noble male lead definitely has taken a fancy to you. People say, ‘The hero is vulnerable to the beauty’s charms.’ He must have been enchanted by Mommy’s beauty. Mommy is also clever, first capturing his attention and then his affection. It’s hard to prevent him from becoming the male lead. Mommy has a great plan in mind, but still pretends she doesn’t mean it.” She then lifted a wing and said, “Anything that benefits Mommy’s relationship with the male lead, I will spare no effort to help.”

Then, she flew to a tree and pecked a piece of agarwood shavings slightly longer than a toothpick, offering it to Chen Feng with a coquettish tone, “Mommy, I’m giving you so much at once. This can be used five times. With this flavor enhancer, the noble male lead will surely visit more frequently each time.”