Dad, open the door. I'll bring your mistress back for you.

"Mom, I'm worried that it's unsafe for Xiaojiu to travel so far alone, so I want to send her to Shandong."

Shen Chengbai came up with this reason after thinking hard for a long time. He felt that this reason should be able to convince his mother.

However, Mrs. Shen didn't buy it.

She reached out and twisted Shen Chengbai's ear, scolding him rudely, "I told you to practice martial arts every day, but you didn't. With your mediocre skills, you still want to escort Xiaojiu? Do you have what it takes?"

Seeing this, Shen Chuning hurried forward to smooth things over.

She gently took Madam Shen's arm and whispered in her ear, "Aunt, myna has grown up. You should at least give him some respect."

After hearing this, Shen Chengbai looked at Madam Shen and nodded repeatedly.

Mrs. Shen looked at the two of them and sighed helplessly.

Finally, she loosened her grip on Shen Chengbai's ear and said in a serious tone, "I'm letting you go today for Xiaojiu's sake. Go back home immediately."

After saying that, she turned and left.

After she finished speaking, she walked towards the mansion. After taking a few steps, she turned her head and saw Shen Chengbai still standing there. She walked over and twisted Shen Chengbai's ear, "Come back with me!"

Shen Chengbai still stood there stubbornly, "I won't go back. Anyway, you and my father have been thinking of switching me to my third uncle's house. Just treat me as if I've been adopted out!"

"You're rebelling, you little bastard." Madam Shen said, and prepared to take off her shoes and take action.

Shen Chuning quickly stopped Madam Shen and said, "Aunt, my dear brother has no interest in studying literature or martial arts right now. Why don't we let him go to Shandong with us? Maybe he can find something that interests him."

Madam Shen sighed, "I've grown indifferent to his carefree nature. I just hope he stays safe and sound and doesn't get into trouble. That's why I wanted to keep him by my side so I can keep an eye on him. I'm afraid he might become a jerk..."

Mrs. Shen paused suddenly when she said this.

She wanted to tell him not to become like his third uncle, but suddenly realized that his third uncle was Shen Chuning's biological father.

Chu Ning naturally understood Madam Shen's concerns. She smiled and comforted her, "Aunt, don't worry. Myna won't change his nature. And if you don't trust me, can you not trust my parents? They will definitely not let Myna go astray."

At this time, Madam Shen Er, who had gotten off the carriage, also echoed, "Sister-in-law, the children have grown up and will always need to go out and explore the world. Don't worry, I will definitely take good care of Chengbai."

Madam Shen gritted her teeth and said helplessly, "Then I'll leave it to you, sister-in-law. As long as he can come back safely, it doesn't matter if he's missing limbs or has no future. There are only two things you must remember: first, don't get into bad habits, and second, don't do anything that harms the world."

Mrs. Shen nodded firmly, indicating that she would keep it in mind.

Shen Chengbai was overjoyed to see his mother finally agree to his request. He quickly raised three fingers and swore, "Mom, don't worry. I promise you, I will never learn bad things!"

Madam Shen stepped forward to help Shen Chengbai straighten his collar, her eyes filled with reluctance and worry. "Okay, mother believes in you this time. When you go out, you must listen to your uncle and aunt, and take good care of Xiaojiu."

After saying that, she took a step back and said, trying hard to hold back her tears: "Let's set off early, don't delay the journey."

……

Shandong is not far from the capital. According to common sense, even if you walk leisurely, you can reach your destination within half a month.

Shen Qinghe and his group took care of the female family members along the way, stopping and walking, and finally arrived in Jinan.

They came to the Shandong Governor's Office in Zhenzhuquan.

Shen Qinghe was wearing the official uniform of a second-rank official. The gorgeous attire made him look heroic, and his well-defined, handsome and tough face added a bit of majesty.

At this moment, he was standing at the gate of the yamen, frowning slightly, his eyes fixed on the closed gate and the empty doorway.

He looked up at the sun in the sky and asked the servant beside him, "Didn't anyone come to inform us in advance?"

The servant beside Shen Qinghe was so nervous that cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He bent over and replied respectfully, "Your Excellency, before you entered the city, I sent someone to the Governor's Office to inform you. Logically, the Governor Wang should have been there to greet you personally at the gate!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Qinghe's face instantly darkened, his voice tinged with dissatisfaction and anger. "Whether or not to welcome him isn't the most important issue, but it's almost noon, and the government office's doors are completely shut. How can this be considered proper?"

The servant was so frightened that he trembled all over and said quickly, "This...this...I really don't know..."

After saying that, he hurried to the gate of the yamen, ready to knock on the door and inquire about the situation.

At this moment, the door that was originally closed was suddenly opened from the inside.

I saw a short, round man running out of the gate in small steps.

The man looks like a flattened box, which makes people feel a little funny.

As he ran, he kept adjusting his official uniform and hat, as if he cared very much about his image.

When he ran in front of Shen Qinghe, he immediately half-knelt and saluted, then quickly stood up and said, "Your humble servant, Wang Haiquan, the Shandong Provincial Governor, greets the Governor."

Shen Qinghe's expression was serious, and he asked sternly, "It's almost noon now, why are you keeping the gates of the government office closed? Don't you have any official business to attend to?"

Wang Haiquan heard Shen Qinghe's question and smiled flatteringly. He quickly explained, "You don't know, sir. Ever since the last governor, Lord Liu, left, we have sealed the yamen seal in accordance with the rules. We have been waiting for you to take over. How dare we open the door so casually?"

Shen Qinghe frowned slightly after hearing this, and then asked, "The Governor's Office has been sealed, but what about the Provincial Government Office? Don't you have to work anymore?"

Wang Haiquan quickly replied, "I'm worried that you and Lord Liu have different styles of doing things, and I'm afraid my efforts will be in vain. That's why I've decided to suspend all matters and resume my work after you arrive. Lord Shen, I'm relieved now that you're here."

Shen Qinghe looked at Wang Haiquan deeply, his eyes revealing a complex emotion.

He knew in his heart that Wang Haiquan, like the previous Governor Liu, was Su Xiang's man, and he could foresee that they would deliberately create trouble for him.

He walked straight into the government office and said, "I will settle down today and start handling official business tomorrow."

However, Wang Haiquan suddenly blocked his way and said respectfully, "Sir Shen, I have already arranged another place for you to live."