The Chu Family had always been principled in how they raised their children. They could be doted on, but they were never allowed to take advantage of that affection to do things they shouldn't.
If one of them made a mistake, the family would never cover for them. Apologies had to be given where they were due, and wrongs had to be made right.
They were determined not to spoil their children only to regret it later when things were beyond their control.
Just like now, if Chu Lingxiu had truly made a grave mistake, they would never blindly protect her just because she was their daughter.
On the contrary, if that were the case, they would make sure Chu Lingxiu understood that if she was wrong, she had to correct her mistake.
"I'm fine. It's just that Lingxiu… she ran off on her own. I don't know where she went!"
