Deep in the alley, a beggar was huddled. Shen Yaozu had originally intended to coax him into going home to deliver a message for him.
He had no money on him, and no matter how eloquently he spoke, the beggar remained unmoved.
Just when he was at his wit's end and had no other choice, he saw a small figure walking past the alley entrance, which looked like a child.
Children are mostly soft-hearted and easily fooled.
So Shen Yaozu quickly called out to the other person, "Hey! Kid, stop right there."
The other person stopped and peered into the alley, following the sound.
Because of the backlighting, Shen Yaozu couldn't see the child's face clearly.
Of course, he didn't care.
At that moment, he was only anxious to get the other person's help: "Good boy, do me a favor, and I'll buy you candy later."
The other person was silent for a moment before replying, "...What kind of help?"
Seeing that there was hope, Shen Yaozu was overjoyed and hurriedly said, "Go to the Shen family in Guihua Lane, find the gatekeeper's servant, and tell him that their master wants him to come here."
"As long as you can bring the person here, I'll buy you anything you want, not just candy!"
The child further confirmed, "The Shen family in Osmanthus Lane... could they be the family of Doctor Er Ya from Guangrentang?"
"Yes, yes, yes! That's it!" Shen Yaozu had forgotten all about how much he hated Shen Qiyin at this moment, and even said excitedly, "That Doctor Er Ya is my sister, my own sister!"
Upon hearing this, the child gave a meaningful "Oh" and said, "I was wondering why that voice sounded so familiar. It turns out to be the 'famous' Second Young Master Shen."
"Who are you……"
"Young Master Shen, how have you been?"
As they were talking, the child walked into the dimly lit alley, allowing Shen Yaozu to see his face clearly.
It was Sturnan!
The moment their eyes met, Shen Yaozu felt his scalp tingle.
This is what they mean by "enemies meeting on a narrow road".
He was at his most pathetic and wretched moment when this little brat who had once defeated him saw it. How could he possibly live with himself now?
Realizing he was practically naked, Shen Yaozu immediately yelled as if someone had stepped on his tail, "You stay right there! Don't come any closer!"
Sturnan would never listen.
He not only went over, but also looked Shen Yaozu up close and carefully examined his entire body.
Finally, he asked with some confusion, "Did you lose another bet?"
"The wager is that whoever loses has to run around the street naked?"
“…Shut up!” Shen Yaozu said through gritted teeth.
"Tsk tsk tsk." Si Tu Nan shook his head and sighed: "You just said that as long as I go to the Shen residence to call a servant for you, you will buy me whatever I want. Is that really true?"
"Of course it's true." Shen Yaozu, however, dared not believe it so easily: "But..."
"You're willing to help me?"
Sturnan shook his head and corrected, "This isn't called helping, it's called a transaction."
"But then again, what if I bring people back and you change your mind?"
"Tch, this young master doesn't need your measly trifles!"
“That won’t do either. Words are not enough. You need some proof so you can’t deny it.” He rummaged around on himself for a while and said in annoyance, “I didn’t bring any paper or pen with me. Wait a minute, I’ll find someone to be a witness.”
"What the heck?"
witness?
Did you witness him running around naked in the streets?
Shen Yaozu nearly went crazy: "You're not allowed to go!"
But it was too late.
Sturnan turned around and shouted loudly into the street, "Dear elders, uncles and aunts, brothers and sisters!"
His shout drew the attention of passersby, young and old alike.
Unable to escape, Shen Yaozu turned to run, but Si Tunan grabbed him tightly: "Hey, don't go! Didn't we agree to make a deal?"
"Let go! Let go!"
Shen Yaozu was held by one arm by Si Tunan, and with his other hand he had to use the curtain to cover his lower body. He was afraid that if he struggled too much, he would expose himself, so he was unable to shake off Si Tunan.
The latter seized the opportunity to shout, "Fine, you really did lie to me!"
"You said you'd buy me anything as long as I went to the Shen family to call someone for you? I'm still a child! You'd even lie to a child, have you no shame?"
"Oh no, you dare to run around naked in the street, so you must not want it anymore."
"You're not allowed to leave!" Stunan simply sat down on the ground and grabbed his leg with both hands and feet: "You've been playing me for nothing, do you think I'm easy to bully?"
As more and more people gathered around, Shen Yaozu's eyes turned red with anxiety.
"Little darling, what exactly do you want?"
Sturnan looked up at him and said, "Apologize to me."
"sorry!"
"Call me father."
"...You little bastard, don't push your luck!"
"Everyone come quick, look! It's Shen Er..."
"father!"
Before Si Tu Nan could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Shen Yao Zu's crisp "Father".
Veins bulged on his forehead as he snarled, "Father! Grandfather! Ancestors!"
"Fine, can you just let me go now?"
Sturnan finally let go.
However, Shen Yaozu ultimately failed to escape.
The reason is: The Imperial Guards have arrived!
The husbands of the young ladies who were initially frightened by Shen Yaozu's nakedness became increasingly angry as they thought about it, and unanimously reported the matter to the Jinwu Guards patrolling the night market.
Thus, the scene that Shen Xiyin first witnessed came to be.
The two Imperial Guards had complicated expressions, and Shen Yaozu was speechless.
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