The Prefect of the Capital was speechless, his face turning red. After a long pause, he finally managed to stammer out, "If it was supposed to be a friendly exchange, why smash up someone else's shop like this?"
The mess on the ground was undeniable. Chi Yan scratched his head and said, "I just accidentally made a bit too much noise. Old Li, I'm sorry about today. I'll put all the damage on your account later!"
The manager of Sibaozhai, who had been watching the commotion with his head propped up on his hand, nodded happily upon hearing this: "Alright, Second Young Master!"
To others, Chi Yan was a playboy, but to him, he was his biggest patron!
Seeing such a harmonious scene, the Prefect of the Capital had nothing to say.
Shen Tangning raised an eyebrow slightly, no longer in a hurry, and stood quietly to the side watching the excitement.
It's really strange that Shen Ci, who is usually eccentric and in a fit of anger, was able to restrain himself and unite with Chi Yan against a common enemy.
Shen Chang's expression changed several times, less gloomy than before when he looked accusatory, but not much better: "Even if it's just a small skirmish, don't overdo it! Besides, is this the kind of place you should be in?"
Shen Ci looked embarrassed and listened to the reprimand with his head down.
Chi Yan raised an eyebrow. A place like this?
Which place?
His father-in-law has a lot of complaints about him!
Shen Chang didn't even look at him, but turned to glance at the Prefect of the Capital, his expression softening: "Lord Liu, I think there might be some misunderstanding about today's events?"
The Prefect of the Capital awkwardly tugged at the corners of his mouth, and could only accept his bad luck: "Lord Shen is right. I acted impulsively and did not investigate beforehand."
"Not at all, Lord Liu is very busy with official duties, it's normal for him to make occasional oversights..."
After exchanging a few polite words, Shen Chang inadvertently caught sight of Shen Tangning at the door and frowned slightly: "Tangning? What are you doing here?"
Chi Yan and Shen Ci both froze, looking up in disbelief.
Shen Tangning walked in confidently and bowed to Shen Chang, saying, "Father."
As soon as she entered, the entire hall became brighter.
The soft light from outside enveloped her sleeves and the corners of her robe. Her gaze fell upon Chi Yan, and she said lightly, "Your daughter has come to fetch her husband home."
Chi Yan stood frozen in place, ignoring the winks and smirks his two friends were giving him. Looking at Shen Tangning's calm expression, he felt like he was doomed.
Shen Ci's face turned pale and his limbs went weak; he was no longer the arrogant man he had been before.
He knew his sister's temperament best; the calmer she appeared, the angrier she was.
Shen Chang relaxed his brow, raised his hand and patted her shoulder, his eyes seemed to want to say something but hesitantly, and finally sighed: "It's good that you can think things through."
Shen Tangning forced a smile, suppressing her nausea, and said gently, "Father is busy with official duties, so I won't keep you here. I will bring my husband to visit you on the day of my homecoming."
Shen Chang had no desire to stay any longer and embarrass himself, so he nodded and said, "Very well, then I'll be leaving now."
He glanced back at Shen Ci, furrowed his brow, and then walked away.
The Prefect of Jingzhao also withdrew with his men.
Shen Tangning stood still, while the two people on the other side slowly came forward.
Shen Ci looked guilty: "Sister."
Chi Yan hesitated, then said, "Madam."
Two tall men stood in front of her, their previous arrogance completely gone.
There were also people watching with gossipy eyes. Shen Tangning had no intention of embarrassing the two of them. She sighed and said, "Aci."
Shen Ci looked up expectantly, her eyes softening and her lips curving into a smile: "Sister knows you want to stand up for me, but as you've seen, your sister-in-law is passable, but you were far too impulsive this time. Why don't you go back and reflect on your actions in seclusion?"
When Shen Ci heard her say that Chi Yanren was alright, she pursed her lips, but when she heard that he was only to be confined to his room to reflect on his mistakes, she became happy again: "I'll listen to my elder sister!"
Chi Yan glanced at him in disbelief. "No way?"
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