When Shen Mingshu led Shen Yugui out of the brothel, an ordinary carriage was already waiting outside.0

The father and son went into the carriage one after the other, while the rest of his entourage walked. An old servant acted as the coachman.0

This carriage looked ordinary from the outside but was lavish inside, as seen by the sandalwood interior and furnishings. At this time, a beautiful maid was kneeling on the side, skillfully preparing expensive tea for the masters.0

Shen Mingshu and Shen Yugui sat opposite each other. Shen Mingshu casually took a book from the small bookshelf in the carriage and placed it on his knees.0

It was a Confucian classic from the School of Principle that had been thoroughly criticized by the Daoist Order.0

Shen Mingshu opened a page at random and silently recited the sage’s mottos, like a monk chanting sutras. His mood became increasingly calm.0

Shen Yugui sat with his head bowed and his knees together,...0