Chapter 173

If you insist on thinking that way, I can't help it; this is 100 taels of cash silver, this is 1000 taels of silver notes, take them!

Leaving now is fine too; I heard that Shen Tianxing will pass through Jiangzhou in the next couple days, maybe he'll come looking for me then; if you run into him here, it'll probably just be awkward.

Shen Sangou was just saying it offhand; he originally didn't take it to heart either, it was pure speculation that Shen Tianxing might come looking for him, but who knows what the truth is.

You mean he's coming? Too bad I'm not his match; otherwise I'd definitely kill him.

Don't even think that foolish thing could succeed. Regardless of whether you're his match or not, you also have to believe that the people around him won't give you a chance to get close to him.

Besides, not fearing death is your concern; I'm afraid of dying. If Shen Tianxing finds out I took you in and you then try to kill him, do you think I'll end up well? Considering the favor of my taking you in, you'd better not implicate me.

Shen Erhu said that, at bottom, the only one he's targeting is Li Zhangming; as for Shen Sangou, his good brother since childhood, he couldn't do anything too excessive, and harming him is out of the question.

What are you afraid of? I know I can't kill him, so I won't waste effort; I'm not that stupid.

If you're going to say that, it's really hard to say; if you were smart, you wouldn't choose to oppose Shen Tianxing. Hurry up and eat, then leave quickly; don't be late, or else Shen Tianxing might intercept you on the way, and then you're really done for.

Shen Erhu didn't care about Shen Sangou's words; even if he were stopped, the worst that could happen is death. Besides, all he needs to do is make himself dirty, wear ragged clothes from head to toe, and keep his head down—how could Shen Tianxing possibly recognize him?

Having eaten and drunk his fill, Shen Erhu took the silver and left; he hadn't even considered whether Shen Sangou would go report to the authorities—this was already his last trust.

Shen Sangou didn't betray Shen Erhu, but Shen Erhu was just unlucky—having just left Jiangzhou City, he happened to run into Shen Tianxing and his entourage.

From afar he saw Yang Hongyue riding on horseback, still as spirited and dashing as ever; it instantly left him staring, forgetting that Shen Tianxing was also in the party.

Your brother? No, should be your love rival; no, should be your enemy, still always liking your wife.

Xiao Yu seized the opportunity to tease Shen Tianxing; Shen Tianxing naturally also noticed Shen Erhu, that Shen Erhu would appear here, he also felt a bit surprised, but thinking about it, it's also normal.

After leaving Shen Tianxing, Shen Erhu has always been getting by through opportunism; although he's considered to have taken refuge with Sun Zhongquan and people like him, how could he really keep him by his side?

He was surely just given a bit of silver and sent off; ending up like this is his own doing.

What? You still treat him as a brother? This kind of person deserves to be killed; if you don't want to lift a hand, I'll help you—after all, it's just a matter of raising a hand.

Xiao Yu hasn't changed; still the same as before, always wanting to take lives.

Killing him is no longer necessary; he has no chance to turn things around, and will only get worse.

You've let it go, right? Actually, you've always treated him pretty well; when he first followed you, you assigned him only non-dangerous tasks.

You were thinking of letting him build up his strength before sending him to the battlefield; he's fought a few times already, and if you hadn't given him those Small Return Pills, he would have died long ago.

Isn't that pretty normal? We're from the same place; although I don't have much brotherly feeling toward him, he still has some connection to the master.

Women, I have plenty; brothers, I really don't have any; the underlings summoned by the system are all loyal and devoted This One, and I don't have time to look for brothers.

Three Dog is doing alright; if he still acknowledges me as his brother, then I guess I still have a brother. I heard he's currently in Jiangzhou City, so I'll just drop by to meet him on the way—maybe he's just come from Three Dog's place.

After Shen Tianxing finished speaking, the party was already at the city gate, already some distance away from Shen Erhu.

As expected, you didn't recognize me, Shen Tianxing; one day I will surely surpass you, and then everything you have will be mine.

Shen Erhu ultimately didn't give up, thinking Shen Tianxing hadn't noticed him, still indulging in foolish daydreams.

It's a pity that Shen Tianxing no longer cares about him; even if he truly wanted to seize everything Shen Tianxing has, it's impossible—it would just become a joke.

Shen Tianxing certainly didn't know, but Shen Erhu still harbored treacherous intentions; however, that no longer matters—by now he has entered Jiangzhou City and found Shen Sangou.

Commoner Three Dog pays his respects to Your Majesty; may Your Majesty live ten thousand years, ten thousand times ten thousand years.

Shen Sangou happily knelt down, paying his respects to Shen Tianxing. Shen Tianxing went up to support him and pulled him up.

Are you still putting on this act with me? Between us brothers, whether ruler and subject, unless we're in the Imperial Court or before a grand public assembly putting on a show, otherwise we should just be as we are.

Shen Sangou smiled and nodded; after being pulled up by Shen Tianxing, he grabbed Shen Tianxing's hand in return.

Since you've said all that, no more talk—Wangjiang Lou, third floor, Zhizun Baoxiang; today Three Dog is treating!

Three Dog displayed an air of wealth and grandeur, and Shen Tianxing genuinely felt happy for him,

Generous—this meal will surely cost over a thousand taels of silver; it looks like you're really doing well, and this meal must be eaten no matter what.

Shen Tianxing was also very happy; after speaking, the two exchanged a glance and burst into loud laughter—even though their statuses differ, being able to share such a joyful moment is extremely rare.

The party arrived at Wangjiang Lou; inside the third-floor Zhizun treasure chest there were specially assigned beauties; Three Dog warmly greeted everyone, they sat down, and immediately the beauties came up to pour tea and wine.

If I didn't say it, you're still impressive, Shen Tianxing—with so many sisters-in-law, I'm dazzled; I don't even have a wife yet.

Three Dog felt deeply moved; during this period he had no other thoughts, solely focused on doing business and making money, especially after Shen Tianxing became Emperor and issued those people-benefiting policies, which made his business thrive.

That's not right—someone who wholeheartedly pursues a career deserves respect; your ability to live well now isn't because you have no women in your heart, making money naturally divine?

Shen Tianxing laughed and replied; on one hand, Three Dog is busy, and on the other hand, this guy really is somewhat ugly—if he didn't have more silver, what woman would be willing to follow him?

Of course, Three Dog now has silver and a business; the Eldest Young Ladies of officials and dignitaries still look down on him, but marrying an ordinary commoner's daughter is no big problem.

As for the divine, it's only been a little over a year and you've already become the Emperor of Great Zhou; I hear Great Wu is about to fall to your great army—next you won't be aiming to unify the entire Shenzhou Continent, will you?

Three Dog only said that because of the drink; he never really thought Shen Tianxing had the idea of unifying the Shenzhou Continent—it was just a joke. But Shen Tianxing laughed and nodded.

I really am thinking that, and I'm already doing it; of course, we're still missing such a person—after I have completely unified the Shenzhou Continent, the president of the Shenzhou Chamber of Commerce who wanders throughout the entire Shenzhou Continent—do you have any interest?