A thief???

"Father, I don't think Jiang Yuyu knows about this matter," Shen Xiaozhang informed, "Because if she knew that she wouldn't have remained so calm."

"Hmmm....." Shen Bofeng agreed. He thought so, too. Jiang Yuyu was a simple girl, but she was a proud girl. She didn't care about her reputation or about the rumors going on in the capital. Knowing that her father loves and dotes on her the most, she was a spoiled child but a confident one at that. If she knew that Shen Xiaozhang liked her sister and was having an affair with her, she would never let go of this matter. She would straightaway tell everything to her father and then Shen Xiaozhang would be finished.

That's why they could be a little sure that Jiang Yuyu didn't know anything.

"For now, she knows nothing," Shen Bofeng explained. "But Ah Zhang, we cannot take any chance. Remember what we are today is all because of General Jiang and her liking towards you. All the benefits and name that we have today is because of your relationship with Jiang Yuyu. We cannot afford to break this relationship."

"Unless and until we become strong to face General Jiang head-on, you will have to cater to Jiang Yuyu's needs. Do you understand, Ah Zhang?" Shen Bofeng asked.

Shen Xiaozhang nodded, "Yes, Father. I know what I should do."

"That's like my good son," Shen Bofeng praised. Taking the teapot, he poured himself a cup of tea and drank it slowly. As he was relishing the good taste, a thought crossed his mind. "Ah Zhang, for some days, don't meet Jiang Muxun. Go and spend some time with Jiang Yuyu. It's better to be careful during these few days," he instructed.

"I know, father." Shen Xiaozhang nodded. Anyways, he was already planning to meet Jiang Yuyu. Today, she had given him a big surprise and he wanted to meet her and observe her carefully. He wanted to know her secrets and study her carefully. This would help him in planning his next move and not jeopardizing his entire family.

"Hmm." Shen Bofeng nodded. Just when he was about to tell a few more things to his son, some loud yelling noises seeped into the study room. As they were inside the room, they weren't able to exactly hear what was going on, but from the loud yelling and screaming, it was quite clear that somebody was fighting. Shen Bofeng and Shen Xiaozhang frowned, not knowing what was going on. Suddenly, there was a loud knock on the door and from the sound of it, it seemed that the person knocking on the door was very anxious.

"Enter," Shen Bofeng commanded.

Soon, a man in his mid-30s entered the room and bowed to Shen Bofeng and Shen Xiaozhang. This man was the Shen family's housekeeper and had been working for them since he was a little kid. "Master," the housekeeper said.

"What's going on there? Who is screaming and shouting like a mad dog?" Shen Bofeng inquired.

The housekeeper's face paled. He trembled and informed about everything that's been going on at the entrance. Everyone in the Shen Mansion was working peacefully when suddenly a young man stood in front of the Shen Mansion and began to yell and scream for returning his money. When the housekeeper heard of this matter, he immediately walked to the entrance. In his heart, the housekeeper thought that it must be a beggar creating a ruckus at the entrance. He simply took a few guards wanting to throw the beggar away. But, when he reached the entrance, he noticed the young man's clothes and two guards standing behind the young man.

The housekeeper's eyes widened and he immediately understood that this matter wasn't simple. He rushed back inside and instantly, came to report everything to the Master.

"What nonsense?" Shen Xiaozhang frowned. "Why would I take somebody's money?"

The housekeeper trembled in fear. "Y-young master, I don't know. But, that young man at the gate keeps screaming that you took his money and wants it back."

Shen Xiaozhang: "........"

"Father, I -"

Shen Bofeng patted his back. "Don't worry. Let's go and see."

"Hmm...." Shen Xiaozhang nodded.

All three of them left the study room and rushed towards the entrance. When they reached the entrance, all the Shen Mansion's guards greeted them respectfully. Shen Bofeng waved his hand and all the guards stood aside giving them the way. Shen Bofeng walked in front while Shen Xiaozahng and the housekeeper followed behind him. When all of them saw the scenario in front of them, they were shocked. By now, a small crowd had formed outside the Shen Mansion and was watching the drama with great gusto. While a young man yelling and screaming at the Shen Mansion to return his money back. When Shen Bofeng and Shen Xiaozhang looked at the young man, they were surprised to see that it was a favored child of an official inside the court.

"Hey, you!!!" The young man screamed when he noticed Shen Xiaozhang and pointed out at him. "Give me my money back!!!!"

Shen Xiaozhang frowned. Seeing that the entire crowd was watching him, he didn't want to spoil the reputation of the Shen Mansion, he put on a humble stance and requested the young man to come inside. "Young Master Li, please come inside."

"No!!!!" The young man puffed his cheeks. "Do you think I am a fool? I know what you want to do. You want to kill me, right? You want to silence me so that you don't have to give me my money back?"

Shen Xiaozhang clenched his fist and took a deep breath. "Young Master Li, you are so funny. You are our Shen Mansion's guest. How can we let you stand outside? Come inside, we will talk inside."

"No!!!!" The young man shook his head and grabbed the hand of the guard standing beside him. "You thief!!! I am not here to drink your tea, I am here to get my money back. Look, I even brought my guard here so that he can take back the money you robbed from me. Humph!!!"

Shen Xiaozhang: "............." A thief??? Me???

Shen Bofeng: ".............." Did he call my son a thief???

The crowd: "..............." Woah!!! Did Young Master Shen really rob someone???