I am also quite poor

"I think this fool is creating unnecessary trouble," one of the men in the crowd commented.

"Humph! This man is a fool. How can anyone believe his words? All he says is some nonsense and makes up lies," another said.

"Yeah! He's trying to ruin Young Master Shen's reputation." A woman who was one of the admirers of Shen Xiaozhang sneered loudly. When she heard this fool was trying to falsely accuse the man she liked, she was very angry. Shen Xiaozhang was the man she admired, a man who was so handsome and pure. How could she let this fool destroy and stain the reputation of such a pure man?

"This man is a fool. Yet, he is here trying to falsely accuse Young Master Shen. Who does he think he is?" She spouted venomously. "Just because his father is a good official in the court doesn't mean that he can say whatever nonsense that comes in his mouth," she spat.

"Yes," The crowd agreed with the woman's words.

"Young Master Shen is so good to this fool. Even when this fool is trying to ruin his reputation, Young Master Shen is so polite and even treats him nicely. Humph! If it was me in that place and someone was trying to ruin my reputation, then I would have already thrown that person away."

"Yeah," The crowd agreed. "Official Li is so pitiful to have this fool as his son."

"Instead of having such a son, it's better to have no son. I feel so bad for Official Li."

One by one all kinds of mean and dirty words were spoken against Young Master Li. When Young Master Li heard those words, he was confused. Though everybody called him a fool, he wasn't really a fool, to begin with. He could understand a lot of their words and when he saw their condemning eyes, he was confused as to why these people were not believing in him. He wasn't lying. So, why were these people accusing him instead? He didn't do anything wrong. It was this man who had stolen his money. So, why were these people giving him such bad looks?

While the guard was quite angry and his face flushed in anger to see all people condemning and say bad things against his master. He wanted to fight back but how could his one mouth win against so many mouths? He sighed feeling distressed for his master, on the other hand, Shen Xiaozhang was quite happy to see such a result. He didn't understand why this fool was trying to falsely accuse him of stealing but he was happy to see that the entire crowd was supporting him. Still, he knew how to adhere to the situation carefully. This person though a fool was still the son of a good official. Even if the entire crowd speaks bad things about this man, he cannot stand on the crowd's side and let this continue. If he didn't stop this nonsense then it would mean that he was supporting it silently and at the same time, he would also be offending the Li Mansion. So, how could he let the crowd continue to demean him?

"Young Master Li," Shen Xiaozhang addressed loudly, and hearing his voice, immediately the crowd stopped and looked at him. "I think Young Master Li is ill or maybe he was misguided by someone. Otherwise, why would he speak such words against me? Young Master Li is very good in nature and he would definitely not want to harm somebody on purpose."

The crowd heard his words and nodded naturally. They also felt that Young Master Shen was making sense. Yes, why would this fool accuse Young Master Shen? After all, they have no enmity between them. Also, this fool is a simple man and he would never do these kinds of actions unless someone was deliberately trying to frame them.

Shen Xiaozhang smiled when he noticed that the crowd had calmed down. And, he was glad to see that they were thinking according to his direction. Everything was going as he wanted. He smiled maintaining his good and pure image and continued, "I think somebody had deliberately done this to put Young Master Li in trouble. Young Master Li is a good man and he would never and he would never falsely accuse me. Also -"

However, before Young Master Shen could complete his words, Young Master Li stepped forwards and glared at him. "Hey, thief" he called out loudly. "Why are you speaking so much of nonsense? Just return my money and I'll go back."

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

The crowd: "............."

The poor guard: "........."

Clenching his fist, Shen Xiaozhang looked at the Young Master Li. Damn it!!! What is this fool trying to do? Why is he trying to ruin all of his calculations?

At the same time, the guard also trembled with fear and distress. "Young Master, please let's go home," he begged.

The little fool thought that his guard was afraid of this thief. So, he patted his back to comfort him, "Brother Guard, don't worry. I am here. This thief wouldn't dare to do anything to you."

The guard: ".............." Is this the problem? Young Master, I am here to save you and not the other way around!!!!

"Today, I won't go back unless I take my money back," The little fool snorted proudly with a determined look on his face. Next, he patted the guard's hand while he glared at Shen Xiaozhang, "Bold thief, looking at you, it doesn't seem that you lack money. You look good, and your clothes seem fine. Also, your house is quite big so why did you steal my money?"

"Thief, can you give me back my money. You see, I am trying to save that money for my future bride," he said. "You see, I am also quite poor. If you steal my money, then how will I take care of my future bride?"

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

Shen Bofeng: "........."

The crowd: ".........." Should we feel sad for Young Master Shen or should we be sad for this little fool?