Taking the blame

Shen Xiaozhang was extremely angry regarding the entire situation. Why was his father apologizing when he was not at fault? By doing this, wasn't his father declaring to the entire crowd that he was a thief, a cheater, and a person who was lying at everything? What was going on? Who was framing him? Why was this person trying to destroy his reputation? Shen Xiaozhang was defeated by this situation, and for the first time, his wits were helping him either.

He could understand what his father was trying to do. But, why? He was unwilling and angry. He never stole anything from anybody. He never threatened these people. Also, he was very discreet and cautious about his relationship with Jiang Muxun. So, how did these three people see him kiss Jiang Muxun? When did they see him? These people were clearly lying!!!!

But, why?

For who?

And, what will these three people get after destroying his reputation?

"Master Xu, Official Li, I am sorry for everything that happened," Shen Bofeng continued. "You all know that this situation is weird but I can't change the past. However, I hope you understand my goodwill and forgive my son for the entire situation. As for the money that your children had lost, I will pay double and hope you understand my heart. At the same time, I will also make sure that such kinds of situations won't happen ever again."

Official Li and Master Xu glanced at each other. Although on their faces nothing could be seen but these two people were old foxes. In their heart, they already had a deduction that someone was using their children to hurt the Shen family. Though they weren't aware of the reason behind doing all of this nor they were aware of how that person influenced their children to speak lies about Shen Xiaozhang. Since, it was already done, Official Li and Master Xu could only smile helplessly and support their children to fight for their injustice. Now, seeing that the other party had already lowered his head and taken all the blame, both of them were relieved.

Nodding at each other, both the two old foxes decided to drop the matter and go home. They simply wanted to take their children away, investigate about this matter and keep them away from such things in the future as far as possible.

Master Xu looked at Shen Bofeng and waved his hand, "Master Shen, doesn't have to say sorry for these things. I can understand that your son might be not in his right senses while doing these."

"Yes," Official Li agreed. He was quite happy in his heart, after all, previously this Young Master Shen had spoken a lot of bad things about his son. Now, seeing that he was also receiving the same comments, Official Li's heart was relieved. He smiled broadly and returned the same words Shen Xiaozhang had spoken against his son to his father. "Master Shen, just take more care of your son, in the future. You see, many young men and women admire and respect your son. But, if he continues to do such despicable things that it would bring a huge shame on the Shen family."

Shen Bofeng's face turned dark and he gritted his teeth to control his anger.

However, Official Li cared for nothing and began to continue with his words. "Thankfully, Master Shen knows well to discriminate between the wrong and the right. It's good to see that Master Shen didn't support his son to hide those crimes. Shen Xiaozhang, learn from your father. That's how you should grow up to be."

Shen Xiaozhang clenched his fist in anger but it was perfectly hidden in his long sleeves and hence, nobody could see that. "I will, Official Li," he nodded.

On the side, Official Li's son nodded. "Yes, my father is correct. You thief, you should change your way and learn from my father to be a good and honest man. One should never steal, kill or cheat on your fiance. I like Ayu and apart from her, I don't look at any other woman. You should do that same, too."

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

Official Li smiled and patted his son's head. "Let's go home."

"What about my money?" Young Master Shen inquired honestly.

"He will send it back to our home."

"Really?"

Official Li nodded. "Really."

"Then let's go home, father." Young Master Li nodded happily, grabbed his father's arm, and began to pull him. "Ayu, must be waiting for me. Let's go back."

Soon, Official Li and all his guards left for their homes. Next, Master Xu also talked to her daughter and left for their home. The stranger who waiting for his money received a large bag full of silver coins. Seeing so much money, he began to laugh like a fool and left. The only person who was unhappy because of the whole ordeal was Shen Xiaozhang and Shen Bofeng. Seeing that the crowd was still whispering and gossiping about the situation, Shen Xiaozhang snorted, turned around, flicked his sleeves, and walked back inside the house.

Shen Bofeng pressed his forehead and rushed behind him. On the way, he called one of his secret guards and asked him to look into this matter and find the culprit behind the entire situation. Also, he instructed a few more of his hidden guards to go and watch closely over the Li family, the Xu family, and that strange man to find more clues about the mastermind. After instructing the guards, he rushed towards the hall.

Outside the Shen Mansion, one by one all the excited crowd began to disappear but the gossip about Shen Xiaozhang being a thief and about his affair with Jiang Muxun began to spread widely. Meanwhile, inside the mansion, Shen Xiaozhang was fuming mad. Seeing his father rushing in, he whined angrily. "Father, why did you take those blame???? You know I didn't do all of those things."

"Calm down!"

"How can I calm down, father?" Shen Xiaozhang roared. "After all of that, how can expect me to calm down? Father, you know what, my blood is boiling under my veins. All I want to do is kill that stupid fool, that miss Xu, that ugly strange man, and all those people who are talking about me. How dare they? Who do they think they are? I am Shen Xiaozhang, one of the greatest martial artists in the entire land."

"I will never let them destroy my reputation!!!" Shen Xiaozhang screamed madly.