The old man, stroking his fine beard, couldn't help but chuckle when he saw how calm and composed they were.
"Are you boys really not afraid of getting dragged into this?"
De'an took a leisurely sip of his tea and said with satisfaction, "If you've done nothing wrong, you needn't fear a knock at the door. Mr. Sheng is a good official. I'm sure he would never falsely accuse an innocent man."
"You foolish boy! You have to understand, a man has his pride! What that scholar said just now was no different than a slap to the face. No matter how benevolent Mr. Sheng might be, he's not likely to tolerate being insulted so directly."
