I Misjudged You

The moment Li Yanhao said this, Qin Sanniang and Zhang Zhuzi were overjoyed inside, exchanging smiles that couldn't hide their happiness.

As for Zhang Zhaocai, he buried his head low, half-closing his eyes. Being appraised like livestock by a man in front of Lingdang was utterly humiliating!

"Zhaocai, lift your head and let the Young Master have a good look at you," Qin Sanniang grabbed Zhang Zhaocai's chin, forcing him to raise his face to Li Yanhao.

Tears silently streamed from the corners of Zhang Zhaocai's eyes. Li Yanhao glanced roughly and nodded, "Alright, it's him."

Qin Sanniang was ecstatic and immediately prepared to keep Zhang Zhaocai. Nearby, Lingdang chuckled and said, "Our Young Master says your son is too young now. We'll give you silver to raise him until he's eighteen, then send him to the prince's mansion."

"What? Raise him until eighteen?" Qin Sanniang and Zhang Zhuzi exchanged glances.

Lingdang took a pouch of silver from her bosom and tossed it over, "Here, this silver is enough for you to raise him well until he's eighteen. The Young Master likes fair-skinned, unscarred boys, and he doesn't like those who can't read or write. Raise him well, and if the Young Master is satisfied, there will be plenty of benefits for you!"

Hearing that the Young Master had spoken and gave a lot of silver, Qin Sanniang and Zhang Zhuzi happily agreed, pocketed the silver, and dragged Zhang Zhaocai away.

Zhang Zhaocai dragged his broken leg, walking with great difficulty.

"Slow down." Lingdang frowned and called out to them.

"What's wrong? Does the Young Master have more instructions?" Qin Sanniang asked anxiously.

Lingdang pointed at Zhang Zhaocai's leg, "The Young Master doesn't like cripples. You must heal his leg. If in a few years when you hand him over, he is still crippled, the Young Master will make you regret it."

Qin Sanniang immediately nodded eagerly and pulled Zhang Zhuzi's sleeve, "Quick, carry our son. How can he walk with a broken leg!"

Zhang Zhuzi quickly squatted down, carried Zhang Zhaocai on his back, and smiled apologetically at Li Yanhao, "Young Master, rest assured, we'll raise him well and guarantee to send you a fair and delicate servant boy."

"Alright, go on." Li Yanhao was too lazy to bother with them and waved his hand to send Qin Sanniang and the others away.

When Qin Sanniang and Zhang Zhuzi left with Zhang Zhaocai, they saw Su Li standing at the door.

Qin Sanniang proudly rolled her eyes and deliberately said to Su Li, "Oh, isn't this Su Li, who used your husband’s big cousin’s rustic looks to seduce the Young Master? Tsk, when that rustic guy grows old and loses his charm in a few years, our Zhaocai will still be fresh and tender. Who will have the upper hand then? We'll see!"

As Qin Sanniang spoke, she called out "My precious son" and swaggered away with Zhang Zhuzi.

Su Li entered and looked at Li Yanhao, holding her forehead, "Young Master, I say, you don’t have to be so heartless, do you?"

Li Yanhao snorted and sat down with a thud, "A Li, in your heart, am I really that kind of person?"

"Uh?" Su Li was stunned for a moment, sensing the displeasure in Li Yanhao’s words.

Lingdang saw the situation was awkward and immediately came out to smooth things over, explaining Li Yanhao’s intention to help Zhang Zhaocai.

After hearing this, Su Li finally understood the whole story. She said she saw Zhang Zhaocai’s leg suddenly break just now, realizing it was Zhang Zhuzi who had broken it.

If Li Yanhao hadn’t stepped in to help, Su Li understood that Zhang Zhaocai, only about ten years old, would have likely died young.

So Su Li immediately admitted her mistake and cupped her hands to Li Yanhao, saying, "Young Master, I misunderstood you. I apologize."