Help! The Frosty Noble's Son Is in Love With Me!-Chapter 435: Please Start Reading from - 433, Major Revisions Made

Chapter 435: Chapter 435: Please Start Reading from Chapter 433, Major Revisions Made

Pei Ji’an didn’t bring many people, just two, around twelve or thirteen years old, but because they were thin and small, they looked about eight or nine.

The saying goes that the children of the poor learn to manage the household early. While the children of the powerful are still playing with mud, the poor children have already started working.

There are even many abandoned children who become guards at a young age just to get a meal.

Guards also need foundational training from a young age, and those without potential wouldn’t be accepted.

Pei Ji’an had quite a few guards around the age of ten or so by his side. Although young, there were always tasks suitable for guards of this age.

For instance, like today.

He certainly couldn’t bring a group of adults to the Zhao Mansion to settle scores; taking two children was enough.

To avoid people saying he was bullying with numbers.

Although Pei Ji’an didn’t fear being accused of bullying, it was better to use a method that wouldn’t tarnish his reputation.

The people of Zhao Mansion, upon hearing that Heir Pei was at the door, naturally had to come out to greet him. If it were someone else, the Zhao Family might have snubbed them a bit, but this Heir Pei was now the Regent King. Even if the Zhao Family looked down on him, thinking he climbed up relying on his wife, they still had to put on a show of respect.

Old Master Zhao personally went out to greet him, and upon seeing Heir Pei, he cupped his hands and said, "I didn’t know the young master was coming to our humble abode. What brings you here? Please come inside for a cup of tea."

Pei Ji’an merely nodded slightly and did not return the courtesy. He was there to vent for his son, not for pleasantries.

"No need to go inside. I’ve come today because there are some matters I would like to seek guidance on from Old Master Zhao."

Old Master Zhao was a bit puzzled. He was merely an empty title, without any actual power. People gave face to Zhao Mansion because of the emperor, and it was normal for him to put on airs occasionally. But he seldom had dealings with Heir Pei. What could require consultation?

Not daring to put on airs, Old Master Zhao chuckled along and said, "I wonder what needs consultation; please let the young master speak."

Pei Ji’an didn’t beat around the bush, directly stating, "Today, there was some conflict at the academy. During a scuffle, the young master of Zhao Mansion stabbed my son, Yi, with a knife, and I’ve come to clear things up."

Old Master Zhao felt his legs go weak upon hearing this and inwardly cursed his wayward offspring. Usually, fighting and squabbling outside was one thing, but now he had stabbed someone with a knife, how could this be okay?

Although Old Master Zhao immediately knew that what Heir Pei said was true, this was not something he could admit to. It must be denied to the end. That Pei Family’s young prince was the emperor’s favorite grandson, more beloved than his own sons. If it was just that his son injured someone else it would be one thing, but stabbing the Pei Family’s young prince, that couldn’t be okay.

Old Master Zhao protested, "The young master must be joking. My son Guofu was well-behaved today, attending class as usual. I didn’t hear of anything happening."

Pei Ji’an sneered without smiling, "Why hurry to deny it, Old Master Zhao? Since I am here, I naturally have sufficient evidence. The teachers and onlookers at the academy, if Old Master Zhao is willing, we can even take the witnesses to argue the case in front of the emperor."

Old Master Zhao broke out in a cold sweat and was about to say something to brush it off when an elderly woman’s voice came from behind. Who else could it be but Mrs. Zhao? 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"I wondered what was so serious. Children scuffling and occasionally getting hurt, isn’t that normal? I know the young master adores his son, but there’s no need to make a mountain out of a molehill. Otherwise, who would dare be friends with the Pei Family’s young prince in the future? If he gets a bump or bruise, they have to worry about the parents coming to settle scores."

Old Master Zhao felt a stomachache from listening. His mother was used to being flattered and didn’t understand the power dynamics in the Capital City, thinking everyone should defer to her.

He wanted to deny it, but his mother admitted it first. What could he say then?

Mrs. Zhao truly wasn’t afraid. She had cleaned up her grandson’s messes many times before and wasn’t afraid of one more.

Moreover, when her grandson came back and said he accidentally stabbed someone, and there was a lot of blood.

The old lady asked if the other person had died, and when her grandson said no, she was relieved.

She wasn’t worried about the other person’s life. She was just concerned about her grandson having nightmares from such an experience.

After comforting her grandson, she heard someone was outside looking for them. Mrs. Zhao was adept at handling such matters. She knew her son’s timid nature, always evasive and denying things, but based on what her grandson said, many people saw it, so why deny it? She never had to deny it before, and it was handled just fine? That’s why she came out.

She hadn’t had the chance to ask whose child was injured before, and now upon coming out, she found out it was the Pei Family’s child. Mrs. Zhao spent her days secluded and didn’t know how deep the waters were in the Capital City, so she didn’t take it to heart and started lecturing the other side as soon as she faced them.

This tactic of turning the tables on someone, Mrs. Zhao had used quite a bit, and she didn’t feel she was in the wrong at all. Everything she said was fact.

Kids bickering was something for adults to overlook; coming to the door making a big fuss was truly unreasonable!

If the younger generation acts out of line, as an elder, she ought to say a few words of guidance.

"Mother, please stop. If Guofu truly hurt someone, we ought to offer proper apologies and reparations."

Even at this point, Old Master Zhao didn’t want to admit it, using the word "if."

Mrs. Zhao raised her cane and struck her son, "What’s there to be ashamed of saying? It’s just a minor injury; pay some money later, and it’s no big deal."

Old Master Zhao wanted to persuade further, but Pei Ji’an just quietly opened his mouth, "Then according to Old Madam Zhao, how much silver should be compensated?"

Mrs. Zhao was a master at handling such matters. If her grandson had hit a normal family’s child, one or two taels would be enough for gratitude; if it concerned a noble’s child, ten taels would suffice, and now, with a knife wound, fifteen taels would be ample.

Pei Ji’an heard the amount, nodded, and asked again, "If the silver is taken, does that clear the matter up?"

Mrs. Zhao replied, "Naturally."

Old Master Zhao was dumbfounded. Is this even possible?

Mrs. Zhao went off to fetch the silver, intending to send them away.

But Pei Ji’an had someone bring out silver first, "Here is fifteen taels, take it."

Old Master Zhao was stunned. What did this mean? Wasn’t it them giving him money? How did it become him giving them money?

Not only Old Master Zhao was perplexed, but it was also the first time Mrs. Zhao had encountered such a situation, unsure of the other party’s intentions.

At this time, many people had gathered around Zhao Mansion to watch the spectacle. These neighbors knew Zhao Granny caused drama every now and then, so seeing these proceedings, they guessed the Zhao Family’s grandson was at it again. They came to watch the show, as it wasn’t their problem, they had the mood to watch.

Seeing the current situation, the onlookers found it mysterious.

They’d seen people seek compensation before but not those who were injured handing out money. They thought, "Did the Pei Family lose their minds?"

While everyone was confused, Pei Ji’an turned his head slightly, "Go inside, bring out the Zhao Family’s young master, and give him a knife wound on the right shoulder, repay on the spot!"

Li was slashed on the right shoulder.

The compensation amount had been clearly stated, fifteen taels to settle the matter, as Mrs. Zhao had stated, and everyone heard it clearly.