Qian Sangui, having heard Liang Jinzhao's words and then witnessing Steward Cui, who he had regarded so highly, actually getting hit in public, was terrified. He feared that Young Master Liang would next take his anger out on his granddaughter.
He quickly bowed and offered an apology, "Young Master Liang, please calm your anger, please calm your anger. It's my fault for not teaching my granddaughter properly, allowing her to speak out of turn. She's still young; if you must punish someone, punish me instead, and not her."
As he spoke, he dropped his crutch and knelt down. Since he only had one leg, he couldn't maintain his balance and fell down hard with a "bang," his knee making a small pit in the muddy ground.