The prospect of sending the Jade Gourd to the Shang Tower for appraisal terrified Li Xian. He was forced to swallow this bitter pill in silence.
Losing the Jade Gourd itself was a minor matter, but if word got out that he possessed such a treasure and refused to help them, his position would become precarious. He had always cultivated an image of a dutiful, talented, and obedient son; if they were left to believe that he was withholding a priceless treasure from them, who knew what they might think?
Second Princess Li Rongxia’s lips curled into a slight smile. She feigned generosity and said, "There is no need to give it to me! Since I am asking you to part with it, you should keep the twenty thousand taels. You can buy yourself a Jade Gourd even more to your liking!"
Chapter 254