Yet they never expected that while rumors flew wildly across the capital, no one would bother to clarify them. Neither the Prime Minister's Estate nor the Grand General's Estate offered a word. It made sense that the Prime Minister's Estate said nothing—after all, their own household was already in utter chaos. As for the Grand General's Estate remaining silent, it only confirmed the truth that Wen Jiu had indeed been cast aside.
Over at the Prime Minister's Estate, after receiving the dagger sent by Wen Jiu, Wen Xi said happily, "Qingliu, look at this. This is the first thing she has ever given me. The shopkeeper said she forged it with her own hands. Look, she still cares about me as her brother, doesn't she?" Looking at his master, who behaved like a child who had just received a new toy, Qingliu saw how deeply he treasured the woman's dagger. Unable to bring himself to say anything else, he simply replied, "The Young Miss still holds family affection for you, Master. Congratulations, Master. This gift from the Young Miss is well worth keeping."
Hearing these words, Wen Xi thought: *Indeed, it is worth keeping.* This dagger was the most precious thing in his life. He cradled it in his palms, staring at it unceasingly.
Chapter 82