Zhou Shuren remained silent, not making a sound. Zhulan looked at the startled couple, the only ones in the family who were unaware of Yu Dang's intention.
Yu Dang said amiably, "It's not valuable."
Lady Li looked at her mother-in-law, "Mother, this item is too valuable. We can't accept it."
A tray full of gemstones and jade pendants—was this commonplace in the capital now, after just one trip to her old home?
Zhulan saw her fourth uncle looking at her and said, "Accept it."
The old Zhou couple exchanged glances. Something felt off. Although straightforward, they were not foolish, and they could tell there was no small matter at stake here. Zhou, shaking, accepted the gift, "Thank you, Uncle."
From the corner of his eye, Chang Yi watched his grandnephew, Mingyun, knowing that he would speak of this when he went back. If it hadn't been for the lack of sons, earning a title wouldn't be so easy, not to mention the significant future resources at stake.
