These earrings cost her over two hundred taels of silver. She knew that things wouldn't be worth much if sold, but these earrings were made of solid materials, so they should be worth at least several dozen taels.
"Hmph, this girl knows how to talk."
Although Chi Qingqing was unwilling, under the jailer's blatant gaze, she reluctantly took off a bracelet and handed it to him.
The jailer examined the quality of the bracelet, weighed it in his hand, and then grinned, "Would you like to write a letter, or have me deliver your message?"
Do you have paper and pen?
It's not impossible to ask someone to pass on the message, but Chi Qingqing is worried that they won't be able to express themselves clearly.
The jailer, having accepted the bribe, became much more amiable.
A moment later he came in with paper and pen, and considerately let both of them write.
Chi Qingqing felt resentful. Her family were just merchants; even if she sent a message back, they probably wouldn't be able to find a good solution. Yu Xiaoxiao's family, on the other hand, at least held official positions.
When she saw Chi Qingqing looking over, Yu Xiaoxiao shrank back guiltily. Her position at home was extremely awkward. When there were benefits to be had, her parents treated her fairly well.
Just like today, even if she goes home and asks for help after getting into trouble, her pragmatic parents won't lend a hand.
"Let's go find Mengyao instead."
After much deliberation, Yu Xiaoxiao decided that the Crown Princess was the most reliable option.
The Crown Princess's status speaks for itself; a single word from her is more effective than any number of theirs.
Besides, they came here to avenge the Crown Princess and to help her. The Crown Princess couldn't just stand by and watch her die.
Chi Qingqing nodded, but she still had to tell her family.
That Crown Princess made some very good promises back then, but it's still uncertain whether she'll acknowledge them now.
She merely moved her lips; they had no evidence of her own. If the Crown Princess denied it, the two of them truly had no way to prove it.
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