Now all hope rests on Xiao Hanxue, who is right in front of us.
Duke Xiao sighed and nodded, "That's the only way."
"Alright, alright, I'll go to apologize tomorrow." The old lady was also clear-headed; she knew that this matter could not be taken lightly.
I had never thought about the relationship with the regent before.
She had been arrogant and had a great time just now, but now she was terrified and filled with fear whenever she thought about it.
If Xiao Tang were to whisper a few words in the Regent's ear, the Xiao family would be completely ruined.
After the discussion, the old lady gently pulled Xiao Hanxue back into the house.
She patted Xiao Hanxue and whispered, "Hanxue, there's nothing I can do to help you, so I'll give you this jade."
A piece of jade with a peculiar appearance, its entire surface green.
It feels incredibly warm and smooth in the palm of your hand.
Xiao Hanxue usually lived a poor life and had never seen such a precious item before, so it was even less likely that she could tell whether it was good jade or bad jade.
But what Grandma gives you can't be too bad either.
"This jade...Grandma, where did it come from?"
Madam Xiao looked around to make sure no one was there before lowering her voice and saying, "Of course, it was taken from Xiao Tang back then. When I picked her up from the countryside, I sent people to rob her of her travel expenses on the way."
"This piece of jade is the only valuable thing she owns."
"Moreover, this is a fine piece of jade. It is said that the Regent is looking for it. If you wear the jade pendant to the Regent's Palace tomorrow, it might even make the Regent think more highly of you."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Hanxue blinked, clutching the jade pendant, her heart churning with emotion, but her face remained impassive.
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