"This is a fine amethyst jade, please take a look."
The man nodded and was about to take the brocade pouch when Song Ziyu stopped him.
"I must state the rules upfront: this item is for loan only, not for sale, and I can only lend it out for ten days. When you return it, you must ensure that it is in perfect condition."
"General, rest assured, our master cherishes jade and will not damage your treasure."
Song Ziyu then said, "Words are not enough. I want you to sign a written agreement as proof, and the cash must be paid in full at once."
These conditions were rather demanding, and he had expected to have to do a lot of persuasion. However, the man chuckled and said, "As long as the quality of the goods is good, everything is negotiable."
"As for the price, I need to see the jade before I can decide."
Song Ziyu hesitated for a moment before opening the brocade pouch.
The man opened a corner of the brocade pouch, and as soon as a glimpse of the purple jade appeared, his eyes flashed: "Excellent quality."
"I can offer five thousand taels for such fine amethyst jade."
Song Ziyu's heart stirred.
Five thousand taels.
Li Duwei was right. This Mr. Yun Que was indeed wealthy and powerful, and he solved half of his troubles with just one sentence.
With these five thousand taels, plus the silver raised by Madam Yuan and Song Tingyue, the cash in the manor, pieced together, was almost enough to fill the hole.
He suppressed his joy and nodded, saying, "Deal."
The man nodded and said, "It's a pleasure doing business with you." He then stood up and said, "Please wait a moment, I need to give this item to my master for inspection."
Song Ziyu readily nodded.
Because Lieutenant Li had told him that Yun Que would personally inspect the jade, he didn't think much of it.
Unexpectedly, not long after the brocade pouch was handed over to the screen, a voice suddenly came from inside, cold and tinged with anger.
"General Song, you have some nerve! You dare to use something like this for a transaction and even demand a written agreement! You're risking your life, but others are supposed to cherish theirs!"
"Please leave."
The man spoke resolutely and made a move to get up.
"We can't do this deal."
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