It didn't seem particularly abrupt. "I want to take a look too," he said.
Everyone had curiosity, especially when faced with something wondrous.
Adults and children alike... Although Song Ying was momentarily annoyed that Luo Qiu had interrupted her, the Song Family would never scold one of their own in front of outsiders, so she said nothing.
On the contrary, Song Ying was faintly curious. She wanted to see what expression Luo Qiu would make when surprised, and whether this fellow really was as calm as an old monk.
"Of course. It won't refuse anyone who praises it." The impoverished man smiled faintly and gestured invitingly. "Naturally, besides having the right frame of mind, stupid people can see it too."
"Why?" Luo Qiu asked in return.
Everyone seemed curious as well... The wealthy-looking merchant from earlier puffed out his chest slightly—because he had seen it.
The impoverished man said calmly, "Ignorance blinds our eyes. If our eyes are blinded, how can we see the beauty of things?"
Luo Qiu nodded and began examining the "Treasure Orb."
First, however, he glanced at the surrounding guests. They were all watching him expectantly. Most of them knew Song Ying. If even this little princess of the Song Dynasty could see the beauty within the "Treasure Orb," then perhaps it really was a treasure.
With the wealth of the Song Dynasty, there was no need for them to deceive anyone. They had initially considered the possibility that this impoverished man was a swindler, but that thought had mysteriously faded away because of this.
"Hmm, let me take a look." Luo Qiu smiled faintly and began pacing with the "Treasure Orb" in hand.
He looked like someone who had just obtained a treasure and was studying it in his own library, completely ignoring everyone else.