Song Qingshu gently pried open a slit in the box and saw a thick stack of banknotes and jewels inside. He could not help but chuckle, then pushed the gift box back. "Lady of Peach Blossoms must know what this case is really about. Your gift is certainly nice, but I fear I might have money to take and no life left to spend it. Besides, I have never been interested in gold and silver. Asking me to take risks for this... hehe... I can only disappoint you and waste your kind intentions."
Daiqisi's expression changed. She took a deep breath to suppress the anger in her chest, then put on a seductive smile. "Then what is the Imperial Son-in-Law interested in? What would you be willing to take risks for?"
The corners of Song Qingshu's lips rose slightly. "Has Madam ever heard a saying among the Han Chinese—better to die beneath a peony flower and remain romantic even as a ghost?"
Daiqisi's expression finally changed completely. Strictly speaking, this was no longer a hint but an outright declaration. She bit her lip, thinking that these nobles truly devoured people without even spitting out the bones. Fortunately, I have another trump card. Otherwise, there would really be nothing I could do in a situation like this.
"Fine. As long as the Ever Victorious King emerges from this case unharmed, whatever the Imperial Son-in-Law wants, I will agree to it." Since things had come to this, there was no need to beat around the bush. Daiqisi directly laid out her bargaining chip.
Song Qingshu immediately smiled. "Surely Madam does not expect me to take such a risk based on nothing more than an empty promise?"
Daiqisi silently cursed, but her face bloomed with a lovely smile. "How must the Imperial Son-in-Law