"Haha, it really is uncomfortable, but with the added prestige, it still makes people flock to it."
Nalant smiled and nodded. Stella's thoughts were becoming more and more like those of a woman.
The Stella of old had always carried herself as if she stood above everyone else. How could she possibly have said such things?
"Oh, right, Stella, I have another gift for you."
As he spoke, Nalant directly picked up a large wooden box he had prepared beforehand from beside him.
The wooden box was over thirty centimeters long and wide. It was made of high-grade wood, with its surface covered in gold and silver.
Not only was it carved with exquisite Tulip patterns, but it was also adorned with quite a few gemstones.
Nalant then directly opened the treasure chest.
A dazzling burst of precious radiance immediately spilled forth. The chest was actually packed full of all kinds of exquisite jewelry.
Gemstone necklaces, golden earrings, exquisite bracelets—everything was there.
Judging by the chest's capacity, there were at least a hundred different accessories inside.
Though Stella had also been born into a great noble family, even she was seeing so much exquisite jewelry laid out before her for the first time.
Her beautiful eyes flickered. "Nalant, this is far too much. I already have quite a bit of jewelry myself. It would be enough if you gave me one or two pieces."
"You can sell the rest for gold coins. The development of your territory is what matters most!"
What surprised Nalant was that Stella's first response was actually to refuse so many gifts.
Of course, this was also very much in line with Stella's character.
Stella appeared cold on the surface, but she was deeply considerate and sensible within.
"Stella, you know that this time, I received