Unexpectedly, the other party merely clasped his hands.
"Hmph, so stingy." mumbled Lu Qian as she walked away.
The others also turned to look.
Everyone else had given jade ornaments as return gifts, but Zhao Xing's "sincere thanks" looked rather unique.
Minister of Agriculture Zhao remarked that her dance skill was mediocre, sincere thanks were good enough; did she still expect a reward?
It was Zong Shichang's turn to give a return gift.
He presented Jiang Jiuxian, Lu Qian, and others with jade pendants and other ornaments.
But to Liu Muqing, he gave a piece of paper.
A piece of paper?
Everyone's gaze shifted from Zhao Xing to Zong Shichang.
"Mr. Zong, today Miss Liu and Miss Lu have come a long way specifically to perform songs and dances at your banquet; you must not be biased."
"Exactly, why just give Miss Liu a piece of paper?"
"What is written on the paper?"