The next day, Li Qian learned he had missed Ah Zhi's birthday, and he remained silent and sullen all day.
After school in the afternoon, he took the Jade Pendant with Gold Inlay given by Noble Princess Consort Xiao to give to someone.
"Ah Zhi, here you go, my mother gave this to me. She said this jade is good for nurturing and will bring good luck if kept close. I give it to you, wishing you peace and safety in the years to come."
The young boy, with pale lips and white teeth, looked earnest.
The girl across from him did not accept the jade pendant, shaking her head: "No need, this was given to you by your mother, it has its significance, you should keep it."
The Jade Pendant with Gold Inlay was exquisite, ingeniously crafted, made of excellent jade, and given by an imperial concubine. Accepting it would be inappropriate.
