Eunuch Li bowed in assent.
Ye Chutang slipped the Turquoise Bead into her purse and rummaged through the box for another moment.
Suddenly, her movements paused, and the corners of her lips lifted in a smile.
"Found it."
She turned her hand over, and there, resting quietly in her slender, fair palm, was a White Jade Begonia Hairpin.
Eunuch Li glanced at it and also smiled.
"Ah, I'm so glad you found it!"
Ye Chutang casually tucked the hairpin into her hair, the ornament making her already lovely features appear even more gentle and refined.
"Thank you, Eunuch Li, for accompanying me on this trip."
Eunuch Li quickly shook his head. "Second Miss Ye, you are too kind! It is this servant's honor. How could I possibly deserve your thanks?"
Ye Chutang's status was a world apart from what it once was, so naturally, he treated her with the utmost respect.
