The rumors swirling around Ji Huan fell apart on their own, and those who had been waiting to laugh at the Hu Family's expense were now green with envy.
The people involved, however, couldn't care less. Right now, they were crowded around the table, three pairs of eyes fixed on the two silver ingots sitting on top.
"Are these really silver ingots?"
For many common people, they might go their whole lives without ever seeing silver, let alone a silver ingot.
"I never imagined I'd see a silver ingot in my lifetime… It's so plump and pale, it looks prosperous all on its own…"
Widow Xie murmured, reaching out for a touch, but she stopped just short, afraid she'd accidentally stain it with the sweat and grime from her hands.
Hu Liang was also dazzled by the brilliant silver glow, staring in a daze without saying a word.
