"Enough, both incidents aren't as you think they are. I didn't jump into the lake on purpose. I used the medicine pill to save my brother's life! I won't take it without offering something in return! You all misunderstood!"
"Hmph, who would believe your words!" scoffed Di Junya.
"Since Miss Li insists she didn't steal it, then let's say I sold the medicine pill to Brother Di. But, he hasn't paid me in full yet. Each pill is worth 100,000 taels of silver. Since you took the pill, the payment naturally falls to you! That way, you're not saddled with the reputation of a thief." Xiao'er continued. She wasn't going to let the Li family benefit from the pill without an exchange!
Engaging in verbal sparring provided little advantage. Real profit lay in silver!
In the eyes of the world, once a thief always a thief. Even if she gave the pill back, Li Mingfang would always be a thief.
"100,000 taels! That's highway robbery!" Mrs. Li shrieked.
