The entire hall was dead silent; after all, who would dare to be the first to speak up about donating silver?
If one donated too much, then surely everyone else would be obligated to match the figure, guaranteed to earn curses from others.
If one donated too little, it would undoubtedly anger His Majesty, and no one could tell how they might meet their demise.
Ji Ruyan glanced at Consort Xue and an idea struck her; she smiled mischievously and, from the women's banquet seating, uttered the astonishing words, "I donate One Hundred Thousand Taels!"
Upon hearing this, the crowd inhaled sharply.
The only ones pleased were four individuals.
These four were none other than His Majesty, Crown Prince, Prince Yan, and Crown Prince Yan.
When Emperor Fu Aotian saw it was Ji Ruyan who spoke, he grinned widely, "Ruyan, my child, where did you get so much silver from?"
"Your Majesty, if I may report."
