My Wife is Unbeatable in the Whole World, Touch Me If You Dare!

Chapter 139 - 98: King Chun's Gift_3

When facing eloquent speakers, he could also keep up with their pace.

Just now in the carriage, Li Anning had maintained her cold demeanor, but once they arrived at King Chun Mansion, her chatterbox sprung open.

Song Jiaren was always quietly eating, while Li Nuo managed to chat with them between bites.

At the dining table, the least noticeable was the Princely Heir, Li Yun, who kept his head down and focused on eating, not uttering a single word throughout, but he ate the most.

Li Nuo had already entered the door of Cultivation. The cases he had accumulated before made him much stronger than disciples who had just entered Legalism.

He could feel that Li Yun also possessed a special kind of power.

However, it was neither Martial Path nor Legalism, and he didn't know exactly what he was cultivating.

After the banquet, the servants of King Chun Mansion brought in some desserts and fruits.

King Chun briefly left his seat for a moment, and soon after, he came up with a square brocade box.

He handed the brocade box to Li Nuo, saying, "I wanted to give you a gift when you were married, but your father didn't accept it. It's great that you are here today, take this gift as a belated wedding present..."

In Daxia, it is a basic etiquette to open the gift given by others in front of them and sincerely praise it.

The more precious the gift, the more it needs to be unpacked in front.

Although Li Nuo knew that any gift from King Chun was bound to be extraordinary, when he opened the brocade box, the content still dazzled him.

Literally dazzled.

Inside the brocade box was a shimmering Yingluo Necklace.

The necklace was predominantly light-colored, exquisitely crafted, and studded with pearls and gemstones, shining brilliantly under the light.

Li Nuo was no expert in appraising treasures.

But he could see that all the gemstones on the necklace were without a hint of impurity or flaw, each likely worth a fortune.

And such gemstones numbered at least twenty on this necklace.

What made Li Nuo understand the preciousness of this necklace most of all was Li Anning.

As the most favored princess of Daxia, with a noble status and who had seen all kinds of treasures, even she showed a look of envy when she saw this necklace.

Li Nuo briefly pondered and, without pretense, accepted the gift, saying, "Thank you, Uncle King Chun."

King Chun beamed, clapped Li Nuo on the shoulder, and said, "Very good, you are much more straightforward than your father. I like people who are straightforward, unlike your father who always makes excuses whenever I try to give him something..."

Li Nuo handed the brocade box to Song Jiaren, as the gift was clearly meant for her.

It must be said, the necklace suited her perfectly.

Although she seldom wore jewelry, Li Nuo was certain it would look good on her.

Song Jiaren hesitated for a moment, then took it gently, softly saying, "Thank you, Your Highness."

King Chun waved his hand, laughing, "No need to thank me. It was prepared for you."

Afterwards, he pulled out a shiny gold plaque from his robes and casually handed it to Li Nuo, saying, "The earlier gift was for your wife, and this one is for you."

This Death Exemption Token was actually meant for Xuanjing.

Having offended many at the court, Xuanjing would inevitably need it one day.

But now, it seemed that with Father Emperor around, he might not need it after all.

If Father Emperor wanted to protect him, the token would be superfluous.

If Father Emperor wanted to kill him, the token wouldn't save him.

Li Nuo took the heavy token, which was engraved with dragons and phoenixes and appeared to be made of gold.

It must be worth quite a lot.

Wait a moment...

Li Nuo flipped the token over. On one side were lifelike dragons and phoenixes, while on the other, a large "Exempt" character was etched.

Li Nuo's hand trembled, "Could this be a Death Exemption Token?"

He glanced up at Li Anning and saw her mouth gaping in astonishment.

This time, Li Nuo couldn't be polite, and he hastily handed the token back, saying, "Uncle King Chun, this won't do..."

Before he could finish, King Chun interrupted him, "Keep it, the token is of no use staying in the King Mansion, and you need it more. If anyone dares to bully you again, don't hold back, kill if you must. Once the token is used up, I'll get you another one..."

Despite his gentle voice, there was an undeniable firmness to it.

Li Nuo pocketed the heavy gift and once again said, "Thank you, Uncle..."

Moments later, Li Nuo and Song Jiaren left the King Chun Mansion.

King Chun personally saw them out and waved to Li Nuo on the carriage, smiling, "Remember to come by more often!"

As the carriage slowly moved away, his smile remained as he murmured, "Xuanjing's son isn't foolish anymore, that's wonderful..."

Looking at the young man standing next to him, King Chun asked, "What, do you think the gift I gave was too extravagant?"

The young man shook his head repeatedly, "Not at all, not at all. Uncle Li has done great favors for our King Chun Mansion, it's only right for Father to give even the most extravagant gifts."

King Chun gently patted his shoulder and said, "Good that you know. If it weren't for your Uncle Li, we would have been devoured to the last crumb by your uncles and aunts by now. You mustn't forget this debt..."

The young man wore a bitter smile.

These words, his father had told him ever since he was young; how could he forget, how could he dare forget?

Thus, even if his father gave away the gift prepared for the future heir's wife, as well as the only Death Exemption Token in the mansion, he harbored no jealousy.

Because he had long since become accustomed to it.

He seriously wondered if he had been born a daughter, whether his father would have married him off.

King Chun looked at him and suddenly, a touch of regret appeared on his face, "If only you were a Princess..."

...

Meanwhile, on the carriage heading back to the Song Residence.

Li Nuo glanced at his wife, who sat opposite him, holding a brocade box.

The Green Frost Sword, which she seldom put down, lay on the seat.

It seemed she really liked the gift.

His wife was like that, different from Li Anning.

Li Anning, when she liked something, would simply ask for it outright.

His wife, on the other hand, was much more subtle. Even if it was something she adored, she wouldn't speak up, but her actions gave her away.

Having shared a bed but not intimacy for so long, Li Nuo knew her quite well in this respect.

Li Nuo fiddled with the gold token in his hand, which was his gift; he liked it very much, too.

Originally, he thought they were going to King Chun Mansion to show gratitude, but it turned out they were stocking up instead.

The couple, without bringing a single gift, ended up taking two away.

King Chun had been excessively kind to them.

If he and his father hadn't looked so much alike when they were young, he might even suspect he was King Chun's son.

Li Nuo carefully examined the Death Exemption Token in his hand.

The court always recognized the token, not the person. Anyone with a Death Exemption Token could be pardoned from any death sentence, treason and rebellion aside.

It must be said, double standards are human nature.

Li Nuo had felt quite aggrieved when Li Yuan used the Death Exemption Token for absolution.

But now that he had one himself, he finally understood what that felt like.

Not having a token, and having one without using it, were completely different matters.

He leaned back on the carriage, let out a long breath, and brushed off his previous dejection.

He felt capable once again.

With the Death Exemption Token in hand.

His wife sitting opposite him.

There was no greater sense of security in the world than this.