But when it involves life and death, the Emperor of Yan could not stay in the Jin Kingdom even if he detoxifies.
"Alright..." Bai Qingyan nodded. "But as for the jade relic... you should take it back. Publicly, you can say that I refused your gift."
"This is my elder brother's intention." Xiao Rongyan's lips carried a very faint smile. "If you don't accept it, my brother can't be at ease."
"Accepting it would only invite criticism." Bai Qingyan's attitude was resolute. "If Mr. Hong successfully detoxifies the Emperor of Yan this time, it won't be too late for me to accept it then. Otherwise, given the nature of the Shuoyang Clan, they would likely pressure our Bai family to hand over this heirloom treasure, betraying both the Emperor of Yan and Mr. Xiao's good intentions."
What Bai Qingyan said was indeed true. Xiao Rongyan had seen the nature of the Shuoyang Clan before.