The atmosphere palpably altered, and the guests’ expressions also changed. Puzzled and ruminative expressions crept into their eyes.

Some of the young descendants of noble clans couldn’t help but snicker at the embarrassing gift that Lin Xun presented.  

A jade hairpin? 

What is he doing?!    

Chief Steward Peng didn’t add any description when he read out Lin Xun’s gift. It had no special name or origin, so it was likely not a rare inherited treasure. 

That kind of thing is fine as a gift for a little girl, but it’s too shabby as a birthday gift for Her Majesty!

Fortunately, Lin Xun was at the central imperial palace, where many powerful and influential figures had gathered and the empress sat on the high throne, so the youngsters dared not to start trouble.  

Otherwise, they likely would have ridiculed and laughed out loud given their personality and temper. 

Lin Xun wasn’t stupid. He, of course, sensed the change in the atmosphere. But he didn’t care.

The jade hairpin indeed doesn’t have an impressive history, but it is handmade....