The Ninth Prince entered the palace to retrieve some silver, and Young Master Su was successfully freed. As he stood up, his legs were numb from squatting, and the Ten Linked Rings in his hand clattered.
He ran back and stopped at a small stall, picked up a small wooden ox, and looked at the Ninth Prince, saying, "The usual rule, pay first, and I'll pay you back later."
"I'm out of money," the Ninth Prince said.
Young Master Su twitched his mouth, "This only costs one silver."
"I don't even have a copper coin," the Ninth Prince said.
Young Master Su just looked at the Ninth Prince.
The Ninth Prince looked back at him.
"How much did the Emperor give you when you entered the palace just now?" Young Master Su asked curiously.
"One silver, enough to redeem you."
"..."
Young Master Su was stunned.
The Emperor had actually given him only one silver?
Unwillingly, Young Master Su put down the wooden ox and said, "Didn't you think to ask the Emperor for a bit more?"
