( One fistful, another, a guan pin, perhaps half a li of silks from Winnie's bloated dresses. They have... numerous fortunes Lan Wangji can neither count, nor name, but if it is an honest trade, then —
Then, as before, they stand no chance. No great impossible wealth trails after them. No formidable reputation, no chain of handy uncles or well-placed relations. They lack in all resources that might recommend their barter.
And so, helplessly: )
Or liberate conquered vessels.
( Yes. It is not a mercenary act to simply... release... a ship and offer it succour. Surely, if they lend their skill to honest use, then...? )
no subject
( One fistful, another, a guan pin, perhaps half a li of silks from Winnie's bloated dresses. They have... numerous fortunes Lan Wangji can neither count, nor name, but if it is an honest trade, then —
Then, as before, they stand no chance. No great impossible wealth trails after them. No formidable reputation, no chain of handy uncles or well-placed relations. They lack in all resources that might recommend their barter.
And so, helplessly: )
Or liberate conquered vessels.
( Yes. It is not a mercenary act to simply... release... a ship and offer it succour. Surely, if they lend their skill to honest use, then...? )