Once upon a time, King Krishndev Raye was celebrating his victory over an enemy kingdom. On the orders of the King, one table, full of gifts was kept in the middle of the royal court. Every courter was free to pick one gift from the table.

Tenali Rama reached royal court, a little late that evening. By the time he reached, the table was empty. Only one small silver plate was lying over it. Tenali picked the plate and hid it in his clad. When Krsihndev Raye saw Tenali hiding a little plate as if it was an expensive item, he asked the reason from Tenali. To this, Tenali replied “Maharaaj, till now you are known for gifting me expensive things, but if anyone will see this little silver plate, as a gift for me, your reputation will be tarnished today. So I am hiding it inside my clad so that everyone would think Tenali has again gotten some precious gift from Maharaaj.” Krishndev Raye became very happy with Tenali’s wit. He gifted a pearl necklace to Tenali in turn.