Min's eyes darted as she said, "Nannan, take your time choosing. I refuse to believe Madam Li can buy this entire Golden Tower!"
Gao Shan sneered. "I have money to spare. Bring it on!"
Their argument immediately drew plenty of attention.
As the Duke of Ping's eldest legitimate daughter and the wife of the Heir of Marquis Wuyang, Gao Shan was a prominent figure in the Capital City.
Although the Jianyang Marquis's Residence belonged to a down-and-out noble family, it was still a marquis's residence.
When a duke's household and a marquis's household started arguing, even someone about to give birth had to finish watching before going off to deliver.
The nearby ladies and young misses stopped choosing jewelry and gathered around with their maids.
Supported by her maid, Gao Shan looked as proud as a crowing rooster.
Jian Ruonan pouted, throwing a spoiled young lady's tantrum. "Mother..."
She lowered her head and took the opportunity to signal Teng with her eyes.
Receiving his fifth sister's signal, Teng took advantage of his small size and slipped away like a wisp of smoke to find the shopkeeper at the front counter.
The shopkeeper had noticed the commotion inside too. At times like these, when two young ladies quarreled, they were bound to bid against each other.
Teng arranged with the shopkeeper to split the extra proceeds fifty-fifty.
Once they had agreed, Teng returned and gave his fifth sister an OK sign.
With Teng's arrangements complete, Jian Ruonan finally stamped her foot and cried petulantly, "I'm buying something today, no matter what! Shop assistant, bring out your finest jewelry sets!"
The shopkeeper called three assistants over and had them bring out everything that usually failed to sell, had outdated designs, or carried a high price.
Jian Ruonan pointed at a gold jewelry