Jian Ruonan was just about to start cursing when the maids removed the screen. Jian Chuyun suddenly tucked in her backside like a quail, clearly no longer intending to wage war with her.
With Jian Chuyun lowering her banners and silencing her drums, Jian Ruonan could hardly start cursing now.
Besides, she had a little freebie to snag. She could curse someone out anytime; missing out on a bargain would be the real loss.
Under Jian Ruonan's direction, the Elder Branch summoned its concubine-born sons and daughters. Not to be outdone, the Third Branch called theirs out too.
The platter piled high with rare treasures would still have had some left after the legitimate sons and daughters took their picks. But with every concubine-born child getting a share, there wasn't enough.
Watching all those concubine-born children line up for greeting gifts, Young Shi-shi felt she was taking a tremendous loss.
She felt bad for her future son-in-law and hadn't called out the Younger Branch's concubine-born children. That branch had the most; if they came, they would need two whole platters of their own.
The Elder Branch's children stood at the front of the line, with little Teng first.
The little cub stepped forward and bowed to Zi Azha. "Thank you, Second Brother-in-law."
Jian Lang introduced him. "Teng is my eldest brother's second legitimate son. He ranks fourth among the boys in the estate."
Teng chose a jade pendant of fine quality, then picked up the gold ball Jian Ruonan had her eye on.
Young Shi-shi grew anxious. "Teng, we agreed that each person could only choose one!"
Teng shook his head. "I know. I'm getting this for Fifth Sister. Fifth Sister likes this gold ball."
Jian Ruonan took the gold ball. "Thank you, Second Brother-in-law."
The gold ball was slightly