Even if she pooled all her savings, she still wouldn't be able to raise that much money.
The shopkeeper remained unfazed, having long been accustomed to such matters. "Madam, the jade you've chosen are the best-selling pieces in our Treasure Pavilion, so the prices are naturally higher. If you no longer need them, you can return them."
Finally, he couldn't resist giving a routine reminder.
But this reminder felt like a resounding slap across Shen Ru's face, especially with the mocking looks from those around her, which made her even more embarrassed.
Song Zhiyu didn't give Shen Ru a chance to regret it. "Why would you want to return it? Do you think the dignified Marquis of Chengen's mansion can't even afford this little bit of money? Aunt isn't the kind of customer who tries things on but doesn't buy them, just to satisfy her vanity. Everyone's watching."
“Who said I can’t afford it? I just didn’t bring that much silver with me today. You can deliver the goods to the Marquis of Chengen’s residence, and the money will be paid naturally.” Shen Ru retorted repeatedly, trying to save face.
How could she forget that while this sum of money was a lot for her, it was nothing to the Chengen Marquis's mansion?
She's still helping her older brother with his work; he wouldn't refuse to give her even this small amount of money.
Thinking of this, Shen Ru suddenly felt more confident.
"Madam, the rule of Treasure Pavilion is that we cannot accept credit. You should send someone to the Marquis of Chengen's residence to inform them." The shopkeeper spoke calmly, and although he had a smile on his face, he could not tell any emotion.
But Shen Ru felt slighted, and anger surged in her heart. "What do you mean? Do you think my Chengen Marquis's Mansion would renege on its debts?"
Seeing that something bad was about to happen, Shen Jinhua's heart tightened, and she hurriedly grabbed the person, "Aunt, please calm down. The Marquis's mansion really doesn't have that much money right now. We don't want this."
"Nonsense! How could such a large Marquis's mansion not be able to afford a mere 30,000 taels?" Shen Ru didn't believe it. She felt that Shen Jinhua just didn't want her to take advantage of the Marquis's mansion.
She set her sights on Shen Jinhua, saying, "You were the one who sent me to the Treasure Pavilion, so you have to pay half of the money. Give me whatever you have on you right now."
Shen Jinhua never expected Shen Ru to be so shameless, but she just frowned and took out a few silver notes. "I only have five hundred taels left."
Five hundred taels was her hard-earned savings, and when she gave it away, Shen Jinhua's heart was bleeding.
But five hundred taels was not enough, so Shen Ru turned her gaze to Song Zhiyu.
Shen Ru cleared her throat, her words carrying a clear implication, "This jade pendant was originally intended as a birthday gift for my mother, but we both have the same taste and have our eyes on it."
"But we're all family, there's no distinction between 'yours' and 'mine,' it doesn't matter whether you give it to me or I do, as long as Mom is happy."
At the same time, she was also reminding Song Zhiyu that they were both from the Chengen Marquis's mansion and could not stand by and watch outsiders laugh at them.
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