Everyone knew the Prince of Yan, so as soon as they entered, the shopkeeper immediately came forward to greet them, saying, "This humble servant greets Your Highness, the Prince of Yan."
Chu Tianze nodded with a cold face. Kong Xihan and Zhang Yue, having just entered, didn't have time to pay attention to the Prince of Yan's sour expression; after all, loving beauty and dressing up is a woman's nature.
Bai Chuxiao smiled and said, "Shopkeeper, please bring out the newest items for us to see."
The innkeeper, being a shrewd person, naturally recognized the woman as Miss Bai, who was with the Prince of Yan. Since they were all distinguished guests today, he respectfully replied, "Yes, sir, I'll go right away. Please wait a moment."
A moment later, the shopkeeper came out carrying several exquisite boxes and placed them on the counter.
"Gentlemen, this is our new product. It is a complete set of gold-threaded kingfisher feather inlaid with gemstones, consisting of nine pieces: a pair of earrings, three hairpins, and four head ornaments. This product uses techniques such as kingfisher feather inlay and filigree, and is decorated with various precious jewels to present a variety of patterns. What do you think?"
Kong Xihan and Zhang Yue's eyes lit up when they saw what the shopkeeper brought out. Bai Chuxiao examined it and found it to be quite good.
Kong Xihan said happily, "Xiaoxiao, why don't we buy it? It would be perfect for your coming-of-age ceremony."
Zhang Yue also smiled and said, "Yes, Sister Bai, this outfit suits you very well."
Although it looked nice, Bai Chuxiao wasn't particularly interested. She usually preferred something simple and elegant, and this outfit was just too glamorous.
"Forget it, if Sister Xihan and Sister Yue'er like them, we might as well buy them," she thought. Besides, she felt there was no need to buy them from her own shop; it would be better to leave them for them.
Chu Tianze also thought it was good. He knew that Xiaoxiao didn't like this style, but adding some for important occasions wouldn't hurt. "I also think it's very nice. Xiaoxiao will definitely look beautiful wearing it."
Without waiting for Bai Chuxiao to refuse again, he said in a deep voice, "Shopkeeper, wrap it up."
The shopkeeper happily replied, "Alright!"
"Wait, this one, I'll take it," Princess Changyun said arrogantly, her head held high, with Chu Tianling beside her.
"Greetings to His Highness Prince Qi, greetings to Princess Changyun, but... this..." The shopkeeper suddenly found himself in a dilemma.
Princess Changyun said somewhat displeasedly, "But what? How much silver? I'll give you double." She, Changyun, had no reason to give away what she wanted.
Zhang Yue couldn't help but speak up, "Princess, there should be some order of arrival, shouldn't there?"
Princess Changyun said with a disdainful look, "Who do you think you are? You have no right to speak here."
Kong Xihan's expression also turned ugly. "Princess, isn't that going too far..."
"Hmph, your father is just a minor Minister of Rites. What right do you have to speak such things to me, a princess?"
Chu Tianze sneered, "Changyun, are you trying to steal something from me?"
Upon hearing this, King Qi stopped watching the spectacle and chuckled, "I see you haven't paid yet, Seventh Prince, so why do you claim it's yours? This thing is quite nice; I think it suits Changyun very well..."
A hint of smugness flashed in Changyun's eyes. Although Chu Tianling was a scumbag, he was still better than the Prince of Yan, right? She hadn't liked Chu Tianling before, but for some reason, her father had encouraged her to get closer to this scumbag. After her mother and father returned to the capital, Chu Tianling had become much more amiable towards her, and today he even offered to accompany her shopping...
A hint of coldness flashed in Chu Tianze's eyes. Bai Chuxiao tugged at his sleeve and said with a smile, "Oh? The princess just said she was willing to pay double, then fine, I'll pay triple. Shopkeeper, what do you say..."
Before the shopkeeper could speak, Changyun snorted coldly, "This princess will pay four times the amount."
"Five times..."
"Six times..."
The two of them raised the price without changing their expressions, until Bai Chuxiao uttered the words "nine times".
Changyun seemed to suddenly realize what was happening and angrily retorted, "Bai Chuxiao, are you doing this on purpose? This princess doesn't believe you'd be willing to spend so much money just to buy this set of jewelry. Do you even have that much money?"
Bai Chuxiao smiled playfully, "This young lady likes it and is willing to spend the money. Princess, if you don't have money, don't try to show off and argue..."
"You...you, a mere subject, dare to say that I, the princess, have no money? Fine...I, the princess, will pay ten times the amount."
Changyun looked at Bai Chuxiao with arrogance. She was determined to get what she wanted. How could she, a princess, be outdone by a mere subject?
Bai Chuxiao smiled gently, "As expected of a princess, your generosity is truly remarkable. I am humbled by your generosity. This set of jewelry will be yours, Princess. Shopkeeper... hurry up and wrap it up for her!"
The shopkeeper was a bit dumbfounded. These days, it was rare to find such a sucker. If he missed this opportunity, he didn't know when he would get another chance. So he quickly and happily exclaimed, "Hey, Princess, look at this silver..."
Upon hearing this, Chu Tianze chuckled, "Shopkeeper, is there even a need to ask? The silver will naturally be taken from Prince Qi's residence. Would my sixth brother possibly renege on such a small amount of money? Sixth brother, don't you think so?"
Princess Changyun, unusually, agreed with Prince Yan's words. He was right; Chu Tianling had brought her out today, so he should pay for it. Besides, she was his future princess consort; surely he wouldn't be stingy with such a small amount? So she stared at Chu Tianling suspiciously, waiting to see what he would say.
Chu Tianling's face darkened under the stares of the crowd. He was rich, but who would be foolish enough to spend ten times the amount on this worthless jewelry, especially for a woman like Changyun? He was forced to be nice to Changyun for certain reasons, but that didn't mean he genuinely liked this arrogant, brainless woman who also adored the Crown Prince. There were so many other things he could do with that money.
However, with so many eyes watching, he couldn't very well say no; that would be too embarrassing. So, gritting his teeth, he said, "This prince certainly doesn't lack this little bit of money. Shopkeeper, just go to Prince Qi's residence and get it."
Seeing that the silver was in no danger, the shopkeeper beamed with joy, "Yes, sir!"
Changyun was somewhat satisfied and no longer cared about Chu Tianling's unpleasant face, since in her mind, Chu Tianling had always looked like this.
Bai Chuxiao snorted triumphantly, then raised her head and followed Prince Qi.
Seeing this, the shopkeeper hurriedly called out, "Your Highness, Princess, you must come often..." It would be great if more suckers like this came; one day's revenue could equal a normal month's.
Then, looking at Bai Chuxiao with gratitude, the shopkeeper said, "Thank you so much, Miss Bai." He only knew Su Zuian, but not her true identity, which was why he was so grateful.
Bai Chuxiao waved her hand dismissively, but Kong Xihan was still indignant, "Xiaoxiao, why give it to someone like that?"
Zhang Yue also stepped forward and said, "Yes, Princess Changyun is too arrogant."
Bai Chuxiao smiled and replied, "It's alright, I wasn't particularly interested anyway. It's good for them to spend some money." She was naturally happier to earn more money, but she couldn't tell the two of them.
After this commotion, Kong Xihan lost her appetite for shopping, so Zhang Yue also took her leave. After all, with the Prince of Yan present, she didn't want to disturb him any further.
Seeing them leave, Chu Tianze became happy again and asked with a smile, "Does Xiaoxiao like money that much?"
If he hadn't known that Xiaoxiao was planning to make a profit, he would never have given the items to Changyun and Prince Qi.
Bai Chuxiao snorted, "Of course, you wouldn't understand the happiness of the rich..."
In this world, power and status are highly valued, so money seems less important. But in her previous life, wasn't it true that you needed money to live well? So even after coming to this world, she still loves money...
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