Zhao Sinin's words unraveled the last thread of doubt, and no one else advocated for Fourth Miss Zhao's claims. The looks cast toward Mu Hanyan were finally tinged with a trace of pity.
One couldn't blame her for being too foolish, after all, when others were even using Zhengying Academy's treasured resources, anyone could suffer a loss.
"Does anyone else wish to offer a bid, any more bids? One hundred thousand and eleven silver coins for the first time, one hundred thousand and eleven silver coins for the second time, and the third time—sold." Qu Shanling, as if he hadn't heard a word from Fourth Miss Zhao and others, snatched the apprentice's duty and hastily called out.
In reality, he didn't have to rush at all. Having heard the conversation among Fourth Miss Zhao and her party, who in their right mind would make an offer?
Seeing his impatience, some even suspected he was in cahoots with Fourth Miss Zhao, seizing the moment to scam Mu Hanyan to death.
