By the time the Shopkeeper had returned, the boutique had transformed into a tea party, with a buzz of discussion filling the entire hall.
Most of those present were young girls, whose families were either officials or wealthy. They paid great attention to the gossip within the Capital City, particularly interested in matters such as the marriage prospects of the Crown Prince and Princes.
"I thought the Crown Prince would certainly choose the Prime Minister Residence's legitimate daughter, who's considered the number one beauty of the Capital City. To marry the Crown Prince, she almost withered herself to old age. Although I don't like her much, I still feel a bit sorry for her."