First, I had to move out of the inn. It was crowded with people, a mixed crowd, and it wouldn't be comfortable staying there for long, plus the rent was expensive. Now that the inn was mostly packed up, I didn't have to spend that money anymore.
Speaking of money, we need to buy paper, ink, and woodblocks later, and we need to hire people to copy and print books, which will cost a lot.
It also has to be reported to the government. The current saint's rule is strict. Although it may not lead to corruption, there are still details that need to be taken care of, and some money must be paid.
Although the two donkeys could be sold for some money, it was still necessary to spend money, so every penny saved was a penny earned.
You can go to the market now to buy some daily groceries, and come back to check out of the inn before sunset, otherwise you will have to extend the room for another day.
She calculated silently, with an unconcealable joy on her face. Her steps became faster and faster, and even her heart seemed to fly with her.
The West Market was bustling with activity, gathering merchants from all corners of the world. You could see and buy anything you could think of. Xu Jiang was dazzled by the dazzling array of goods, and found so much that she lost track of time as she wandered. By the time she finished her shopping, the sun was already setting.
At this time, the number of people on the street increased instead of decreased, and the market was bustling. There were elegant young men, refined scholars, ambitious young men, beautiful women, naughty boys, hawkers... But Xu Jiang had no heart to appreciate them.
She was carrying a bamboo basket full of goods on her back, a thick quilt in one hand, and two wooden basins of different sizes in the other. She was squeezed in the crowd and was knocked around.
When she finally squeezed out of the crowd, she found that she had taken the wrong road. She stared at the crowded crowd worriedly, hesitated for a moment, and decided to take a detour.
The path was sparsely traveled and difficult to walk on. Her legs were tormented, throbbing with pain and trembling. She gritted her teeth, blaming herself for not thinking enough to bring the donkey out. Fortunately, her long years of travel had forged her amazing endurance. After a short rest, she was back on her feet, full of energy.
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