This trip to the county went much more smoothly than she had expected. Not only did she successfully obtain the allowance, but the amount was also much larger than she had anticipated. She was originally worried that it wouldn't be enough to buy things, and the system's funds were also limited, but now she could spend it freely.
Yin Lan happily headed to the market.
There are all sorts of shops here: cloth shops, cosmetics shops, food shops, butcher shops... and the things are relatively expensive.
And if you walk further in, you'll find the market.
Inside were various goods brought by porters from other places, as well as items that villagers from different villages brought out to exchange for money, either extra or things they couldn't bear to part with.
Yin Lan walked around, stopping frequently. She bought five catties of white rice, which cost 70 coins per dou (7 coins per catty), spending 35 coins. She also bought five catties of millet, which cost 4 coins per catty, and five catties of cornmeal, which cost 5 coins per catty.
Despite the large amount of food, the three kids in my family have big appetites and eat very quickly.
Then I bought fifty eggs, two coins each. The children are growing, and there are many ways to eat eggs. The temperature is low now, so buying a little more won't hurt.
The kids in the family love eggs. When Yin Lan overheard them whispering about how so-and-so's family ate eggs, she was extremely envious. She was sure to be overjoyed when she got home and saw so many eggs.
In addition, Yin Lan bought essential seasonings such as salt and soy sauce.
There isn't even a decent knife in the house. The knife that she got when the family separated was taken away by her parents' family. Last time she cut meat, she used a bamboo knife, which made her want to cry. She must buy an iron knife!
I'll have to go and get her kitchen knife back from her parents' house later!
However, unlike today, when the industrial system is advanced and iron products are not expensive, in that era they were extremely expensive, costing two taels of silver per bundle!
However, Yin Lan gritted her teeth and bought it anyway.
The two pots in my house are so broken, they're almost entirely full of holes.
Yin Lan bought another small iron pot. The earthenware pot wasn't expensive, and it looked like it could be used to make a clay pot. Yin Lan bought one, and the remaining money was less than an ounce.
She had previously thought four taels of silver was a lot, but it turned out to be quite expensive when it came to buying household items.
Yin Lan used the remaining money to buy a large bamboo basket.
He was penniless.
Yin Lan made several trips to carry the items into a small alley. After confirming that no one was around, she placed the pot and kitchen knife, the two most valuable items, at the bottom, covered them with a tattered cloth, and then ordered 3 jin of rice from the system, making a total of 8 jin, and placed them on top.
Then she bought some pork fat. In the system, lean meat, pork belly, and ribs, which were looked down upon in this era, were expensive, while the most sought-after fatty meat was cheaper. Yin Lan bought three catties.
Then I bought three pairs of bamboo chopsticks, and I still had 150 coins left in the system.
We already have a lot of stuff; if we buy more, it will definitely be big news in the village.
Anyway, there will be many more opportunities to go to the city in the future. The things we have now are enough to feed my mother and the children for the next half month, which is pretty good.
But winter is coming soon, and the blankets at home are thin and tattered.
Should she try to buy one? Or should she get one from the Yin or Chen families?
Just as they were making their plans, Zhao Dashan arrived. His hands were empty, indicating that he had sold out.
Originally, it was his mother who asked him to go with her this time, and there wasn't much stuff they were bringing.
"Since you have a stepmother, shall we go back?"
Yin Lan nodded.
Zhao Dashan came over and helped her carry the things onto the oxcart. Yin Lan was exhausted after carrying the things over, so she thanked him from the side.
Zhao Dashan found it strange; why was his wife being so polite?
It seems that what the women in the village said might not be true; he thinks that Run's wife is a nice person.
There was only one thing the villagers were right about, and that was that he was a spendthrift!
How much could the allowance for a leap year be? Could it withstand her squandering like this? Zhao Dashan was deeply shocked as he moved the belongings. They had three acres of good land that they weren't cultivating, and now they had to buy all their rice and flour! And most of what they bought was brand new white rice!
You should know that his family's new rice, after being processed, is all taken into the city to be sold. One pound of new rice can be exchanged for one and a half pounds of old rice and two pounds of millet. Being able to have old rice and millet to eat is already a pre-arranged deal.
She...she...he actually bought new rice!
What a waste... such a waste of money!
Then I saw eggs, so many eggs!
Zhao Dashan: ......
I also bought pork fat...
What a waste of money...
His previous change of opinion about Yin Lan vanished without a trace.
The men in the village used to envy You Run for marrying such a beautiful wife. But if you ask the villagers, do they know if anyone can afford to support her spending money so extravagantly?
Moreover, these things will probably be sent to her parents' home.
The father earns money for his three children but can't afford to eat anything good.
He wondered if the three children would still be alive when Chen Yourun returned. This made him think that although his wife was not good-looking, she was very capable at working and could be used like a man. Although the children did not eat rice and meat, they were still growing up strong.
He then realized he was still a good person and began to sympathize with Chen Yourun.
It's his own fault for only loving pretty girls; pretty girls aren't so easy to marry!
Everything was moved upstairs.
Yin Lan noticed Zhao Dashan's occasional gasps and was thankful that she had hidden some rice, meat, a knife, and a pot; otherwise, she might have scared him to death.
With these things, at least we can finally have a proper meal.
The oxcart swayed and rocked, its pace slow because there were still many people in the city.
Looking at the various costumes around her, Yin Lan chuckled and suddenly felt like she was on a trip to Hengdian, where she was an extra in a period drama. It seemed like a similar scene.
Unexpectedly, I have actually traveled to such an unknown dynasty.
Amidst the excitement and fun, there was also a touch of melancholy.
Zhao Dashan glanced at Yin Lan. You Run's wife was indeed beautiful; every smile and frown was captivating. He had no other intentions; it was simply human nature to love beauty. Seeing You Run's wife improved his mood somewhat.
Thinking about it this way, I feel that Chen Yourun didn't lose out either.
If he had to choose, he would still prefer to live with his wife and have children together.
Thinking this, she suddenly heard a voice, "Hey? Brother Dashan, why are there so many people over there? What are they doing?" Yin Lan asked, pointing to a spot not far away.
Not only were there many people, but you could also tell from their clothes that they were dressed differently.
Zhao Dashan glanced at it and said, "Every three days, the scholars from the county town and the villages hold a gathering of literary figures there."
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