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Xiao Ruo and Fu Jingwen strolled the streets and returned with quite a few items; things in the Capital City are expensive, but many are unique commodities not found elsewhere, such as those imported goods.
Xiao Ruo bought herself a small mirror and a pocket watch, both of which she needed the most at the moment.
When Fu Zhiwen came back from the Yamen, seeing the pile of things on the table made his heart bleed, "Sister-in-law, these purchases must have cost a substantial amount of silver?"
Xiao Ruo's heart skipped a beat as she looked up at him.
Why does everyone become so colorless when talking about money upon arriving in the Capital City?
She understood that living expenses in the Capital City were high; with the backing of the entire Mo Family, it was understandable for Fu Jingwen, but why had even Fu Laosan become so frugal? The family was not in need of anyone's salary.
