Their new home was already settled; the courtyard they had rented previously had already been given up by Zhao Yan before they left, and this time, the family was moving into a three-compound courtyard they had bought from Yang Yizhi.
Along the way, Zhao Yun kept gasping in wonder. She had never imagined that the Capital could be so bustling and lively. She found everything fascinating—people strolling through the alleys, street vendors selling all sorts of treats—and she loved every single snack she saw. Had Zhao Yan not promised to treat her to food from Ruyi Tower today, she would have wanted to buy a little bit of everything to try.
Madam Chen was equally awestruck by the Capital. Never in her wildest dreams had she dared to imagine coming here during her lifetime. The way people in the Capital dressed was completely different from folks back in their countryside; she had thought wearing her most decent clothes would be enough, but by comparison, they still looked instantly and embarrassingly shabby. Sitting apprehensively inside the carriage, Madam Chen only dared to steal glances at the bustling outside through the gaps in the carriage curtains. Overwhelmed by the contrast, she felt quite out of place.
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