Shu Xuebo's father held an idle position, receiving a salary but having no real power, so the Shu family's residence was somewhat in a remote area.
Su Xinyi went to the Mule and Horse Shop to rent an ox-cart to ride in, which took half an hour to get to Sage Square. Sage Square was only two streets away from the western market, so there were quite a few people coming and going. She instructed the ox-cart to stop in the western market, paid the driver in copper coins, and sent him on his way.
Su Xinyi surveyed the bustling western market where the streets were filled with pedestrians and the shops on both sides were fully stocked. From afar, she could see silk shops, satin factories, and rice, flour, and grain merchants, everything was available.
