The bustling street was adorned with high-end silk shops, embroidery ateliers, cosmetics boutiques, calligraphy and painting galleries, as well as shops offering metal and stone toys and exquisite jewelry, among other treasures.
Princess Shuangfu observed the vibrant scene with great interest.
Yet, her shopping frenzy of the previous day had waned. Firstly, her initial enthusiasm had dwindled. Secondly, although the wares displayed in today's shops were undeniably captivating, she had been exposed to a wealth of opulent items in the palace, making these goods seem less enticing by comparison.
Thirdly, she was aware that these items were substantially costlier than those she'd encountered the day before. While the Princess Consort had encouraged her to explore and acquire whatever she fancied, purchasing jewelry and exquisite embroideries costing thousands of taels of silver would hardly be well-received.
