In keeping with custom, after paying off her debts, Su Yu temporarily stored the goods she purchased at the shop and then went to procure complete bedding and cooking utensils.
When all this was done, she found that the silver coins in her purse were almost depleted, and she couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
It was past midday by then, and hunger pangs struck her repeatedly. Su Yu hastily bought two steaming hot buns from a roadside stall and ate them as she walked.
She knew that she had to find a carriage willing to go to Willow Village as soon as possible because the journey was long and could not be delayed.
However, she was rejected by several carriage services because she had too many items and the journey was too far.
Even when Su Yu offered to pay double the fare, still no driver was willing to take the job.
An occasional few who were willing to consider it quoted such exorbitant prices that they were daunting, forcing her to reconsider her options.
