The two-wheeled carriage moved leisurely along the official road, and the occasional passersby not only took the initiative to give way but also cast envious glances.
In Pei State, those who could afford horses were not ordinary families; they were either the offspring of officials or merchants with some wealth. Moreover, the carriage windows were not covered with curtains, so people could vaguely see a young man with clear and refined features sitting inside. Everyone speculated that this might be some noble young master out visiting friends, hence traveling so lightly.
What the passersby envied was not the young master, but the driver of the carriage—after all, the former was too far removed from them, whereas being retained as a servant or attendant by the young master seemed more achievable.
In these times, working for a wealthy family meant leaving hunger behind and having shelter from the elements, no longer having to struggle all day for a living.
