Bai Suihe thrived in the county town. The weather cleared up on their second day there.
She finally had the chance to stroll through an ancient marketplace. Although the Imperial City was prosperous, it had too many stifling rules and too many nobles, making it impossible to do as one pleased. However, small towns in Lingnan were much less restrictive. Along the way, Bai Suihe saw many female shopkeepers and even young ladies from good families chatting and laughing freely on the streets.
Dressed in local attire, Bai Suihe and Gu Xingyang quickly blended in with the crowd. She bought some local homespun cloth and unique hair accessories. Her only complaint was the lack of street food, which made the outing feel a bit lacking.
"Mother, we can go back and make some ourselves," Gu Xingyang said. Having spent so much time in the modern world, she easily guessed what was on Bai Suihe's mind.
