Chapter 152: Buy Now, Pay Later

It'd be an utter waste to be in the Imperial Capital and not roam around a bit.

That day, with the lovely weather, the folks who had been cooped up in the mansion for several days all wanted to get out. After all, even the most splendid of cages can become unbearable if one stays too long inside, right? Shen Bao'er wanted to shop — wouldn't her dowry gain some extra prestige if it included a few items bought in the Imperial Capital?

Mrs. Shen showed no interest in shopping — she was too old and disliked being overly active. But Shen Bao'er wanted to see if there were any worthwhile possessions, and Mrs. Li and Shen Bei'er also wanted to get out, so they persuaded her to go along.

"Mother, if you don't roam around the Imperial Capital now and we return to the village, how will you answer when the villagers ask about the city? That would be quite embarrassing, wouldn't it?" Mrs. Li had her own agendas and wanted Mrs. Shen to join the outing no matter what.