Chapter 114: Double Standards by Wu Suowei
When Song You returned home, he noticed that the two talismans on the table were missing, but the note had a few more words added.
He picked it up and read, “I’ll strictly follow the immortal’s decree.”
“…” Song You shook his head. If he could be considered an immortal, then immortals would be quite ordinary.
Lady Calico had jumped onto the long couch when he took out half a string of copper coins and said, “Congratulations, Lady Calico. The first business deal was quite successful, and after several days of work, you’ve earned quite a bit.”
“How much is it?”
“You caught forty-six mice, and the steward promised ten wen per mouse. However, the gentleman said you were so impressive and greatly helpful that he gave us a little extra. We ended up with five hundred qian.”
“How much is five hundred qian?”
“…” Song You thought for a moment on how to explain. “Here, the rent for a house is the highest in the world. To stay here for a month costs one thousand qian, so five hundred qian can cover half a month.”
“Is that a lot?”