As the carriage neared the East Market, Chen Yi could faintly hear a clamor coming from that direction.
Amidst the noise, some people were trying to mediate or plead, lamenting how helpless the situation in Shu State had become.
Many others ignored these voices, busy haggling with the grain merchants and calculating how much grain their silver coins could buy.
Amidst the tumult, Chen Yi saw a surging crowd of people outside the East Market Entrance, even from a great distance.
They were practically packed shoulder to shoulder.
Even the carriage driven by Liu Si'er struggled to push through, much to his embarrassment.
"Carriage of the Xiao Mansion! Make way!"
"Don't block the road!"
Having been blocked several times, an embarrassed Liu Si'er raised his whip, about to strike the horse's rump.
Chen Yi spoke up just in time to stop him. "Stop the carriage, Brother Si."
