The East Market Shop was brightly lit, unlike Bai Qi's poor household, where the cheap oil lamp with a straw wick was used, which easily strained the eyes.
The candles on the table shone brightly, illuminating the inner room.
"Truly extravagant."
Bai Qi remarked with emotion.
In these times, those who could afford to use candles belonged to extraordinary wealthy families.
Even the cheapest, poorest quality wrapped in birch bark cost twenty cents each.
The fancier ones, specifically used to display grandeur, could sell for the outrageous price of four hundred cents.
Burning candles throughout the night, making nighttime as bright as daytime, was a top-tier flaunting method exclusive to the County City's lords!
The wealthy families of Black River County couldn't emulate this, lacking the financial resources.
"Every shop opening below the fishery has a fixed quota of expenses issued according to the months and years."
