"Whoa! There are so many books here."
Lan Qingyou's eyes lit up as she entered the study and saw row upon row of bookshelves.
But to Alisa, this was perfectly normal.
"After all, he's a noble. Even if he hardly ever reads, he'll still have some books around to save face."
"..."
This time, it wasn't Lan Qingyou who fell silent.
It was the maid who had brought the two of them here.
First of all, as a maid, she obviously couldn't say anything.
Besides, from what she knew, there really were nobles who kept books just to save face.
"Ladies, the Viscount said you're welcome to use anything here. Also, there's this..."
After bringing the two of them to the study, the maid took a silk pouch from her pocket.
"What's this?"
Lan Qingyou floated over and took the pouch from the maid.
Then she opened it and had a look.
Good heavens!
It was a whole bag of gold coins.
She had no idea how many there were, but there were definitely a lot.
"What does this mean?"
Alisa frowned as she looked at the open purse Lan Qingyou handed her.
"The Viscount said you might want to get out and stretch your legs during the week you're here. This will make it more convenient if you want to buy anything."
The maid, who looked to be around forty, calmly explained their host's intentions.
Adams had really thought of everything...
Lan Qingyou couldn't help clicking her tongue.
She had come for the books, of course.
But there was no denying that it would be a shame not to explore a prosperous commercial city like this.
"I see. Then please thank the Viscount for me."
Alisa nodded and took a gold coin from the purse.
"By the way, how