C429 Five Hundred Taels

"Well, during that time, did he act out of the ordinary? Like, suddenly having more money?"

The young clerk tilted his head, thinking it over. "Now that you mention it, he did. He was an apprentice, earning only a small amount each month. Of course, he lived and ate at the pharmacy."

"This guy was usually careful with his money, never spending recklessly. We even teased him about it