In Anastasia's carriage, the atmosphere was quiet. Anastasia did not actively speak to Elizabeth, nor was Elizabeth in the mood for conversation. Isabel tried to bring up common topics, but the two sisters seemed to have made an unspoken agreement not to talk to each other. Each topic ended as soon as she brought it up.
Anastasia lifted the curtain to look outside at the noisy streets. Other carriages rolled by, and a few people walked along the road.
This was her first time visiting the royal city market. Even though Duchess Anita had treated her like a maid in the past, she had never once sent her to the market.
"I know a textile shop where we can get the best material," Isabel said, noticing that they had entered the shopping district.
"Alright, let's go take a look," Anastasia replied. She simply wanted to have this experience; after all, once she became the crown princess, she might never have such an opportunity again.
