"This saying makes sense, but I do not know if the price is really that low. If it's true, I would immediately buy a few pieces to replace the windows in my study first."
The person next to him held a white jade long smoking pipe and pushed him aside a little, pointing to the outside buildings and said, "You? By the time you get this colored glaze here, it would be at least half a year later. Inside news, the current supply of colored glaze has already been reserved by those high officials and nobles. Us, having a bit of money but no power, just have to wait."
The speaking man was helpless, but this is how society works; officials come first, then the farming citizens; wealthy merchants like them would be at the very bottom.
The hierarchical system of scholar, farmer, worker, and merchant is truly frustrating. No matter how rich you are, your social status remains low!