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Since their young master had encountered Song Jingyun and Jiang Mixia, their family’s financial luck had become somewhat unstable.
At times, they incurred significant losses, while at other times, they made substantial gains.
It was hard to determine whether the presence of Song Jingyun and Jiang Mixia was ultimately good or bad for their young master’s financial fortunes.
However, if one were to tally the accounts, with fewer losses and more gains, it would likely suggest that Song Jingyun and Jiang Mixia’s influence might be beneficial for their young master’s financial luck?
But this was just speculation…
If there were something that could confirm this theory, it would be ideal.
As Xinghe pondered, a servant came to report that a merchant passing through had discovered the mansion and wished to stay the night.
Following Jiang Junli’s principle of being helpful, Xinghe nodded, “Prepare a guest room in the outer courtyard for the visitor to stay and make some hot meals.”
“Yes, sir,” the servant acknowledged and went to fulfill the task.
Shortly after, another servant arrived, this time with a couple and their two children, seeking shelter as they traveled to visit relatives but couldn’t find an inn nearby.
Xinghe’s response remained consistent: arrange a guest room and prepare meals.
After another meal’s worth of time passed, yet another servant reported that a caravan wished to stay the night…
By the late hours of the night, every room in the front courtyard of the mansion was occupied, and even the kitchen’s provisions had been depleted.
All the ingredients in the mansion had been sourced under Jiang Junli’s orders, ensuring exceptional quality, including the rare fresh vegetables nurtured in the greenhouse.
In just that one night of accommodating these overnight guests, it cost around one to two hundred taels of silver.
Xinghe pondered earnestly and concluded that Song Jingyun might be someone who adversely affected their young master’s financial luck.
It seemed prudent to keep their young master at a distance from Song Jingyun and his wife in the future.
The next day, everyone rose early.
Eager to reach the capital promptly, Song Jingyun and Jiang Mixia planned to depart after breakfast without delay.
Jiang Junli also prepared to accompany them, instructing Xinghe to get ready to leave an hour later.
As the guests who stayed overnight finished their simple breakfast and bid their farewells, expressing their gratitude profusely.
Once they departed, the servants began tidying up the guest rooms. Shortly after, the guests emerged from their rooms one by one.
“The merchant left behind a bolt of silk.”
“The couple with children left a sum of silver.”
“The caravan left a crate of tea leaves.”
“The elderly gentleman left a blue and white porcelain vase…”
All these various offerings added up to a substantial sum, nearly five hundred taels!
Upon hearing this, Xinghe gasped and blinked repeatedly in disbelief.
Song Jingyun undeniably brought good fortune to their young master through these gestures. It seemed prudent to invite Song Jingyun and his wife to visit their home more often in the future!
Having confirmed his suspicions, Xinghe, while tidying up the daily necessities, also took the opportunity to prepare a token of appreciation for Song Jingyun and Jiang Mixia respectively.
Jiang Junli’s departure was quite elaborate and involved a large entourage due to the multitude of items needed for daily use, along with those of Song Jingyun and Jiang Mixia. When the group set off, there were six horse-drawn carriages, over thirty accompanying servants, and a security escort from the security company.
The procession was truly grand!
Despite the large numbers, their progress was swift. With the security escort’s expertise in navigating the routes, they knew exactly when to push forward, when to rest, and where to lodge, ensuring a well-organized journey.
Initially planning for a two-week journey, Song Jingyun and Jiang Mixia’s group arrived in the capital after just ten days.