Expelled from the Duke's mansion, the fake heiress is richer than a country.

Yu Wanran glanced at them, patted the chair next to her, and gestured for the three of them to sit down.

She wanted to properly arrange her affairs before she passed away.

If last time there was still a 50% chance of dealing with the Duke's mansion and returning alive, this time, without any preparation, going overseas to search for fire coral, the hope of survival is extremely slim.

She just didn't show her frustration.

He briefly recounted what had happened to the three men, and then focused on explaining his affairs after his death.

"Tomorrow, Wangyou Yanqing, you two will escort Yeliu back to Huangshan County. The Chengya Inkstone Shop and the spice business will be temporarily managed by her; you will assist her. If I cannot return..."

Yu Wanran then explained how to handle the aftermath.

"Fifty percent of the profits from Chengya Inkstone Shop and the spice business will go to my niece, Xiaoxiang. However, Yeliu, you should keep this money for her first, and it can be given to her as her dowry when she gets married."

"In addition, each of you will receive 10%. Of the remaining 20%, 10% will go to my family, and the other 10% will be used for the servants' expenses, to find them a good place to go in the future, or they can continue to stay. You can continue to live in the house."

As she spoke, she took out all the silver notes she had on her, totaling more than 9,400 taels. Among them, 4,180 taels were for dividends to her family and repayment of principal. She entrusted Zhong Yeliu to give them to her family.

The remaining money will be used as working capital to support the family business. Even if Chengya Inkstone Shop fails to thrive, this money and these assets will be enough to cover Xiaoxiang's dowry and the living expenses of the family.

Unbeknownst to Zhong Yeliu, tears streamed down her face.

She knew she couldn't hold her master back. But the entrustment her master made before leaving, the weight of that trust, was too heavy for her to bear.

Wangyou kept a cold face and didn't even look at the large amount of silver notes.

“Master, you need manpower! Yanqing can escort Miss Zhong back by himself. I will stay and go to sea with you!”

Yan Qing immediately retorted, "Brother Yan Bai, why aren't you the one escorting Miss Zhong back? You're more mature than me, and you're more suitable to help Miss Zhong manage her master's business!"

Forget-Me-Not gave him a cold, sharp glare.

“You are more literate than me and know how to read accounts; I am better at martial arts and more vigilant than you. Who do you think is more suitable to follow the master?”

"Forget your worries..."

Yu Wanran had just opened her mouth when Wangyou stood up, clasped her hands in a fist salute, and bowed, interrupting her.

"My lord, if I have any attachments in this world, it is only you! Please do not refuse my request to follow you."

"Master, me too..."

Yanqing immediately stood up, not wanting to be left behind. Having the opportunity to go out to sea and see the world was definitely better than staying at home! He loved an adventurous life.

Zhong Yeliu couldn't sit still any longer and stood up as well: "Master, I can go home with the caravan, you don't need to worry about me. Let Wangyou Yanqing and the other two accompany you to protect you!"

More people, more opportunities.

Yu Wanran glanced at Yan Qing's still somewhat immature face and shook her head slightly.

"No, someone needs to stay at home to protect you. Yanqing, you stay! If you want to go to sea... there will be plenty of opportunities after we come back this time."

"master……"

Yanqing was unwilling to give up and tried to struggle. Wangyou reached out and grabbed his arm, gripping it tightly, and said in a deep voice, "Yanqing, do you really want your master to leave without feeling at ease?"

Yanqing turned around and looked into his eyes.

After the two stared at each other, Yanqing quietly gave in and hung her head helplessly.

"Alright...Master, Brother Yanbai...you must all come back safely!"

As he spoke the last sentence, his throat tightened.

Having arranged her affairs, Yu Wanran felt much more at ease and instructed Zhong Yeliu: "Don't tell my family about our voyage to find medicine. Unless one day... you do as I tell you."

She asked Yanqing to fetch paper and pen, and wrote a will and a waiver for the three of them, to prevent anyone in the family from making things difficult for Yeliu and Yanqing after her death.

Her father and eldest brother were kind and honest, while her sister-in-law was weak and indecisive. As for her mother... well, if she didn't make a will beforehand, she feared that the inheritance she left to her niece and Ye Liu would be lost.

Human hearts are unpredictable, and human nature is inherently greedy. Even relatives may turn against each other for various reasons.

She might not care about others, but she was determined to ensure that her beloved niece, Xiao Xiang, and her companions, Ye Liu and Yan Qing, would have a worry-free life in their later years!

Looking at the sky outside, Yu Wanran instructed Yan Qing to contact the Zhenyuan Escort Agency to arrange for a caravan. She wasn't afraid to spend money; her goal was for Ye Liu and the other two to leave the capital that night.

The longer the night lasts, the more likely things will go wrong. He worries that the Empress might want to leave a few people in the capital as hostages; he is even more afraid that the Second Prince, who knows the news, might send someone to cause trouble.

Yanqing returned in the afternoon, saying he had already contacted the escort team. Zhong Yeliu boarded the carriage driven by Shunzi, carrying a load of luggage, tearfully bidding farewell to her master, and left under Yanqing's protection, turning back every step of the way.

She could only pray that this parting wasn't forever, and that she would be able to reunite with her master again. To put her master's mind at ease, all she could do now was to guard the rear for him while he was away!

In the afternoon, Yan Cheng'an and Gao Huai'en arrived with a group of men and invited Yu Wanran to stay temporarily in a private residence of the Yan family. This way, before setting sail, Yu Wanran would be protected by the Empress and the Crown Prince's faction.

Yu Wanran left Wangyou at the inn, waiting for Xiang Gang to arrive as arranged, and happily left with the two of them.

Yan Cheng'an asked curiously, "What's so special about the leader of the Green Gang that makes you so determined to wait for him, Ranran?"

Yu Wanran rolled her eyes at him when she heard him pronounce "Ranran" so smoothly.

"Many of the Green Gang's men are sailors, skilled in water-related matters. Therefore, I contacted the Green Gang, hoping to get their help."

Gao Huaien scoffed.

"Miss Yu is overthinking it! She has a legitimate online army; why would she need to ask a shady gang like the Green Gang for help!"

The government is merely using these corrupt officials to do things that the imperial court can't openly do. Otherwise, with just the serious crime of smuggling salt, they would have eradicated the Green Gang long ago. Why have they been allowed to continue their schemes until now?

Yu Wanran ignored him.

This Gao Huaien, relying on being the Empress's confidant and possessing some martial arts skills, was arrogant and looked down on everyone.

Yan Cheng'an stood firmly on Yu Wanran's side, slapping Gao Huai'en in the face: "Chief Steward Gao, you can't be so absolute! The Crown Prince's illness is beyond the help of all the imperial physicians, so don't we still have to ask Miss Yu for help?"

"There will always be times when others understand something I don't. As long as it can help His Highness the Crown Prince, we should treat everyone sincerely, regardless of who they are!"

Gao Huaien remained silent.

As for this young master, who was highly regarded and trusted by the Empress and the Crown Prince, he had always been obedient and submissive to him since childhood. How dare he talk back to Young Master Yan?

Having convinced the steward, Yan Cheng'an was satisfied and continued to follow Yu Wanran.

"Miss Yu, I'll take you to the military camp outside the city to select warships and sailors!"

There are docks outside the capital. City defense troops are stationed along the coast. These troops naturally include naval forces. However, the Great Zhao Dynasty does not focus on developing its navy, so most of the warships are probably old and in disrepair, and they need to carefully select them.

Since Yu Wanran is knowledgeable about navigation, she naturally has to go along.

Yu Wanran was surprised by his invitation.

"Young Master Yan, can you make the decision regarding the selection of warships and sailors?"