After some final thought, Chen Yingjiao made a decision, went to the government office to register her family property, and then established a female household registration.
Although the Chen family's assets are not abundant, they are not small either, including many fertile fields and shops. Although Chen Yingjiao is capable, she knows that she is all alone in Jinan and has no one to take charge if something happens.
So in the end, she decided to sell most of her family property, keeping only some assets. After all, her memories of her and her mother were all here, so she would have a place to live when she came back in the future.
Then, she planned to take her family property to the capital with the people her uncle sent. She intended to buy a house in the capital, and then some estates and shops. She was also interested in managing businesses. With a daughter in the household, if she met a suitable person in the future, she could use the family property as a dowry. If she didn't meet a suitable person, she could find a husband.
Chen Yingjiao's plan was good. While selling her family's property, she also went to the small courtyard where she had stayed when she was rescued. She planned to give some things to express her gratitude.
But when she went there this time, the courtyard was no longer guarded like it had been when she stayed there last time. There was only a middle-aged couple living in the gatehouse, who were said to be guarding the courtyard.
Chen Yingjiao asked, "Uncle and Auntie, where are the people who used to live here?"
The uncle glanced at Chen Yingjiao and said, "The master doesn't live here permanently. He's just staying for a few days before leaving. Is there anything you need, young lady?"
Chen Yingjiao had no choice but to reveal her purpose: she would be leaving the capital soon, and it would be difficult to meet again in the future. She wondered if she could ever repay the debt of gratitude she owed.
"The master and mistress who originally lived here saved my life. I will be leaving Jinan soon, so I came here to thank my benefactors."
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man and woman seemed to remember something. The woman said, "You must be Miss Chen!"
Chen Yingjiao exclaimed in surprise, "You know me?"
The woman continued, "I'm just a gatekeeper, how would I know about Miss Chen? It's just that the master sent someone to instruct us before he left that if a Miss Chen comes to the door, we should say that the master has received your thanks and hopes that you will live a good life in the future."
In the end, Chen Yingjiao left feeling lost and dejected. She hadn't seen her benefactor, and she figured this was how her life would be for the rest of her days.
Chen Yingjiao didn't associate Yinzhen with the emperor. She was somewhat clever, but not so much so that she could predict the future.
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