Yu Mingyue felt like crying without tears. She, who usually treated money like dirt, never imagined she would one day be troubled by it.
"A single coin can stump a hero. Never mind, never mind, this old woman has a plan." Yu Mingyue picked up her brush and continued writing.
"Who is the young lady writing to?" Chi Dan asked.
"To Youyou and Yuxi. It's time to test our friendship," Yu Mingyue said solemnly.
Chi Dan: ...
Yu Mingyue quickly wrote two letters and instructed Chi Dan, "I've written everything in the letters. Tell them to deposit the money in the bank to avoid my mother finding out."
"Is the young lady planning to sneak out?" Chi Dan lowered her voice.
Yu Mingyue waved her hand, "Don't worry, don't worry. I wouldn't do anything so foolish. It's just that I'm confined to my home, and I need someone to gather information from the outside for me."
Although they were trusted friends of Li Fu, she couldn't let them work for her for nothing.
The current situation in the capital was best handled with caution.
Her uncle had already returned to Qinghe. With his persuasion, she hoped the Cui family wouldn't act foolishly.
"And you all are being implicated by me for no reason." Yu Mingyue felt a pang of guilt.
"Young lady, please don't say that. We servants are willing. I have some private savings, young lady, please use them," Chi Dan said.
The others also expressed their willingness to contribute their private savings.
Yu Mingyue smiled faintly, "Don't worry. If I'm short of money, I won't hesitate to ask you to hand over all your savings."
Although Yu Mingyue often rewarded them, once given, the money was theirs. As a master, how could she covet their belongings?
...
Xie Jia Yan heard that Yu Mingyue was worried about money and couldn't help but feel amused. She had actually used all her savings to redeem someone.
Her urgency must mean she had encountered difficulties.
"Deliver this letter to Sixth Lady. Tell her everything is fine and not to worry."
"Yes!"
Before nightfall, Yu Mingyue received assistance from friends from all quarters.
"Brother Jia Yan is truly a friend," Yu Mingyue praised, clutching the substantial bank notes.
As expected of the future Grand Tutor, such generosity!
From now on, Brother Jia Yan would be the most, most important... friend in her heart!
Yu Mingyue had Chi Hua personally deliver the money. That night, Chi Hua returning home allowed her to avoid her confinement, making it easier for her to relay information to Yu Mingyue.
Many of Li Fu's friends came from all walks of life, working in various professions, and some were even beggars. Since following Li Fu, their lives had visibly improved.
To think they could still earn money while their boss was recuperating, they were both excited and touched.
"Miss Chi Hua, please rest assured. Brother Li Fu doesn't look down on our humble origins and allows us to work for Sixth Lady. Our lives belong to Sixth Lady. We will definitely handle the matters entrusted by Sixth Lady perfectly." They clasped their hands in a martial arts salute.
Hearing that Sixth Lady had spent all her money to save Li Fu and personally went to Lijing Gate to rescue him, for such loyalty, they were worthy of their allegiance.
"On behalf of my young lady, I thank all you heroes for your righteous assistance. When my brother has recovered, I will certainly drink with you all to our heart's content," Chi Hua curtsied.
After completing the tasks Yu Mingyue had assigned, Chi Hua returned to report, "Young lady, rest assured. When I returned, they had already gone out to inquire. I believe there will be news soon."
Yu Mingyue nodded, "You've worked hard these past few days. You'll have to make another trip to the Princess's mansion later to deliver this letter to Sister Lingyi."
Although the Sage had instructed the Imperial Astronomical Bureau to select a wedding date, many in the court did not favor this marriage and would try to obstruct it.
The Yao family had to be guarded against, the Five Great Clans had to be guarded against, and those great clans with ulterior motives also had to be guarded against.