After being reborn as a man, the woman improved her family's fortunes through education.

Chapter 315 Arrival in Xinghe Prefecture

"Young master, that boy has been behaving himself these past two days. Apart from glancing at you from time to time, he hasn't done anything else."

He said I resembled someone he knew. Whether it's true or not, even if it's an act, you have to at least pretend, right?

"Young master, do you think he is someone you know? Could he be a classmate from your childhood at the clan school?"

The age matched; the thin boy looked no more than sixteen or seventeen. Our young master was precocious; he entered the clan school at the age of three, where most of his classmates were children over six or seven years old.

"Maybe, but without a name, who knows if it is or not."

Jiang Xiaoqi prides himself on having a photographic memory, but ten years have passed and things have changed. Even if he had seen what this person looked like as a child, he might not recognize him now.

At least in terms of appearance, I have no recollection whatsoever.

Could it be that a former classmate has lost their memory and recognized them in the prefectural city near Xinghe Prefecture?

Haha, what a coincidence! Did you think this was a storybook? So many amnesiacs, car accidents, and terminal illnesses.

"Then why did the young master let him come along? What if he's a potential threat?"

"If this turns out to be a hidden danger, we should let him stay with us. Otherwise, if we get rid of him today, he might come up with an even more bizarre way to stick to us tomorrow, which would be even more annoying."

Let him follow, and wait for him to reveal a flaw on his own. If he doesn't reveal any flaws and no one else is secretly contacting him, then just assume he has amnesia.

The Jiang family has no shortage of food, but they don't support idlers either. After the provincial examination, I will go to the capital to participate in the spring imperial examination next year.

"The perfume shop in the capital will be opening soon, so it'll be good for him to be a shop assistant."

Jiang Xiaoqi put down the abacus, having already roughly estimated the cost of opening a shop in Beijing.

Instead of renting a shop, it's better to buy it. Shop rents in Beijing are not cheap, and if you buy a shop, you don't have to worry about the landlord raising the rent because the tenant's business is doing well.

Furthermore, the purchased shops should be renovated and decorated properly.

"Young Master, have some tea and rest." Li Mo served hot tea and took the account book from Jiang Xiaoqi's hand.

Jiang Xiaoqi took the teacup; the tea leaves floating in the cup were a beautiful, clear green.

Where did you buy the new tea?

We didn't pass through any major cities along the way, so naturally there weren't any teahouses.

“I didn’t buy them, young master. We passed by a terraced field and found some tea trees next to it, so I picked some tender leaves.”

This is unprocessed tea, and it has a slightly astringent and bitter taste.

"Do those tea plants have an owner?"

"It shouldn't be. They're scattered around the fields, and no one stopped me when I was picking them. They must be wild tea grown naturally."

Jiang Xiaoqi put down his teacup: "If it's not too far away, dig up those tea trees and bring them back. Dig up plenty of soil, and when we get to Xinghe Prefecture, we can buy a few large flowerpots to transplant them."

"Ah? Oh, yes, young master, I'll go dig it up right away."

Li Mo dug up six wild tea plants, and the next day the caravan entered the territory of Xinghe Prefecture.

After many years apart, Jiang Xiaoqi has developed some affection for this place that is not her hometown.

To buy the house in Xinghe Mansion, he and Tan Hao carried a large stack of ancient books with them.

Now Tan Hao has returned to Beijing and is once again a noble young man of the capital, while Zhao Hongxuan... has never been seen in the capital before.

Every time Tan Hao mentioned Zhao Hongxuan, he seemed extremely awkward, and no one knew what secrets lay behind it.

Zhao Hongxuan is indeed a member of the royal family, but his specific identity is unknown.

However, since his surname is Zhao and his name is similar to that of the annoying fourth prince, it seems that he is at least a young master from a royal family.

Whether it's the emperor's son or the emperor's nephew, they are all too far removed from me. I am currently just a minor scholar who hasn't even achieved the title of Juren.

Some people spend their whole lives searching for the way to Rome, while others are born in Rome. Sigh.

Next time I time travel, I hope I'll be luckier and born into a prominent family instead of a small landowner's family, so I can avoid decades of struggle.

Hmm, it would be best to bind it to an invincible system as well, but not some harmful "Scroll King" system.

"Host, are you looking down on the system? The system has been honest and hardworking lately, how can you look down on it? This is really hurting the system's feelings!"

"Every time I mentally complain about you, you appear at the perfect moment. Tell me, do you have a surveillance camera installed in my head?!"

"The host is underestimating the system too much. Why would you need to install surveillance? We've been on the same wavelength ever since the day the host bound to the system."

"The host's thoughts and ideas can naturally be perceived by the system; is that hard to understand?"

"I see... Wait, that doesn't make sense! Since we're on the same wavelength, why can you sense my thoughts and ideas, but I can't sense yours? Isn't that unfair?!"

"Host, please don't dwell on this matter. Besides, the system doesn't actually have any real thoughts."

"It's just some insignificant brainwaves and code; it's of no use to the host." The system's voice sounded somewhat aggrieved.

Brainwaves? Code?

Sure enough, the system didn't appear out of thin air, but was created by a more advanced civilization.

The question remains: why did this advanced civilization create these systems? Was it simply for testing research results, or did it serve some other purpose?

"Tongzi, where exactly did you come from?"

"Alas, host, I really can't say right now. In short, the system will not harm you and will do its best to help you in the Great Zhou Dynasty."

"Host, don't think that power is insurmountable. As long as you are willing to work hard, one day you too can wield power and become part of that power."

"To become part of the powerful? Or to become a puppet of the powerful? Master, what exactly are you trying to hide?"

Jiang Xiaoqi frowned, knowing that the system wouldn't tell the truth even if she asked further, so she shook her head and stopped arguing with the system.

The system indeed fell silent, and at this moment the convoy slowly drove into Xinghe Prefecture.

Soon after entering the city, a cacophony of noise arose as a variety show troupe performed along the street, drawing constant cheers.

"Young master, shall we stop and take a look?"

"No need, it's more important to go back to the house and settle down first."

Xinghe Prefecture, Jiang Residence

Butler Wen and a group of servants waited in front of the Jiang residence.

"Young Master! It's been over two years since we last met. You've grown into a handsome young gentleman!"

Steward Wen and a group of servants paid their respects, and Jiang Xiaoqi promptly helped them up.

"Butler Wen, you are an elder of the Jiang family, please don't be so polite."

Steward Wen originally followed Landlord Jiang, who now resides in Lord Jiang's residence in the capital.

When Landlord Jiang received the message by carrier pigeon, he also learned that the provincial examination was approaching and that his beloved grandson would be returning to Xinghe Prefecture to prepare for the exam. That's why he sent Steward Wen back to Xinghe Prefecture early so that he could be taken care of.

"Thank you, young master. Wenbin wanted to come along, but he failed the test given to him by the old master, so he was put off."

"When I go to the capital one day, I will surely be able to see them."

"Yes, yes, with your talent, young master, it's only a matter of time before you go to the capital for the imperial examination. The old master is also looking forward to your coming to the capital for a family reunion!"

Jiang Xiaoqi found a master for both Wenbin and Aniu. This master not only taught them kung fu, but also how to do business.

Jiang Xiaoqi wanted to open a shop in the capital, so he needed a few trustworthy people.

Both the berry wine shop and the floral dew shop need someone to look after them, and Ah Niu and Wen Bin can be of great use.

Thinking of Ah Niu reminds me of his two brothers who left without saying goodbye.

The missing person notice had been posted for a long time, but no news came back. It was as if the two of them had disappeared into thin air, just like the doctor and his apprentice whom they had met a few times before.

Are there human traffickers in this era? They probably are.

"Li Mo, have Steward Wen arrange accommodation for that man. Oh, and also, go and settle the money with Chief Jin. Be careful when unloading the cart, don't bump it."

"Understood, young master! Don't worry!"

Li Mo accepted the task, and Steward Wen arranged for people to follow Li Mo to unload the cart. The cart was full of bottles and jars, but fortunately, the Jiang family's servants were well-trained and moved very quietly.

"Young Master's luggage smells wonderful~"

"What nonsense are you talking about! Get back to work! Watch your step, don't trip and fall!"