Tang Weixing spent a long evening in Mr. Tang’s study, chatting with father and son. In the end, Mr. Tang presented him with a jade pendant.
"This jade pendant, you are surely aware of its purpose. With this, you can withdraw funds from any of the Tang Family’s Silver Towers, the shops, and even the commercial and silver banks, as if the person in charge himself had sent out the funds. Just remember to sign when withdrawing."
Tang Weixing was familiar with such jade pendants. He had seen one before when he was younger, accompanying Mr. Tang who was then managed by a housekeeper who possessed one.
It was essentially like a personal ATM for the master. Whether the master was doing business, making various expenditures, or starting a venture on his own, this jade pendant could be used to withdraw funds from the family, constituting as the family’s venture and consumptive capital.
Members of the family with such significant rights were typically the heirs, the ones the family nurtures to take over and to provide them with the capital for their experiences.
Each family member received a dividend at the end of the year, and their share of funds would be arranged for them to store separately.
Tang Weixing did not know how much the twelve-year-old Young Master Tang’s accumulated dividends over the years amounted to, only that it was much more than what ordinary family youths would receive, considering he was the heir.
As for the jade pendant he now received, not every family member would have the support of such a pendant to foster their upbringing in their youth.
Tang Weixing had become the young Master’s housekeeper, and to be honest, he was not entirely confident in himself.
Perhaps in the future, he would be the one accompanying the young Master from childhood to adulthood, becoming his left and right arms in how he would develop and be nurtured in the Capital City.
The whole family moving to the Capital City did not bother or upset him; after all, his wife’s relatives had already relocated there, and they would likely meet often, which would be convenient for his wife.
The truth was, Tang Weixing, too, harbored a desire to go to the Capital City to develop and make something of himself. He was still young and had time to strive for success.
Though assisting the young Master meant the assets were not his and all he would receive was a salary, he wanted the experience, as it could help him create wealth in the future and gain better insights.
After securing the jade pendant, Tang Weixing bid farewell to Mr. Tang and the Old Master. After all, he needed to return home to notify his family and make simple preparations for the relocation.
If he were to go to the Capital City alone first, with his family moving gradually, he would worry about bandits, as mentioned in tales. He couldn’t protect his family personally, and that was his concern.
He’d rather follow the Old Master’s suggestion: to pack lightly, taking only daily necessities and clothing, and purchase whatever was needed upon arrival in the Capital City.
After all, once in the Capital City, some things would require purchasing anew; the trends there were different from here, and adapting to life in the Capital City meant needing high-quality items for support.
Tang Weixing’s usual attire was already of high quality, being a mere housekeeper for the Tang Family and not a wealthy man himself, he dressed discreetly.
He had his own assets and didn’t flaunt them, knowing that other housekeepers of the Tang Family also had the capability and investment assets.
What did owning a few shops and an estate count for, after all?
When Tang Weixing arrived home, he first told Ye Shuzhen to immediately pack their luggage, focusing on the essentials for their child and themselves.
"What? Our entire family is going to the Capital City? We haven’t even packed yet; why the rush? Is it possible not to go? The Capital City is so far from home!"
Ye Shuzhen, having grown up in the countryside, was content with her life as the young madam of Tang Weixing, not lacking any comforts regarding food, clothing, or shelter.
Marrying so well was already a matter of great satisfaction for her.
She had never thought of leaving her hometown for a place like the Capital City, where she would have to adapt to the new lifestyle. With such a status in the Capital City, without acquaintances, it would be challenging.
Even if there were familiar faces, there wouldn’t be many, and visiting her maternal home would become difficult. What’s more, she might feel more inferior when facing nobler individuals.
"Don’t worry so much; our family is going to the Capital City because we don’t want to be separated for too long without seeing each other. The Old Master and Mr. Tang have already made it clear that once we are in the Capital City, we will have a house to live in, and we can even arrange for additional items to be covered by the public account."
Tang Weixing could understand his wife’s concerns. He hesitated when he first mentioned this information but didn’t dare oppose it.
"Well, all right then!" Hearing this, Ye Shuzhen felt a bit more at ease. Just as her husband said; once he left for the Capital City, he might not return for several months, and they would miss him.
She also feared that her husband, once immersed in the dazzling world of the Capital, might forget about his wife back home. Mr. Tang could easily bring a few concubines back with him after being out.
At her husband’s age, if he went without a woman by his side for an extended period in the Capital, there was a possibility he might find someone else. Wouldn’t she be at a great loss then?
Ye Shuzhen, harboring this slight worry, did not protest further and instructed the maids to pack, telling the wet nurses to prepare as well.
The necessary maids, wet nurses, and workers were all getting prepared to be brought along.
After speaking with his wife, Tang Weixing went to his parents’ courtyard to convey the information about the relocation the next day.
Both elders were actually reluctant to move to the Capital City; after all, they had lived here for a long time and were worried that their daughter-in-law might not adapt well in the Capital, and that their grandchildren might not be properly cared for.
The couple could only promise their son that they would all travel together to the Capital City, ensuring the family settled down peacefully. If it proved unnecessary to stay in the Capital, the elders could return.
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After talking with his parents, Tang Weixing organized things for the following day.
They were busy packing their belongings late into the night, and before dawn, the whole family got up for breakfast, ready to depart.
Ye Shuzhen and her husband had a light meal and also packed some food in the carriage.
She, her children, and a few maids and wet nurses would ride in one carriage, with the female family members taking three carriages, including the luggage.
As for the men, they would all ride horses; they set off together towards the Tang Family estate to join up with Young Master Tang’s guards and others.
Tang Shunyan had informed his family the night before; the workers helped pack, but his wet nurse Jinhua did not follow them to the Capital City.
The two maids who had been with him, along with the Attendant Student, joined them, and the Tang Family dispatched a large number of guards.
Tang Shunyan didn’t pack much, only taking the important items and those meant to be gifted.
Seeing Young Master Tang’s people already in the carriage and ready to leave, Tang Weixing gave the order, and at the break of dawn, their large group of carriages and the crowd of horses and people began to move through the streets.
The early risers doing business on the streets dodged out of their way.
They watched in secret, trying to discern who could be moving such a large number of people and so much luggage.
They initially thought it was a caravan, but upon seeing the luxurious carriages and the numerous guards, those who recognized the carriages realized that this was undoubtedly a significant move by a member of the Tang Family. Where could they be going?
It looked like a complete family relocation, or perhaps a long journey!
When they reached the city gates, they found someone waiting for them there, and their convoy came to a stop.