Chapter 300: Form 300 business caravans Chapter 300: Form 300 business caravans However, Ye Jiu’s worries only intensified.

A month had passed since his return, and both his eldest brother and second brother had come back early, yet there was still no news from his fourth brother.

The journey from the capital city to here was at most a month’s distance, even if his fourth brother was traveling slowly in search of him, he should have returned by now. But so far, there had not been a trace of him.

After several days of worry, Ye Jiu made a bold decision.

He approached Ye Wenzheng and said, “I want to go to the capital city. In the next few days, please settle things at home and the estate and see if we can form a caravan, preferably with some individuals skilled in martial arts. We will bring goods along the way.”

“Young Miss wants to go to the capital city to look for Uncle Four, doesn’t she?” Ye Wenzheng guessed Ye Jiu’s intentions after a brief thought.

Currently, things were just getting in order at the estate, with many affairs still to follow, indeed not a good time to let everything go completely.

Yet, at this time, Ye Jiu intended to go to the capital city, and the only reason that Ye Wenzheng could think of was this one.

Ye Jiu didn’t hide it, “That’s right. Your fourth uncle originally went to the capital city to find me, and by all accounts, he should have already returned. It’s been four to five months now, and he’s completely disappeared without a trace. I must go and find out what exactly has happened.”

“Alright, but what kind of goods does Young Miss plan to bring along the way? Do you need me to prepare them?” The capital city was thousands of miles away, and naturally, there was a significant difference in prices. Preparing some goods to take to the capital city from their side would surely earn a tidy profit. Since they needed to hire people, they definitely wouldn’t travel quickly, so taking some goods along wouldn’t be considered a delay.

After a moment of thought, Ye Jiu said, “I already have plans for the goods. It’s just the manpower of the caravan…”

“If we hastily assemble a team, whether in terms of martial arts skills or loyalty, there will likely be compromises. I do have a suggestion, but I wonder what you think of it,” Ye Wenzheng expressed his idea.

Ye Jiu nodded, “Let’s hear it.”

“I think it’s better to seek the people from an Escort Agency to provide protection along the way instead of hastily gathering a team. The escorts usually have some martial arts proficiency, and as they are familiar with the route, by offering them some extra money, they could also assist us in trading goods along the way,” Ye Wenzheng said.

“Is there a suitable escort in mind? Plus, we have considerable goods to bring with us and it’s just the two of us, won’t there be concerns about our safety?” Ye Jiu couldn’t help but worry.

“I used to know someone from an Escort Agency when I was working at the docks. It used to be a well-known agency in our town, but then it declined after an issue with a shipment. The Chief Escort Head is a man of his word; he lost all his assets and incurred debts because he honored his commitment after losing a consignment. Instead of defaulting, he has been working with his men at the docks to repay the debts these past years. I think he is a decent man. If Young Miss plans to set up a trade caravan for the long term, it might be worth considering bringing him on board,” Ye Wenzheng said carefully.

“If that’s the case, then his character seems to be trustworthy,” Ye Jiu said, propping her chin with her hand, lost in thought. She then spoke up, “Go ahead and make arrangements. I would like to meet this Chief Escort Head.”

“Yes, I will make the arrangements,” Ye Wenzheng said.

As Ye Jiu stood up, she suddenly remembered an issue, “By the way, have the people from your grandmother’s side been giving you trouble lately?”

Ye Wenzheng’s expression darkened, “Those people, seeing that I have money, how could they possibly leave me and my mother alone? But I am not someone to be trifled with, and I won’t let them take advantage of our family again.”