She Became A Downfall Noble Lady

Nanny Jin didn’t know why Jiang Yifan would ask such a question, but she still answered properly, "Our Young Lady never said that, but indeed, it’s been a long time since she managed the small eatery’s affairs, at most, she would just inquire about how the business was doing."

Jiang Yifan fell silent for a moment before saying, "If I’m not mistaken, the silver coins from the small eatery transactions are also kept on a separate ledger, and Ye Zi hasn’t touched it for quite some time either."

Nanny Jin looked at Jiang Yifan with some surprise, since that was actually the case. She said, "The businesses our Young Lady oversees have always been accounted for separately, whether it is the family’s own business, the products from various workshops, or the inventory transactions, everything is recorded clearly, not just for the small eatery."

"Hmm, that’s a more rules-abiding way to do it." Jiang Yifan replied noncommittally, not dwelling on the issue.

He had already been curious about the small eatery’s management style for some time. In the past few months, Ye Xinyan had basically not involved herself in the eatery’s matters, and even when offering guidance on business or new pastries, she would simply convey her ideas to Nanny Jin, leaving the final decisions to her.

According to his thoughts, Ye Xinyan probably intended to separate the eatery out as Nanny Jin’s own private property, so that if she ever renounced her registration, she could still live a well-off life with a small family business.

Since Ye Xinyan did not make things clear herself, his were mere conjectures, so naturally, he didn’t comment further.

"Yuyuan City is bustling, and middlemen often sell servants there. Nanny should keep a close eye out in Yuyuan City, and if there are suitable maids, boys, and strong adult servants available, you can buy a few more to serve as a foundation for Ye Zi." Jiang Yifan suggested.

No sooner had he mentioned this when Nanny Jin became filled with melancholy, shaking her head, she said, "Alas, Ye Zi still dislikes having too many people around her. Although those servants are settled in her quarters, she doesn’t allow many to serve her. They are still assigned to do various chores around the courtyard."

Jiang Yifan frowned upon hearing this and said, "Isn’t she supposed to take your advice seriously? Talk to her more; her status is different now, and there will be more matters to handle in the future, the loyalty of the servants is very important."