Chapter 886 - 109: Festival Recap and Massive Profits (3)

Of course, as her husband, giving her an annual financial support is normal.

So far, the Hesse Territory has given her two financial aids, treated as one per year. Moreover, Philis always reciprocates each time.

This strategic asset, the Earth Vein Compass, even with 200,000 Golden Crowns, might not be purchasable. For now, its value may not have been recovered, but as the territory grows, its effectiveness will enhance.

Hearing Su Li’s reply, Hilude, with a hint of a smile, responded, "It’s not that I don’t want you to support Philis. If the territory had 500,000 Golden Crowns, I would certainly support you giving her 200,000 or even 300,000 Golden Crowns. But our territory’s finances aren’t yet in the black; only an extra income has given us some surplus. And soon, we need to engage in large-scale warfare, so the financial pressure persists. Therefore, it’s safer to be cautious."

"Of course, I understand." Su Li pressed a firm kiss on her rosy lips.

Once war begins, money flows like water.

Originally, the territory’s finances were in a deficit; with military expansion and warfare, this small surplus might rapidly disappear.

Therefore, this is definitely the last financial aid to Philis for this year.

I imagine Philis will understand all this; as a Grand Prince, if she needs a Border Pioneer Lord who’s not even a noble to support her, that wasn’t her original intent when she firmly decided to go to Sulande Province.

However, despite a mindful attitude about potential crises, Su Li and Hilude were still in good spirits. Even after giving Philis a 100,000 Golden Crowns support and considering previous savings, the vault area still holds over 100,000 in wealth.

Even if war breaks out, this wealth is enough to sustain the territory’s half-year expenses.

And this rate of expenditure was estimated based on the financial situation at the year’s start. Now, the territory’s finances have greatly improved, with the monthly deficit significantly reduced. Perhaps in half a year, the territory will no longer be in deficit.

By then, the territory will have truly established itself here. That’s also why the Empire will conduct an assessment in two years. Generally, for a territory to firmly stand its ground, stabilizing all aspects and flourishing requires at least two years.

Su Li is speeding up this process. His goal is to directly leapfrog the Kingdom Knight stage and become an imperial Baron.

If he only aimed to be a Kingdom Knight, he would just need to cut the military down to a few hundred, and he could soon achieve a surplus and make finances healthy.

After discussing with Hilude, Su Li returned to the manor, which was already ablaze with lights. The entire Bauhinia Flower Manor was decorated with vibrant vermilion ribbons and colorful blossoms everywhere.

Green Tea Silvana was enthusiastically directing attendants and servants in decorating everything.

Su Li was in high spirits, seeing Green Tea’s delicate face seemed to glow with a bright radiance.

During the Summer Solstice baptism, she participated in his female courtier’s baptism. Through the soaked thin garment, her slender waist was visible, flexible and powerful like a small leopard, with elegant and alluring abs.

But after the Summer Solstice baptism came the Radiance Feast, and Su Li hadn’t yet had the chance to take her.

Today, on this joyful day, it’s the perfect time to seize her!

So Su Li walked over and asked, "Why is it you arranging all this here?"

Silvana widened her beautiful emerald eyes, sighed softly with a helpless expression: "If I don’t come and oversee these arrangements, who else would relieve you, Lord?"

"Chief Steward Hilude, your courtier, needs to manage strategic matters of the territory. Ingrid, with her aloof nature, doesn’t meddle in politics. Aeliria is asleep, and Selanweir is training in the Gem Pool."

"I can only take it upon myself, otherwise, on such an important day, the manor would be too quiet."

"I just want to relieve some of your burdens, brother. You won’t blame me for meddling, right?"

With her saying so, Su Li realized, although this Greenfield Knight is a bit of a smooth talker, having such a woman at home indeed adds some life to it.

Otherwise, like the other female courtiers, they’re too aloof, and the manor usually remains quiet. Only during training sessions does the atmosphere become lively, and voices are high-pitched.

So Su Li said with a smile, "Why would I? Your thoughtfulness is kind. Let’s have a drink tonight. You should join us, and also invite Deputy Leader Freya."

This Deputy Leader Freya, coincidentally, is the complete opposite of Silvana, being very cold and proud in life, lacking in liveliness.

Yet during training, she is very sensitive and excitable. Her voice makes one’s face blush and heart race, even Ingrid, the aloof witch, can’t remain composed.

So Freya is excellent at setting the atmosphere, perfectly aiding him to seize the Green Tea. Surely, this Green Tea won’t have steady legs by then.

And Silvana, still unaware of what this implies, decisively said, "Then I’ll send someone to invite Deputy Leader Freya over, and we’ll have a good celebration tonight."

"Where is she now?" Su Li curiously asked. After watching her match, shouldn’t she have come to the manor? With her intelligence, she should’ve guessed that we would definitely have a lively celebration tonight."