The semiannual income of Bright Moon Pavilion was hundreds of thousands of taels of silver. However, due to transportation difficulties, the funds were converted into gold and sent to the Capital City.
Apart from this, Third Master Ji also owned a bank. He had called for the gold to be gathered in the Capital City due to the approaching year-end.
Based on past experience, many people would come to exchange their funds, while many others would deposit money. The Canal Gang was an especially notable group. They had many members and deposited a considerable sum each year.
However, by the end of the year, they would usually withdraw most of the funds to distribute among their members to take home to their families, allowing everyone to have a proper New Year celebration.
These anticipated withdrawals were all covered by the gold in those two crates.
