Yanarym already knew the 'book' knowledge. Now she had to get the 'reality' knowledge. Even the juiciest gossip would be necessary for her advancement.
If she could gather knowledge of how the current nobility was functioning, she would love to have the three-dukedom supporting her. That aside, what made this matter an emergency was that she knew nothing about the other characters in this world.
Apart from money… which she was lacking.
People.
She already had the list of people she wanted and needed. In addition to gaining allies, she would know her potential enemy's weaknesses and strengths.