vines. She looked so cheerful and amusing that both the village head and Madam Cui were laughing so hard their waists bent.Mrs. Cui stepped forward and embraced her, saying with reproach, "Did you h...She turned her head and saw a long sword on the kang.
She was so frightened that her mouth dropped open, and she hugged her granddaughter tightly.
Words failed her, so she patted grandma's hand with tiny fists. After a long pause, another word came out, "Dad!"
The old woman blinked a couple of times, and suddenly understood.
"Is this for your father, for self-defense on the road"
Jia Yin nodded and pointed outside the door.
Now Li Lao Tai was truly crying, she hugged her granddaughter and kissed her again and again.
"Your father, he's not even as sensible as you, a child. Fortunately, I have you, otherwise how would grandma live!"
Jia Yin sighed in her heart, feeling even more distressed for the old woman.
When the family is doing well, everything at home is peaceful, but if there's even a slight mishap, the elderly woman will likely be troubled for life.
Li Lao Si paced outside for who knows how long, his heart filled with regret.
Liu Biaotou owed a debt of gratitude to the Li family, and he wanted to repay it. There's nothing wrong with that.
But I'm not wrong either. There are elders above and children below. What if something happens to him How will the family manage
Tao Hongying came in from outside, still wearing her apron. Seeing her husband like this, she glared at him fiercely.
Li Laosì quickly smiled ingratiatingly, guessing that his wife was trying to intercede for him.
But before the couple could speak, Old Li's voice had already called out from inside the house.
"Lao Si, Hong Ying, come in!"
The couple rushed in, and Tao Hongying immediately saw her daughter walking slowly with her rear end against the window sill.
She quickly got on the kang, picked her up in her arms, afraid that her daughter would fall.
Li Laosi's eyes were glued to the long sword on the kang. "This... this is a long sword"
"Hmph," Li Lao snorted coldly, impatiently replying.
"Yes, Fu Niu specifically said it was for you, to protect yourself on the way."
Li Lao Si was overjoyed, his hands trembled with excitement as he reached out and drew his sword.
A blade over two feet long, gleaming and sharp!
He instinctively held his breath, reaching out to touch the blade. His fingertips met blood instantly.
"What a sharp knife! It's so sharp!"
Li Laotai took the granddaughter, proudly lifting her chin.
"Of course, anything our Funiu takes out is the best! You, her clueless father, must return safely and sound. Otherwise, you'll have let down Funiu's love for you."
"Don't worry, Mother, I will be back soon."
Li Laosi put down his knife, solemnly agreed, and then snatched his daughter back, using his stubble to rub her little face.
Jia Yin's temper had flared, her little hands grabbing Li Lao Si's hair. It hurt so much that Li Lao Si winced.
Li Laotai and Tao Hongying both laughed, Tao Hongying carefully looked over the knife, her heart feeling a little better.
Therefore, Li Lao Si's decision to leave home and escort goods was set.
But Jia Yi did not agree, and Li Lao Tai refused to let go. Li Lao Si also refused to take him away.
Before Liu Biaotou knew it would be so dangerous, he even thought of taking his son and apprentice out together.
But after striking the target, he regretted it.
Just as Lao Si Li happened to pass by, the two of them discussed it and decided not to bring the two boys.
Two people and two swift horses, journeying day and night, could make the round trip in ten days.
Speed is fast, and it also minimizes danger.
Jia Yi was very disappointed, but thinking that Fourth Uncle had gone out and there was no one at home to protect him, he couldn't help it.
To put it plainly, the thirty mu of farmland here is unmatched within a hundred miles.
Although the villagers looked after it together, outsiders couldn't resist coveting it and causing trouble.
Tao Hongying quietly packed her husband's belongings, a set of simple clothes and shoes, then some medicine for injuries and pills for diarrhea and chills.
There was only flatbread left, the finest noodles pressed thin and dry. It wasn't very flavorful, but it could be stored for three or five days without spoiling.
Then, they would put a large bowl of wild boar meat sauce into bamboo containers. They could stop and rest anytime on the way, enjoying a full meal with it.
Jia Yin didn't spare any corner of the space, rummaging and finding an old military canteen and a forest green satchel.
The bottle gourd is a moss green color and has some wear, but it's still sturdy and comes with a long strap.
The handbag is about 80% new, the style is a bit ugly but practical.
That night before his departure, Li Laosi changed into loose-fitting clothes with narrow sleeves for easier movement.
On his left, he carried a water bottle, and on his right, a knapsack filled with clothes and provisions.
Then he put on a large straw hat, his appearance was really indescribable.
Jia Yin was worried about her father's safety, but seeing this, she couldn't help but lean against her grandmother's shoulder and giggle.
Li Laotai disregarded her granddaughter and repeatedly urged her son to be careful, over and over again.
Li Laosì kowtowed to his mother, then stroked his daughter's cheek, and then strode out of the house.
Not far outside the village, Liu Biao was already waiting on horseback.
He didn't go in, not wanting the sound of his horse's hooves to rouse the dogs in the village, nor did he want to disappoint the Li family.
If he had a choice, he certainly wouldn't beg Li Lao Si to accompany him.
This鏢 trip is really too difficult!
Before accepting the job, it was agreed that payment would be made in silver notes. This would be convenient to carry and less likely to attract attention.
But after receiving the dart, he discovered that there was not only a hundred taels of gold, but also a bag of jewels.
These things together add up to five thousand taels, and they are too eye-catching.
He thought about it, and the only one who could help him and was trustworthy enough was Li Lao Si!
But for the Li family, this meant sending Lao Si to his death. He couldn't face...
Li Laosi flipped onto his horse, took the pouch of jewels from Liu Biaotou's hand, and carefully tucked it into his bosom.
Then, he thought for a moment and handed the long sword to Liu Biāotou.
He was more skilled with the bow and arrow, and the saber hung at his saddle was enough for defense.
This long blade, in the hands of a skilled swordsman like Liu Biatou, can truly unleash its full potential!
As expected, Liu Biaotou drew his long sword and examined it, his excited face flushed red.
"Where did you get this knife It's really sharp!"
Li Lao Si thought of the mysterious and well-behaved little girl, and sighed.
As a father, it's hard to worry so much about his daughter. He felt uncomfortable inside.
But one couldn't speak the truth at this moment, so he gave a vague reply.
"This was passed down from our ancestors. It seems like our great-grandfather had a brother who was a martial artist. It's been so long ago, our family can't remember clearly. This time when I went out on a trip, my mother wasn't at ease, so she gave me this to use."
Upon hearing that it was a family heirloom, Liu Biao's desire to buy it for a hefty sum vanished.
He caressed it lovingly again and again before handing it to Li Laosi.
Li Laosi refused to accept it, waving his hand and saying.
"Liu Gege, you are more skilled with a knife. Take this one with you!"
Liu Biatou's eyes lit up. He wanted to refuse, but he really liked it too much.
Such a good knife, the best he's ever seen. With such a sharp weapon for this trip, he was even more confident.
"Good brother, then I won't stand on ceremony with you. When we return victorious, I'll return the favor."
Li Laosi looked back at the dark village. Only his house still had a light on.
He knew his family was waiting for the sound of his horse's hooves. If they didn't hear them, his family wouldn't rest easy.
"Let's go, Liu Gege, the earlier we go, the sooner we return!"
The two men and two horses quickly disappeared into the night, covering over a hundred miles in one night.
At daybreak, the two rested under a tree, eating their dry rations and drinking water. They felt things were going smoothly and were much more at ease.
But how could they know, that such a sum of red goods, in a small place like Junyang, would be impossible to conceal
Someone has been watching them, like a viper, waiting for the right moment to strike!ess and respect.At this moment, the Li family ate and drank as usual. No one paid him any special attention or treated him differently.This, on the contrary, gradually eased his worries and allowed hi...