After much hesitation, Zhao Xiaodong finally spoke up.

“My elder brother also went to the border. If the village chief encounters any difficulties, he can go directly to the county magistrate’s office and give his elder brother’s name.”

After saying this, Zhao Xiaodong seemed to have revealed some earth-shattering secret.

He put the large bag of dried meat he was carrying onto the carriage and fled in panic.

Lu Qiqi was completely confused by him, but she quickly sorted out her thoughts.

Find the keywords.

Border, county magistrate's office, Lu Da.

These three words together make it seem like Lu Da's identity is not simple.

However, she would rather never have the chance to ask Lu Da for help in this way in her entire life.

After packing everything up, Zhou San pursed his lips and escorted Lu Qiqi all the way to the entrance of Tianxin Village.

The carriage stopped at the village entrance. Lu Qiqi sat in the carriage and lifted the curtain to see many villagers standing at the village entrance.

Zhao Xiaodong was also leading an oxcart, which was loaded with a lot of things.

Various bundles, and eggs in a vegetable basket.

Lu Qiqi got off the carriage, and Zhao Xiaodong stepped forward and said, "These are all the villagers' good intentions."

The villagers' expectant gazes made it impossible for Lu Qiqi to refuse.

However, transporting so much stuff by oxcart would definitely be difficult, so we had to refuse.

Finally, Lu Qiqi casually picked up a basket of eggs and said, "Thank you for your kindness, folks. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. But I really can't carry all these things, so please consider this basket of eggs a farewell gift."

Many villagers wanted to persuade Lu Qiqi to bring more things, but they gave up the idea after being persuaded by Zhao Xiaodong.

The Sky Wolf Escort Agency has a total of ten people escorting Lu Qiqi and her companions this time.

The bodyguards had arrived early, leading their horses laden with bundles, and were waiting for Lu Qiqi and the others at the village entrance.

After handing a basket of eggs to Li Changlong, Lu Qiqi walked up to Manager Gu and said, "Manager Gu, I've temporarily added two more people to our team. I've already sent Zhou Yi to the city to buy another carriage."

Let's go ahead, he'll catch up later.

Don't worry about the bidding fee; I will pay you according to the increase in the number of participants.

Shopkeeper Gu bowed respectfully, "Thank you, Lord Xiang."

Lu Qiqi reminded her, "I don't know what the journey will be like, so please just call me Miss Lu."

Manager Gu immediately understood her intention and nodded heavily, "Don't worry, I will give the order."

After Lu Qiqi boarded the carriage, Manager Gu mounted his horse and shouted, "Let's go!"

The bodyguards mounted their horses with great flair, and the ten bodyguards surrounded the two carriages, escorting Lu Qiqi and the others to the border.

The Tianlang Escort Agency had traveled this road to the border countless times.

I've long since figured out the way to travel.

There are two routes to take from Heshun Prefecture to the border.

One route passes through the mountain pass of Yi'an Village, winding through the mountains and forests.

One option is to take the main road. Although the journey is not as short as that through the mountains and forests, the road is wide, making it very convenient for the carriage to travel.

Lu Qiqi chose the first route, which was also the path they took all the way to Heshun Prefecture while fleeing the famine.

The great path may be good, but it hides many dangers.

In the mountains and forests, one can find shelter from the trees, but with so many people on the main road, Lu Qiqi, in her current situation, would be an easy target.

Therefore, she preferred to traverse the mountains and forests rather than walk on the official road, lest she be betrayed.

After all, not many people venture into the mountains and forests, so even the slightest disturbance can raise their guard and prevent them from getting into danger.

After walking all the way to Yi'an Village, Lu Qiqi decided to rest there for the night.

She had previously agreed with Monday that she would wait for him in Yi'an Village after leaving Tianxin Village.

The emperor's decree ordered her to depart within three days, but did not specify that she had to leave Heshun Prefecture within three days.

A one-day delay is not a big problem.

Yi'an Village is now a ghost village.

Lu Qiqi stayed in Yi'an Village for some time. She couldn't say she knew the village inside and out, but she had more than enough to find a place to stay.

So she led the bodyguards to the Zhou family's house.

The Zhou family had six brothers. Their parents not only built a house with blue bricks and green tiles, but also left a room for each of their six sons.

It's clear he's not lazy; in fact, you could say he's quite capable.

If the villagers hadn't failed to receive timely medical treatment, Yi'an Village would likely have been far more prosperous than Tianxin Village.

Li Changlong found candles on the carriage and lit them, instantly illuminating the room.

This house has been deserted for a long time, and spiders have made it their home.

The bodyguards quickly prepared two rooms, one for Lu Qiqi and one for their own people.

Although Yi'an Village was still within the territory of Heshun Prefecture, the bodyguards still had to be dutiful and protect the goods on the carriage and the people inside the house.

The two bodyguards went out and brought back some firewood to light a fire for the bodyguards on night watch.

When a security escort agency delivers goods or people, the host family has already paid a deposit, so the expenses incurred by the escorts during the journey are naturally not charged separately.

Therefore, once the镖师 (bodyguards/escorts) of the Tianlang镖局 (Biaoju, a type of security escort agency) arrived at their lodgings and checked the surroundings, they took out the dry rations they had prepared in advance and began to eat.

As soon as Li Changlong got off the carriage, he took a basket of eggs and went into Zhou Yi's kitchen.

He tidied up quickly, then lit a fire and boiled a pot of water.

I'm going to boil the eggs; I'm going to have them for dinner.

The border is far away, and the weather is getting warmer. Eggs are not only fragile, but they are also more likely to hatch into chicks when it gets hot.

If all these eggs hatch into chicks, that would be a real problem.

It's better to resolve this as soon as possible, so that you don't have to worry about breaking the eggs while riding a horse-drawn carriage.

Li Changlong put half a basket of eggs into the pot, then steamed the flatbread until it was soft before taking the eggs and flatbread into the house in the basket.

"These eggs are small, Qiqi, you should eat a few more."

As he spoke, Li Changlong took out three eggs and handed them to Lu Qiqi.

"Hold on carefully, it's hot."

Lu Qiqi took the egg with both hands, the warmth remaining in her palms, and she didn't feel it was hot.

Li Changlong also needed to deliver food to Doctor Luo and Doctor Huang, so he left with his basket.

Lu Qiqi then took the eggs and bumped them together, breaking the shells.

She didn't eat much; she ate three eggs, half a pancake, and drank two sips of spiritual spring water before she was full.

Wangcai followed them all the way to Yi'an Village. When he saw Lu Qiqi and the others enter the house, he ran away.

Lu Qiqi guessed that Wangcai had gone hunting.

As a wolf, it can't just be a vegetarian forever!