Qiao Qingnian sighed with a complicated expression.
"Hasn't it been widely known in Jincheng for a long time that the Kingdom of Islail possesses a thunderous weapon capable of destroying the world, with divine power as if aided by the heavens?"
With a single thunderous strike, ten thousand soldiers could be wiped out.
Such powerful weapons are certainly capable of defeating the Kingdom of Kro.
They could destroy the Kingdom of Kro, let alone defeat it.
I heard that if it weren't for the surrender of the Kingdom of Kelo's general, Shen Shiduodu, the Kingdom of Kelo would have been annihilated.
Qiao Zhishu smiled slightly, her eyes filled with laughter, "No matter what, the Kingdom of Islail was able to support my Jincheng and help my people escape from suffering. We should celebrate this victory."
Qiao Zhili was still frowning, pondering the battle and the legendary divine weapon.
He had never seen such a powerful weapon with his own eyes, so naturally he didn't believe the exaggerated and mysterious things people described.
While the Qiao family members were talking about the war between neighboring countries, Anle was pleading with Qiao Qiuniang with a grin.
"Mother, I heard that the gates of Jincheng have been opened, and our shop can resume business. I want to go out for a walk and see what ingredients we have to prepare for reopening."
I plan to have Amer take me with me.
Qiao Qingnian, who was talking to his grandson nearby, glanced over when he heard this and frowned.
"Why would a little girl like her go out in public?
He should really learn from Zhiyi and Zhiqin, learn what a proper young lady should do, stay at home obediently embroidering, practicing calligraphy, and cultivating a ladylike character. Why is he acting like a wild boy, always thinking about running around outside?
Qiao Qiuniang was about to say yes, but Qiao Qingnian's words made her smile freeze on her face. She didn't dare to say yes in front of Qiao Qingnian, but just patted Anle's back lightly and changed the subject.
"Your eldest sister's food is all on the table, let's go eat first."
An Le glanced at Qiao Qingnian with a deep, resentful look, her teeth itching with hatred.
This old pedantic man is just here to get in her way and cause trouble; he should be kicked out as soon as possible.
But in front of Qiao Qiuniang, and because the old man was an elder, she didn't shout those words out.
The old man wasn't bad, just a bit old-fashioned and rigid, with a strong emphasis on etiquette, which made it impossible for her to kick him out.
Moreover, it wasn't just targeting her; it was targeting all the younger generation.
This is different from those two old scoundrels, Third Grandmother and Third Grandfather.
Anle could only suppress her temper and sulk as she went to eat in the next room.
As soon as Anle sat down, her older siblings noticed that something was wrong with her. She had been eating silently since she came in, and she didn't greet them with a smile as usual.
An Ning glanced at An Le, then secretly nudged An Yi.
An Yi coughed lightly, glanced at An Le who was burying her head in her food and ate it voraciously, and gave a stiff smile.
"Little sister, what's wrong? Are you in a bad mood?"
After waiting for a while and seeing no reaction from An Le, just when An Yi thought he wouldn't pay attention to him, An Le raised his gloomy little face and glanced at An Yi.
When is our maternal grandparents' family leaving?
As soon as Anle asked her gloomy question, the dining table fell silent.
There was a momentary stillness in the air—
An Ding paused, her hand holding the food paused, she glanced at him, stared at An Le for two seconds, and opened her mouth.
"Little sister, you...don't like your maternal grandparents' family?"
Anle's brows furrowed slightly with annoyance. "It's not that, it's just that Grandpa is so restrictive here. He wants to control and interfere with everything. And our mother listens to him. She listens to whatever Grandpa says and only knows how to read his expression. She has no opinions of her own."
My maternal grandfather sits here and it's like he's found a pillar of support. Whatever he says goes. Doesn't this interfere with my important business?
The pandemic is getting much better outside, and many businesses in the town have resumed their old ways. Many shops are already busy, but there's still no sign of activity here. That's why I'm planning to reopen.
They even interfere in our family's business. If this continues, our whole family will be starving.
I had originally planned to have Amo take me out for a walk to buy ingredients for the business, but my grandfather ruined that plan.
Of course, she wasn't going out to buy any ingredients, but to attend an auction at the Red City Auction House.
She has some jewelry, but she deliberately grows it to auction off and raise money for business development.
The old man's casual words delayed her important task of building Jincheng. Wasn't this just causing her trouble?
An Ning slammed her hand on the table and refused to continue.
"The reopening of our shop is a very important matter, and it really can't be delayed. Our whole family's livelihood depends on this dessert shop."
Why is Grandpa getting involved in this? Anning's little face scrunched up, clearly displeased.
"Little sister, go ahead. This is a serious matter. If Grandfather gives us the cold shoulder, I'll go to the chess hall and invite Grandpa over."
Anle raised an eyebrow. "Really? What if Mother asks—"
An Ning raised her head, looking completely self-righteous.
"If Mother asks this, we have the upper hand, unless Mother doesn't plan to reopen this shop."
An Yi snorted, "Our mother values money more than anyone else, and hopes this shop will reopen soon more than anyone else."
Anning chuckled and put a meatball in Anle's bowl. "Little sister, can you bring me back some goodies on your trip?"
Anle stroked his chin and clicked his tongue.
"A nice thing? Fourth Sister, what do you want?"
"Just a couple of days ago, I went to my cousin Zhiyi's room and saw that she had a garnet bracelet that was really pretty. I want one too—"
"Fourth Sister—" Anjing gave Anning a light reproachful look.
An Ning's voice immediately weakened, and she fell silent.
She knew she shouldn't have told her younger sister. She had heard from her cousin Zhiqin that the item was quite valuable, jewelry from Baicheng, all new and interesting items brought in from elsewhere.
She didn't want her younger sister to buy her the same string of beads; she just wanted her to buy her a cheaper one.
Anle tilted her head and scratched her forehead. "Garnet bracelet?" The garnet that Fourth Sister was talking about, was it the garnet she knew?
"Little sister, don't listen to your fourth sister's nonsense. It's important to get back to work." Anjing put a piece of food on Anle's plate and said with a smile.
"After you finish eating, I'll go pack your things."
Anle nodded, and although she didn't say anything, she kept the garnet bracelet in mind.
She'll find some time to go visit her cousin Zhiyi.
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