"Let's talk about it later, let's drink first." Boss Qiao picked up his drink and smiled apologetically at the two of them.
Qiao Lian'er ate in advance, found some cloth, and wrapped a packet of chili powder in each cloth.
"Sister Lian'er, what are you doing?" Qiao Zhizhi asked when she saw this.
"This is chili powder. They can use it when they encounter bandits. It's more effective than swords."
"Ah, but Grandpa and Grandma won't let them go."
“Such a large group of men, if they want to go, who can stop them?” Qiao Lian’er said, “If they don’t go this time, they will never have the chance to go again.”
Judging from the determination of their uncles and brothers, even if they outwardly agree not to go, they will secretly follow Yang the eldest and second eldest.
They went not to show off or anything; they wanted to contribute to the family and play a greater role, which she could understand.
Moreover, escorting goods was indeed a major source of income for this family. Such a lucrative job was something many people would beg for but could not do.
It just so happened that the Qiao family had the perfect combination of timing, location, and people.
Since we're going, we should prepare things for them.
Once the meal was finished, the two elders called their sons and grandsons into the main room.
"Brother Yang, Second Brother Yang, please have some tea and some melon seeds and candy first." Qiao Laosan quickly prepared these to avoid neglecting his guests.
"Hey, you guys take your time to discuss it," Old Master Yang said.
He and Yang Lao Er exchanged a glance; this matter was probably going to be a bit difficult.
Qiao Lian'er packed up all the chili powder. She thought she could prepare some sleeping pills, but then thought better of it. She might accidentally drug herself, so chili powder was the best option.
Then, he refilled everyone's water pouches with divine water from the space, which not only enhances combat power but also speeds up wound healing.
"Lian'er, why don't you try to persuade your uncles and cousins? They might not listen to your grandparents, but they'll listen to you," Qiao Yunni said worriedly.
“Mother, they want to go. If we don’t let them go, they will always worry about it.”
"You mean, you also support them going to the Kui Niu Kingdom?" Qiao Yunni saw that Qiao Lian'er had prepared the things, which made her even more certain of her idea.
"It's not a matter of whether I support them or not; it's what they want to do, and I respect their wishes."
"But what if—"
Qiao Lian'er looked at Qiao Yunni: "Mom, for the past month, I've watched my uncles and cousins practice their moves every day. They've been preparing for this day. Now that the opportunity has finally come, they're all eager to take the stage."
"They're going anyway, so instead of making them look miserable and burdened, we should encourage them and wish them well."
The other women also heard her words, but remained silent, their hearts wavering.
The first time, even knowing there was danger, the men were still determined to go, and this time was no exception; you could tell from their attitude at the dinner table.
However, they were really worried.
If anything happens to any of them, it will be a pain that the whole family will never be able to get over.
Just then, the door to the main room suddenly opened, and Old Mrs. Qiao came out chasing after Xiao Meng with a feather duster: "Your skin has grown thick, hasn't it? Your hair has grown all the way up, hasn't it? Your bones have hardened, haven't they? You even said you wanted to sneak away when your grandfather and I weren't paying attention. You try to sneak away and see me. I'll cripple your legs first."
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