Just yesterday, Team Leader He returned with his team. All the checkpoints are now open, and goods can continue to be transported to all parts of the country, including the medicinal herbs and nuts needed by Yuezhou.
"Grandma, I have to go," Qiao Lian'er said in a low voice. "It's important."
Seeing the grim look on her granddaughter's face, as if a storm was brewing, Old Mrs. Qiao felt a chill run down her spine. Lian'er rarely acted like this; such an attitude could mean something fatal.
"Then, should we have your brother Dayong come along? It's always safer for two people to go together."
"No, Brother Dayong's camp is busy. Ten cavalrymen will suffice."
Qiao Lian'er didn't want her family to know about that matter for the time being. After all, the team vying for credit was already on their way, and they would be jumping up and down in a panic. This would only expose their weakness, and the Qiao family at the east end of the village was keeping a close eye on the situation.
Da Yong immediately dispatched a troop of elite cavalry, ordering them to protect Qiao Lian'er at all costs, or else they would be held responsible.
Today, the men of the Qiao family have been honed in the military to be decisive, efficient, and capable, exuding a formidable aura, like fierce tigers.
Qiao Lian'er led her cavalry at breakneck speed, and before the dust they kicked up had settled, the column had already disappeared at the crossroads.
Now she is quite skilled at riding, and with the addition of the divine talisman water she drinks every day, her bones are very resistant to bumps and jolts.
In addition, Da Hong was a rare Akhal-Teke horse that could travel a thousand miles, and before long, it left a troop of cavalry behind.
Everyone, spur your horses on! Strategist Qiao, wait for us! If anything happens, we can't afford the consequences.
Qiao Lian'er went to the county town first and found Lord Zhang.
There were no cases recently, and Lord Zhang, having finished reviewing the official documents, was playing shuttlecock with Zhang Ci'er in the garden.
"I've lost again, my dear son, you're amazing." Master Zhang, panting, lifted his robe and sat down on the steps, a loving and happy smile on his face.
"As my son grows up, I can't kick him as fast as I can anymore."
Zhang Ci'er felt a pang of sadness as she thought of the years when her father was at his youngest and strongest, yet she was arguing with him.
"Dad, then come with me to the garden and catch a couple of butterflies for me."
"Alright, then accompany Ci'er to stroll through the garden. Catching butterflies is easy, but two aren't enough. Catch ten for Ci'er. Find me the traps." Lord Zhang said, getting up as he wiped his sweat. He then saw Qiao Lian'er at the entrance of the garden.
"Miss Qiao has arrived."
"Is it convenient for you, Lord Zhang?"
“That’s convenient.” Lord Zhang looked at Zhang Ci’er: “Since Miss Qiao has come looking for you, it must be something important. I’ll catch some butterflies for you later.”
“Okay, Dad, go ahead.” Zhang Ci’er smiled understandingly at Qiao Lian’er.
Qiao Lian'er returned her a smile.
Upon entering the hall, Qiao Lian'er again asked Lord Zhang to dismiss everyone else. Seeing this, Lord Zhang felt a little nervous and swallowed hard.
Lately, he has been feeling uneasy because two Qiao Lian'ers have appeared: one is a noble young lady from the capital, and the other is a clever and capable little strategist. He feels that this matter will end in some kind of desperate situation, and the thought of it makes his scalp tingle.
“Miss Qiao, it’s just the two of us left here,” said Lord Zhang.
Qiao Lian'er took a sip of tea and said slowly, "It's nothing more than asking Lord Zhang to act out a play for me."
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