Seemingly surprised that Granny Chen would ask her such a question, Zhao Di's eyes flashed with a hint of panic, and she hurriedly pulled her hand back from Granny Chen's grasp.
"Grandma, what are you talking about? I don't know anything about this. How would I know about such things?"
Looking into his timid and evasive eyes, she immediately understood. After all, he was just a child; no matter how much he pretended, he couldn't fool Old Lady Chen, who had lived half her life. She sighed softly.
“Zhaodi, Granny Chen is not an outsider. Now that Madam Qin and the others have left, and your mother is nowhere to be found, I will definitely treat you well. Just because your grandmother once helped me, as long as I have a bite to eat, you will not go hungry!”
Before she left, Madam Qin left you five taels of silver and asked me to look after you. I doubt she'll take you with her. Stay with your grandmother and when we get to the south and settle down, your grandmother will find you a good family! We're farmers; only by living honestly and honestly can we prosper, okay?"
She truly pitied the child. He had lost his father and grandmother, and his mother was a scoundrel. From a young age, the child followed his grandmother up the mountain to work and do housework, sparing no effort.
Knowing that Old Mrs. Chen was telling the truth, Lu Zhaodi, who felt that everyone thought she was a burden, was deeply moved at this moment, nodding repeatedly with tears in her eyes.
Qin San Niang had no impression of Lu Zhaodi, only knowing that she was Zhao Juhua's adopted daughter.
Normally, this girl doesn't talk much and is always like a transparent, invisible person. Even after her mother passed away, she didn't seem sad at all. She's an enigma, and Qin San Niang usually doesn't provoke people she can't figure out.
When Lu Zhaodi first approached her and mentioned Liu the Cripple's plans for the night, Qin Sanniang sensed that this girl harbored great ambitions. She was more adept at forbearance and strategy than her mother, Zhao Juhua. Moreover, her motives were not simply good intentions; she even refrained from accepting the food Qin Sanniang offered her. So, what exactly did she want?
Regardless of what she wanted, Qin San Niang had no intention of getting entangled with her. However, she still wanted to show some appreciation for the fact that the woman had told her the truth. Although she didn't think someone like Liu the Cripple could really pose a threat to her.
Perhaps Lu Zhaodi hadn't expected Qin Sanniang and her group to leave so decisively! This was because Zhao Juhua had often instilled in her the idea that Qin Sanniang's family had benefited greatly from traveling with the villagers, as their numbers reduced a lot of trouble. This led Zhaodi to mistakenly believe that Qin Sanniang couldn't live without the people of Lu Family Village, and that even after the grain theft, she wouldn't leave easily. Otherwise, she would have definitely stated her demands long ago!
She, Lu Zhaodi, wanted to follow Qin Sanniang!
Why is that dim-witted, chubby girl allowed to ride in a carriage? She knows far more than that chubby girl! Given time, I don't believe that Qin San Niang and Liu Shi won't see her good qualities!
However, what she didn't know was that even if she was more capable than Fatty, Qin San Niang would definitely not use her. Who would dare keep a little poisonous snake by their side?!
Even if she were an innocent girl, Qin San Niang wouldn't take the risk. After all, she already had a deep grudge against Zhao Juhua, so how could she possibly take in her daughter? Leaving her five taels of silver as a thank-you gift would be enough to settle things.
Moreover, even if Lu Zhaodi hadn't come to inform them, Liu the Cripple and his ilk's mediocre skills would have been completely inadequate.
Only after the chaotic scene behind them was no longer visible did the eldest child lower the carriage curtain.
"Mother, are you just going to let them go like this?!"
This child is becoming increasingly violent, this is not good! Qin San Niang decided to appeal to his emotions and reason with him, after all, violence is not always the only way to solve problems.
“Big brother, evil people will be punished by heaven. If this goes on, not only will they get hurt, but they will also harbor resentment towards each other. A team like this won’t go far. You must not let these people and these things dirty your hands.”
The eldest child is only eleven years old. He might be able to take the imperial examination in the future. Even if he can't, he should know that everything should be done in a roundabout way. Subduing the enemy without fighting is the best strategy.
“Big brother, your mother is right. Strategists are those who can devise plans and win battles from afar. You should all become generals, not soldiers.”
Gu Qingshan said loudly, seemingly speaking to himself as well.
The longer he spent with this family, the less resentment he felt. Many times he even felt that it was a real pity that Qin San Niang was a woman. Someone like her could even go to the battlefield and command troops.
The battle a few months ago had kept Gu Qingshan awake at night. He felt like a sinner who should atone with his death! Thinking of A-Zhi, he planned to settle her in and then go to seek revenge. Little did he expect that he would have such an encounter along the way, meeting such an extraordinary person as Madam Qin. He wanted to learn more and figure out more things he didn't know.
Seeing Da Wa pondering to himself, Qin San Niang didn't point it out. In short, children should think and see things for themselves. Children who have weathered storms are like trees on Hainan Island, not easily blown down.
Tonight, the moonlight is bright, and the gravel on the road looks as if it is covered with a layer of silver frost, so it is not easy to get lost.
They traveled unimpeded along the official road for nearly thirty miles before finally stopping to rest by a grove of trees as dawn broke.
Without the people from Lujia Village following her, and with few refugees nearby, Qin Sanniang became even more unscrupulous. She took out several large steamed buns and handed them to Liu Shi, placing them on the foot warmer that had already been lit to heat them up.
Their stove is perfect for keeping things warm, and paired with the sliced meat and pickled vegetables, it's truly appetizing.
After the meal, they took out milk powder and made a large bowl for everyone to drink. They felt warm all over and took a break before continuing their journey in the afternoon.
This wasn't the first time anyone had drunk milk powder. Qin San Niang said it was bought in Guocheng and made from dried and crushed cow's or goat's milk.
The first time they drank it, everyone thought it was incredibly fragrant, unlike the freshly squeezed milk. Although they had never drunk cow's milk, they had drunk goat's milk before, and the goaty smell was indescribable. They never expected this milk powder to be so sweet and fragrant. They also heard that it was good for the baby and could help him grow taller, so Liu was a little reluctant to drink it herself.
Fortunately, after Qin San Niang hinted to her that it was a gift from the gods and would spoil if she didn't drink it, she happily drank it again.
After drinking the formula for half a month, everyone felt more energetic when walking, and their complexions improved a lot. The babies' thin little cheeks had become a little chubby, and Ah Nan's adorable baby face was just too cute! Even the usually composed Ah Zhi couldn't help but pinch her cheeks from time to time.
Qin San Niang also loved holding her; she was like a little dough ball, with a wonderful feel to her.
Little Ah Nan often stares with her big, watery eyes. I don't know why her mother and older sister like to pinch her cheeks so much. Although it hurts a little, they can bear it because they see how happy everyone is!
Looking at the sky, Liu told everyone to rest in the carriage while she and Wu Chunhua stayed outside. They could also make some fried rice and pancakes while there were fewer people. They had almost finished eating, and in the afternoon they could catch up on sleep in the carriage.
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