As soon as Yan Qingqing stepped out of her house, she found the doorway crowded with people.
Among them, Li Kaishan and Master Li were the leaders, and they all looked at Yan Qingqing with reluctance on their faces.
Grandpa Li spoke first to Li Xiang'an, saying, "The journey to the capital is long, so take good care of your mother and your sister."
Li Xiang'an nodded and replied, "Grandpa, don't worry, I will take good care of them."
Li Kaishan looked at Yan Qingqing and said, "Although the capital is bustling, you should at least remember that there are us old folks back home. Once you've finished your business, you must come back as soon as possible."
Yan Qingqing looked at Li Kaishan and nodded, saying, "Don't worry, Uncle Mayor. While I'm away, the family will need your help and support."
Li Kaishan laughed and said, "Don't worry about that. With me watching over things and Xiang Ping at home, there definitely won't be any problems."
Yuan Hui also looked at Yan Qingqing with teary eyes. She also wanted to go to the capital with her mother, but unfortunately she was the young mistress of the family.
Moreover, my husband also holds an official position and cannot leave Chengyang County for the time being.
Li Jinxiu and Li Jinqian hugged Li Xiangyang and cried their eyes out.
They also wanted to go to the capital with their aunt, but unfortunately their parents weren't going, Li Jinxiu had to go to school, and Li Jinqian was too young to go with them this time.
Li Xiangyang comforted the two like a little adult, saying, "Alright, you two stop crying."
Since you're unfamiliar with the capital, I'll go and scout out the way for you first.
If you have a lot of fun during the New Year, I'll send someone to pick you up.
If things aren't fun in the capital, I'll be back soon.
If anyone in our town dares to bully you, just mention my name.
Just don't embarrass your aunt.
The originally somber atmosphere was unexpectedly brightened up by Li Xiangyang's interruption, making everyone chuckle.
Even after seeing you off for a thousand miles, we must eventually part ways. No matter how reluctant we are to say goodbye, we still have to say goodbye.
Yan Qingqing waved and led Li Yueniang and Li Xiangyang onto the carriage.
Ruyi, Ruxue, and Li Xiangyang's wet nurse boarded several other carriages.
Once everyone was present, Mu Xi and Li Xiang'an mounted their horses.
Ah Da personally drove the carriage slowly out of Canghe Town.
Once Yan Qingqing and her convoy were out of sight, Li Kaishan waved for everyone to disperse.
Li Yueniang was sitting in the carriage, her mind filled with doubt.
Last time they went to the prefectural city, her mother even sent guards to protect them. This time, they went all the way to the capital, and her mother only took Sister Muxi with her.
Although Sister Muxi is very capable, if they encounter thieves, how can she protect so many of them all by herself?
Who should Sister Muxi protect then, her second brother or her mother?
Anyway, it can't be her. Luckily, she didn't slack off when she was practicing martial arts, so she might be able to hold out for a while.
Li Yueniang was lost in thought when they left Canghe Town.
The carriage outside suddenly stopped. Li Yueniang lifted the curtain and saw twelve men dressed in black standing in a row in front of her.
These ten or so people were all quite young, around fourteen or fifteen years old, some even looking younger.
However, their aura was not weak at all, and each of them had a murderous look on their face.
Li Yueniang thought to herself, "Oh no, oh no, just what I feared has come to pass."
They had barely left Canghe Town when someone was already so eager to harm them? I'm such a jinx.
However, seeing Yan Qingqing's unusual calmness, Li Yueniang's tense emotions suddenly eased.
The dozen or so men in black immediately dismounted and bowed to Yan Qingqing's carriage, saying, "Greetings, Master."
Yan Qingqing did not get off the carriage, but simply said, "Alright, no need for formalities, let's hurry on our way."
Upon hearing this, the twelve men quickly answered in unison, and then mounted their horses in unison, clearly demonstrating their high level of training.
Seeing this impressive display, Li Yueniang felt relieved. However, seeing how dashing they looked on horseback, she also wanted to go out riding.
Apart from Li Jinxiu and her three younger siblings, all the other children in the Li family can ride horses, and their horsemanship skills are quite good.
After walking for a while, Li Yueniang could no longer hold back and said to Yan Qingqing, "Mother, I also want to go out and ride a horse."
Li Xiangyang, who was just dozing off, perked up immediately upon hearing this and said to Yan Qingqing, "Mother, I want to ride a horse too."
Li Yueniang, fearing that Yan Qingqing would prevent her from going out to ride horses because of Li Xiangyang, said to Li Xiangyang, "Little Qi, you're still young. How about I teach you myself in a few years?"
Li Xiangyang pursed her lips. It wasn't that she looked down on Li Yueniang, but her horsemanship was probably the worst among all her older brothers and sisters.
If we're talking about who has the best horsemanship, it has to be Brother Mo Chen.
When Brother Mo Chen was around, he often took him horseback riding.
Thinking of this, Li Xiangyang missed Xiao Mochen a little. Although he wasn't his biological brother, he treated him better than his brothers.
Most importantly, Brother Mo Chen is handsome. Having such a brother would make you look good, wouldn't it?
Mother said that Brother Mo Chen is in the capital, so they will definitely be able to see Brother Mo Chen this time they go to the capital.
Li Yueniang thought she had persuaded Li Xiangyang and was about to get off the carriage.
But Li Xiangyang was even faster than her, and with a whoosh, he jumped out of the carriage.
Ah Da was startled and quickly stopped the carriage, hugging Li Xiangyang and saying, "My little darling, why did you come out?"
Before Li Xiangyang could answer, Yan Qingqing said, "This girl can't sit still in the carriage; she wants to ride a horse with Yue Niang."
"Let Mu Xi take her out for some fresh air, and let's slow down a bit." Ah Da nodded in agreement.
Mu Xi is highly skilled in martial arts and has excellent hearing.
Naturally, he overheard Yan Qingqing and A'da's conversation, quickly dismounted, and picked up Li Xiangyang.
Seeing this, Li Xiangyang grinned at Mu Xi, showing off his little baby teeth, and said, "Thank you, Second Sister-in-law."
Mu Xi blushed bright red when Mu Xi was addressed as "Second Sister-in-law".
Seeing this, Li Xiang'an laughed loudly and said, "Little Seven, come here and let your second brother hold you."
Li Xiangyang shook his head and said, "No, Second Sister-in-law is good at kung fu, I like Second Sister-in-law the most."
Having already mounted her horse, Li Yueniang teased Li Xiangyang, saying, "Alright, Xiao Qi, you've remembered what you said."
I will definitely tell my sister-in-law this later.
"My sister-in-law treats you even better than Jinxiu. Saying that will definitely hurt her feelings."
Li Xiangyang felt a little guilty upon hearing this. She had just said it casually, and her second sister was already going to complain to her sister-in-law. How annoying!
However, Li Xiangyang was quick-witted and snorted, saying, "My sister-in-law won't believe you."
"And Mother said we're all family, brothers and sisters, we should love and care for each other, and we shouldn't complain about each other."
The two sisters bickered as they walked, and Li Xiang'an would occasionally chime in with a few words.
Yan Qingqing and the others found it quite amusing. Every now and then, a smile would appear on their faces.
Just as the group was engrossed in their game, Li Xiangyang noticed a few small birds flying by and quickly pulled out his homemade slingshot from his sleeve.
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