Chapter 835 "Whoosh"
After discussing the profit-sharing, Li San Niang took the opportunity to share with everyone the information she had previously obtained from Mr. Bu Ke about Li Da Lang's whereabouts.
"...Judging from that, he should be able to come back by the end of next year at the latest."
If it were earlier, they might have been able to return to Chang'an by mid-year by traveling by sea and then by ocean-going vessel.
Facing the hopeful yet anxious look in Li Dasao's eyes, Li Sanniang continued, "Sister-in-law, don't worry. According to Mr. Bu Ke, Dalang is doing well outside, and Shijiu went to Champa with him this time."
Tiger Head is already skilled, and with Nineteen around, the spies from the Bad Guys all know about Big Brother.
Don't worry, sister-in-law, Dalang will definitely be alright.
Li San Niang didn't miss the look in Jiang Shengnan's eyes. She nodded slightly to Jiang Shengnan as usual, telling her not to worry and that Li Dalang was safe.
"Okay, okay, as long as you live a good and peaceful life, that's good."
"Sister-in-law, don't worry."
I guess things in the south are pretty much settled. When my eldest son returns next year, he should be promoted. Perhaps then he'll even ask for my sister-in-law to be granted the title of Lady of the Imperial Decree.
Li Sanniang looked at Li Erlang sitting opposite her and said with a smile, "At that time, the title of Eighth Rank Imperial Lady that Erlang had previously requested for his sister-in-law will be of no use."
Before Li Erlang could reply to Li Sanniang with a smile, Li Sanniang turned to her mother with a wry smile and said, "Mother, please wait a moment. I may not be able to catch up with my nephew's rank, but I will definitely help you rise from Imperial Concubine to Lady of Imperial Decree!"
Yes, Li Sanniang was also a seventh-rank official in the imperial court, and was qualified to request a title for her mother.
Earlier, Li San Niang had requested that Li's mother be granted the title of Imperial Lady, but Li's mother was not the type to show off, so she did not hold a banquet or invite people to celebrate.
The group chatted for a few more minutes, and seeing that it was almost 9:00 PM, Li's mother waved for everyone to disperse.
“Mother, I won’t be sleeping at home tonight. I’ll go home with Dewdrop and the others. We’ll sleep at home on New Year’s Eve.”
Li San Niang reached out and gently patted Li Da Sao's forearm beside her, explaining to her, "I know that you must have dried the house for us, changed the bedding, and probably even wiped the tea set on the table."
However, sister-in-law, we've been living here for a while now and have gotten used to our new place.
I must thank my sister-in-law for thinking of us coming, but it's alright today. On New Year's Eve, Luzhu, Qiuxiang, Lao Shi, and I will definitely be sleeping at our house.
Li San Niang explained it this way, and Li Da Sao wasn't the kind of person to force things, so she nodded in agreement.
However, Sister-in-law Li was still a little worried. She said to Li San Niang, "Even if it's close by, what about it?"
"Since your eldest brother is home right now, why don't you have him and your tenth brother take the carriage to send the three of you home?"
Li San Niang saw Li Da Xiong behind Li Da Sao, who was about to step forward after listening to Li Da Sao's words, and quickly reached out to stop him: "Sister-in-law, brother, why is it necessary?"
It's just a few streets away, isn't it? And with Qiu Xiang and Lao Shi around, what could possibly happen during the New Year?
Sister-in-law, please don't trouble my elder brother anymore. He's finally off duty these past few days; let him rest at home.
Li San Niang smiled jokingly at Li Da Sao: "If Da Sao doesn't care about her own husband, then I, as his younger sister, must be considerate of my elder brother, haha."
With her head down, Li San Niang let the teased Li Da Sao gently tap her shoulder before taking the sleepy-eyed Lu Zhu'er's hand and getting into the carriage driven by Lao Shi together with Qiu Xiang. They left the street where the Li family lived and headed back to their new home.
Even though it was late at night, there were still shops with lights on in the streets of Changshoufang, and lanterns were hung on both sides of the street. Although it was not as lively as during the day, it had its own unique scene.
Inside the carriage, Lu Zhu'er lay on Li San Niang's lap, wrapped in a cloak and half-asleep. Li San Niang half-embraced her and closed her eyes to rest as well. Only Qiu Xiang kept her eyes open, watching the two of them arrive.
Although there was no small charcoal stove in the carriage, before leaving, Sister-in-law Li gave each of Li San Niang and Qiu Xiang a hot water bottle. Even though the winter wind was howling outside, Li San Niang and Qiu Xiang, who were sitting in the carriage, had warm hands.
It's not that we didn't prepare one for Luzhu'er, it's just that Luzhu'er was raised well by the Li family since she was a child. At this age, she is healthy and strong. Even in winter, her little hands are warm and she is full of energy, so she doesn't need that hot water bottle.
At that time, Sister-in-law Li wanted Lu Zhu'er to carry a hot water bottle in her hand, but Lu Zhu'er went up to Sister-in-law Li and touched her hand, saying, "Aunt, Zhu'er doesn't want that. Zhu'er doesn't feel cold. Feel it, Zhu'er's body is warm."
Actually, the new house that Li San Niang bought wasn't far from the Li family's house, but it was only about four or five streets away. If we're talking about the straight-line distance, it would be even closer.
As they approached the street where their new home was located, Li Sanniang, sitting in the carriage, suddenly opened her eyes. "Sanniangzi?"
Qiu Xiang immediately noticed that something was wrong with Li San Niang. Li San Niang did not respond to Qiu Xiang's words, but instead vigorously slapped Lu Zhu'er, who was lying on her lap, awake.
"Pearl, wake up, wake up quickly, Pearl!"
"Mother? Are we home yet?"
As Lu Zhu rubbed her eyelids and sat up, she asked Li San Niang this question, only to see Li San Niang's extremely serious face.
"Mother?"
"My dearest child, wake up! I hear something wrong. It must be my enemy sending people."
Good girl, just stay in this corner and take out the medicine powder your mother gave you. You can hide behind your mother and your sister Qiuxiang.
"Pearl, remember this: you are your mother's precious child, you must never let yourself get hurt!"
Dewdrop's mind was still a little dazed, but she was very quick to act. In the short time it took Li San Niang to say those few words, Dewdrop took out the charm powder that Li San Niang had prepared for her from the purse at her waist.
Dewdrop didn't say anything, but just nodded at Li Sanniang with her big eyes, her gaze full of trust in Li Sanniang.
Several breaths passed, and by then Qiu Xiang and Lao Shi also realized that something was wrong.
The occasional noises from the two or three restaurants on the street just now have completely disappeared, and the world seems to be silent.
With a "whoosh," an arrow that had been flying from afar struck the car door that Lao Shi had already closed.
For such an important person as Li San Niang, her carriage was entirely covered in iron sheets; otherwise, how could the horses pulling the carriage be warhorses from the Western Regions?
Because the carriages were covered with sheet metal, ordinary horses couldn't pull them.
"Third Sister?"
"It's alright, Lao Shi, we're all fine."
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