Uncle Ning was so frightened that his hand trembled, and he looked to Ning Huaizhi for help. Without saying a word, Ning Huaizhi took out his slingshot and shot at the three people in front of him. While aiming, he said to Uncle Ning:
"Fifth Uncle, you just need to drive your oxcart well and keep the direction in mind. Leave the rest to me. Whether we can get out of here depends on you."
Seeing this, Uncle Ning quickly tightened the reins, fearing that the ox would be startled and the cart would overturn.
Seeing this, Ning Wan stood on the oxcart and aimed at the three people in front, then began to fire indiscriminately. Jiang Yuwei, on the other hand, wanted to deal with the two people following behind as soon as possible, so she shot several arrows at each of them.
Ning Qiu didn't hesitate and immediately picked up the rope in her hand and swung it at the three people blocking the car.
Ning Daya kept a close eye on the surroundings, ready to draw blood if anyone dared to approach the oxcart.
The robbers thought it would be easy to rob the car because it was full of elderly, weak, women, children, and a disabled person. However, they never expected that the people in the car would be so united and that each of them would be so skilled. Even a baby could shoot arrows so accurately.
The group was quickly defeated. They helped each other up and glared fiercely at Jiang Yuwei and her group as they left, not daring to approach their oxcart.
At this moment, everyone in the car breathed a sigh of relief. Jiang Yuwei smiled at Ning Qiu and said:
"Ning Qiu, you spun the top really well just now. I'll make you a whip with this rope later, so you can carry it with you for self-defense. I'm afraid the situation will get worse and worse, and the people will suffer even more. Three or five people will dare to form gangs to rob and plunder. Sigh..."
At this moment, Uncle Ning, who was driving the carriage ahead, was also drenched in a cold sweat. Seeing this, Jiang Yuwei quickly handed the handkerchief in her hand to Ning Huaizhi and said:
"Huaizhi, wipe Uncle Ning's sweat. We were able to escape safely thanks to Uncle Ning driving the carriage."
Ning Huaizhi smiled, took the handkerchief, and wiped the sweat from Uncle Ning's forehead. He then slowly spoke:
"Fifth Uncle, be careful not to catch a cold."
Jiang Yuwei looked at Uncle Ning's still trembling back and said:
“Uncle Ning, things are tense lately. Put your cart-driving business on hold for now, and tell the villagers to avoid going to the city unless necessary. It’s too chaotic outside right now. From now on, you can come with our oxcart to the shop. That way, we can look out for each other. I’m really worried about you driving the cart by yourself.”
Upon hearing this, Uncle Ning Wu snapped out of his daze and hurriedly nodded, saying:
"Yes, I can't keep driving the cart anymore. If something really happens on the road, I won't be able to explain it to the villagers. From now on, I'll ride in your cart to the shop."
Jiang Yuwei then looked at Ning Qiu and said:
“Ningqiu, go back and explain this to the village head. Ask him to warn the villagers that if they are worried about your safety and don’t want you to work at the shop, then you should stay home and rest for a while. It’s not too late to come back to the shop after this storm has passed.”
Upon hearing this, Ning Qiu looked down at the whip in her hand, then recalled the scene of everyone working together to repel the bandits. She raised her head, her eyes resolute, and looked at Jiang Yuwei, gritting her teeth as she said:
“Sister Yuwei, I won’t leave the shop. If Sister Daya can go, why can’t I? You saw it just now. I’m not afraid of those bad people. Wan’er was able to help drive them away, so can I!”
Looking at her like this, and remembering how vigorously she had lashed the whip earlier, Jiang Yuwei smiled and said:
"Alright, whatever you want, but you need to make things clear with the village head."
Ning Qiu nodded firmly.
Ning Daya looked at everyone and scratched her head sheepishly, saying:
"Just now, I didn't do anything, I was just protected by you all..."
Jiang Yuwei looked at the dagger she was gripping tightly and smiled:
“You’re keeping a close eye on those bad guys, and I’m sure if any of them dare to get close to the oxcart, you’ll stab them without hesitation.”
After what had just happened, everyone became more cautious. Fortunately, they made it through without incident. When they returned to the courtyard, Aunt Zhou had already prepared the meal and was waiting for them to come back.
"Yuwei, why are you so late today? My eyelids have been twitching."
As Jiang Yuwei unloaded the items from the car, she said to Aunt Zhou:
"We encountered a group of bandits on the road just now."
Upon hearing this, Aunt Zhou's eyes widened in fright. She quickly went to the courtyard gate and looked around. Seeing that no strangers had followed, she patted her chest and bolted the gate shut.
Back in the courtyard, he took Jiang Yuwei's hand and asked with concern:
"Yuwei, are you injured?"
Jiang Yuwei waved her hand and smiled:
"We're alright. Luckily, I had some self-defense items in the car. I beat those bandits and they ran away in a panic. But we can't let our guard down. Things might be chaotic outside. I told you to dig a trap outside the door and pack a small bag for each person. Are you all ready?"
Aunt Zhou nodded quickly upon hearing this:
“I’ve already prepared dinner. Let them eat first and then go back to dig more traps. We packed all the bundles last night. As for the oxcart you mentioned, we’ve discussed it too. We definitely should get one. Tomorrow, Tiezhu and Tianhe will go with you to town to buy an oxcart.”
Jiang Yuwei nodded in satisfaction after hearing this:
"Alright, as long as you listened to what I said, I've bought some animal traps and ropes. Tomorrow, I'll have Ningwu take Zhang Guang and Gou Dan to the mountain path to set up the traps, so we can feel more at ease."
Aunt Zhou nodded quickly upon hearing this:
"Okay, I'll go back and tell them right away that the food is kept warm in the pot for you. You should eat and rest early, you've had a long day."
Jiang Yuwei nodded, handed the lantern from the oxcart to Aunt Zhou, saw her out of the hospital, and then went back to eat.
After everyone finished eating, they took a shower and went to bed.
next day
Knowing that she was going to attend the old lady's funeral today, Jiang Yuwei got up early. She handed over the traps that needed to be set up on the mountain road to Ning Wu and the others, and instructed them on how to place them. Then she got on the oxcart and headed towards Ping'an Town.
Ning Huai first took Ning Wushu, Ning Qiu, Ning Daya, and Ning Zhao to the shop, while Tie Zhu and Tian He went to the market to buy cattle on their own.
Jiang Yuwei placed the wreaths she had made the night before onto the oxcart. It wouldn't be enough for one trip, so Ning Huaizhi would need to come back and make another trip. Jiang Yuwei lifted Ning Wan onto the oxcart and said to her:
"Today we are going to attend the funeral of the old lady of the Sun family. She was a good person, kind to Mother and Wan'er. Last time she told Mother that she wanted to see Wan'er. This time, Wan'er, when you go, please kowtow to the old lady properly, understand?"
Wan'er looked at Jiang Yuwei and nodded obediently.
Soon the three arrived at the gate of the Sun residence. Jiang Yuwei hurriedly asked the gatekeeper to help her carry the wreaths and then busied herself placing them at the gate of the Sun residence.
Just then, Madam Sun arrived at the gate with several maids. Seeing Jiang Yuwei placing a wreath at her door, she immediately kicked it over and cursed:
"You jinx, how dare you show your face here? You're the one who drove our old lady to her death! What are you doing displaying these shabby things at the entrance of our Sun residence? They're an eyesore! Get out of here with your bad luck!"
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