That's right, just as the letter said.
A few days ago, Lin Xiao personally led a team to escort goods from the main store to Qishan territory when they encountered robbers.
"How could this happen?" He Zhilan said, her eyes red and tears welling up as she finished reading the letter.
Lin Qixia raised her hand and placed it on her shoulder to comfort her: "Yun Zhi said in the letter that although my brother was injured, his life is not in danger."
“I happen to have some free time recently, so I will go and check on my brother.”
“I want to go too!” He Zhilan said decisively.
Lin Qixia was stunned for a moment, then faced with He Zhilan's firm gaze, she nodded helplessly: "Okay, then sister-in-law, come with me to Beiling Mountain Village."
She had been wanting to go there for a while, since she had given Yun Zhi the modern management manual she had personally written, so that he and Lin Xiao could work together to manage Beiling Mountain Village.
Even now, I haven't personally gone to see how their management results actually are.
Although she probably knew the situation from their letters.
Now is the perfect time to go and see for myself, and maybe adjust some things while I'm at it.
"Okay! I'll get ready right away, let's set off immediately!"
Upon seeing Lin Qixia agree, He Zhilan immediately ran upstairs to pack her valuables, she couldn't wait any longer.
Lin Qixia knew that she was concerned about Lin Xiao's safety, so she let her go.
She read Yunzhi's letter again, hoping to find some details that she now desperately wanted to know.
Aside from the fact that Lin Xiao's transport team was attacked in Qishan territory and Lin Xiao was injured, he didn't write many details.
Lin Qixia scanned the letter several times without finding anything, so she burned it. She planned to personally ask the survivors of the transport team when she returned to Beiling, including Lin Xiao himself.
She needed to know if the bandit was just a simple bandit.
It's no wonder she was suspicious; after a few months of relative peace, Lin Qixia had a premonition.
Something big is about to happen.
In less than half an hour, He Zhilan had finished getting ready and came downstairs.
She told Chu Xin to prepare the horses, and then there was another flurry of activity downstairs.
Seeing this, Lin Qixia had no choice but to pack her things as well.
This cannot wait at all.
However, she acted quickly, throwing all the important things into her spatial storage. After packing her things, she went downstairs.
"Let's go," He Zhilan said hurriedly when she saw her downstairs.
Lin Qixia responded and turned to give Wen Xuan a few instructions, telling her and Li Xing'er to keep an eye on the shop.
"Don't worry, boss. If there are any problems on our end, we will write to you immediately," Wen Xuan said calmly.
Lin Qixia patted her shoulder, then felt relieved.
Then they got into the carriage and left.
On the way to Beiling, Lin Qixia finally felt the heat of August.
However, it could also be because they were already in a bad mood.
Lin Qixia had a light sheen of sweat on her forehead and leaned listlessly against the car window, slightly lifting the curtain to look at the scenery along the way.
Hoping that some breeze would blow in from outside and give her a moment of coolness.
Suddenly, their convoy stopped.
"We can't get there today. There's a river ahead. Should we set up camp nearby and rest for the night?"
Chu Xin's voice rang out from outside the carriage.
At this moment, there was indeed a river not far from their convoy, and Lin Qixia could see the wide riverbed below the steep slope by the roadside from here.
However, rainfall was still not abundant this year, so much so that most of the riverbed was dry and cracked, with only a narrow stream flowing in the center.
Lin Qixia glanced at the system map; this area was still half a day's journey from Beiling Mountain Village.
Under normal circumstances, they can reach their destination if they hurry.
But now that they know there might be bandits active nearby, it might be unsafe for them to travel there overnight.
It would be safer to set up camp nearby.
"Okay." Lin Qixia readily agreed.
After Chu Xin received the consent, he arranged for people to set up camp and cook, and many people in the caravan got busy.
Lin Qixia got off the carriage and went to find a secluded place to relieve herself.
When they came out, they saw He Zhilan sitting absentmindedly by the carriage, her face full of sorrow.
Seeing this, Lin Qixia sighed and walked over to her, comforting her: "Sister-in-law, are you still worried? Yunzhi said that eldest brother's condition is fine now."
“I know.” He Zhilan turned around and glanced at her.
She forced a smile, tinged with bitterness: "But your older brother was seriously injured before, and you know his temper—"
Before she finished speaking, Lin Qixia understood what she meant.
Indeed, Lin Qixia was too optimistic, to the point that she overlooked this.
Lin Xiao is a very strong-willed person. He was injured while serving his mandatory military service, which was a big blow to him.
Even though he has finally recovered, the shadow left in his heart is not completely gone. Now that he has suffered another setback, we don't know what the situation was like back then, and whether he will be stimulated again because of it.
Lin Qixia sat down next to He Zhilan and remained silent for a long time.
Then she reached out and helped He Zhilan up, saying, "Don't think about it anymore, I'll get you a rabbit to eat."
"A rabbit?" He Zhilan looked up at her, her expression blank.
"Well, I saw a rabbit when I went to pee just now, so I just shot it," Lin Qixia said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, He Zhilan's eyes, which had been red, curved slightly, and she praised Xia'er without reservation: "Xia'er is really amazing."
"Of course."
To make He Zhilan laugh, Lin Qixia raised her chin and started showing off right in front of her.
For dinner, they ate roasted rabbit.
When the heat is just right, place the cleaned rabbit meat on top and grill it.
Add salt, cumin, and other seasonings as needed, and you can roast the meat until it's tender and delicious without any complicated techniques.
"Mmm, it's not dry at all, sister-in-law, you should try it." Lin Qixia took a bite of the rabbit leg before handing her the other one.
After taking it, He Zhilan couldn't wait to open her mouth and tear off a piece of rabbit meat with her teeth.
The crispy exterior and tender interior made her instantly forget her troubles with happiness: "It's really good! I didn't expect you could roast rabbit, Xia'er."
The conditions around here aren't good, so Lin Qixia's ability to cook rabbit meat so delicious surprised He Zhilan.
Lin Qixia grinned from ear to ear at her praise, and said proudly, "Of course, sister-in-law, don't underestimate my skills."
Afterwards, she asked Chu Xin to distribute the remaining rabbit meat to everyone in the team.
Everyone was enjoying themselves on a summer night, eating meat and drinking fruit wine that Lin Qixia had taken from her space.
The fruit wine was first soaked in the cool river water and then chilled, so it was refreshingly sweet and brought out its full flavor.
"Mmm! Not bad!" Lin Qixia exclaimed, thoroughly enjoying the drink after taking a big gulp.
However, the next second when she glanced to the side, she suddenly saw a flickering fire in the dark forest.
Lin Qixia paused for a moment.
Chu Xin's voice rang out beside him: "Something's wrong, someone's coming!"
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