If anyone dared to discuss this private matter in front of her or any member of her family, there would be hell to pay.
Now, being wealthy and powerful, if she declared that Zhuang Lühe went out to work, then that was just what it was.
Otherwise, she would make sure the one who said otherwise regretted it deeply.
Upon hearing Qiao Xiaomai's words, everyone tactfully agreed, wishing her a smooth journey and a peaceful return with her family.
Having bid farewell to everyone, Qiao Xiaomai and Tong Sanlang each drove an ox cart, embarking on the journey with three adults and one child.
Qiao Changshun was groggy and unfit to drive the cart, so Qiao Xiaomai let him sleep on the cart.
Last night, she had asked Tong Sanlang to modify the ox cart. They had attached four poles to the sides of the cart with cloth strips, and pulled a thick piece of woven hemp cloth over the poles to create a rudimentary, open-top ox cart.