I transmigrated into a farming novel and started with a campervan.

Wang Yiyi cupped his hands in greeting: "I just went to investigate. These bandits are not from Dayong Kingdom. They should be villagers from the foot of the mountain. Please send people to investigate the surrounding villages, Your Excellency."

The magistrate squinted at Wang Yi for a long time before speaking, "Boss Wang, you also know how to solve cases?"

Wang Yi shook his head: "I don't know, it's just speculation. General Xie also knows about this matter. He has already sent people to investigate, and I believe that news will be sent to the magistrate soon."

Magistrate Li was somewhat surprised: "General Xie, you also know about this?"

"Yes, he went with me to investigate."

Wang Yi invoked Xie Yu's name hoping the county magistrate would believe her and capture the bandits as soon as possible.

Magistrate Li, abandoning his previous passive attitude, said, "General Xie is so busy with important matters, yet he still has time to concern himself with such trivial matters. Rest assured, I will immediately send someone to investigate."

In front of everyone, Magistrate Li sent his constables to investigate.

Wang Yiyi was relieved; as long as the magistrate was willing to send people to investigate, he would definitely be able to find out.

After all, villages like this are rare; if you pay attention, you're bound to find clues.

The others breathed a sigh of relief; as long as they could capture the bandits, their business could resume.

After leaving the county government office, the group started arguing again about going to the Northwest.

"If this thief is really from our Great Qi, wouldn't going to the Northwest be even more dangerous?"

Some objected: "This is just speculation. You all promised to do something for the Northwest, and now you're going back on your word. You have no integrity whatsoever."

Wang Yiyi looked at the noisy crowd and felt a headache coming on. She didn't know how Tea Lady had managed to keep everyone in check.

After a while of arguing, she finally spoke up: "Stop arguing. Doing business is inherently risky. You all had to make arrangements along the way when you went to Dayong. Do you think you can go to the Northwest without spending a penny? You all agreed to go to the Northwest. Now, if anyone doesn't want to go, that's fine, but they must never set foot in the Northwest again."

Upon hearing this, those who opposed the idea hesitated again.

Nowadays, if we're talking about which jade shop in Shixian County has the best business, it has to be Yuzhen Pavilion. They just don't want to be the first to explore the market; they still want to do business.

Wang Yiyi realized that he had to be tougher on this group of people, otherwise it would be impossible to please everyone.

She put on a stern face and said again, "The journey to the Northwest is long, so please don't back out when it's time to set off. If you don't want to go now, raise your hand."

The room fell silent. Doing business is about making money; who would want to cut off their own path to wealth?

Wang Yi glanced around and said loudly, "If no one raises their hand, then everyone agrees. To prevent today's incident from happening again, let's sign a written agreement. Anyone who goes back on their word will be forbidden from doing business in the Northwest and will also have to pay the Chamber of Commerce one thousand taels of silver."

Zheng Xingtou acted extremely quickly. As soon as Wang Yiyi finished speaking, he had already had someone draft the document and took the lead in signing his name.

With both the head of the entourage and the deputy head of the entourage so adamant in their stance, everyone had no choice but to follow suit and sign the papers.

Looking at the written agreement, Wang Yiyi smiled slightly. She still had to learn from the tea lady's methods; she had to make these people afraid so they would obey.

Zheng Xingtou's eyes were practically sparkling when he looked at Wang Yiyi.

At first, he was worried that Wang Yiyi was too young and he didn't know if she could control this group of people. He didn't expect that her methods and courage were beyond the reach of ordinary people.

With her as the head of the business, they will surely become the largest jade merchant association in Danzhou.

Wang Yi felt uneasy under Zheng Xingtou's gaze, but she forced herself to remain calm, gave him a few more instructions, and then quickly slipped away.

Chen Dusheng had been waiting in the shop for a long time, and only closed the shop door when he saw Wang Yiyi return.

"How's it going? Have you gotten any leads on those bandits?"

He asked this question only after seeing that Wang Yiyi looked relaxed.

Wang Yi nodded: "We have a lead, but the investigation will probably take some time. For now, focus on preparing for the trip to the Northwest. Have you chosen all the people?"

Chen Dusheng took out a list: "These are the people I found. In addition to Zhugen and Mugan, I also found three people from the escort agency. They are all highly skilled in martial arts. I haven't added them to the list yet, Second Miss."

Wang Yiyi was still a little uncomfortable with this form of address. She had already told Chen Dusheng that she could just call him by his name, but Chen Dusheng insisted, so she simply let him be.

She glanced at the list: "I trust the people you found. My second sister will go back and ask my parents."

"Second Miss has a talent for business. It would be more reliable to have a family member with you on your first trip to the Northwest." Chen Dusheng wasn't speaking up for Er Ya; he was considering other caravans.

Caravans usually have a member of their own family present to prevent any trouble, and also to ensure someone can make decisions in case of any issues.

Even if a message is sent by carrier pigeon, it will take a very long time to travel a thousand miles.

Wang Yi frowned but didn't say anything. She knew it was a good choice, but she just wasn't at ease.

Chen Dusheng stopped trying to persuade him, handed the shop's account book to Wang Yiyi, and then left.

As the sun was about to set, Wang Yiyi left the store and drove home alone.

Daya and Erya needed to go back early every day to help Li Shi, so they hired a carriage and went back first.

As soon as she arrived home, Er Ya was already waiting at the door. Upon seeing her, she exclaimed excitedly, "Third Sister, Father and Mother have agreed to let me go to the Northwest!"

Wang Yiyi was somewhat surprised. She had thought that Li Shi and Wang Dashan would strongly oppose it. She glanced at Er Ya suspiciously and ran into the house.

"Mother, have you agreed to let Second Sister go to the Northwest?"

Li poked her head out from the kitchen: "Yeah, it's good to go out and explore."

Er Ya followed along, pouting, "Third Sister, you don't believe me."

Wang Yi scratched her head guiltily; she really hadn't believed it.

When Wang Dashan returned with water, he overheard the two sisters talking and laughed, "Er Ya isn't young anymore. It's good for her to go out and see the world. I heard there are a lot of people going, including people from the security escort agency."

Daya also came out and said to Wang Yi, "We two are more worried than these parents."

She was strongly opposed to Er Ya going to the Northwest. Most of the caravans were men, and it would be inconvenient for Er Ya to go. Besides, what if they encountered bandits?

This trip will last for two or three months.

Wang Dashan laughed and scolded, "You have no manners, you even dare to tease your parents."

The matter of Er Ya going to the Northwest was thus settled.

That night, Li and Wang Dashan couldn't help but shed tears in their room: "Honey, I really can't bear to see Er Ya go to the Northwest. It's so far away, what if something happens to her?"

Wang Dashan's eyes also reddened: "The children are growing up, and we must respect their thoughts. When Sanya went there, you didn't sleep for days and nights, and the children came back safely. Only by letting go can they grow."

"That makes sense, but I'm still worried." Li shed a few more tears.

Wang Dashan offered some words of comfort.

Nothing happened for two days in a row. There was no news from Xie Yu or the county magistrate.

Wang Yiyi didn't go anywhere; she just sat at the tea stall in front of the county government office, drinking tea and waiting for a lively scene.