After they have completely cooled down, transfer them to the cellar. The lower temperature in the cellar will help preserve these items better.

Now, all the grain in the cellar has been stored in Xu Han's spatial storage, so even if the servants go in, they won't see anything they shouldn't see.

Currently, the cellar contains only a small amount of grain, dried vegetables and mushrooms, and various kinds of wine and pickles from the storeroom.

These are all everyday items, so Xu Han put them out in the open for everyone to easily take.

However, without the master's permission, other people generally do not enter the storeroom and cellar on their own initiative. Xu Han always takes out the food and other daily necessities and gives them to Dan Niang separately.

Everyone was exhausted after a long day, and tonight we ate dinner in the courtyard as usual.

Even Xu Han and Lu Chuan didn't go out to cool off in the courtyard after dinner.

Now that the Mid-Autumn Festival has passed, the temperature in the mountains is gradually dropping, and it feels cold even when playing in the yard at night.

Everyone returned to their rooms early, washed up, and prepared for bed.

After blowing out the lamp, Xu Han suddenly remembered the arrangements for tomorrow and asked, "Did you tell them we're going into the mountains to pick wild fruits tomorrow? I forgot to remind you, and I didn't see you tell them either. Don't forget."

Lu Chuan pulled the blanket up to cover Xu Han and said, "I told them, don't worry. I told them when they left that they should prepare their baskets tonight and set off early tomorrow morning."

We'll split into three teams: Han Qi will lead one team, the Taoist priest will lead one team, and I will lead one team. Our three teams will head in different directions.

This way, we can save time and gain more results.

Xu Han nodded, but then, remembering that the lamp had been blown out and Lu Chuan couldn't see, she said, "That's enough, this arrangement is quite good."

"Okay, go to sleep early. We'll leave early tomorrow morning and won't be back for lunch."

"Okay, go to sleep." Xu Han said, then turned over and lay directly on top of Lu Chuan.

Lu Chuan's blood boiled at Xu Han's posture, but when he thought about how Xu Han had worked all day and would have to get up early to go into the mountains tomorrow, he forced himself to suppress it and turned around to hug her tightly.

Soon, the sound of their even breathing filled the air; they slept soundly through the night...

The next day, Danniang came over to make breakfast, while Sister-in-law Li made breakfast over there.

While making breakfast, I also prepared the dry food and water for lunch in advance, so I could take them with me when I left.

After Xu Han got up, she started looking for the equipment her family would need to go into the mountains. She prepared everything she could use, such as baskets, sickles, and hoes, and placed them under the eaves so they could easily grab them when they left.

Since the main goal for today is to pick wild fruits in the mountains, none of the four children in the family can go; they will all stay at home and be looked after by Granny Ma.

When Ze'er heard that everyone was going to the mountains to pick fruit today, he insisted on going too. In the end, Xu Han patiently explained to him why he wasn't being taken, and then comforted him.

Ze'er finally agreed not to go into the mountains with them today, but he was clearly very down.

Xu Han tried to ignore the disappointment in her son's eyes and turned away from him.

Finally, Grandpa Zhao, doting on the two children, promised, "When the weather is nice in a few days, I'll take you into the mountains to gather herbs."

Upon hearing this, the two little ones finally smiled, and Xu Han looked at them helplessly.

Forget it, herb gathering is a required course for them, so I'll just leave this small matter to them.

At worst, we can have Han Qi go with us, that way we can keep an eye on the two of them.

After breakfast, without even taking a break, everyone rushed to meet at the small bridge.

Lu Chuan said, "Everyone, look around and see who else hasn't arrived yet."

Zhang Yi counted the heads on the other side and said, "Master, everyone here has arrived."

Lu Chuan glanced at his family and saw that everyone was changing lanes. "Today we'll split into three teams and go in different directions to pick wild fruits. You can form your own teams later."

Remember to be careful when picking wild fruits, and prioritize safety.

Also, when you're picking wild fruits, you must handle them gently and carefully. Don't use too much force, as wild fruits are delicate and won't keep well if you handle them too roughly.

Xu Han added, "When you're picking wild fruits, try not to stray too far apart. It's easy to get lost in the mountains. If you can't see someone, call out immediately. It's best to mark the way so you don't get separated and can't find your way back. You absolutely mustn't fall behind."

This was the first time everyone had gone into the mountains together. Many of them had never been deep into the mountains before and were unfamiliar with the environment. They had walked on the nearby hills, but had never been into any deeper mountains.

Xu Han couldn't help but worry about them, so she ended up talking more.

The others replied, "Madam, please rest assured. Han Qizui explained all of this to us yesterday. We all know what to do."

Upon hearing this, Xu Han glanced at Han Qi. She hadn't expected someone who spoke so little to be so thoughtful, and she couldn't help but feel even more favorably toward him.

Han Qi remained calm when he saw Xu Han looking at him, but immediately straightened up the moment Xu Han looked over.

Xu Han nodded slightly to Han Qi and continued, "Okay, it's good that you know."

Lu Chuan then added, "Alright, everyone, hurry up and split up. Remember, no matter how long it takes, come back once your baskets and sacks are full. Stay close to your leader and don't go off alone. There are wild beasts in the mountains, it's no joke."

Everyone nodded in agreement, then picked up their baskets and started walking in different directions.

Today, everyone not only carried baskets on their backs, but each person also took two large sacks.

Moreover, the personnel allocation is very reasonable, with an equal number of men and women in each team, so that they can carry more things back and save themselves from having to run back and forth.

Xu Han followed Lu Chuan, accompanied by Dan Niang, Liu Erzhu, Liu Sanzhu, and Qi Yu.

The rest of the group followed the Taoist priest and Han Qi, while Lu Chuan led them towards the depths of the mountains.

This was the direction Xu Han and Lu Chuan often took when going into the mountains. Xu Han hadn't been here for a long time, and looking at this place that was both familiar and unfamiliar, she felt a sense of emotion.

After the natural disaster, Xu Han spent less time in the mountains, and recently she hadn't been in the mountains at all. Looking at the same place in front of her, but with different shrubs growing again, she felt a mix of emotions.

However, this feeling didn't last long; she was soon captivated by the wild fruits in the mountains.

Lu Chuan led them to a spot he had scouted out beforehand. Not long after they entered the mountains, they began picking wild fruits.