There are two boxes of perfume, both with antique-style packaging and pictures of ladies on them.
One box is jasmine flavored, and the other is rose flavored.
Lin Xiyao prepared so many gifts for her, so Gu Lili naturally couldn't let them go to waste.
Lin Xiyao was immediately drawn to the palm-sized mirror in Gu Lili's hand, and she curiously took it.
It took me quite a while to open it.
Unexpectedly, there were two mirrors inside.
One piece can enlarge a person, while the other seems to shrink them; it's quite magical.
For a moment, Lin Xiyao was quite fond of it.
However, the thought that this was a gift from the emperor told her that she could not accept it.
Giving away a gift bestowed by the emperor to someone else is a capital offense; she couldn't let Gu Lili suffer the consequences.
"Lili, this is a gift from the Emperor, I can't accept it!" Lin Xiyao placed the mirror she had been playing with for a long time into Gu Lili's hands and refused.
Upon hearing this, Gu Lili realized that the girl had misunderstood.
Gu Lili handed the mirror to Lin Xiyao and said, "This isn't a royal gift, so you can take it without worry."
Lin Xiyao was shocked by Gu Lili's words.
Such exquisite items are only found in the imperial palace; I never expected Gu Lili to have them.
Gu Lili noticed Lin Xiyao's confusion and explained with a smile, "I bought these from a blond, blue-eyed merchant, so you can take them without worry. Also, do you want to try these perfumes and rouge?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiyao understood the explanation.
She often heard her father, Lord Lin, talk about these things: people from other countries would come to Nanyue Kingdom to pay tribute, and all sorts of strange and wonderful things would come to them.
The Western countries with blond hair and blue eyes have the most strange and wonderful things, and they speak in a language that is difficult for most people to understand.
She had always wanted to see it with her own eyes, but she never had the chance.
Unexpectedly, Gu Lili not only saw them, but also bought these strange things from them.
Lin Xiyao nodded and offered her face.
"Lili, help me apply it!"
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Fifteen minutes later, Lin Xiyao looked at herself in the small mirror with some disbelief.
She now regretted offering her face to Gu Lili; no wonder Gu Lili wasn't wearing makeup, there was a reason for it.
At this moment, Lin Xiyao's face was flushed red from Gu Lili's makeup. If you told me she was going to sing a Southern opera now, Lord Lin would probably believe you.
Gu Lili touched her nose awkwardly and asked tentatively, somewhat embarrassed, "Did I draw it too heavily?"
Lin Xiyao was on the verge of tears; the word "some" should have been removed.
She had been full of anticipation when she saw Gu Lili doing her makeup so earnestly.
Seeing Lin Xiyao like this, Gu Lili guiltily opened the door and asked Gu Chenxi to bring a basin of hot water.
Lin Xiyao quickly washed off her makeup and then deftly applied a light makeup over it.
"Lili, you know what, the rouge and powder you gave me are even better than the ones I gave you! Where did you buy these? I'll go buy some myself and take them back for my mother to use." Lin Xiyao had long forgotten about what had just happened.
Looking at herself in the mirror, she asked Gu Lili in amazement.
Gu Lili quickly laughed it off, "When we return to the capital, I'll send you some more. There's no need for you to buy them. Try this perfume."
As Gu Lili spoke, she drew Lin Xiyao's attention to the perfume on the table.
These items are only available in her own online store. Gu Lili can't possibly attribute such antique-style items to other countries.
Sure enough, Lin Xiyao was quickly attracted to the perfume.
She opened the rose-scented box, and a faint rose scent wafted out.
"Wow, what a rich rose scent!" Lin Xiyao exclaimed again.
Lin Xiyao had smelled this scent before when she accompanied Madam Lin to the palace for the Spring Banquet.
This flower is even rarer; it is only found in the royal palace.
Lin Xiyao really liked the taste, so she remembered it after just one time.
It is said that only the favored concubines and empresses in the palace can use these flower petals to bathe, making them very precious.
Gu Lili's actions made Lin Xiyao feel more like a girl who grew up in the countryside.
From the moment they entered Gu Lili's room, the exclamations of amazement never ceased.
Gu Lili had no idea that roses were so precious in this era. In fact, she also had roses in her yard, but they had already faded, so Lin Xiyao didn't recognize them.
Gu Lili raised her hand and applied the perfume to Lin Xiyao's wrists and behind her ears, then asked with a smile, "Do you like it, Yao Yao?"
"I love it!" she said without hesitation.
Gu Lili was about to let Lin Xiyao try the jasmine flavor when she heard Gu Chenxi knocking on the door.
"Miss, Miss Lin, breakfast is ready. Come and eat."
Upon hearing this, Gu Lili put the items into an exquisite wooden box and handed it to Lin Xiyao.
"Yaoyao, take it back and try it out slowly. Come on, let's go have breakfast."
Lin Xiyao nodded happily, letting Gu Lili pull her into the main room.
Breakfast was served at two separate tables today. Gu Lili ate with Lord Lin and the county magistrate in the main hall, while the rest of the Gu family ate in the kitchen.
Today's breakfast was quite lavish because Lord Lin and the county magistrate were there.
Gu Chenxi cooked a big pot of seafood porridge with the seafood she had collected last night, stir-fried some meat with chili peppers, and also made many steamed buns with green beans and vermicelli.
These dishes were all taught to her by Gu Lili, and she has become quite adept at making them.
This is the perfect season for green beans, and when paired with glass noodles, they're incredibly delicious.
Gu Chenxi's pastry was also fluffy and soft; when you pressed your finger on it, it immediately bounced back.
"Hey... Lili, this dish is so delicious, I can't stop eating it!" Lin Xiyao said while eating.
This stir-fried pork with chili peppers is so spicy that one bite is enough to whet your appetite.
Lin Xiyao also liked these steamed buns and seafood porridge.
"Quick, have some water to clean your mouth." Gu Lili saw that Lin Xiyao's nose was sweating from the spiciness, so she quickly poured her a glass of water and handed it to her.
Lin Xiyao smiled sheepishly at Gu Lili, picked up her teacup, gulped it down, put down the cup, and continued eating.
Lord Lin was already used to his daughter's behavior, and besides, Gu Lili's family's breakfast was indeed delicious, so he couldn't bother to care about her at all.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the meal.
Looking at the empty bowl in front of him, Lord Lin smiled somewhat embarrassedly.
Looking up at the empty bowls of everyone else on the table, he felt relieved.
"Chang'an, wait for me!" Li Tiansheng called from outside the door.
When Lord Lin looked up from inside the room, just a glimpse of his profile almost made him fall to the ground in fright.
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