Actually, it was Wei Yin who taught Xiao Li'er these hunting skills.
"Brother Wei Yin is really amazing, he taught Xiao Li'er to be so skilled!" Gu Huanhuan gave Wei Yin, who was chopping wood nearby, a thumbs up.
Gu Lili then realized that Xiao Li'er was a disciple of Wei Yin.
Although Wei Yin's face showed no expression, he was secretly overjoyed.
His chopping of firewood became increasingly nimble.
Looking at the fawn in front of her, Old Mrs. Li couldn't help but sigh.
If Yin Jiuchen had left later, they could have eaten venison.
When you care about someone, you'll think of them no matter what delicious food you eat.
Gu Huanhuan squatted down, stroked Xiao Li'er's head, and praised, "Xiao Li'er, you are so amazing."
Gu Lili didn't know how to clean the sika deer, but she had already figured out how to eat it.
Some were made into jerky, and some were braised.
One leg will be left with the little fox, while the other can be roasted in the oven that Gu Lili built.
Gu Lili glanced at Wei Yin, who hadn't come over to look at the fawn, and smiled, "Wei Yin, do you know how to take care of this fawn?"
Wei Yin had been listening to the commotion all along.
As soon as Gu Lili finished speaking, Wei Yin put down the axe in his hand.
"I'm the best at dealing with wild animals!" Wei Yin said, patting his chest.
In fact, this wasn't the first time Little Fox had brought home wild animals.
Before Gu Lili and the others returned, he took Xiao Li'er up the mountain almost every day.
I've brought home countless wild rabbits and pheasants.
However, Wei Yin hadn't expected it to catch such a large fawn this time.
Seeing how capable his disciple was, Wei Yin felt proud.
After handing the deer over to Wei Yin, Gu Lili went to the neighboring courtyard.
Since Yin Jiuchen's courtyard wasn't ready for immediate occupancy, Gu Lili planned to have the craftsmen build the dining hall and sheep pen first.
Having just finished instructing the craftsmen, Gu Chenxi quickly walked over here.
"Chenxi, what happened?" Gu Lili asked curiously.
Judging from Gu Chenxi's expression, it shouldn't be anything bad.
Gu Chenxi replied with a smile, "It's Lord Lin who's here. My aunt and I didn't know how to receive him, so we came to find you."
Gu Lili understood that Lord Lin had probably come here specifically because he knew that Yin Jiuchen had returned to Donghai Town.
However, he was too late; Yin Jiuchen had already returned to the capital.
When Gu Lili entered the main room, Lord Lin and the woman beside him quickly stood up and bowed to her.
"Greetings, County Princess," Lord Lin said, bowing.
Gu Lili looked up and saw that Lord Lin seemed to be darker and thinner than when she had seen him a month ago.
His face also showed signs of fatigue.
Logically speaking, the sweet potatoes are growing well, so Lord Lin shouldn't be like this.
Gu Lili couldn't help but wonder if something had happened in Jiangbei Prefecture.
Then look at the woman beside Lord Lin, who is wearing the same blue dress as Lord Lin.
Her face bore a resemblance to Lin Xiyao's, and her hair was simply tied up in a bun with a plain silver hairpin.
Gu Lili then knew that this was Madam Lin.
It's a mystery why this couple, dressed so modestly, would have such a passionate daughter like Lin Xiyao.
Could it be that two negatives make a positive?
Gu Lili raised her hand and said, "Lord Lin, Madam Lin, there's no need for formalities. Let's sit down and talk."
The three sat down, and Gu Chenxi brought out Gu Lili's tea and then withdrew.
"I heard that His Highness the Crown Prince had returned, so I rushed over as soon as I got home, but I was still a step too late," Lord Lin said with some annoyance.
He never expected that Gu Lili's seemingly insignificant farmhand would actually be His Highness the Crown Prince.
If only he had paid more attention to the people working on the project instead of just focusing on the sweet potatoes.
That way, Yin Jiuchen will be able to be recognized, and Yin Jiuchen will be able to return to the capital sooner.
Things just happened so strangely; we were under the same roof every day back then, yet we didn't recognize each other.
I came here today intending to apologize, but I didn't expect Yin Jiuchen to have already left.
I wonder if he will be punished by the emperor when he returns to the capital to report on his duties.
Or, would I still have the opportunity to return to Beijing to report on my work?
Ever since he learned that Chang'an was Yin Jiuchen, Lord Lin has been worried sick every day.
I can't eat or sleep well.
Gu Lili smiled and said, "My lord is indeed a little late. If you had arrived a few hours earlier, you would have met His Highness the Crown Prince."
Upon hearing this, Lord Lin couldn't help but sigh softly.
Well, if I get punished, it's only right.
If you want to apologize, wait until you return to the capital to report on your duties before you apologize.
I was indeed blind to the truth, and I deserve to be punished.
Seeing Lord Lin sigh, Gu Lili couldn't help but feel curious.
"Why do you sigh, sir? Did something happen in Jiangbei Prefecture?" Gu Lili asked.
If something hadn't happened, how could a journey that should only take a day have taken so long?
Lord Lin shook his head with a wry smile and said, "It's nothing serious. When I went to Jiangbei Prefecture to pick up my wife, I passed through a village and found that the rice fields there had been destroyed by golden apple snails. I'm afraid there will be no harvest."
He went to see the Prefect of Jiangbei and the Magistrate of Jiangbei, but both of them made excuses.
Lord Lin was so angry that he arranged for Madam Lin to stay at an inn in Jiangbei Prefecture, and went to the fields to check on the situation.
You wouldn't believe it when you looked at it, and what you saw shocked you.
Throughout the entire Jiangbei Prefecture, the rice paddies had been completely devoured by golden apple snails.
It seems that Jiangbei Prefecture will have no harvest this year.
Spring rains have already damaged the wheat, and now these golden apple snails are destroying the rice paddies.
What will happen to so many ordinary people?
Gu Lili knew about this matter; Magistrate Yang had informed the Prefect of Jiangbei about the blue crab incident.
The Prefect of Jiangbei was somewhat dismissive, even thinking that Magistrate Yang was exaggerating.
They didn't take it to heart.
Gu Lili had a rough idea of why Uncle Facai's crabs hadn't been sent to Jiangbei Prefecture.
However, no matter how anxious Magistrate Yang was, his official position was not as high as that of the Prefect.
Can't we just order him to obey Magistrate Yang?
All we can do is try our best and leave the rest to fate.
Gu Lili looked towards the sweet potato field, thinking to herself that her sweet potatoes were now secured.
The people of Jiangbei Prefecture had no food to eat, but they had no trouble selling their sweet potatoes.
Donating it for free is impossible.
But they won't raise prices arbitrarily.
I reckon the Prefect of Jiangbei is probably doomed.
After Lord Lin had inspected most of the land under the jurisdiction of Jiangbei Prefecture, he returned to Donghai, thus missing the opportunity to meet Yin Jiuchen.
Gu Lili suddenly realized and said, "I see. Lord Lin, there's no need to worry about this. We can plant another batch of sweet potatoes during the autumn harvest, and they'll be ready to eat in January or February next year."
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