In the past few days, Zhang Dahua has gradually become familiar with the raccoon dog and is no longer afraid of it.
It even reached out and gently stroked its head.
The raccoon loves it when people stroke its little head. When Zhang Dahua strokes it, it affectionately rubs its head back and forth.
Seeing this, Aunt Dazhu and Tiedan's mother gradually stopped being afraid.
Iron Egg's mother even mustered up her courage and, when the raccoon wasn't paying attention, quickly reached out and touched the raccoon's bottom.
"Oh my goodness, who said you can't touch a tiger's butt? Look, I've touched it right now!" Tie Dan's mother said nonchalantly.
These words made everyone in the carriage burst into laughter.
Gu Lili and Gu Yunchu jumped onto the carriage and set off.
Passing by the foundation she had seen yesterday, Gu Lili took a few extra glances at it.
You wouldn't believe it until you see it, and what you find is astonishing.
There were at least twenty or thirty people standing densely packed in front of the foundation.
Gu Lili couldn't help but marvel inwardly; with so many people, the house would surely be finished very quickly.
Today was as busy as ever. Learning from yesterday's experience, Gu Lili added a little more meat and vegetables when the vendor delivered them.
When it was time for dinner, Gu Lili was helping to prepare the dishes in the kitchen.
Tie Dan's mother walked in from outside, looking at Gu Lili with a nervous expression, and said, "Lili...Lili, the magistrate is here!"
Iron Egg's mother herself didn't realize that her voice was already trembling slightly.
Tie Dan's mother didn't know what she was afraid of. She hadn't done anything wrong, and the county magistrate looked very kind.
This must be the official power of a county magistrate!
Upon hearing this, Gu Lili quickly handed over her work to Tie Dan's mother, wiped her hands with her apron, took it off and hung it up, before heading outside.
When Gu Lili arrived at the front, she learned that the county magistrate had already been welcomed by Gu Yun Chu and taken to the pavilion at the back.
Gu Lili then walked towards the pavilion at the back.
As soon as I reached the backyard, I heard a sweet, charming voice.
"Wow, Daddy, this place is so beautiful! This county princess is so ingenious! If I ate here, I would definitely eat three more bowls of rice!"
As soon as the girl finished speaking, several bursts of laughter from men rang out.
"You, you, all you do is talk big!"
Gu Lili stepped into the pavilion, and the people who were sitting immediately stood up and bowed.
"This humble official greets the County Head."
"Lin Xiyao greets the County Princess."
Gu Lili immediately understood that it must be Lord Lin, the official in charge of the imperial court, who had arrived.
If Gu Lili wasn't mistaken, Lin Xiyao should be the daughter of this Lord Lin.
"Please rise, everyone. There's no need for such formalities." Gu Lili said with a faint smile as she helped the group up.
Lord Lin and Lin Xiyao stood up, and their eyes widened in surprise the moment they saw Gu Lili.
I've never heard of a county princess dressed so simply.
Gu Lili was already used to the surprise in the eyes of the father and daughter.
She has to work every day, and if she were adorned with jewels and fine silks, she wouldn't be able to work efficiently.
Gu Lili smiled and said, "Lord Lin, you must be tired from your journey."
While the father and daughter were sizing up Gu Lili, Gu Lili was also sizing up the two of them.
Lord Lin was around forty years old, with dark skin, probably from years of working in the fields.
Although he is thin, he gives off a sense of strength.
He must have personally handled all the farming work in the fields.
Looking at the girl standing next to Lord Lin, with her snow-white skin, red dress, and hair tied up high like a man's, Gu Lili had never seen such a heroic and spirited girl in this era before.
Seeing Gu Lili looking her over, Lin Xiyao's eyes crinkled, her dimples appeared, and two little tiger teeth peeked out from her mouth.
So incredibly cute!
The contrast between her appearance and her outfit is too great. She's so cute, yet she dresses up in such a cool and stylish way.
Gu Lili couldn't help but feel a sense of goodwill towards Lin Xiyao.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. The journey wasn't too arduous, but I was a bit carsick, so I arrived a little late," Lord Lin replied.
Gu Lili nodded, gesturing for everyone to sit down and chat.
Gu Lili was the youngest among those present, yet she happened to be of the highest rank.
If she doesn't sit down first, no one will dare to sit down first.
Gu Lili had no choice but to step forward and sit next to Lin Xiyao.
The talented individuals present took their seats in order of rank.
“County Princess, you are the most unique woman I have ever met!” Lin Xiyao said with a smile as she sat down and turned to Gu Lili.
Even Lin Xiyao, who likes to dress as a man, still drew her eyebrows and applied lip rouge.
Moreover, she chose a bright red outfit.
In contrast, Gu Lili wore no makeup, and her hair was simply tied up with a ribbon that matched the color of her blue outfit.
Despite her simple attire, she resembled a lotus flower emerging from the water, pure and immaculate.
Upon hearing his daughter's audacity, Lord Lin hurriedly said in a flustered manner, "Princess, my daughter has spoken without thinking; I am truly sorry."
As Lord Lin spoke, he glared fiercely at Lin Xiyao.
Lin Xiyao, however, was not afraid of her. She stuck out her tongue at Lord Lin and made a face.
"It's alright, Lord Lin, there's no need to be so cautious and formal. I quite like Xi Yao." Gu Lili covered her mouth and chuckled.
Because, in Lin Xiyao's eyes, Gu Lili did not see any malice.
Lin Xiyao immediately took Gu Lili's arm, "Princess, I like you very much too!"
Seeing that Gu Lili was not angry at all, and seeing his daughter's monkey-like behavior, Lord Lin could only shake his head with a helpless smile.
After exchanging pleasantries, Gu Lili asked Gu Yun Chu to bring out all the restaurant's signature dishes to entertain the guests.
At first, Lord Lin and Lin Xiyao were used to the braised pork and old duck soup.
When Huang Zhixiong brought out the conch and the blue crab, both of them were filled with curiosity.
The county magistrate and his advisor, Master Li, remained unmoved.
Just kidding, they've eaten here several times already, they're past the point of being shocked.
However, when the two saw the blue crab, the corners of their mouths twitched slightly.
The two knew that Gu Lili's family restaurant had many novel dishes, but this claw-like thing was something they had never seen before.
In retrospect, the two of them were just lucky to have met.
Because this thing does look rather scary, only a small number of diners dared to order it today.
Gu Lili had originally planned to cook the rest that evening and take it home for her family to try.
Now that the magistrate and Lord Lin have arrived, let them have a taste first.
"Lili, what's this?!"
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