"Everyone, come and take a break before you get back to work," Gu Lili called out to the villagers who were working.
Under a tree not far away, three large buckets of tea that Gu Chenxi had brewed were already placed. Now that they had cooled down, they were perfect for quenching thirst.
As soon as Gu Lili called out, everyone rushed over to get some water.
However, when they reached the bucket and saw Lord Lin there, they suddenly became reserved again.
Gu Lili picked up the teapot she had prepared for Lord Lin and Lin Xiyao, and led Lord Lin to sit down and rest under the tree.
If Lord Lin stays here, the villagers certainly won't dare to drink the water.
Lord Lin originally wanted to integrate into the villagers, but seeing everyone's attitude, it seems he still needs to get to know them better.
Under the shade of the tree, Gu Lili poured water into a bowl and handed it to Lord Lin.
Since they were in the fields, there weren't many formalities, and they even used teacups to drink water.
Lord Lin seemed to have gotten used to this. After thanking Gu Lili, he took the teacup from her and gulped it down.
"Lili, Father, look! I found something!" Lin Xiyao excitedly called out to Gu Lili and the others, holding up what she was holding.
The person was still some distance away, but the sound had already reached them.
Lord Lin smiled helplessly. This girl, she doesn't look like a proper young lady at all.
Before leaving, Madam Lin specifically instructed Lord Lin to keep Lin Xiyao in check, but now she's completely run wild.
It seems that when the sweet potatoes ripen and we return to the capital, Lord Lin's ears will likely suffer.
When Lin Xiyao arrived, the two of them finally saw what she was holding.
Not only her, but the maids and servants also had some. Several of them picked a few large leaves and carefully wrapped the fruit inside.
The wild berries were golden and purple. Gu Lili's mouth watered as she looked at them.
This stuff is sweet and sour and very delicious, but it's also very delicate; you can easily mash it into a pulp if you're not careful.
The vines that bear this fruit are all thorny, and you can easily get pricked by the small thorns if you're not careful.
Lin Xiyao was no longer as refined as she had been that morning; her clothes were covered in leaves and had several small tears.
She seemed oblivious, smiling as she handed the berries to Lord Lin and Gu Lili, boasting, "Father, Lili, you should try some! They're delicious!"
Gu Lili didn't immediately take the fruit. Instead, she suppressed a smile and carefully removed the leaves from Lin Xiyao's clothes.
If Gu Lili wasn't mistaken, Lord Lin would be scolding Lin Xiyao again soon, and the girl was actually quite pleased with herself.
As expected, when Lord Lin saw Lin Xiyao's appearance, his eyebrows almost stood up.
Before Lord Lin could even reprimand Lin Xiyao, Lin Xiyao swiftly grabbed a handful of fruit from her hand and stuffed it into Lord Lin's mouth, silencing him.
Gu Lili couldn't help but give Lin Xiyao a thumbs up. "He who takes a bribe is bound to be grateful."
Sure enough, the anger on Lord Lin's face vanished without a trace in an instant.
He then smiled helplessly, "You little rascal! You're really resilient!"
Oh well, I'll let it go since my precious daughter fed me the first bite of food.
Lin Xiyao made a face at Lord Lin, then, holding the fruit in her hand, she imitated Gu Lili and plopped down next to Gu Lili.
"Lili, you should try some too. If you like it, I'll go pick some more later," Lin Xiyao said in a low voice.
She was afraid that her father would hear her and stop her from playing.
Gu Lili took some food and fed it to Lin Xiyao first, before eating it herself.
"Mmm! It really is delicious, but you shouldn't pick any more. The weather is getting warmer, and snakes, insects, and rodents are all coming out. It's not safe," Gu Lili said while eating.
Gu Lili still felt lingering fear when she thought about the centipede from last time.
Lin Xiyao said nonchalantly, "I'm not afraid at all. Xiao Si just killed a poisonous snake! He even helped out!"
Lin Xiyao was so proud of herself that she forgot to lower her voice.
These words, by sheer coincidence, fell right into Lord Lin's ears.
Before Lin Xiyao could react, Xiao Si and Lin Xiyao's maid Cuizhu were so frightened that they knelt on the ground.
"My lord, it's all our fault. Please don't blame Miss. We are willing to accept the punishment."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiyao quickly turned around and looked over, realizing something was wrong.
Lord Lin was looking at the two people kneeling on the ground with a stern face.
It's all her fault for getting too carried away and blurting this out.
"Father, don't blame them, it's all my fault," Lin Xiyao quickly moved in front of Lord Lin and said coquettishly.
She knew her father wouldn't discipline her, but that didn't mean he wouldn't discipline her servants.
Lord Lin knew his daughter was naughty, but he also wanted to teach her a lesson.
What would he and Mrs. Lin do if something really happened?
Immediately, Lord Lin said with a stern face, "You two failed to discipline the young lady properly, you will be fined one month's wages! Also, Yao'er, I will have the coachman take you back to town in a while. You can stay at the inn by yourself and learn needlework from the embroiderer!"
Lord Lin knew that Lin Xiyao would definitely use her own money to subsidize the two people who were fined a month's wages.
His main point was to teach Lin Xiyao a lesson; heaven knows he broke out in a cold sweat when he heard Lin Xiyao mention poisonous snakes.
That's no joke; if you take a bite, you could easily lose your life.
"Father, I won't go then, please don't make me go back to town to learn needlework from the embroiderers!" Lin Xiyao was on the verge of tears.
This hurt her even more than if she were hit twice. She's always been a restless person who wants to be out and about all the time.
Unfortunately, her mother sent a seamstress from afar to come with her so that she could learn needlework.
Lord Lin remained unmoved and insisted that Lin Xiyao return to town.
Lin Xiyao looked at Gu Lili pleadingly, hoping Gu Lili would help her.
However, Gu Lili felt that Lord Lin's approach was indeed correct. There were too many dangers in the mountains and fields, so it was best not to wander around recklessly.
Gu Lili couldn't stand Lin Xiyao's pitiful little eyes anymore, so after thinking for a moment, she said, "Lord Lin, why don't you let Yaoyao go with my brother to the beach later? There are crabs and sea snails there that you like to eat, which will save the coachman from running back and forth."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiyao looked at Lord Lin with anticipation.
Seeing Lord Lin nod, Lin Xiyao gave Gu Lili a grateful smile, and immediately began to act coquettishly towards her father, "Father, I knew it, you're the best!"
Lord Lin glared at Lin Xiyao, feigning anger, and said helplessly, "You!"
"Lili, it looks like your relatives have come!"
As they were talking, Sizhu's father's voice drifted over from the roadside.
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