After deciding on the reception with the village head, Lin's father went out to look for someone.
He still looked for those who had come to help the Lin family before. They all had experience, and Lin's father only looked for people who were quiet, honest and would not be lazy.
Although the county magistrate's secret visit this time cannot be publicized, they still need to find good people to do the work and hope that nothing goes wrong, otherwise it will spoil the county magistrate's impression of their village.
Lin Yunchu didn't think too much about it and just did what he had to do every day.
After Lu Yanzhou stopped going to the academy, he had some free time. Every day, besides reviewing his lessons at home, he would go to the Lin family to help.
Whenever he saw help was needed in the Lin family, he would lend a hand, from teaching Lin Chang'an his homework to helping in the workshop. When Lin's father took Lin Changting and others to the fields, Lu Yanzhou would follow.
Seeing Lin Yunchu carrying a basket and going to the back mountain to pick fragrant leaves, he was worried that she might encounter some wild beast coming down the mountain alone.
Last time, I met the injured Xiao Er in the bamboo forest in the back mountain. Thinking of this, I took the backpack and followed him to help.
Lin Yunchu has also gotten used to Lu Yanzhou being like this these days. There is no point in being afraid if he doesn't follow her, so they might as well go together.
Lu Yanzhou was originally a man of few words, and Lin Yunchu was thinking about the arrangements for tomorrow's autumn harvest. The two of them were silent all the way, and it was very quiet.
After a while, they arrived at the foot of the mountain. The weeds that had grown there before had been cleared by the Lin family. Lin Yunchu also transplanted some of the fragrant leaves to the edge of the vegetable patch in his backyard.
Now, seeing a large area of bay leaves growing vigorously, people in the village also know that these bay leaves can be used to stir-fry snails.
However, very few people would come to pick these fragrant leaves, because they knew that the Lin family needed these leaves, and secondly, the Lin family was willing to spend money to buy the snails, two cents per pound.
With such a high price, who in the village would be willing to eat it? Whenever they have free time, they all go to the river to catch snails.
After these days, Lu Yanzhou also knew about the Lin family's collection of snails. Xiangye also came to pick them a few times. Without Lin Yunchu's instructions, he put down his backpack and started picking them together.
But in his heart, he felt a little more admiration for Lin Yunchu. She was the first one to know that the fragrant leaves were edible, and now they can be used to do business with Tongpin Pavilion, and he has made a lot of money from it.
She is indeed better than many men. After he came back, he ate the fried snails made by Lin Yunchu several times at the Lin family. They were indeed delicious, and even he, who had never been a big fan of food, was reluctant to leave and could not forget them.
As he picked the fragrant leaves, his thoughts slowly drifted away. Lu Yanzhou couldn't help but feel a little dazed. When he turned around, he suddenly met Lin Yunchu's inquiring eyes.
"that......"
For a moment, he felt flustered as if someone had seen through his thoughts, and spoke without thinking.
"The autumn harvest will begin tomorrow, right?"
Lin Yunchu: ...
He turned around and looked at Lin Yunchu who had just picked half a basket of fragrant leaves. He raised his eyebrows slightly. He just saw Lu Yanzhou was a little absent-minded, and he didn't know what he was thinking.
She thought something happened at home, and she didn't know how to respond when he opened his mouth.
Isn't this something everyone knows? Although I was a little confused, I still nodded in agreement with what he said.
This was decided after discussing it with Lin's father a few days ago, and a letter has been sent to Xue Jingran. However, this time because the county magistrate is coming to secretly check the situation, he is more cautious.
Only then did Lu Yanzhou realize what he had said. Didn't he know about this too?
Suddenly, the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily, and his face felt slightly hot.
He always prides himself on being calm, but today he stuttered no matter how he spoke.
Lin Yunchu didn't think too much about it. Seeing that Lu Yanzhou didn't say anything else, he turned around and started picking fragrant leaves again. He had only picked half of the basket this time.
The autumn harvest is coming tomorrow. Lin Changting will send these fragrant leaves to the town later. The whole family will be busy with the autumn harvest tomorrow.
Seeing that Lin Yunchu didn't seem to take his previous action to heart, Lu Yanzhou's flushed face gradually eased.
He didn't dare to say anything more and started to work with Lin Yunchu.
The next morning.
Father Lin took the other members of the Lin family to work in the fields first, while Lin Yunchu and Lu Yanzhou waited at home for the arrival of Xue Jingran and County Magistrate Cao.
Lin Yunchu and the other person were standing in front of their courtyard gate waiting. Just after the hour of Si, they heard the sound of galloping horses coming from the direction of the village not far away.
Here we come!
Lin Yunchu and Lu Yanzhou raised their lips slightly. The only ox carts in Qingxi Village belonged to the Lin family, and horse carriages were even rarer.
The last time I saw a carriage in the village was when Xue Jingran came to visit. The sound of a carriage heard today must be the carriage of Xue Jingran and County Magistrate Cao.
The two of them hurriedly walked down the stone steps in front of the courtyard and looked into the distance in the direction of the Lin family.
After a while, they saw a familiar carriage coming towards the Lin family. It was the Xue Mansion's carriage, no need to guess.
I think this was what County Magistrate Cao meant. He didn't come here as a county magistrate, so naturally he wouldn't be too ostentatious.
He must have come with Xue Jingran in the Xue Mansion's carriage. He was low-key and wouldn't attract too much attention.
After all, this was not the first time Xue Jingran came to Qingxi Village. Everyone in the village knew that the Lin family had dealings with the dignitaries in the town, especially when Lin Changting got married.
This was the carriage that brought the Lin family a gift.
Moreover, today is the day when the Lin family begins the autumn harvest. This noble man has been here before, and the people in the village have long been accustomed to it.
Now every household in the village relies on the Lin family, earns a lot of money, and their lives are much better. If anyone talks about the Lin family behind their backs.
Some people would come out and scold them, but the villagers in Qingxi Village are simple and honest. After living a good life with the Lin family, everyone greeted the Lin family with a smile when they saw them.
Lin Yunchu stood on tiptoe and looked, only to hear the sound of the carriage wheels rolling louder and louder, and soon they arrived at the gate of the Lin family courtyard.
As soon as the carriage stopped, a hand lifted the curtain, revealing Xue Jingran's handsome face with a smile. When he saw Lin Yunchu and the other person waiting at the door, the smile on his face deepened.
However, he didn't have time to greet them at this time. After getting off the carriage, he turned around and asked County Magistrate Cao to get off the carriage.
"Brother-in-law."
The curtain of the carriage was lifted again, and what came into view was indeed the familiar expression of County Magistrate Cao.
"Ms. Lin, Mr. Lu, sorry to bother you today!"
County Magistrate Cao was dressed in a navy blue long gown today, with his hair tied up with a bamboo hairpin. If he lowered his head, it would be difficult to notice the majesty that came from his long tenure in office.
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