My parents are both dead, I rely on fishing and farming to support my younger siblings

It was too difficult for him. In order to avoid everyone seeing him being restrained, he simply stayed in the house.

Fortunately, Yin Jiuchen left in two days.

He no longer needs to hide from everyone here.

The vegetables had been almost picked, and Gu Lili couldn't help much, so she simply went to the next yard to take a look.

It’s a good opportunity to invite Lao Zhou and the others to come over for dinner.

Gu Lili first looked at him with tears in her eyes, and then went to call Lao Zhou and the others.

There are more and more crystals on the edge of the pot. I wonder how much salt can be extracted from these ten barrels of brine.

When the time comes, let Yin Jiuchen be brought to the capital to meet the emperor.

At that time, salt fields can be built on the other side of the mountain, and there will be no need to use fire to refine the salt.

With the help of this sunlight, coarse salt can be dried out.

After looking at the salt water, Gu Lili walked towards the house where Lao Zhou and his family lived.

It should be that Lao Zhou told a few people about his identity. The expressions on the faces of Gu Lili's three disciples were obviously restrained.

Whenever Ajin saw Gu Lili, he always enthusiastically called her Master. But now the expressions of the three of them were as if they didn't know whether to stand or sit.

Gu Lili felt helpless. Did she have to hide in the house like Yin Jiuchen and avoid people?

"You three disciples, why didn't you say hello to my master when you saw her today?" Gu Lili said jokingly.

Gu Lili really doesn't like this kind of atmosphere.

Hearing this, the three of them hurriedly bowed and said, "Greetings, Auntie."

They really didn't expect that their master's master was actually the Princess of Yongning County.

Gu Lili saw that they were still nervous and continued, "Just treat me the same way you treated me before. Don't be restrained. It will make everyone uncomfortable. Let's go. The meal is almost ready. Let's go eat."

After saying that, Gu Lili took the lead and walked away.

Old Zhou patted his young apprentice on the head and said with a smile, "Did you hear me? Your mistress said so, so just do as she said. Let's go and eat!"

After thinking about it for a whole afternoon, Old Zhou finally figured it out.

Gu Lili is my master, there is nothing to be afraid of.

In the future, when I return to Jiangdu, if my old friends know that I am the county lord's apprentice, I will be so proud.

Being afraid of coming and going will only make you fail to get things done.

After hearing what their master said, the three apprentices nodded repeatedly and followed Lao Zhou to the next yard.

When Gu Lili came back, Gu Yanyu, Li Qimu, Han Mingyue and Lin Xiyao who had just left school also came back.

Seeing Gu Lili coming back, Lin Xiyao took the lead to step forward and hold Gu Lili's hand.

"Lili, where did you go just now?" Lin Xiyao asked with a pout.

Lin Xiyao felt sleepy all the time when she went to school every day.

If it weren't for someone, she would definitely not be able to sit still.

After a whole morning of torment, I was just waiting for school to end so that I could have a good time with Gu Lili.

Gu Lili took Lin Xiyao's hand and briefly told her what had just happened.

"By the way, I brought gifts for you all. Come on, Yanyu, follow me and move them here. I'll share some with you before grandma's meal is ready." Gu Lili said with a smile.

Hearing that there were gifts, everyone was very happy.

Only Han Mingyue looked somewhat lonely.

Before, he mocked Yin Jiuchen for his unknown identity.

Now, knowing that Yin Jiuchen is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, he knew it.

He could no longer compete with Yin Jiuchen for Gu Lili.

He is just a student now, but he may pass the imperial examination in the future.

In front of Yin Jiuchen, it is still not worth mentioning.

Lin Xiyao said with a smile, "I'll go move it too, Cuizhu, you come too!"

Soon, several people moved out the things that Gu Lili brought back.

Boxes and bundles of all sizes were piled up like a small mountain in the yard.

Yin Jiuchen was a little puzzled when he looked outside through the window. He had seen these things being loaded onto the carriage with his own eyes.

Why does it seem like there are a lot more than before?

Seeing that everyone was in high spirits, Yin Jiuchen wisely stood by the window.

I didn't go out because I was afraid of affecting everyone's mood.

However, when Yin Jiuchen glanced at Han Mingyue, his eyes became sharp.

This boy, now that he knew his identity, actually stuck to Gu Lili when he looked at her.

I really want to dig out his eyes!

It seems that after I return to Beijing, I have to leave someone behind to look after Han Mingyue.

If you dare to get close to Gu Lili when I'm away, you'll be beaten!

Just as I was thinking about it, I saw Gu Lili distributing the gifts she had chosen from Jiangdu with a smile on her face.

Zuo Xiuhong and Old Man Li were still watching the cooking in the kitchen, and now they walked out pretending nothing had happened.

Everyone was curious about what Gu Lili brought back for them from Jiangdu.

Gu Lili smiled and took out the mother-of-pearl bracelets and wooden hairpins that she had bought for the women in her family.

The women in the family, including three embroiderers and apprentices, all had a share.

Huang Ying and Xiu Niang were a little surprised. They didn't expect that Gu Lili actually brought gifts for them.

Several people couldn't help but have tears in their eyes.

Seeing this, Gu Lili smiled and said, "Don't just stand there. Each of you can choose one of these things. Come and choose."

Gu Lili said as she took out a few that she had carefully selected.

They were left to their families.

"Aunt, come and take a look. Do you like this albizzia hairpin?"

Gu Lili said this and handed the hairpin to Zuo Xiuhong.

Zuo Xiuhong took it and nodded repeatedly, smiling so hard that she couldn't close her mouth.

Gu Lili left a comb for Old Mrs. Li and three bracelets for Gu Chenxi, Lin Xiyao, and Gu Huanhuan.

Old man Li’s pipe is the same as the one owned by the village head.

The only difference is that Old Man Li's is inlaid with pine.

"Lili, this is for me!" Old man Li said with a smile on his face.

I have been using this pipe for decades and have never been willing to change it.

It's already black and it really affects the appearance.

I was thinking about going to Donghai Town to get a new one when I go to Jiangdu, so as to avoid going to the Liu family and embarrassing Li Ershu.

Unexpectedly, Gu Lili gave me a club.

It's like I was sleeping and hitting the pillow.

Gu Lili nodded and smiled, "Yes, Grandpa, please try it and see if it works."

Old man Li took the pipe and squatted aside impatiently, ready to try it.

This scene was seen by Old Mrs. Li who had just finished cooking. She glared at Old Man Li in annoyance.

"What a shameless old man." Old Mrs. Li muttered softly.

Old man Li heard it, but didn't care. Instead, his face became even happier.

He squatted on the ground, put the rolled tobacco leaves on the pipe and started smoking.

While drawing, he praised Gu Lili, "It is worthy of being selected by my granddaughter personally. I like it very much."

Seeing Old Man Li acting like a child, everyone present burst into laughter.