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

It's really too rude!

"Yao'er! How can you be so rude! The county princess hasn't even started eating yet, how can you be like this!" Mrs. Lin said coldly.

Although Mrs. Lin indulged Lin Xiyao, she also strictly educated Lin Xiyao on matters such as seniority, respect for the young and etiquette.

Upon hearing this, Gu Lili hurriedly spoke up, "Mrs. Lin, Yaoyao and I are like sisters, and we don't care about these empty formalities."

After hearing this, Lin Xiyao bit her lip and lowered her head.

What A Niang said is indeed right. We cannot relax etiquette just because we have a good relationship with Gu Lili.

"Mother, I was wrong." Lin Xiyao admitted her mistake.

In fact, Mrs. Lin should have told Lin Xiyao about this matter afterwards.

But I don’t know why, when I saw Han Mingyue, I felt a nameless fire in my heart.

That's why I lost my sense of proportion.

Madam Lin took a deep breath, looked at Gu Lili with an apologetic look, and said, "County Lady, I'm so sorry. I was in a hurry and made you laugh."

Although Han Mingyue saved Lin Xiyao, he is Lin Xiyao's savior.

But she just inexplicably disliked Han Mingyue.

Or rather, he doesn't like Mrs. Han.

Han Mingyue's mother is the head of the Han family and a wealthy businessman.

Whenever there are gatherings of noble ladies in the capital, the head of the Han family is bound to be there.

Wealth and honor, wealth and honor are inseparable.

Because of their wealth, the Han family could sometimes even squeeze into banquets hosted by royal relatives and nobles.

Originally, the head of the Han family was just a businessman, and he should have kept a low profile when mixed with these officials' families.

But this woman looks down on everyone except the royal family.

The two also quarreled over some things.

Therefore, Mrs. Lin also couldn't like Han Mingyue.

The most important thing is that his daughter looks at Han Mingyue with very different eyes.

She also grew up at Lin Xiyao's age, and she knew at a glance that Lin Xiyao was probably in love for the first time.

She was really afraid that Lin Xiyao and Han Mingyue would fall in love with each other as they spent more time together.

It’s not that she looked down on the Han family’s identity as a businessman, but she really didn’t like the head of the Han family.

If the two of them really...

Then wouldn't her precious daughter be controlled by someone she doesn't like?

Gu Lili had a faint smile on her face, "Nothing, Madam Lin, you have to eat this crab while it's hot."

Gu Lili felt that Mrs. Lin was definitely not so angry just because Lin Xiyao was the first to pick up her chopsticks.

I'm afraid there are other reasons.

Gu Lili took a crab from the plate and taught Mrs. Lin how to eat it.

The atmosphere, which was a bit strange at first, gradually became warm again.

However, when Lin Xiyao looked at Han Mingyue from time to time, Mrs. Lin's eyes became colder and colder.

Gu Lili also saw it and probably knew why Mrs. Lin was angry.

I guess he is worried that the cabbages in his garden will be eaten by pigs.

Han Mingyue also felt the subtle coldness in Mrs. Lin's eyes and was a little confused.

So, when the two children, Gu Yanyu and Li Qimu, finished their meal and left the table, Han Mingyue also left on the pretext of discussing with them the lessons the teacher had taught today.

After Han Mingyue left, the atmosphere finally improved.

Lin Xiyao originally wanted to go with them, but Mrs. Lin glared at her fiercely, so she had to sit down again.

Seeing this scene, Gu Lili felt that her guess was confirmed.

Unfortunately, Lord Lin and Lin Xiyao don't know yet that when they return home, there might be a violent storm waiting for them.

Even a judge cannot judge family affairs, so Lord Lin and Lin Xiyao can only wish for the best!

"Thank you so much for the hospitality today, it really broadened my horizons!" After dinner, Mrs. Lin expressed her gratitude to Gu Lili while drinking tea.

Putting aside the matter of Han Mingyue and Lin Xiyao, the meal at Gu Lili's house today really made Mrs. Lin feast on it.

Especially the stir-fry that Gu Lili mentioned, which made her eat half a bowl of rice more than usual.

If her stomach wasn't so bloated, she would have eaten some more.

"Mrs. Lin, you're welcome. You've already said thank you to me so many times in just half a day." Gu Lili waved her hand.

Looking at Gu Lili, Mrs. Lin liked her more and more.

She is about the same age as Lin Xiyao, but she is much more sensible than Lin Xiyao.

"County Lady, if you don't mind, don't call me Madam. Just call me Aunt Jin." Madam Lin said generously.

Mrs. Lin's original name was Mu Jin.

Gu Lili agreed very much. It was indeed a bit strange for the lady to come and go like that.

Gu Lili nodded and said, "Okay! Aunt Jin, you can call me Lili from now on, and stop calling me the county lady!"

The two smiled at each other and reached a consensus.

Mrs. Lin originally wanted to chat with Gu Lili for a few more words, but she caught a glimpse of Lin Xiyao's soul that had already floated out of the yard.

I immediately decided to take the father and daughter back to resolve their internal conflict first.

Anyway, she has decided to stay in Donghai Town for a long time until Lord Lin returns to Beijing.

There are plenty of opportunities to chat with Gu Lili.

"Lili, let's go back today. When you are free another day, Aunt Jin will come to your house to see you and learn how to cook a few dishes from you." After saying that, Mrs. Lin stood up.

Lord Lin also stood up and prepared to go back.

Gu Lili nodded and said, "Okay, Aunt Jin has been traveling a long way, so she will go back and rest first. Wait for me, I will bring some things for you to take with you."

Mrs. Lin came with so many gifts, how could Gu Lili feel embarrassed to let her go back empty-handed?

Before Mrs. Lin could refuse, Gu Lili turned around and went back to her room.

When he came out again, he had something in his hands.

This is a set of rouge and skin care products that Gu Lili bought from the mall.

There are also several bars of soap and essential oil soap.

"This is soap!" Mrs. Lin was surprised.

In the capital, soap has become popular among the women in the inner chambers.

It was because of soap that the head of the Han family was able to mingle with gatherings of royal relatives and nobles.

Many ladies are proud of owning a bar of soap.

Of course, Mrs. Lin also grabbed a piece, which cost her ten taels of silver.

Unexpectedly, Gu Lili gave her six pieces at once.

And the colors are different.

Although ten taels is not expensive, the quantity of soap is scarce.

That's why it is so popular among noble ladies.

Gu Lili nodded and asked, "Madam must have bought it from the Han Family Business and used it, right?"

That's the only reason.

"Yes! This soap costs ten taels of silver per piece! I almost didn't get it! I didn't expect that you, Lili, have so much!" Mrs. Lin said in surprise.

When Gu Lili heard this, she was shocked.

No wonder the Han family can become one of the richest business families. They are really evil-minded.

She only sold it for one tael of silver, but she didn't expect the Han family would dare to sell it for as much as ten taels of silver.

This is a tenfold increase.