The little girl from a farm family has a big wish to make a fortune by farming and picking mushrooms

"Haha, I didn't expect Mrs. Niu to have such a lovely side. But this koi is a blessing to eat, and it's better if it's bigger. This may indicate that Magistrate Niu will have a prosperous career."

Magistrate Niu blushed, waved his hands and smiled, "I am an old man, and I can hardly move anymore. If I really want to be promoted, I hope that this blessing will fall on my descendants."

They were chatting idly in the front, while Zhou Mingshu in the back was quietly admiring the lotus pond.

It is now midsummer. The lotus flowers in the lotus pond are as big as bowls. Some are pink, some are white, with different postures. They are charming but not coquettish, graceful and pleasing, and extremely beautiful.

The same is true of the lotus leaves in the pond, which are far and near, high and low, and arranged in an orderly manner.

The breeze was blowing gently, and the lotus leaves were trembling slightly. The ripples on the surface of the pond were also spreading towards the shore in circles.

The koi at the bottom of the lake were just as Magistrate Niu had described. They were so fat that they seemed to be unable to swim anymore. They really looked like little fat pigs.

Zhou Mingshu was so amused by it.

Rufeng next to him also had a smile in his eyes.

"Sir, there is a small boat over there that can accommodate two people. Look..."

Qi Rui looked at the people around him and said, "Then Mingshu and I will go up and sit for a while."

"Okay, then remember to be careful."

Magistrate Niu waved his hand and someone went up to untie the rope and prepare.

"Sir, can you row a boat?" Zhou Mingshu asked.

Zhou Mingshu had been on a boat before, but this was her first time on a thin and narrow boat like this. She was really afraid that it would capsize if she was not careful.

She didn't bring any spare clothes with her, so if she really fell down it would be really terrible!

Qi Rui gave her a reassuring look, "Don't worry, what you worry about won't happen."

He held up the corner of his clothes and stood steadily at the bow, then stretched out his hand to signal Zhou Mingshu to help him sit over.

Zhou Mingshu stretched out his little hand and placed it into Qi Rui's palm.

She felt that at that moment, the whole world was quiet.

The boat under my feet was not so stable because of the sudden increase in weight. It swayed and caused ripples on the lake.

"Don't be afraid. The more afraid you are, the more the boat will shake." Qi Rui's voice came from above Zhou Mingshu's head.

Her hands were held tightly, and she tried her best to calm down.

At this moment, her mood was complicated.

There is fear of the rocking of the boat, but also nervousness about the joy and physical contact of the person in front of me.

The adult's hands were big and hot, and he clenched them so tightly that Zhou Mingshu felt his hands were covered in sweat.

After the two of them were seated firmly, Qi Rui picked up the joystick and started rowing the boat.

Zhou Mingshu took a joystick from the side and wanted to row the boat like Qi Rui.

"Mingshu, you don't have to shake it, I'll do it, so I can keep track of the direction."

"it is good."

Zhou Mingshu smiled sweetly and admired the lotus flowers beside him.

"Sir, this is the first time I've been so close to a lotus flower that I can touch it with my hand."

"As long as you like it."

County Magistrate Niu, standing under the long corridor, stroked his mustache and looked at the handsome men and beautiful women in the lake.

"What a beautiful scene." It would be a shame not to paint it.

County Magistrate Niu looked at the scenery in the lake carefully, as if he wanted to imprint it in his mind.

Rufeng on the side also smiled secretly. Others might not understand his master, so how could he not understand?

His master must be very happy at this moment!

Zhou Mingshu was in the lotus pond, her heart immersed in the lotus fragrance. It was like a dream, as if she had turned into a lotus herself.

Seeing her so happy, Qi Rui didn't show it on his face, but he could hardly contain himself inside. He could be described as "ecstatic".

Not only did he go boating on the lake with his beloved and stay in the lotus forest, but he also just held her little hand. Her hand was so tiny that he didn't dare to squeeze it hard, for fear of crushing it.

The lotus pond was not big. Qi Rui took Zhou Mingshu for a swim and then stopped at the shore.

"Mr. County Magistrate, the lotus flowers are blooming beautifully. We will surely be able to harvest a lot of lotus seeds in the fall, and a lot of lotus roots in the winter."

Zhou Mingshu couldn't stop praising as soon as he got off the boat.

Magistrate Niu was overjoyed when he heard this.

"That's right, every year we collect some lotus pods, but the lotus roots at the bottom of the lake have never been picked up. However, the lotus flowers are blooming so luxuriantly this year. If we don't deal with them, they will be crowded next year. We have to pick them up in the winter this year. Mingshu girl, what you said reminds me."

"My Lord County Magistrate, can you give me some lotus seedlings? There is a river behind my house. If I plant them there, they will bloom next year. If other people ask me where these lotuses came from, I will say that they were given by my Lord County Magistrate. They have the same roots as the lotus in my Lord County Magistrate's mansion, so I am blessed by you."

"Hahaha okay, I'll make a note of it. When the time comes, no one will be left without you, little devil girl."

Zhou Mingshu smiled sweetly, and Qi Rui beside him also smiled sweetly.

"It's getting late. Let's go to the front to eat first. After dinner, I'll take you to the garden for a walk." County Magistrate Niu made these arrangements, and they just followed his instructions.

Although in this era it is customary for men and women to sit at different tables, today at the county magistrate's house they seemed to be kept together.

Regardless of gender, age or status, everyone sat at the same table.

Zhou Mingshu was called by Mrs. Niu to sit next to her and talk to her about some private matters.

"I have lived for most of my life, but I have not given birth to a daughter, and my daughter-in-law has not given birth to a granddaughter. I am very happy to see you today. In the future, when you have free time, come to my place often and play with me, an old woman."

As Mrs. Niu spoke, she took off a jade hairpin from her head and put it on Zhou Mingshu.

Zhou Mingshu originally thought it was too valuable and refused to accept it no matter what. He wanted to take it off and return it to her.

"Don't take it off, don't take it off. Just wear it. It looks really nice. Such fine jade should be paired with a beautiful girl like you."

Zhou Mingshu's hand was pressed down, and the jade was inserted into her hair bun.

Although she didn't see clearly what kind of jade it was, the string of numbers reported by the system really surprised her, otherwise she would not have refused it.

"I cannot refuse a gift from an elder. I will write a letter to thank you for your kindness. I will never forget you and will come to accompany you often."

"Okay, good boy, sit down and try these dishes. I don't know what you like, so I picked some fresh dishes. I heard that you are a good cook, but I don't know if you can stand up to the cooking skills of the chef in the mansion."

Mrs. Niu took a few bites with her chopsticks and Zhou Mingshu's small bowl was full.

"Ma'am, I'm used to it. This dish is delicious."

Zhou Mingshu is not picky about food. As long as the food is not too bad, she can accept it all, not to mention that the dish is carefully cooked.

"You eat too. Don't take care of me. My bowl is full and I can't finish my food." Zhou Mingshu smiled helplessly.

Qi Rui looked at her opposite, with the corners of his mouth rising uncontrollably. His Ming Shu was popular wherever he went.

no? !

Why does he feel a little proud?!