The Crown Princess is busy fishing

The boudoir was decorated simply yet warmly, with light blue bed curtains swaying gently in the breeze.

A small desk sits by the window, with several books and a delicate calligraphy brush on it.

The painting of a boat sailing at dawn hanging on the wall brightened up the entire room.

Shang Suniang looked at the painting with admiration in her eyes.

"This painting has a beautiful artistic conception. Fisherman's Song, did you paint this?"

Lin Yuge shook her head somewhat embarrassedly: "Auntie, this was a gift from someone else."

Lin'er also came over and stared at the painting for a while.

She said, "Sister Yuge, you look exactly like you did on the boat that day."

Shang Su Niang nodded, "It seems the person who painted this put a lot of effort into it!"

Lin Yuge couldn't help but think of Xiao Yunqing.

I wonder where they are right now.

Shang Suniang noticed that she was distracted.

Without showing any emotion, he asked, "Yuge, this person is very important to you, isn't he?"

Lin Yuge didn't understand her meaning and replied directly, "Yes, we've helped each other before, so we're partners."

Her expression was normal, without the slightest hint of awkwardness.

Shang Su Niang sighed inwardly, "It seems this girl hasn't quite figured it out yet!"

She didn't dwell on it and turned to leave the room.

Lin Yuge pulled Lin'er along and followed her to the outdoor terrace.

Looking out from the terrace, the distant sea shimmers under the sunlight.

The sea breeze carries a slightly salty smell.

Shang Su Niang took a deep breath.

He exclaimed, "This scenery is so beautiful, with fishermen singing. It must be so pleasant to live here."

Lin Yuge nodded with a smile: "Auntie is right, the scenery here is indeed very pleasant."

Lin'er excitedly ran around on the terrace.

One moment he was pointing at the fishing boats in the distance, and the next he was looking at the birds flying in the sky.

"Sister Yuge, this place is wonderful! I want to live here in the future."

Lin Yuge smiled and patted his head: "Okay, Lin'er can come and play anytime."

As she spoke, she pointed to the branches extending over the terrace.

"When spring comes, this kapok tree will bloom. The scenery will be even more beautiful then."

"When I designed the house, I took this tree into account. Now it looks perfect, and it's become a feature of the house."

Shang Suniang looked at the branch with admiration in her eyes.

“Yuge, you have such a thoughtful mind. This kapok tree really adds a lot of charm to this house.”

"Sister Yuge, when will spring come? I can't wait!" Lin'er asked expectantly.

Lin Yuge squatted down and patted his head with a smile.

"Lin'er, don't worry! Spring will be here soon, and I'll let you know in advance."

The three of them stood on the terrace for a while, enjoying the peaceful and beautiful moment.

Then they heard bursts of laughter and cheerful chatter coming from downstairs.

I know the housewarming party is about to begin.

Shang Suniang said, "Let's go downstairs, don't keep everyone waiting."

Lin Yuge nodded and followed him downstairs.

The banquet began shortly after the three of them sat down.

Boiled prawns, braised ribbonfish, spicy stir-fried crab, pan-fried mackerel, garlic oysters, and stir-fried squid flowers.

Chef Liu even prepared the sea bass as tofu fish, along with a fish ball soup.

As one delicious dish after another was served, an enticing aroma filled the air.

Su Shenghe said to Lin Fanghai, "This banquet is truly sumptuous; you've put in a lot of effort."

"Of course, after all, everyone has helped a lot during this time."

As he spoke, he stood up, picked up his wine glass, and looked at everyone.

He said gratefully, "When our Lin family was exiled here, everyone not only did not despise or ostracize us, but also helped us in every way. Our Lin family will always remember this kindness."

If you ever need anything from our family in the future, please don't hesitate to ask, and we'll do our best to help. Come, let me toast you all!

After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank the wine in one gulp.

The villagers stood up and raised their glasses in response.

Qiu Ming sat down beside him, stroking his beard, and said, "We're all neighbors and fellow villagers, it's only right that we help each other."

"Let's work together to make our lives prosperous and thriving."

Others nodded in agreement.

The atmosphere instantly became even more lively.

Everyone praised today's banquet highly.

Although they already knew that Lin Yuge and his group had caught a lot of fish that morning.

Some people even slaughter the fish themselves.

But after Master Liu's processing, it immediately became different.

"This fish is absolutely delicious! And those boiled prawns are so fresh you could swallow your tongue."

Li Er and the others ate and exclaimed in admiration.

"That's right, this braised ribbonfish has a rich flavor, and the fish meat is tender and flavorful."

"And that spicy stir-fried crab, it's so spicy and satisfying, and the crab meat is so plump."

"Pan-fried mackerel is also delicious, with a crispy outer skin and fragrant, tender meat inside."

The people around them nodded in agreement.

"And those garlic oysters, oh my, they're so delicious! I've never had such good oysters before," a woman said with a smile.

"This stir-fried squid is also good; it has a crisp texture and tastes great."

Everyone praised each dish.

I was completely in awe of Chef Liu's culinary skills.

The tofu fish and fish ball soup were especially praised by everyone, who exclaimed that they were thoroughly satisfied.

Shang Su Niang and the others nodded in agreement.

Master Liu truly deserves his reputation as a master chef at Tingtao Tower; his skills are undeniable.

Seeing the satisfied expressions on everyone's faces, Master Liu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"I've finally lived up to my employer's expectations and haven't let him down."

The banquet lasted for a long time, and everyone enjoyed the pleasure brought by the delicious food.

The chill of winter gradually dissipated in this lively atmosphere.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they began to get up and say goodbye.

Shang Su Niang and Su Shenghe, along with Lin'er, bid a reluctant farewell to Lin Yuge's family.

Xie Jingwan gave Shang Suniang a lot of her privately collected dried goods.

It contains abalone, sea cucumber, scallops, and everything else you could want.

Shang Suniang didn't stand on ceremony with her, since they would be seeing each other frequently in the future.

Before leaving, Su Shenghe said, "Cousin Jingwan, your workshop is about to open."

"You can come to me when you have produce something."

Shang Suniang quickly chimed in, "That's right, Jingwan, the merchant guild has ships heading north to the inland."

"If your dried seafood is of good quality, you won't have to worry about finding a market. We can cooperate more in the future; it's good for everyone."

Upon hearing this, Xie Jingwan's eyes lit up with joy.

She said gratefully, "That's wonderful! With my cousin and brother-in-law's words, I feel much more at ease."

Lin Yuge smiled and said, "Auntie, Uncle, I'll be troubling you a lot from now on."

"We will also work hard to ensure the quality of our goods."

Su Shenghe laughed heartily and said, "We're all family, so let's not stand on ceremony. As long as you put your heart into your work, we'll definitely give you our full support."

After saying this, they waved goodbye again, then boarded the ship and left.

After the family saw off their guests and returned, the villagers were spontaneously cleaning up the area left after the banquet.

Upon seeing this, Lin Fanghai and Xie Jingwan quickly stepped forward to stop them.

"Everyone, please stop. We've already gone to enough trouble for you all today. We can clean up this ourselves."