Before confiscating their property, they emptied the imperial city and exiled them!

"While we were repairing the house, a huge rock suddenly rolled down from a height and hit us squarely in the hand."

At that moment, excruciating pain instantly spread throughout my body, and even now, the injured area still aches faintly.

That's why we feel that after all the hard work and pain we've endured, this house rightfully belongs to us. A woman from Gaojiazhuang began to fight for her rights.

However, the people of Peach Blossom Village do not think so.

"Let you stay? Humph! Dream on! My hands were covered in blisters from pulling weeds!"

"Just because of this, shouldn't I be allowed to live in this house?" A woman from Peach Blossom Village stretched out her hands, which were injured from pulling weeds, and shouted indignantly.

Upon hearing this, someone from Gaojia Village stood up to argue, "But I did my part too! I carried those heavy stones back and forth for everyone, and my legs were almost cramping from exhaustion."

"If we're talking about merit, I'm no less than anyone else!" For a moment, everyone chimed in with their own opinions, arguing endlessly.

Lin Xiaoxiao stood quietly to the side, silently watching the chaotic scene before her, a deep sense of helplessness welling up in her heart.

Judging from the current situation, disputes over land and houses like this will likely occur every day in the future. I really don't know when this endless quarrel will end.

Just then, the village chief's wife from Gaojiazhuang came over aggressively.

She was tall and strong, like a small mountain;

He has broad, thick shoulders and an astonishing waistline, making him look big and burly.

His already round face now appeared bulging with flesh due to anger, making him a fearsome sight.

She walked up to Liu Chunlan without any politeness, looked down at her with a disdainful expression.

He said in an almost commanding tone, "I advise you to obediently give up your houses! Our village has a much larger population than yours, and we naturally work much harder than you."

"With that kind of attitude, do you even have the nerve to live in this house?"

Despite facing such a fierce and massive opponent, Liu Chunlan showed no sign of backing down in order to protect the interests of her fellow villagers.

She straightened her back and bravely met the other person's aggressive gaze.

He firmly replied, "That's not how it works! Although our village has a smaller population, everyone has done their best in building these houses, and the effort they've put in is no less than yours."

Who gets to live in this house isn't something that can be decided simply based on the number of people!

After hearing Liu Chunlan's words, the wife of the village chief of Gaojiazhuang Village was so angry that her face turned red, like a ripe tomato.

She grabbed Liu Chunlan by the collar and roared, "You ignorant and arrogant woman, how dare you talk back to me!"

The air around them seemed to freeze, and the atmosphere became extremely tense.

When the people of Peach Blossom Village saw Liu Chunlan being bullied, they immediately became indignant.

Just as tensions were running high, Lin Xiaoxiao, who had been silent all along, stepped forward.

She cleared her throat and said loudly, "Everyone, please stop arguing. Since this house was built jointly by the two villages, why don't we take turns living in it, with each household allocated rooms according to their schedule?"

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback at first, and then began to whisper among themselves.

The village chief's wife released her grip, glancing sideways at Lin Xiaoxiao. "Who are you? Why should I listen to you?"

Lin Xiaoxiao said calmly, "Although I am not a big shot, I think this is the fairest way."

We work together to live and work in peace and contentment, not to fight to the death.

If this arguing continues, not only will it damage our relationship, but the house will also just sit empty and go to waste.

After a moment of contemplation, everyone agreed that Lin Xiaoxiao's words made sense.

As a result, the two villages reached an agreement to resolve the housing issue according to Lin Xiaoxiao's proposed solution, and a fierce dispute was finally resolved.

The manor was somewhat dilapidated after being weathered by wind and rain, but after some effort, at least two houses were repaired and were able to provide shelter from the wind and rain.

However, another room was not so lucky. Although the thick walls could barely block some of the cold wind, the roof could not be repaired properly no matter what.

As night fell, Lin Xiaoxiao had no choice but to continue resting in the carriage.

Xiao Bai, who was originally favored by Da Kui, has now lost his warm embrace and can only obediently curl up in the seat where Song Wenjing usually sits when he is traveling.

It was as if he was tentatively taking over from Song Wenjing to protect Lin Xiaoxiao and the others.

At dinner time, unlike other families, Lin Xiaoxiao's family was quite a sight due to their large number of people.

The newly hired cook, Zhao Yanfang, attracted particular attention when she showcased her culinary skills.

She was busy at the stove, her movements of chopping vegetables, tossing the wok, and stir-frying were as smooth and natural as flowing water, a sight to behold.

Standing to the side, her daughter Wu Xiaotao methodically helped prepare the seasonings and ingredients needed for the various dishes. The mother and daughter worked together seamlessly, instantly becoming the focus of attention.

Along the way, even the people from Peach Blossom Village had already witnessed Zhao Yanfang's superb culinary skills.

But when the dishes, each with its own unique color, aroma, and flavor, were freshly served, they couldn't help but swallow their saliva. The tempting aroma filled their nostrils, making their mouths water.

There are indeed some relatively well-off families in the village.

However, even so, they still enjoyed all sorts of delicious food in the bustling towns.

Compared to the food prepared by the person sitting right in front of me, it paled in comparison.

The enticing aroma wafted over, making one's mouth water and whetting one's appetite.

All of this is actually thanks to the seasonings that Lin Xiaoxiao gave to Zhao Yanfang.

Zhao Yanfang's culinary skills were already exceptional, and she was highly praised in the city.

Now, when paired with the unique seasonings provided by Lin Xiaoxiao, the two complement each other perfectly, like a match made in heaven.

As a result, the dishes she skillfully cooked became increasingly delicious and unforgettable.

For Zhao Yanfang, cooking has always been a pleasant and enjoyable experience.

Whenever she puts on her apron and stands in front of the stove, skillfully handling the spatula and cooking utensils, her heart is always filled with joy and satisfaction.

At this moment, with the wide variety and high quality seasonings that Lin Xiaoxiao provided, this pleasure was amplified to the extreme.

Each time she tries a different dish with a new seasoning, it brings her unexpected surprises and a sense of accomplishment.

So much so that she often became so engrossed in it that she couldn't extricate herself.

Sometimes, Zhao Yanfang would even have a sudden inspiration: if someone asked her to cook an incredibly lavish Manchu Han Imperial Feast right now, she probably wouldn't feel tired at all.

In her eyes, as long as she has these exquisite seasonings, any challenge is a piece of cake.