Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 893 - 891_1

Chapter 893: Chapter 891_1

The next day, the weather was clear, and all the dark clouds have vanished as if the overcast days of the past never existed.

Xiao’er believed that Huzi’s father must have told the villagers about their discussion last night, and the villagers should have decided how to proceed after pondering it over the night.

However, they were not anxious and gave the villagers time to express their thoughts to the village chief.

After getting up, the two completed their daily martial arts training in the space, and then had breakfast with Jingrui before heading to the village where Huzi lived.

Today, they no longer needed to rent a carriage. Early in the morning, Zhao Yong had already fetched Jingrui’s carriage from the government office.

The three of them sat in their own carriage, making the journey less bumpy.

By the time they arrived at the village, it was almost lunchtime.

Xiao’er brought some meat and vegetables, still planning to have lunch at Huzi’s house.

It would be way too hot if they left after lunch.

Xiao’er had the ice soul and didn’t feel hot, but she noticed that the shirts on the backs of Shangguan Xuanyi and Jingrui were soaked with sweat yesterday afternoon. Even though the color of their clothes was dark and not so obvious, she still saw it.

As their carriage turned onto the village road, Zhao Yong spotted a boy around ten years old running towards the village yelling, "They’re here! They’re here!"

Upon hearing the boy’s shout, the villagers quickly came running out.

After Xiao’er and Jingrui’s carriage stopped in front of Huzi’s house, it was immediately surrounded by villagers. However, they only circled around and didn’t dare to speak, as they were unsure how to start, fearing that they might offend these nobles with one wrong word.

Xiao’er and Shangguan Xuanyi exchanged a glance: "It seems we were late. The villagers can’t wait."

"This is normal. No one wants to miss an opportunity to prosper."

Xiao’er guessed right. The villagers were so excited after receiving the news yesterday that they couldn’t sleep all night. Some were so eager that they went to the village chief’s house in the middle of the night to declare their readiness to plant the golden fruit!

The village chief received these villagers until midnight. He was so tired that he had to usher everyone out, asking them to return in the morning.

However, on the second day, dawn had barely broken when the villagers’ shouts from outside the window woke the village chief, almost causing him to curse.

After knocking on the door and getting no response, the villagers came to the windows and started calling for him.

Shangguan Xuanyi lifted the carriage curtain, jumped down first, then turned around, reaching out both hands, intending to lift Xiao’er down from the carriage.

Huzi teased them yesterday and now they were the center of attention. Even if Xiao’er had skin thicker than a city wall, she was still too embarrassed to be carried down from the carriage in his arms.

"I can get down by myself. Brother Shangguan can just help me by holding my hand." Xiao’er reached out and held onto Shangguan Xuanyi’s hands, jumping off the carriage herself.

Shangguan Xuanyi knew Xiao’er was shy, and didn’t insist on carrying her to avoid making her feel awkward.

Jingrui jumped off the carriage following Xiao’er, looked at her with a teasing smile and said, "Finally maturing, aren’t we?"

Faced with Jingrui’s tease, Xiao’er was not embarrassed at all and retorted without hesitation, "I’m not grown up, don’t forget you are not much older than me! If you’re jealous, I’ll have Brother Shangguan carry you down from the carriage next time!"

"No! I’ll only carry you alone." Shangguan Xuanyi decisively refused. He wasn’t willing to carry just anyone.

Jingrui, imagining the scene of Shangguan Xuanyi carrying him down from the carriage, couldn’t help but shiver: "No, thank you! Even if he’s willing to carry me, I wouldn’t appreciate it!"

The thought of that scene also made Xiao’er burst into laughter.

Just then, Huzi’s father came out, leaning on his cane: "Young Master Shangguan, Young Master Shen, and miss, you’ve arrived. Do come in. Our villagers have been waiting eagerly for you."

"Sorry to keep you waiting!" Jingrui politely responded with a smile.

Xiao’er also smiled and said, "I was worried that we might have come too early, before everyone had a chance to discuss."

Shangguan Xuanyi, however, remained silent.

"Not at all. This is a joyous event. Everyone was so excited they couldn’t sleep the whole night, hoping you would arrive early so we can confirm this matter." Huzi’s father explained, worried that Xiao’er and the others might think it rude of the villagers to surround their carriage.

Xiao’er looked at the villagers, who all seemed a bit strained, wanting to talk but not daring to. Xiao’er, with her captivating smile, broke the ice, saying in a friendly tone,

"I was actually worried that the villagers wouldn’t trust me as a stranger and would be reluctant to grow yellow dragon fruit! Now that I see everyone is willing, I can rest easy. If you have any questions, feel free to ask us. Only through good communication can we cooperate happily."

"Yes, our villagers. Don’t be fooled by miss’s young age, she’s quite knowledgeable and easy to get along with. Feel free to ask your questions."

Beautiful as she was, and with a sweet and soft voice, Xiao’er’s smile was as warm and refreshing as the spring breeze, which soothed the nervous villagers.

"Let’s go into my house and talk, it’s too sunny out here in the courtyard." The village chief hesitated before suggesting.

He initially planned to suggest going to Huzi’s house, but it would be too crowded for so many people to fit in, let alone have a place to sit.

"Look at me. I forgot to introduce to you. The two young masters and miss, this is our village chief." Huzi’s father brought the topic in time.

Speculating that the three of them must not be ordinary people, the village chief paid his respect accordingly, "Young Master Shangguan, Young Master Shen, Miss."

Shangguan Xuanyi simply nodded his head.

Jingrui made a slight gesture, "Chief, you needn’t be so formal."

The villagers glanced at each other, then seeing the village chief pay his respects, they followed suit.

As Xiao’er saw this, she hurriedly stopped them, "Dear villagers, let’s stop these formalities. If we were to do this every time we meet, we wouldn’t have any time left to talk about real matters or even work. Let’s quickly go to the village chief’s house and discuss the main topic. I am looking forward to everyone starting to grow yellow dragon fruit soon, and then everyone will be able to make money quickly, right?"

Xiao’er’s humorous words further put everyone at ease. The villagers started to believe these nobles were different from those they had encountered before, not arrogant or condescending, and they relaxed significantly.

Some villagers even dared to speak, "Let’s quickly go to the village chief’s house. The sun is too big. We can’t let the two young masters and the lady get hot."

"That’s true, let’s hurry up to my house. Everyone will have lunch there today. I have prepared the dishes as early as possible." The village chief again gave instructions.

"Then let’s make a move. Woman, go home and pick some vegetables, then go to the village chief’s house to help his wife cook." On hearing these words, a villager instructed his wife.

Following this, other villagers also asked their wives to go home and fetch some food, and then go help.

In their village, when going to someone else’s house for a meal, one’s wife would bring some vegetables and simultaneously give a hand with the cooking.

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