I’m the Farmgirl You Can’t Mess With
Chapter 989 - Chapter 989 Shy

Chapter 989: Shy Chapter 989: Shy Editor: Atlas Studios Ma Xiang originally wanted to scam the Prince’s estate, but he never expected to get himself into trouble instead.

In his understanding, bosses ought to be disdainful of the dirty work in the farms, and their understanding of the farms only came from the account book.

Considering the Prince’s estate’s status was so much higher than his previous boss, it had never crossed his mind that the boss here would personally check on the farm matters.

Previously, he had clearly asked his father to test the waters.

Those stewards had already said that there was no need to report trivial matters.

The estate manager was usually the one who called the shots at the farm.

As long as he could rope in the other estate manager, pay a lot of rent every year, and skillfully cook the books, wouldn’t the fruits planted on the cleared mountains belong to him?

Unexpectedly, he was discovered before he could act.

After a meal and a pot of wine, he’d revealed his entire background.

Ma Xiang sat by the bed and listened to his father’s nagging.

His mind, which had just sobered up a little, became groggy again.

He said impatiently, “Alright, stop nagging.

Her Highness is benevolent?

It’s not certain if you can keep your job as the estate manager.

Rich people are all the same.

Even if they’re benevolent, there’s a limit to that.

I’ll go out tomorrow and see if I can find a job.

Whether or not to clear the mountains depends on Her Highness’s mood.” Ultimately, Ma Xiang still felt a little sheepish and wanted to hide for a period of time.

Ma Dafu’s expression changed when he heard his son’s words.

However, he opened his mouth but didn’t say anything to reprimand him.

After all, he was the one who had sold his son back down due to his inability to feed his family.

Yet, this son had escaped death twice and even brought back a lot of wealth for the family.

It wasn’t surprising that he was a tad hot-tempered.

Ma Dafu also felt guilty towards his son.

Back then, the Ma family had relied on the ten taels of silver that they had earned from selling Ma Xiang to survive.

Therefore, everyone in the Ma family felt very guilty towards him.

At that moment, they sat at the side, not daring to make a sound.

Ma Xiang lay on the bed and said, “Get Mother to pack some dry food for me.

I’ll leave tomorrow morning.” At this moment, Xiao Ting was patting his chest and assuring Mu Yangling, “Don’t worry, Your Highness.

I’ll speak to Ma Xiang tomorrow morning.

I’ll definitely make him jump into the pit.” Mu Yangling nodded in satisfaction.

Looking out, she saw that the sky had already darkened.

Since the four children had yet to return, she brought Spring to the entrance to wait.

It was only when the afterglow in the sky had completely disappeared and the moon had risen half-way that Mu Yangling heard the chattering of the children.

The four children each carried rabbits and pheasants in their arms as they walked back happily.

When they saw Mu Yangling with a dark expression at the door, Tiger Head and Little Lion stuck out their tongues and ran forward to fawn on her.

“Mother, look at the rabbits we caught.” Mu Yangling twisted their ears and lectured, “Have you gone crazy playing?

Why are you home this late?” Tiger Head and Little Lion immediately apologized, saying that they would definitely return home early tomorrow.

They were afraid that Mu Yangling would punish them by forbidding them from entering the mountain tomorrow.

The mountains were even more fun than they had imagined.

Not only Tiger Head and Little Lion, but even Little An and Qi Wensu had gone crazy from playing.

At this moment, they were standing timidly at the side and looking at Mu Yangling worriedly, afraid that she would ground them.

Mu Yangling twisted each of their ears and pulled them in but did not mention a word about grounding them.

The four children heaved a sigh of relief and were extremely obedient at night.

Mu Yangling couldn’t help but feel angry and amused at the same time.

“This is the first time these boys are so obedient.

They sure work hard to ensure they get to play.” With a smile, Spring said, “That’s because Your Highness taught them well.

Other children aren’t as smart as those kids.” Mu Yangling rolled up her sleeves and tied them up with a piece of cloth.

Smiling, she said, “Even if you flatter me, I’m not giving you reward money.” “I was just speaking the truth.” Spring smiled and followed her to the hot spring to bathe the young masters.

Tiger Head, Little Lion, and Little An were swimming in the hot spring, feeling extremely comfortable.

But this being Qi Wensu’s first time soaking in the hot spring and because he didn’t know how to swim, he was nervously holding onto a rock beside him and standing in the water.

He feared that he would fall into the deep water if he lost his balance.

From time to time, the mischievous Tiger Head would swim over and splash water on his face, teasing him.

“I told you to learn how to swim, but you refused to.

Don’t you wish you could swim now?” Qi Wensu looked at Tiger Head as if he was about to burst into tears.

Mu Yangling picked Tiger Head up from the water and said, “If your younger brother doesn’t know how to swim, you should teach him.

How can you make fun of him instead?” Tiger Head covered his front and shouted, “Mother, aren’t you shy seeing this?

Get out, get out!” Mu Yangling laughed out loud and said, “Shy?

How old are you?

Sure I can go out, but you have to teach your brother how to swim.

Also, you’re not allowed to bully him.” Little Lion and Little An also hid in the water shyly and didn’t get up.

When they heard this, they didn’t care if Tiger Head agreed or not and nodded immediately, indicating that they would definitely teach Qi Wensu well.

They only hoped that Mu Yangling would quickly get out.

Mu Yangling felt a little melancholic seeing that at this age the boys already refused to let her bathe them.

She shook her head as she left.

Tiger Head glared at Qi Wensu.

It wasn’t that he didn’t have brotherly love towards this younger brother and refuse to teach him.

It was just that Qi Wensu was afraid of going deep into the waters.

How were they going to teach him how to swim then?

It was clearly very normal at the seaside.

Qi Wensu could follow them and chase after the waves.

When the waves hit him, he would be so excited that he would let out loud exclamations.

Even if the water level passed his knees, he would excitedly participate in the water fight.

But once the water level passed his chest, he would cry miserably.

Tiger Head recalled that the first time they taught him to swim, Qi Wensu had hugged his neck in panic and refused to let go, almost strangling him to death.

Tiger Head pouted and turned to look at Little Lion and Little An.

“You guys have to help me.” Little Lion and Little An could only go forward.

The two of them propped up Qi Wensu’s upper body and each held his leg to teach him how to swim.

However, in less than 10 minutes, a guard went forward and separated the four of them.

He said, “Young Masters, one mustn’t exercise vigorously in the hot spring.

Do rest for a while before continuing.” Qi Wensu hurriedly nodded and carefully walked to the side to bathe himself.

The three children really wanted to teach Qi Wensu how to swim, but they could only spend a limited amount of time in the hot spring.

Once the time was up, even if the three children swam to the middle of the hot spring and refused to get out, the guards would take off their shoes and socks and personally enter the water to drag them out.

After wrapping them in a large towel, the guards would wipe them dry and help them put on their clothes before bringing them out.

As the four children had short hair, after some quick wiping and a shake of their heads, their hair would be dry.

Tiger Head was initially so angry that he wanted to spar with the guard who had grabbed him, but as soon as he climbed onto the guard’s body, he felt his stomach growl twice.

Smelling the faint fragrance of food in the reception pavilion, Tiger Head decisively abandoned the guard and ran off to find food.

The three children hurriedly followed behind him.

The kitchen maid even prepared two dishes using the rabbits and pheasants they had just brought back.

Mu Yangling ate two more mouthfuls nostalgically and said, “It’s been a long time since I’ve eaten such wild game.

It’s all thanks to you guys today.” “Mother, come into the mountains with us tomorrow.

Daddy said that you’re even better at hunting than him.

He also said that you brought us into the mountains when we were young, and it’s just that we don’t remember it.” Little Lion kicked Tiger Head, who was only focused on eating, reminding him not to just focus on eating.

Tiger Head looked up and nodded fiercely at Mu Yangling.

“Mm-hmm,” he agreed.