It seems that he didn't plan to answer his question anymore. But even if he didn't say it, he could still guess it. Lu Xuan glanced at Miao Ya and her brother, then stretched out his hand to Lin Jianrong: "Come here."

  Who does he think he is? He's just a country bumpkin! Does he really think he's someone else's older brother?! Lin Jingrong turned her face away, ignoring Lu Xian, and carelessly patted her hands, jumping over the stone with a flourish. However, she didn't quite get the pose right, and her movements were clumsy. As she jumped, she slipped slightly, getting one foot wet in the water and soaking one shoe. She angrily lifted her foot, wanting to kick the stone that was intentionally going against her, but then thought better of it, feeling that the action would be too childish. She sulkily withdrew her foot and pretended not to care, saying to Miao Cong and Tie Er Niu: "Hurry up, do what you need to do. Let's get out of here as soon as we're done!" Ignoring him was the best way to deal with him!

  Miao Ya and Tie Er Niu exchanged a glance, confirming that this matter was not something they could handle, so they continued working. However, their minds were no longer on the task at hand. One of them listlessly swished a willow branch back and forth, while the other repeatedly let cunning fish slip away from his grasp. After searching for half a day, the fish basket still wasn't full.

  What a disappointment! Lin Jinrong sat on the stone by the river, took off her soaked shoe and hid her foot under her skirt. She poured out the water in front of Lu Xian, then swung her shoe to shake off the remaining water, splashing it onto Lu Xian's face. Lu Xian's expression changed slightly, and he hastily stepped aside. Changshou, who was not satisfied with Lin Jinrong, gave her a white eye and handed over a handkerchief: "Young master, wipe your face."

  Lu Jian had just wiped his face, when another string of water droplets fell on his face, one of which was still on the corner of his mouth. He finally got a bit angry and raised his eyes in annoyance, only to see Lin Jingrong change direction again, still splashing towards him.

  Changshou said angrily: "Fourth girl, what are you doing, throwing things around?" Before he finished speaking, his face was also wet.

  "Sorry, I didn't know you were standing so close." Lin Jinrong stopped in her tracks and looked regretfully at the shoe. Why wasn't there any water to splash around? She really wanted to throw it into the water again. She put the shoe on the ground, facing the sun to dry, wrung out the hem of her skirt, hugged her knees and gazed up at the sky.

  Lu Jie frowned and looked at the shoe, then looked at her skirt that was wet halfway, walked over to block the view of Changshou and others, and said sternly: "You don't have to say it, I know you must be sneaking out secretly without telling your third aunt. Moreover, lychee and longan are your accomplices." He sized up Lin Jie's expression, "The one who was reciting Buddhist scriptures in Qingliang Temple is you? What a clever trick!"

  How did he know about Qingliang Temple again? It figured, he must have come from that direction, and the old nun wouldn't let him in, so he came here instead. What bad luck. Lin Jingrong's mood was getting worse by the minute. Without even lifting an eyebrow, she said lazily, "Excuse me, don't block my sunlight for drying shoes."

  Lu Xian indeed let go, not looking at her, and gazed at the river with a calm expression: "I know you don't like me, although I don't know why. But after all, I am your older cousin, so since we've met, I can't just ignore it." He paused for a moment, then said sternly: "Although you're young and playful, you should also know the boundaries. As a girl, you lost your ribbon, deceived the adults, and secretly ran to this mountain wilderness alone, playing in the river without regard for safety - that's simply reckless! Don't you fear being kidnapped or sold? Do you know how severe the consequences would be? That's called worse than death!"

  He said this, and the Miao siblings, who had been eavesdropping and listening in secret, became unhappy. Tie Er Niu spoke loudly: "What is this young master saying? Although we are country folk, we also know the meaning of loyalty and righteousness. How could we let our family's daughter be kidnapped or sold to a human trafficker? First ask if my hand holding the cleaver agrees!"

  Miao Ya rarely stood on the same line as her brother, nodding in agreement: "The girl isn't alone either, we two are accompanying her. My brother is even carrying a knife. Just now if you weren't the young master's cousin, I would have hacked you with my knife! Call someone to tie him up and beat him!"

  Changshou heard this and, with a wave of his sleeve, said disdainfully: "Country bumpkin, what do you know? The master's words are not for the likes of you to speak. Do you understand etiquette?"

  Before he had finished speaking, a small stone hit his knee, causing him so much pain that he shouted: "What a wild lass!"

  The young shoots disdainfully stuck out her tongue at him: "Keep your mouth clean! Otherwise, I'll knock out your teeth and make you unable to keep your words from spilling out!"

  Lin Jinyong suddenly felt like laughing, and in fact, she burst out laughing. Miao Xia and Tie Er Niu saw this and put their minds at ease. It seems that Fourth Young Miss is not afraid of this young master, and she doesn't want them to be bullied by this little rascal either.

  Changshou was laughed at by Lin Jinyong, becoming flustered and angry, but not daring to lash out at him. He could only look at Lu Xian with a hint of grievance: "Young Master?"

  Lu Jian waved his hand, signaling him to shut up, and turned to face Lin Zhenrong: "You also don't let them make trouble, I can't control you, there's Third Auntie who will take care of you." Lin Zhenrong's heart skipped a beat, looking up at him: "Are you going to tell on me? Are you a man or not? If nothing else, learn from others and mind your own business."

  Lu Jie's face was stern: "I originally wanted to give you a chance to reform, but you don't need it. I couldn't just watch you make trouble and cause Third Aunt to worry."

  This person can really do it. One year, Lin Shenzhi did something bad outside, he helped Lin Shenzhi clean up the mess, and both siblings asked him not to tell anyone, but he refused, saying that he couldn't help evil people again, so he told Old Master Lin, and Lin Shenzhi was beaten badly, unable to get out of bed for half a month, and Tao's wife almost cried to death. Regardless of whether what he did was right or wrong, at least he could do it. Lin Jirong sneered: "You're quite kind-hearted. Speak up, how do you want it?"

  Lu Jinqing cleared his throat: "I just came along the river, wanting to go over and see the scenery on the other side, but I couldn't find a way. If you promise not to run around next time, I'll help guide you again. I'm not unreasonable, and I don't want Third Aunt to worry and get angry."

  Lin Jinrong raised her eyes to look over, but saw two mountain cliffs sandwiching the clear and cool river. The clear and cool river had passed through the narrow pass where Tie Erniu set up his net, and then it opened up and went down, the water flow also became rapid, on the cliff there were many strong mountain trees and wild flowers sticking out their heads, swaying gracefully in the gentle breeze. Rarely seen serene beauty.

  This guy was probably really trying to mind his own business and put on a show for his brother at first, but later he just wanted to take advantage of her fear and have fun with her? Thinking he's the smartest all his life. Alright! This time I'll give you a good lesson, let's see if you dare to come over and join in next time. Lin Jiran raised the corner of his lips and smiled lightly: "Good."

  "Miao Ya, let's gather our things and go." Lin Jing Rong called out to the siblings by the river, enduring the discomfort as he put on his wet shoes.

  Lu Xianming knew that wearing wet shoes was uncomfortable, but he didn't say anything. He had heard that Lin Si's daughter had not only been beaten for the previous incident, but also sent to a rural village, and he thought she must have been very sad and humiliated. But who would have known that she was living so happily, without any worries at all? Earlier, when he saw Lin Jinrong squatting on a stone laughing carefree, he actually felt a faint sense of jealousy and strong admiration - only someone with a mother's protection could be so bold.

  Since he became Lin Yuzhen's son at the age of seven, he had never been so happy. No matter how cold or hot it was, he would go to bed very late and get up early every day, studying hard, practicing his writing skills, and learning new talents. In front of Lu Jianxin and Lin Yuzhen, he was always filial and played the role of a good son well. In order not to trouble his biological parents, he even dared not ask about the situation of his family members who traveled between the two places.

  He had already forgotten the taste of laughing heartily, and even more so, the feeling of being mischievous in front of his biological mother, getting scolded but still managing to get away with it, turning the tables on her and making her coax him. Because he knew he wasn't qualified, he was just someone else's adopted son used to carry on the family line, his status precarious at all times. He was like a warhorse that could only move forward, never retreat, always having to be better than others, never worse, even if he was worse, he couldn't be too much worse.

  What he hated most was that Lin Yuzhen and Lu Jianxin looked at him with a serious tone, saying who had achieved double first place in the imperial examination at a young age, who had moved heaven and earth with their filial piety, and who had countless good relationships due to their elegant demeanor. But he could only remain silent, his resistance was to work hard to make himself better and stronger, so that no one could find fault with him.

  What he did was very successful, and even Lin Yuzhen, who was so picky, could hardly find any fault with him. Lu Jianxin tried his best to have a son of his own, but couldn't hide his admiration and expectation for him. Lu Yun treated him as if he were her own brother. The elders in the family valued him highly. However, his biological parents didn't dare show affection or concern for him in front of others. His mother would tear up whenever she saw him, and his younger brother wouldn't get close to him, running away as soon as he saw him.

  He is not happy, but he is extremely proud. His reputation is not undeserved, it is the result of his own hard work and real talent. Even Mr. Zhu Mengyu likes him very much. But it was also Mr. Zhu Mengyu who saw that he was unhappy and strongly advised him to come here for a trip to relax.

  The serene and beautiful scenery indeed calmed his mood a lot.

  But he met Lin Si, who had never had a good face for him. His kindness was always trampled by her like a donkey's liver and lungs. Since that's the case, let her wear wet shoes and walk on the mountain path. It can make her remember this lesson and not dare to run out and be naughty again.

  A moment later, Miao Ya came ashore and saw Lin Jing's wet shoes and socks. She insisted on giving her own to Lin Jing to wear: "Wear mine, they're clean, I just changed into them this morning. How can you get better if you're sick?"

  Lin Jinyong looked at her shoes that were much larger than his own and chuckled, "What are you going to do? Wear my shoes with the toes curled up? Alright then."

  While they were talking, Tie Er Niu had already gathered half a basket of lively little river fish and put the net away at his waist. He picked up his axe and said: "Fourth Young Lady, where are we going?"

  "Downstream." Lin Jinrong pursed her lips and said, "Let's take the same road we came from and go around. I remember that after crossing that bridge, the scenery is particularly good..."

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