âItâs already taken care of, Aunt Feng, donât worry.â
As the matter concerned the royal secrets, Lin Qingluo did not say much, and changed the subject with a smile: âIs Big Brother and the others in the valley? I havenât seen them.â
âTheyâre here.â
Lady Feng, who was sensitive and perceptive, noticed that something was amiss, so she didnât ask further: âThe Spirit Rice we planted before the New Year has matured, and theyâre all at the rice fields nearby, rushing to harvest the Spirit Rice.â
âThat was fast! Itâs been more than four months, and the Spirit Rice has already matured.â
Lin Qingluo followed the sound and, indeed, saw a bustling crowd in the newly cultivated rice fields, laughter and joy filling the air, making her feel more cheerful.
âBrother Meng, Shitou, letâs go help harvest the Spirit Rice.â
âAlright.â
Wang Meng and Shitou heard the command and responded in unison.
âWeâll go too.â
Lin Jinhao and Lin Jinlei, not wanting to be left behind, followed their sister and ran towards their horses.
âWait for me.â
Feng Yi, seeing his brothers leave, dashed back like the wind, swiftly mounted his horse.
Six galloping horses neighed loudly, kicking up clouds of dust as they sped towards the rice fields, arriving in no time.
âItâs Miss Lin, Miss Lin is back!â
âOur little fairy is back!â
âSister Qingluo, Sister Qingluoâ¦â
People in the bustling rice fields heard the sound of horse hooves and looked over.
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Children playing by the edge of the rice fields waved their little arms, happily gathering around without waiting for the horses to stop.
âDo you want candy? Sister has candy.â
Lin Qingluo tightened the reins and habitually took a handful of milk candies from her Storage Ring, raising them high above her head.
âYes!â
The children were delighted, stretching their little arms and answering in unison.
âLetâs see who has the best aim and picks up the candy.â
Lin Qingluo, with a smile, tossed the milk candies into the air.
âThe candies are over there, go pick them up.â
The childrenâs attention was instantly drawn to the candies, and they quickly ran over to pick them up.
Lin Qingluo seized the opportunity to dismount, patted Lightningâs head, and signaled it to relax and rest.
Lightning affectionately rubbed her wrist, trotted to the edge of the fields, and chewed on fresh rice stalks.
âHaha, Master, your move is unbeatable.â
After dismounting, Wang Meng gave her a thumbs up in admiration.
Feng Yi couldnât help but exclaim, âJust a few candies can lead away these sticky little guys, amazing!â
âMaster has high popularity.â
Shitou did not miss the chance to flatter: âWherever she goes, people admire and worship her.â
âAlright, enough with the nonsense. Letâs help out and get to work.â
Lin Qingluo laughed and took out a sickle, giving one to each person.
âAlright.â
Wang Meng led the way, rolled up his pant legs, stepped into the muddy field, and entered the rice field.
Feng Yi and Shitou tidied up and followed him down.
âSister, is this the rice field?â
Lin Jinhao and Lin Jinlei were newcomers and found everything intriguing, their eyes wandering around non-stop.
âYes.â
Lin Qingluo smiled warmly and patiently explained to her two brothers: âWhen the rice husks and bran are removed from the rice, it becomes the white rice we eat every day.â
âI want a sickle too.â
Lin Jinhao eyed Wang Meng and the others harvesting the rice eagerly.
âI want one too.â
Lin Jinlei, not to be outdone, also showed a longing expression.
Lin Qingluoâs eyes sparkled, teasing: âThere are bloodsucking bugs in the rice fields that will bite you, and you canât cry when you get bitten.â