Eat My Childless Life: The Little Fisher Girl is Poor and Fierce

Chapter 461 A Letter from the Capital

Upon hearing this, Wu Qingfeng immediately slapped his forehead, "How could I have forgotten about this?" Besides, Lin Beishan lives here, making it more convenient for him to explain things to her.

Thinking this through, he immediately nodded, "Okay, let's do it that way."

Lin Chang'er secretly breathed a sigh of relief; she had finally managed to fool them.

Two days later, Wu Qingfeng led his men to suppress the bandits, while Lin Chang'er took charge of road repairs.

Wu Qingfeng has been gone for seven or eight days and hasn't returned yet, so he must be determined to wipe out that whole bandit gang before he's done.

Lin Chang'er was always thinking about it, and the families of the men who had gone with her were also eagerly anticipating it every day, but everyone knew that this was a necessary process.

With such malignant tumors around, the village can never be truly peaceful.

If we don't eliminate them now, it will be even harder to eradicate them once that gang of scoundrels grows stronger.

However, as they wandered around in the mountains, they naturally lost contact with each other.

As time went on, family members of the men would often come to the Gu family to talk to Aunt Gu, hoping to hear some news about their sons.

Lin Chang'er was originally able to remain calm, but this incident made her feel somewhat uneasy.

However, before there was any news from here, news came from the capital.

When County Magistrate Li came to deliver the letter, Lin Chang'er and Lin Beishan were supervising the construction of the roadbed by the river.

Women who had been helping look after the children ahead of her came to find her happily. Yes, those women from Xiahe Village whose children were under one year old, although they couldn't come to work, perhaps did so to put Lin Chang'er at ease.

Several tree sheds were set up in front, and all the young children in the family were brought over, to be looked after by the women and the slightly older children.

At noon, the men and women can spend a little time with the children.

As for food, they all brought their own rations. The older children were also sensible, and with them around, the women who couldn't work could free up their hands to set up the pot to cook porridge and boil water.

When it's mealtime, everyone will share some steamed buns, and the children and women will all be able to eat their fill.

Of course, that was their initial plan, but on the first day, Lin Chang'er discovered that when lunch was served, the portions for the women and children were included.

Starting the next day, everyone stopped bringing food rations, but instead brought some of their own specialties for Lin Chang'er and the others to try.

Through this back-and-forth interaction, both sides became quite familiar with each other.

Lin Chang'er was also very generous; every day when she came over, she would bring some snacks for the children.

Sometimes, if I think of something, I'll ask the older kids to go to the village entrance to get it.

The daily morning market in Linshui Village is now operating normally.

The villagers from Xiahe Village would also bring back some mountain products that they could exchange for goods at home. When they finished work, Lin Chang'er would take them back and exchange them for goods the next day before bringing them back.

The woman who came to deliver the message was holding a baby in her arms, and her face was full of joy. "Master Lin, a magistrate has come ahead. He says he is Magistrate Li from the county government and has a letter for you from your brother."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'er replied, "Coming right away."

He said goodbye to Lin Beishan and then got on the road.

The woman led the way with a smile, "Mr. Lin, we brought some cured pork to braise with dried bamboo shoots today. We don't know if you like it?"

Lin Chang'er smiled at her, "I like it, but I like sweet ones."

The woman laughed heartily, "Alright, then in a little while, can I have Little Taro and the others go to your place and get some sugar to use as a condiment?"

Lin Chang'er nodded, "Of course, rock sugar is the best for cooking. Also, bring some pork belly. Braised pork belly with dried bamboo shoots is guaranteed to make you want to eat it again and again."

"I'll write a note in a bit and have Little Taro and the others make the trip."

As for cured meat, it is a rare delicacy for them, and they only dare to cut off a small piece to taste during festivals.

Naturally, we let them take it back and keep it for themselves.

"This..." the woman hesitated.

Lin Chang'er laughed and said, "Just listen to me. Braised pork belly with dried bamboo shoots is absolutely delicious. I'll teach you how to make it in a bit. Save the cured pork for soup next time."

This project won't last much longer, and even if we say there will be a next time, there might not actually be one.

Hearing this, the woman nodded and said, "Okay, I'll listen to the boss."

As they were talking, they turned around and saw Li, the county magistrate, standing tall and elegant in his official robes.

However, what surprised Lin Chang'er was the magnificent carriage parked beside him...