Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

Chapter 140 Zhao Lin's Suspicion

How could Shen Shaodong not know his daughter's little thoughts? She was clearly acting coquettishly and trying to avoid his accountability.

He knew everything in his heart, but he pretended to be angry and glared at Shen Li fiercely. The look in his eyes seemed to penetrate her soul, with a bit of feigned severity.

Then, he calmly adjusted his clothes. His movements were slow and steady, revealing a sense of majesty.

After finishing dressing, he bowed slightly and saluted Bai Jin with a respectful posture and a humble tone: "Greetings, Lord Bai, why didn't you send someone to inform us that you are coming so that we can go to greet you.

This is very impolite, I hope you won't blame me." Although his words seemed to blame himself for the poor hospitality, they were more of a reflection of his respect and awe for Bai Jin.

Bai Jin raised his hand slightly, with a friendly smile on his face, as if he could dispel all the haze around him, and said in a gentle voice: "Brother Shen, there is no need to be so formal.

I originally wanted to come and see the construction of the ancestral hall of your Shen family. When I heard that Fuxi went up the mountain, I was inspired and followed her. I didn't expect that I would have the honor to hunt this wild boar with her.

Speaking of which, Fuxi is so young, but his courage and skills are not to be underestimated."

His eyes showed admiration and love for Shen Li, and that look seemed to express an elder's recognition and expectations for the younger generation.

At this time, Shadow Zhao Lin was hiding in the crowd. Hearing this, his eyes dimmed slightly, like stars covered by dark clouds.

He secretly thought that the relationship between County Magistrate Bai and the Fuxi family seemed quite close, far beyond the ordinary relationship between officials and civilians. But at this moment, he was playing the role of an ordinary farmer, and the disguise of his identity was like a heavy yoke, making him dare not overstep the line.

He hurriedly saluted Bai Jin and Shen Li respectfully, bending his waist very low, almost parallel to the ground, and said loudly: "Greetings to the county magistrate, Lord Fuxi!" His voice was loud and respectful, echoing in the crowd.

Seeing this, the people behind him followed suit and knelt on the ground. The scene was like wheat waves falling, quite spectacular.

Everyone had different expressions, some were nervous, some were in awe, and some were curious, secretly looking up at Bai Jin and Shen Li.

Seeing this, Bai Jin frowned slightly, and the area between his eyebrows bulged slightly, forming a shallow wrinkle.

His eyes swept over everyone, like a breeze blowing past, and he said, "Everyone, stand up. This is not the county government office. There's no need to be so polite."

Although his tone was gentle, it carried an unquestionable majesty that made people obey involuntarily.

As he spoke, he glanced at the people behind Zhao Lin inconspicuously. His eyes were as sharp as lightning, as if he could see through their disguises, but he didn't say much. Only a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, which was fleeting.

Then, he turned to face Shen Shaodong, a smile on his face. That smile was like the warm spring sun, warm and friendly. He joked, "Looks like I'm in for another treat today! I've heard that the Shen family's banquets are always unique, so I'm sure I'll be able to feast on them today."

There was a hint of anticipation and joy in his eyes, as if he had already smelled the aroma of the food.

At this moment, the craftsman with a round face and a small tuft of beard in the crowd said with a smile: "Then we are honored to bother you!"

His words carried a hint of simple joy and anticipation, a smile spreading across his round face like a blossoming flower. He rubbed his hands together, his eyes filled with a desire for the delicious food.

Shen Shaodong didn't care much about this. In his opinion, these people were working hard for his family and should be treated well.

Besides, we had agreed to provide meals today. So, he clasped his hands together, and said calmly yet politely, "The masters and everyone else who just arrived, please move to our shed to rest and wait.

Once the wild boar is properly processed and the food is cooked, we will have the opening banquet!"

His voice was firm and powerful, echoing in the air and making everyone feel at ease.

After saying this, he turned sideways and raised his hand slightly, his gesture elegant and polite, indicating that everyone should go to the resting place first.

Afterwards, Shen Yu led everyone from the old house to come over to help. In an instant, the scene of slaughtering the wild boar became bustling with people and the lively atmosphere seemed to ignite the entire village.

People's shouts, laughter and conversations intertwined to form a unique rural symphony.

When the old, young, women and children in the village heard the noise, they all rushed over to watch the fun.

After all, it was the Shen family who slaughtered the wild boar last time. The scene was really impressive, so they naturally didn’t want to miss it this time.

The old people walked shakily with their canes, their eyes full of curiosity;

The children were like ponies running free, jumping and running in front, their faces filled with excited smiles;

The women walked in groups of three or four, chatting in low voices as they walked, speculating about the lively scene of the day.

Shen Li looked at the large group of people busying around in front of him, but he was always thinking about the injured young man.

Her brows were slightly furrowed, her eyes filled with worry and anxiety, as if shrouded in a cloud of sorrow.

She leaned close to Bai Jin and spoke softly in a low voice. The sound was like the buzzing of a mosquito or fly, so faint that it was almost inaudible.

Bai Jin was slightly startled, as if he was suddenly touched by something, and then nodded, with some understanding and support in his eyes.

After giving the instructions, Shen Li hurried towards home.

Her figure moved quickly among the crowd like an agile deer.

Shadow Zhao Lin was hidden in the crowd, taking in the whole scene. He was full of doubts, wondering what Shen Li had said to Bai Jin that made her leave in such a hurry.

There was curiosity and inquiry in his eyes, and he followed Shen Li's departing back closely, as if he wanted to find the answer from it.

At this time, Wang Meng, who was standing behind him, quietly tugged at the corner of his clothes and said in a low voice, "Look, Fu Xi is only eight years old, and he can actually hunt three wild boars? I don't believe it. In my opinion, it must be that Bai Jin who hunted them. He wants to use them to bribe the Shen family!"

There was a hint of suspicion and disdain in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a contemptuous smile.

Chen Xuan, who was standing by, rolled his eyes when he heard this and retorted softly, "You are being unfair. The Emperor is full of praise for Lady Fuxi, so she must be extraordinary!

Besides, the emperor specially sent us here to protect the prince, but in the end, Bai Jin got there first.

We have missed a great opportunity to get close to the gentleman, so we must think of a way to deal with it next time."

There was a hint of reluctance and helplessness in his eyes, and his brows were slightly furrowed, as if he was thinking of some strategy.

Zhao Lin remained silent, thinking to himself that this was a great opportunity to infiltrate the Shen family, but he didn't expect his plan to be disrupted by so many unexpected events.

It seems that it is important to follow Shen Li more in the future. Only in this way can I discover more secrets and complete my mission.

His eyes became firm, as if he had made some kind of decision, and there was a hint of coldness and persistence in his eyes.