In ancient times, I just wanted to be a salted fish

Sunlight shines into the main hall through the carved window lattices, illuminating the spacious and elegant space.

Chen Ruotong and Magistrate Zhang walked in side by side, and their eyes were instantly attracted by Zhen Yu standing in the hall.

He was standing in the middle of the hall with his hands behind his back, standing as tall and straight as a pine tree. There was a faint smile on his face, as warm and pleasant as a flower blooming in spring.

After the three of them exchanged greetings, Prefect Zhang spoke first, "What a coincidence that Lord Zhen has come! I was just about to write a memorial to submit to His Majesty. Chen's farm has just planted a very special high-yield crop - sweet potato.

Why not let Guchuan personally introduce the various benefits of sweet potatoes to adults! " After saying that, he turned his gaze to Chen Ruotong beside him, his eyes full of anticipation.

Chen Ruotong nodded slightly to indicate his agreement. Then, he began to talk about the relevant information of sweet potatoes.

Starting from the simple growing environment and habits of sweet potatoes, to their distinctive characteristics, colorful cooking methods and amazing yield performance, even how to properly store these sweet potatoes is explained without omission.

She described every detail so vividly that one feels as if they could witness the scene of the abundant fruits covering the ground with their own eyes.

Zhen Yu listened attentively to Chen Guchuan's explanation, nodding his head in agreement from time to time.

When I heard about the many advantages of sweet potatoes, I couldn't help but exclaim: "Every time I come to Guchuan, I can always gain new knowledge and surprises. I guess it was your dear friend who lived overseas who sent you such a precious grain - sweet potatoes!

I really hope that one day I can meet this mysterious friend in person! If His Majesty knew about this, he would surely be delighted and overjoyed! Hahahaha..." The laughter echoed throughout the main hall, revealing endless joy.

"My friend is very mysterious and rarely seen! Hahaha..." Chen Ruotong laughed.

"They are all people with great abilities! Haha..." Magistrate Zhang laughed at the right time.

"Let me tell you about this matter. The reason I came here this time was because of the shocking theft case that occurred on the 16th day of the first lunar month in the capital. To this day, the case is still unsolved.

The man who stole the valuables from the storeroom of the princess's mansion and the underwear workshop of Shishangxiufang seemed to be born with wings. He disappeared without a trace and left no clues. It was really helpless! "Ah!" Zhen Yu stared into Chen Guchuan's eyes and sighed in a meaningful and intriguing tone.

When Chen Ruotong saw Zhen Yu's expression and words, her heart trembled suddenly: Judging from his appearance and hearing what he said, could it be that Zhen Yu has already become suspicious of me?

When did he know that I had such ability? Impossible, absolutely impossible. Since I met him, I have never revealed the slightest flaw in front of him!

Chen Ruotong tried her best to recall every word and action she had taken with Zhen Yu in the past, and pondered over it over and over again, but still could not detect any omissions.

Zhen Yu stared at Chen Ruotong's eyes closely, his mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a meaningful smile, and said softly: "In the capital, the common people are all saying that Jia Fei did it! Gu Chuan, in your opinion, do you think Jia Fei has such ability?"

Chen Ruotong was speechless when Zhen Yu asked this. She hesitated for a long time before reluctantly responding, "Uh... well, it's hard to say. Maybe... maybe he really has such ability?" Her words seemed quite far-fetched.

Upon hearing this, Zhen Yu rolled his eyes and said, "Does Jia Fei really have such ability? Don't you, Gu Chuan, know it in your heart?" There was a hint of amusement in his tone.

Magistrate Zhang, who was standing by, was bewildered and confused, but he was also an official after all, so he naturally understood that the two were playing some kind of obscure riddle with each other, and that there were hidden meanings in their words.

Of course, Magistrate Zhang didn’t know that Zhen Yu was the chivalrous thief Jia Fei, and the only ones who knew about this were Chen Ruotong and Qiao Zien.

"This kind of case of emptying the warehouse without anyone noticing has happened more than once or twice, but every time it's the chivalrous thief Jia Fei who takes the blame. He's really tired of carrying it! Furukawa, do you think it's true or not?"

Zhen Yu said this just to remind Chen Ruotong that her secret had been known by someone and she should be careful in the future.

Chen Ruotong's brain froze with a buzzing sound at Zhen Yu's indirect questions.

Her blood pressure soared again in an instant. She thought to herself: Only Qiao Zien knew about my space. When did Zhen Yu know about it? Could it be...

Yes, he is Lord Zhen and Jia Fei at the same time. If someone pretends to be him to commit a crime, he must investigate it? Then he must have followed me and must have seen me collecting the money with his own eyes!

Alas! There is always a loophole! Failure, failure!

If Zhen Yu tells the emperor about this, won't I be imprisoned and work for them? Even if I'm not imprisoned, I'll have to become their tool and lose my freedom. That's too scary...

Thinking of this, she shuddered, and after a moment of awakening, she smiled apologetically, "Yes, Jia Fei is indeed very tired from carrying the load! Who makes him a hero in the hearts of the people?

Oh, by the way, after talking so much, are you two thirsty? Let's have a cup of milk tea! This is a new drink, only our Pinguozhai has it, you can't drink it in Beijing! Hahaha..."

Chen Ruotong went to the side room and made milk tea for the two adults herself.

Zhen Yu liked the drink very much. "Guchuan's milk tea tastes sweet and delicious! You always have new things and food and drinks here, but I can't drink them after returning to Beijing! What should I do?"

Chen Ruotong understood immediately. After talking for a long time, he was asking for a favor from her, hush money! Hey, how did this Lord Zhen also learn this trick? He is not a corrupt person! He is asking for benefits for Jia Fei!

In order to finish writing the memorial as quickly as possible, Magistrate Zhang went back to the government office first.

Only Chen Ruotong and Zhen Yu were left in the hall.

For Chen Ruotong, the atmosphere was a bit awkward and tense.

Zhen Yu, however, remained calm and composed, looking as if nothing had happened.

In Chen Ruotong's opinion, he deserves a beating, but he knows kung fu, so she can only bow her head under his "power".

Chen Ruotong turned around and took out a small black box from her sleeve, placed it on the table in front of Zhen Yu, and said flatteringly, "Master Zhen, I do have some unusual little tricks, but I never do anything to harm others! Some things were unavoidable, but the result was good after all. I punished the evildoers. I can't say that I got rid of harm for the people, but I also want to be a chivalrous thief to you, Master, hehe..."

Zhen Yu nodded with satisfaction and said, "I know your ability. The strangeness of this case reminded me of you, but I haven't told anyone else about it. I don't want you to get hurt and lose your freedom. Be careful in the future and don't be careless! Remember!"

Chen Ruotong was so grateful when she heard this that she cried, "Thank you for keeping my secret. I bow to you!"

Chen Ruotong stood up and bowed 90 degrees.

Zhen Yu smiled faintly and said, "I told you that you don't have to call me sir when there are no outsiders around, and you don't have to call yourself a commoner. Isn't it good to call each other friends? I want to be friends with you, Guchuan! Is this a gift for me to keep my mouth shut?" Zhen Yu picked up the small box.

Chen Ruotong hurried forward, opened the box, took out a black electric shaver, and taught Zhen Yu how to use it.

From then on, Zhen Yu became Chen Ruotong's second close friend.