The daughter of the first wife grew up in the countryside and was extremely powerful

Life on Zhuangzi's farm was very leisurely, and in a blink of an eye, it was the fourth day.

It is the height of summer now, the sun is scorching, the heat is oppressive, and the weather has fully entered the unbearable hottest days of summer.

Even in the early morning, when it should be a little cooler, the air was filled with rolling heat waves, as if invisible flames were burning wantonly, making people feel as if they were placed in a steamer, extremely hot and stuffy and unbearable.

Gu Fanchu was sitting leisurely under the shade of a tree in the courtyard, listening to her subordinates standing under the tree reporting to her the news that the Meng family had been secretly searching for Meng Hewan's whereabouts in recent days.

Gu Fan was in an extremely happy mood, and couldn't help but smile slightly. He picked up a bowl of iced Tremella soup on the table and drank another sip happily.

Let them continue their anxious search!

When they return to the capital, that will be the beginning of their true descent into the abyss of fear and despair! That time will surely become their most terrifying nightmare!

Thinking of this, the smile on Gu Fan's face became brighter.

She turned to the two maids beside her—Bai Li and Qiu Tang—and instructed:

"Bai Li, Qiu Tang, let's set off to return to the capital tomorrow! After we get back to the capital, send Qingchuan to quickly find my eldest brother to come and pick me up."

She felt that the time was almost ripe and it was time to give those people an unexpected "surprise".

In order to make this show more exciting, the eldest brother will play a crucial role.

After breakfast, before the summer heat came, Gu Fanchu went to the lotus pond on the farm to fish and pick flowers.

The lotus leaves in the pond are like green umbrellas spread out on the water.

The pink and white lotus flowers are either in bud or in full bloom, emitting a charming fragrance.

Since there were no other men around, Gu Fanchu changed her usual reserved attitude, took off her shoes and socks, and ran lightly barefoot towards the rocks in the shallow water of the pond.

She was wearing a lilac dress, the color was simple and pleasant, and it contrasted with the lotus flowers in the pond, like a beautiful painting.

She stepped carefully onto the stones, stretched out her slender arms, and gently picked the most beautiful lotus flowers.

Her calves, pulled up high by her skirt, revealed a pair of crystal clear, white feet.

Although the stones under her feet were a little rough, the feeling of close contact with the earth made her feel extremely comfortable and relaxed.

The whole person relaxed and the smile on his face became brighter.

When Shi Jinyan and Gu Xunzhou followed Liuli over, they saw a woman with a beautiful smile.

An inexplicable emotion became even stronger when Shi Jinyan saw the woman's jade feet, as if his heart was about to jump out of his chest.

Gu Xunzhou couldn't help but frown slightly when he saw his sister's slightly indecent behavior.

He wanted to remind Gu Fanchu that girls should pay attention to their manners and image.

However, just as he was about to speak, he caught a glimpse of Shi Jinyan's red ears out of the corner of his eye.

This discovery made him feel uneasy and he swallowed back the words that were about to come out of his mouth.

Gu Xunzhou's eyes spun around, and he raised his hand to gently rub his arm, which was actually normal. He pretended to be exhausted and said,

"Oh, it's been so busy and tiring lately! I've been sitting in the carriage for so long now, and I'm actually feeling a little exhausted. Master Shi, please walk around the yard on your own for a while. Liuli, come quickly and help me rest for a while."

When Shi Jinyan heard this, he was about to respond, but before he could open his mouth, Gu Xunzhou quickly stood up, motioned Liuli to support him, and then turned around and walked in another direction without hesitation.

Only Shi Jinyan was left standing there, looking at their receding backs. He felt a little uneasy and didn't know what to do for a moment.

After a moment's thought, he moved cautiously and slowly approached the pond.

Bai Li and Qiu Tang, who had been waiting quietly on the shore, looked at each other when they saw Shi Jinyan approaching, and as if they had telepathy, they quietly retreated and disappeared from sight.

At this time, Gu Fanchu was immersed in the joy of picking lotus flowers. She was very busy, picking those beautiful flowers with her hands and feet, and she did not forget to turn around and shout:

"Bai Li, come quickly and help me! Catch these lotus flowers. We need to take them back to the mansion and carefully care for them in beautiful vases.

I wonder if they will bloom until tomorrow morning, if so, I can bring some back for my grandmother and aunt."

No one answered behind her, but the lotus she handed out was caught by someone.

A trace of curiosity surged in Gu Fanchu's heart. He slowly turned his head and saw Shi Jinyan's tall and slender figure standing quietly, holding a bunch of beautiful lotus flowers in his hand.

At that moment, time seemed to freeze. She stared blankly at the man in front of her, her mind blank.

When she finally came to her senses, she was shocked to find that the person standing behind her was him!

I couldn't help but wonder in my heart: When did he come here?

And at this moment...

Thinking of this, the woman's cheeks instantly flushed, as tempting as a ripe apple.

She stood up hurriedly, her steps a little flustered, just wanting to escape from this embarrassing scene as quickly as possible, and walked quickly towards the shore.

Perhaps it was because he stood up too quickly, or the soil under his feet was too slippery, Gu Fanchu was not paying attention and his body suddenly leaned forward.

Just as she was about to fall to the ground, a broad, warm hand reached out as quickly as lightning, tightly grasped her slender arm, and steadily supported her shaky body.

"Be careful."

Shi Jinyan's low and magnetic voice sounded in his ears, like a spring breeze blowing by, causing ripples in Gu Fanchu's heart.

Gu Fanchu calmed herself down, tried to steady her body, then gently lowered the hem of her skirt, trying to cover her bare feet.

She lowered her head slightly, curled up her toes, and her face was full of shyness and uneasiness, making her as adorable as a frightened deer.

"How did you come?"

She looked at the man who suddenly appeared in front of her with astonishment, and couldn't help asking. She really didn't expect that this man would choose to visit her today.

Could it be that something important has happened?

Just when she was full of doubts, she saw Shi Jinyan slowly move to the side, carefully picked up the pair of exquisite shoes, then slowly squatted down and gently placed them at Gu Fanchu's feet.