Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

In the county government office, Bai Jin sat quietly at the desk, his eyes fixed on the stack of Shen family information in front of him.

The information looked so ordinary, like a simple drawing outlined with light ink strokes, without any bold colors.

More than ten years ago, the Shen family was just refugees fleeing famine. After wandering all the way, they finally settled down in this place and made their home.

During those difficult years, the Shen family spent everything they had to support their two scholars. They were so poor that they could barely afford a single meal of wild vegetable porridge each day. The bland, watery porridge seemed to reveal the Shen family's past hardships.

Bai Jin looked at the information and his brows knitted together, like two dark clouds slowly gathering. He felt a strong sense that the information was definitely inaccurate, like an ill-fitting piece of clothing, full of holes.

Just looking at Shen Shaodong, he is handsome and his demeanor is extraordinary.

That appearance was definitely not what the child of an ordinary family described in the information should look like.

There was a depth and wisdom in his eyes, and an indescribable temperament in his every move, as if he was a pearl hidden in the dust, with a power always surging in the dark.

Looking at that little girl Shen Li again, the information said that she was taciturn, dull and dull, which was simply nonsense.

When Bai Jin thought of Shen Li, her lively and clever appearance emerged in his mind. She was like a smart little deer, full of vitality and energy.

Her quick thinking, especially her extraordinary talent in mathematics, is completely different from the description in the information. It is impossible to associate words like dull with her.

However, the descriptions of the other two members of the Shen family, Zhang Xiu Niang and Shen Xuan, do barely fit the description in the information.

Shen Li's twin brother, Shen Xuan, is a self-disciplined and propriety-oriented person. His every word and action follows the ancient ethics and morals. He is as old-fashioned and boring as a thick old book that reads the same content over and over again.

As for Zhang Xiu Niang, she was extremely cautious, as if every step she took in this world was on thin ice. She carefully protected this family and dared not make the slightest mistake.

Bai Jin sat at the desk, his brows furrowed, his eyes fixed on the documents in front of him, but his mind was a mess.

He thought about it over and over again, but couldn't figure out the key to this. He just felt his head buzzing and his heart was filled with annoyance.

So, he simply waved his arm and threw the documents aside. With a "rustling" sound, the papers scattered all over the floor, just like his chaotic thoughts at the moment.

His thoughts gradually drifted away, recalling his experiences over the years. He had embarked on the path of studying since he was 4 years old.

It was a long and arduous journey. He endured spring, summer, autumn and winter in his study, and before he knew it, he had been studying hard for 14 years. Now, at the age of 18, he had just passed the imperial examination and became the top scorer. What an honor that was!

On the day when the results were announced, he wore a red flower on his head, a brocade robe, and rode a tall horse in a parade through the streets. People on the street gathered around him, and cheers and applause were heard everywhere. The magnificent scene seemed to be still in front of his eyes, and he was so proud of himself at that time.

But who could have imagined that just after the Luming Banquet, which should have been a joyous occasion to celebrate his high school graduation, his father, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, would deliver a shocking piece of news to him—a marriage to the prime minister's concubine's daughter. He was stunned, filled with confusion and resistance.

He remembered earnestly telling his father, "Dad, you should also look at the current situation. The emperor is in his prime, but the prime minister is reckless and secretly supports the second prince. The situation in the court is delicate, with various forces surging undercurrents. We cannot get involved in this muddy water of factional strife. Marrying into the prime minister's family at this time is simply asking for trouble. Absolutely not!"

However, his father was like a possessed man, forcing him to agree to the marriage regardless of the consequences. The father and son each insisted on their own opinion, neither of them giving in, and finally they had a quarrel, the sound of which still rings in my ears.

It was for this reason that when the Emperor kindly asked him where he wanted to take up his post, he acted on impulse and thought of being as far away from the capital as possible, away from the annoying marriage and the quarrelsome home, so he came to the remote Qingshan County to serve as the county magistrate.

Bai Jin shook his head helplessly, a wry smile forming on his lips. He knew that it was pointless to dwell on those things now. He had to make the best of it. His main task now was to serve the Emperor well. As for the rest, he could just let it go.

However, human joys and sorrows are inherently different. At this moment, the Shen Li family, who had upset Bai Jin, were asked by Shen's father to do some physical exercise early in the morning.

Shen Li was doing horse stance with a worried look on his face, secretly complaining in his heart, thinking that he was really unlucky.

Thinking back to her previous life, in order to please her parents, she learned everything she could get the chance to learn, including Sanda, Taekwondo, boxing, and fencing.

It's hard to describe the hardships I went through. I thought I could relax a bit after coming here, but who would have thought I would have to continue learning these torturous things!

Shen Xuan, on the other hand, had no objection to his father's arrangement. In his opinion, it was the best thing ever. After all, if he wanted to participate in the imperial examinations in the future, how could he do without a strong physique?

Zhang Xiu Niang always obeyed her husband's orders. Even though she was sweating profusely and her legs were shaking uncontrollably, she still gritted her teeth and persevered.

Shen Shaodong is like a meticulous instructor. He has a serious expression and is strict with every movement of every person, not allowing any carelessness.

He even carved a wooden stick to use as a teaching stick. If he saw anyone with incorrect posture, he would hit them without mercy!

Hey, you know what? Exercise is truly a wonderful thing. No matter how poor your starting condition, as long as you persevere, you'll always reap the rewards. The only real worry is that you lack the perseverance to persevere.

Take the past few days, for example. When it was still light, the whole family got up. The four of them started squatting in a neat row, and this squatting would last for half an hour.

You know what, in just a few days, the physical fitness of several people has improved slightly.

Take Zhang for example. After she gave birth to the son and daughter, she has never been able to recover from her illness.

Over the years, life at home has become increasingly difficult, going from bad to worse. In this situation, balanced nutrition is simply a luxury.

The fact that the whole family was not starved to death was a blessing from the spirits of our ancestors in heaven.

But today, Zhang clearly felt that she had more energy. Unlike before, she would be out of breath after a little movement. She felt a lot more relaxed.

Looking at the little girl Shen Li, she has an indifferent attitude towards this exercise.

Her body, though still thin, had a certain amount of strength. After these days of recuperation, her lips and teeth were rosy and white, as lovely as jade and white snow. However, she herself hadn't noticed the change yet.

Shen Xuan shared Zhang's feelings. When he first started squatting, he found it incredibly painful, every second a torture. But after gritting his teeth and persevering, he finally discovered its benefits.

Now, every morning he starts doing horse stance without anyone prompting him. Instead of feeling tired, he feels ecstatic about the positive changes happening to his body.

Today, Shen Shaodong was thinking that it was time to start teaching them military boxing.

Don't underestimate this military boxing; it's a powerful and lethal form. Shen Shaodong pondered this for a long time. After all, in this era of supreme imperial power, everywhere is filled with unknown dangers. For their family, having a certain level of self-protection is the most important thing.

Shen Shaodong shouted with full energy: "Everyone, look forward and stand at attention!" The loud voice was like a huge bell, echoing over the backyard.

After several days of rigorous training, these three people have already formed a conditioned reflex habit for such slogans.

The moment they heard the order, they moved in unison like well-trained soldiers, turned in a standard manner, and then stood in an orderly manner with their postures straight and straight, like tall poplars, without the slightest deviation.

Shen Shaodong looked serious and said with a determined look: "Today, we will start learning the first move of military boxing, the bow-step punch.

"Everyone, listen carefully! Get ready! Place your right fist at your waist, then thrust forward with all your might, palm facing downward. At the same time, quickly bring your left fist back to your waist, and take your legs into a left lunge." He shouted the commands while personally demonstrating the movements, each one vigorous and powerful.

"Have you learned it? If you have, practice it with me, thirty times each time!" His face was stern and serious, and he never smiled. His stern look formed a sharp and strong contrast with his usual gentle and friendly image.

At this time, Shen Li raised her hand high, then took a firm step forward and said loudly: "Report to Daddy, I already know how to do it!" Her voice was clear and loud, revealing a sense of confidence.

A look of relief suddenly appeared on Shen Shaodong's face. He nodded gently and said, "Shen Li will lead the training. Let's begin!"

Shen Li responded loudly and resonantly: "Yes!" After that, she turned around and went back to start the task of training.