Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

Shen Li's grandfather Shen Zhenxi had been sitting aside, like a silent statue, listening quietly to everyone's conversation.

In this seemingly calm atmosphere, he suddenly broke the silence and slowly asked, "Li girl, is there anything special about the food you just took out?"

His eyes were calm and deep, like a deep pool, yet with a subtle hint of inquiry.

After listening to her grandfather's words, Shen Li nodded gently, and a glimmer of light flashed in her smart eyes.

As if performing a magic trick, she took out corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes and rain-praying talismans and placed them neatly on the table.

These things seemed to have mysterious powers and instantly attracted everyone's attention.

She pointed at these things with her slender fingers, and her eyes sparkled with excitement, which was like the twinkling stars in the night sky.

Only her clear voice could be heard: "Grandpa, these crops are incredible.

The master said that these can yield more than 1,000 kilograms per mu! If we plant these, our village will definitely have a good life and we won’t have to worry about going hungry anymore.”

When she said this, her face was filled with longing, as if she had already seen the scene of a good harvest in the future.

Shen Li paused, as if coming back to his senses from his beautiful vision, and his expression became serious, as serious as that of a little adult.

She went on to say, "But right now, the most important thing is the drought! This drought is like a demon, tormenting everyone.

Currently, there are only five of these 'Rain Charms', and one is enough for a whole village. If we can use this charm well, it can solve the urgent problem."

After saying that, Shen Li silently touched her chin, as if she was thinking about something extremely important. She looked very cute and serious.

At this moment, a rapid knock on the door suddenly sounded without warning. The "dong dong dong" sound was particularly abrupt in the quiet yard, like a stone suddenly thrown into a calm lake.

Everyone looked up, their faces full of confusion. At this time, everyone was wondering who would come?

The knock on the door was like a mysterious signal, breaking the original calm and filling the air with a tense and curious atmosphere.

Shen Li quickly flipped his hand, and the food and rain-praying talismans were put back into the storage bag.

Shen Shaodong also looked confused. He stood up slowly, his movements a little slow, as if he was still immersed in the previous topic and had not fully recovered.

He straightened his clothes, which made a slight rustling sound, and then walked towards the gate.

His steps were somewhat cautious, and every step seemed to be testing something. After all, it was so late, and someone suddenly came to visit, which always made people feel a little unusual, as if an unknown factor suddenly broke into the quiet night.

Shen Shaodong opened the gate and his eyes widened instantly, as if he saw someone unexpected.

He looked closely, and the confusion on his face instantly turned into respect, as fast as a face-changing magic trick.

He immediately bowed, his body bent into a standard arc, and the movement was done in one go without any hesitation.

At the same time, his voice was filled with respect as he said, "I didn't know that Lord Bai was coming. I'm sorry for not welcoming you! Please come in!" His voice echoed in the silent night, with a sense of humility and enthusiasm.

Bai Jin stood at the door, his official uniform neatly arranged, making him look particularly majestic.

The color of the official uniform seemed to exude an unquestionable aura of authority in the night.

He waved to his men, and the eyes of the yamen runners were immediately attracted as if by a magnet, staring intently at the food on the table in the yard.

Their eyes were full of greed, like a hungry wolf seeing a fat prey, and their throats rolled unconsciously.

However, they could only reluctantly disperse and go outside the yard to guard the food. They walked very slowly and looked back every few steps, obviously reluctant to leave.

After asking Bai Jin to sit down, Shen Shaodong picked up the teapot skillfully. The teapot was like an obedient little object in his hands.

He gently poured a cup of steaming tea, and the steam from the tea rose up like dancing elves.

Then he bowed and asked, "I wonder if Lord Bai has come here so late for something important?" There was a hint of doubt and worry in his eyes. He didn't know whether Lord Bai's arrival was a blessing or a curse.

Bai Jin smiled slightly, with an elegant arc on the corner of his mouth. That smile was like ripples on the lake caused by the spring breeze, with a hint of calmness.

He raised his eyes to glance at Shen Li, with a barely perceptible scrutiny in his eyes, like a sharp falcon sizing its prey.

Then he said slowly: "I came here today because I heard that it was Brother Shen's birthday, and I came to ask for a drink." His voice was steady and soothing, and every word seemed to be carefully considered.

"Second," he slowly raised his eyes and looked at Shen Li again, this time his eyes became a little serious, that serious look was like a dark cloud covering the sun,

"Someone reported that your family is using strange monsters to sell and make money!"

His words were like a bombshell, exploding in the yard in an instant, making the already tense atmosphere even more solemn.

When Shen Li heard this, her eyes widened instantly, as if she had heard something incredible. Her eyes were so wide that they almost burst their sockets.

The other people in the courtyard were so frightened by the sudden visit of the official that they dared not move!

She couldn't help but curse inwardly: I didn't expect the "fairy pet" incident to develop in such a bizarre way! It must be the person who didn't buy it who did it! Her little face flushed slightly with anger, like a ripe apple.

Shen Li's eyes rolled, and they were like lively black gems, moving rapidly in her eye sockets.

She quickly thought of a solution, and said calmly, "Sir, that's really unfair.

Those fairy chickens and fairy rabbits were left by my master! They are not monsters! "

Her voice was clear and firm, as if she was defending something important.

After hearing what she said, Bai Jin looked up at her casually, with a hint of suspicion in his eyes, like a layer of mist covering his vision.

He said slowly: "Oh? How do you prove that you are not a monster?" There was a provocation in his tone, as if he was waiting to see Shen Li make a fool of herself.

Shen Li was secretly calculating in her heart that she still had a few of those "fairy chickens" in her space, but if she wanted to prove them, she still needed to use some "fairy" means.

This is a bit troublesome. It would not be good if I reveal too many of my secrets.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up, like a bright light suddenly lit in the darkness.

She just turned her little hand and took out a "rain talisman" in her hand. Her movements were quick and skillful.

She said to Bai Jin, "Master Bai, this is the rain-making talisman my master left behind. I can try to learn it!"

There was a hint of expectation and confidence in her eyes, as if this rain-praying talisman was her life-saving straw.

Bai Jin looked at the talisman paper in her hand, and suddenly a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes. That light was like lightning in the dark night, instantly breaking his originally calm expression.

He stood up in an instant, so swiftly that the chair made a slight noise as he moved it, and then he walked over quickly, each step carrying an eagerness.

He reached out and picked up the talisman paper, turning it over and over to examine it carefully, his eyes fixed on every line on the talisman paper, like a treasure hunter carefully examining a precious treasure.

But after looking at it for a long time, he still couldn't figure it out. In his eyes, the talisman paper was like a mysterious puzzle.

Finally, he threw it to Shen Li helplessly and said, "Start now. If you really make it rain today, I will believe what you say!

Otherwise, you and your family will be sent to the county jail!" His words were like a cold judgment, leaving no room for doubt.

Shen Li looked at the boy who was only seventeen or eighteen years old, and murmured in his heart: I was just worried about not being able to advertise, and you just came to my door. What a nice person!

The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, as if she had discovered a new opportunity. She thought to herself, this is a great opportunity! If I can really succeed in praying for rain, not only can I prove my innocence, but I can also let everyone know that I have the ability to pray for rain.

Bai Jin looked back and saw the little girl still staring at him. He frowned, and his brows were like two caterpillars wriggling.

He shouted, "Why are you still standing there? Go quickly!" His voice was majestic and echoed in the yard.