Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

In the magnificent imperial palace, the emperor sat on the dragon throne in the imperial study, holding the investigation report on Shen Li in his hand, frowning slightly and showing some curiosity.

He muttered to himself, "This Shen Li has such a strange thing going on. She can pray for rain, and it's also related to the matter of the fairy pet. I want to see who she is."

At this time, Bai Jin and Shen Li were waiting for news from the palace in the temporary courtyard.

Suddenly, there was a rapid sound of horse hooves, followed by the shrill yet majestic voice of the eunuch announcing the decree: "Bai Jin, Shen Li, receive the decree!"

Bai Jin hurriedly pulled Shen Li to kneel together, only to hear the eunuch read: "By the will of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Bai Jin and Shen Li are summoned to the palace to appear before the Emperor immediately. This is my decree!"

Bai Jin shouted: "I obey the order and thank you for your grace!" After standing up, he and Shen Li looked at each other, and saw a hint of tension and anticipation in each other's eyes.

Bai Jin straightened his clothes and said, "Let's go, it's time to meet the emperor."

Shen Li took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and followed Bai Jin.

They followed the eunuch who announced the decree into the carriage that had been prepared long ago. The carriage started slowly and drove towards the palace.

Along the way, Shen Li watched through the car window as the street scene was gradually replaced by the tall palace walls, and her heart became increasingly uneasy.

Bai Jin patted her hand gently and whispered comfortingly: "Don't be afraid, I'm here. You just need to tell the truth. The emperor is wise and will make a fair decision." Shen Li nodded slightly and held Bai Jin's hand tightly.

The carriage quickly entered the palace, passed through the palace gates, and stopped in front of a palace. Bai Jin got off the carriage first, then turned around and helped Shen Li down.

Led by the eunuchs, they entered the palace, which was luxuriously decorated with attendants and ministers standing on both sides.

Bai Jin took Shen Li step forward and finally saw the emperor standing high above them.

They hurriedly knelt and saluted. Bai Jin said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I, Bai Jin, and Shen Li come to pay our respects to His Majesty. Long live His Majesty!"

The emperor raised his hand slightly and said, "Stand up." After his gaze lingered on Shen Li for a moment, he said, "I have heard a lot about you. Shen Li, please tell me in detail about praying for rain and the fairy pet."

Shen Li heard the emperor's words, and although she felt a little nervous, she was more excited than she could suppress. She slowly raised her head and looked directly at the emperor boldly.

The emperor was seen wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a crown on his head, sitting upright on the dragon throne. His face was majestic yet revealed a supreme dignity.

Shen Li was secretly amazed in her heart. This was the ancient emperor. The image he had heard in history books and stories gradually overlapped. A wonderful feeling came to her heart, as if she had traveled through thousands of years of time and truly touched the pulse of history.

When the emperor looked at the eight-year-old child in front of him, he felt something strange in his heart.

Shen Li was very cute, with skin as white as porcelain and clear and bright eyes. She was wearing a white Taoist robe. Her figure was petite but she exuded a lively aura, just like a fairy child who had come down to earth.

The emperor couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly, thinking to himself: She has done such extraordinary things at such a young age. If what she said is true, she will become a great person in the future. I just don't know if she really has the help of immortals or there is another hidden secret behind her.

Shen Li calmed down, and a clear voice rang out in the palace: "Your Majesty, praying for rain was a coincidence, and those rain talismans belonged to my master.

That day, I saw the suffering of the people and felt pity for them, so I tried to pray for rain according to the methods recorded in ancient books. Perhaps it was a sign of God's mercy that a sweet rain actually fell.

As for the fairy pets, they were actually a kind of strange beasts raised by my master. My master left these fairy pets behind and left.

I wanted to share it with everyone, but I didn't want to cause a stir." Her words were sincere, and her eyes were pure and innocent, making it difficult for anyone to doubt her.

The emperor nodded slightly and continued to ask, "What does the strange beast you mentioned, that fairy pet, look like?"

Shen Li had been prepared in her heart, and replied calmly: "Your Majesty, that fairy pet is actually an ordinary poultry, but it has been fed with natural treasures, especially those exotic spiritual herbs, through constant experimentation by my master!"

The emperor listened to Shen Li's story, his eyes still filled with inquiry: "So, you actually had such a wonderful encounter, meeting an immortal like your master.

Do you know that your actions have caused a huge uproar among the people, and many rumors have emerged?"

Shen Li's heart trembled, and he quickly said: "Your Majesty, I was young and ignorant, and I never expected such consequences. If there is anything inappropriate, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Bai Jin, who was watching from the side, also knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, Shen Li is still young, and although her actions may be rash, she has a kind heart and has no ill intentions.

Moreover, she has come with me this time, bringing with her high-yield grains that will benefit the people. I hope Your Majesty will take a closer look."

The emperor's eyes swept back and forth between Bai Jin and Shen Li. After a moment's silence, he slowly said, "I will investigate this matter in detail.

Now tell me about the matter of the grain."

Bai Jin responded and began to report the grain situation to the emperor in detail, while Shen Li stood aside, lowered his head slightly, and prayed silently in his heart that everything would go well.