Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

During the long journey as the carriage slowly moved forward, the changes in the capital seemed to be separated from them by a veil, and Shen Li and Bai Jin were completely unaware of the reactions of all parties in the capital.

The carriage continued to bump along the uneven official road for more than ten days. Shen Li's face was full of fatigue and helplessness, and she was extremely disappointed with the ancient traffic conditions.

Looking out through the gap in the window, she saw yellow dust rolling all the way. The carriage shook violently with every step forward. She felt like her bones were about to be shaken apart.

Shen Li couldn't help but think to herself: "The road conditions are really terrible. It's already so dusty and bumpy on a sunny day like this. If it rains, it will be muddy all the way. It's unimaginable.

At least this is an official road. If it were an ordinary road, wouldn't it be even worse?

If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely find a way to improve the condition of this road."

Bai Jin, who was standing aside, had a frown on his face, and his eyes were filled with deep worry.

During the ten-day journey, he was always alert to possible dangers. After all, his previous experience with the killer still left him with lingering fears.

However, as the outline of Qingshan County gradually appeared before his eyes, his tense nerves relaxed a little.

What surprised him was that no assassins appeared since he left the capital until he was about to arrive in Qingshan County.

Bai Jin secretly wondered in his heart: "Could it be that those people behind the scenes have given up?

Or are they planning a larger conspiracy and just holding back for now?"

He looked out the car window at the familiar scene of Qingshan County in the distance. Although the worries in his heart were alleviated, they did not completely disappear. An inexplicable uneasiness still lingered in his heart.

He didn't know what kind of situation was waiting for them, a temporary calm or a greater crisis lurking.

The midday sun shines on every inch of Qingshan Town. After a long journey of more than ten days, the rumbling sound of the carriage finally slowly reaches the familiar streets.

Bai Jin sat upright in the carriage. Although his posture was still straight, the fatigue in his eyes was obvious.

During the one-month journey, he encountered a terrifying moment with the killer, which made him keep his nerves tense and not dare to slack off at all.

At this moment, as the outline of Qingshan Town gradually became clear, he slowly exhaled. The tension and worry that had been accumulating in his heart for a long time finally showed signs of dissipating at this moment, and his frown also relaxed slightly.

Shen Li sat aside, her delicate little face flushed with excitement.

I have been away from home for more than a month, which is an extremely long time for an eight-year-old child.

The longing for him surged like a tide in her heart. Now that she was about to return home, her bright eyes were shining with irrepressible joy, like the bright stars in the night sky.

The little body twisted restlessly in the seat, his hands tightly clutching the corners of his clothes, his heart full of anticipation for reuniting with his family.

However, fate always seems to play tricks on us.

Just as they were happily looking forward to the warm scene of family reunion, the carriage suddenly stopped without warning.

Bai Jin's reaction was as fast as lightning. His arms subconsciously wrapped around Shen Li's slender body, trying to protect her from this sudden incident.

However, the huge inertia still caused his body to slam uncontrollably into the car frame. The dull "bang" sounded like a wake-up call from fate.

Shen Li didn't have time to dodge, and her small head hit Bai Jin's chin hard.

In an instant, both of their faces were filled with pain, their brows were furrowed, and their teeth were clenched. It took them a while to recover from the severe pain.

Bai Jin endured the pain in his jaw and pulled open the carriage curtain. His stern face was now filled with anger as he shouted, "How do you drive?" His voice was filled with unquestionable majesty.

Shen Li also curiously poked her little head out from behind Bai Jin, her eyes full of confusion.

Along the way, the coachman's driving skills were very skilled and the carriage had been very stable. The sudden stop today was really puzzling.

The coachman, already pale with fear, hastily jumped off the carriage and trotted to the front. With a plop, he knelt on his knees and kowtowed respectfully. Beads of sweat streamed down his cheeks as he explained in a trembling voice, "Sir, my lord, I deserve death! Suddenly, a woman fell in front of the carriage. I didn't have time to react, and that's why the horses got startled!"

When Shen Li heard this, she frowned slightly and gently pulled Bai Jin's sleeve with her small hand.

After spending a month together day and night, they seemed to have an invisible tacit understanding between them. Even without words, they could understand each other with just a look or a small gesture.

Bai Jin immediately understood, took a deep breath, tried to calm down, and calmly ordered: "Go call Yan Feng in the back and ask him to send this woman to the hospital.

By the way, ask him to find out where the woman's family is and inform them."

At this moment, the people around the carriage gathered from all directions as if under a spell. For a moment, the crowd was bustling and the sound of discussion was endless.

"What's going on? Did the county magistrate's carriage hit someone?" An old man, leaning on a cane and squinting his eyes, asked curiously.

"I think it's 80% true. This is incredible!" A young man echoed, with a hint of excitement in his eyes.

The woman lying on the ground secretly groaned in her heart when she heard that she was going to be sent to the hospital.

She originally wanted to take this opportunity to get close to Bai Jin, but if she was sent to the clinic, all her plans would be ruined.

So, she quietly raised her eyes to observe the situation around her. Seeing that everyone's attention was on the carriage, she slowly moved her body and pretended to stand up with great difficulty.

She was wearing a light blue silk dress, with a graceful figure and a fragile look as if a slight breeze could blow her down.

She moved lightly, step by step, to the front of the carriage, bowed gracefully, and said softly, "It turns out to be the county magistrate. I am from Jiangnan, my name is Liu Ruoxi. I was originally traveling north with my family, but we encountered robbers on the way, and my family all suffered. Now I am left alone, without any relatives.

I wonder if you would take me in. I am willing to work like a slave for you to repay your kindness in taking me in.

As she spoke, she raised her hand slightly and gently wiped the corners of her eyes with the handkerchief embroidered with delicate patterns. She looked so pitiful.

Bai Jin looked at the woman in front of him, frowning slightly, with a hint of doubt in his eyes, and said, "There are only men in the government office, how can we take you in?"

When the woman heard this, she was overjoyed, thinking that the situation had taken a turn for the better. She immediately struck while the iron was hot and pressed the issue further, saying, "If it is inconvenient for you to keep me at the government office, could you please let me take shelter in your residence first?"

I will do my best to repay you, my Lord!"

After she finished speaking, she bowed again. Her humble posture made people feel pity for her.

When the people around saw this, they started talking again.

"How much silver can one earn as a servant in the county magistrate's house in a month?" a woman asked the person next to her curiously.

"I think it's probably at least half a tael of silver! It's much better than farming." A middle-aged man touched his chin and answered with envy.

Bai Jin looked apologetic and patiently explained, "I'm a single man with no female relatives at home. It's really not convenient for me to keep you at the government office. Besides, I haven't bought a mansion yet, so I can only find another place for you."

Shen Li's eyes rolled, and suddenly an idea came to her mind. She said, "Miss, are you really willing to be my slave?"

The woman looked up at the little girl in the carriage. Seeing her exquisite clothing and extraordinary temperament, she thought she was Bai Jin's sister. She quickly bowed again and said, "Miss, it is true. I never lied."

Shen Li immediately clapped her hands and said with a smile: "Master Bai, give her to me. I just need someone to do the work. I was thinking of buying a few servants!"

Then she said to the woman, "Go and get the slave contract with the messenger behind you, and I will take you home!"

Yan Feng heard the call and hurried forward, saying respectfully, "Miss, please!"

The woman was slightly stunned, as if she didn't expect things to develop like this, but since things had come to this, she could only follow Chen Sheng to get the slave contract first, but she was still thinking about how to get close to Bai Jin.