Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

Chapter 182 Bai Jin blushes

Shen Li skipped all the way back home, but she never expected that as soon as she entered the house, she heard that the marriage between the two families had been settled.

There were still some traces of festivity in the yard, and the servants came and went with smiles on their faces.

Shen Li trotted all the way to the old house and looked around curiously. What she saw was shocking. She found that Bai Jin was still staying in the Shen family and had not left.

He was seen standing tall in a corner of the courtyard, his moon-white robe fluttering gently in the wind. There was a gentle air between his sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, but the slightly upturned corner of his mouth seemed to hide a bit of cunning.

Sometimes he pretended to glance casually towards the inner courtyard, and sometimes he chatted quietly with the servants of the Shen family, appearing to be at ease.

Shen Li thought to herself and couldn't help laughing in her heart: This Bai Jin, I'm afraid he didn't see his aunt, so he is so persistent and refuses to leave.

Looking at his expression, it was clear that he wasn't here simply to propose marriage; he clearly had other intentions! Her bright eyes darted around for a few times, as if she was planning some interesting idea, wanting to delve into Bai Jin's thoughts.

Shen Li walked briskly up to Bai Jin with a playful smile on her face. A mischievous light flickered in her lively eyes as she jokingly said, "Master Bai, you've gotten what you wanted. Why are you so reluctant to leave?"

Her voice was clear and pleasant, like a silver bell echoing in the air, and her teasing words were full of innocence, which made people feel both angry and amused.

Bai Jin was originally immersed in his own thoughts, constantly imagining in his mind how he should speak politely and politely if Miss Shen Shaoxue came out, and how he could leave a very good impression on her.

He was so engrossed in his thoughts that when Shen Li suddenly showed up to tease him, he was caught off guard and his face flushed instantly. His fair face was like the sunset glow in the sky, and the blush spread rapidly all the way to his ears.

He coughed twice awkwardly, a hint of embarrassment and shyness flashed in his eyes, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond.

Shen Shaodong stood aside, taking in his daughter's clever appearance. He laughed in his heart, and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously.

He coughed lightly, cleared his throat, and said in a serious tone, "Li'er, the county magistrate is staying for dinner today. Go help in the kitchen and don't make trouble!"

Although there was a hint of reproach in his words, the doting look in his eyes betrayed his true feelings.

Shen Shaodong raised his right hand slightly, stretched his arm, palm facing up, and made an elegant and humble "please" gesture. At the same time, with a friendly smile on his face, he said politely: "Sir Bai, please come in and sit down." His movements were smooth, natural and generous, showing the host's hospitality and courtesy.

Seeing this, Bai Jin hurriedly lowered his head slightly, his eyes quickly swept over his clothes, and gently adjusted the corners and collar of his clothes to ensure that his clothes were neat and decent.

Then, he bowed slightly and politely responded, "Brother Shen, please."

His voice is gentle and mellow, like the warm sunshine in spring, making people feel like they are in the spring breeze.

After saying that, the two of them walked slowly into the house side by side, and the servants behind them followed respectfully. The whole scene was harmonious and solemn, as if foreshadowing the close ties and friendly exchanges between the Bai and Shen families in the future.

Shen Li walked in obediently, picked up the teapot, and filled a cup of fragrant tea for Bai Jin. Her movements were light and smooth. Then, with a sweet smile on her face, she said softly, "Master Bai, please have some tea."

Bai Jin bowed slightly and took the teacup with both hands, but his eyes did not fall on the tea in the cup. Instead, he looked up at Shen Li with a hint of inquiry and curiosity in his eyes.

After a brief pause, he slowly placed the teacup on the table and said calmly, "Shen Li, do you know what kind of water is used to brew this tea?"

His voice was gentle and calm, but his focused expression was impossible to ignore, as if there was a deeper meaning behind this seemingly simple question.

Shen Li was startled, but she kept a smile on her face and responded cleverly: "This water, you know, is the water from the mountain pool in the forest. Isn't it very sweet?"

Her eyes were clear and innocent, as if she was sharing a very ordinary thing, trying to gently pass over Bai Jin's doubts.

After hearing her words, Bai Jin nodded slightly and thought for a moment. The scene of the quiet mountain pool in the forest emerged in his mind.

He muttered to himself, "So that's how it is. No wonder it tastes sweet and refreshing. It's as if all the old wounds on my body have healed. Weird?"

His brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes. He seemed to be trying hard to figure out why this ordinary mountain pond water had such magical effects, but he couldn't find a reasonable explanation for the time being.

In the courtyard, the breeze blows gently, bringing a faint scent of flowers.

Bai Jin finally saw Shen Shaoxue. At that moment, time seemed to freeze. Shen Shaoxue was graceful, her elegant pink dress fluttering in the wind. Her cloud-like hair was simply tied up with a ribbon, a few strands cascading around her fair neck, adding to her charming beauty. She lowered her head slightly, her cheeks flushed, like the clouds on the horizon.

Bai Jin was also dressed in an elegant long gown, with gentleness and expectation revealed between his sharp eyebrows and bright eyes.

Their eyes met by chance, then quickly looked away. The shyness and excitement in that moment, like ripples in spring, spread in each other's hearts.

However, due to the rule that men and women should sit at different seats, they could only look at each other from a distance, but it was enough to make them fall in love.

Shen Shaoxue finally couldn't suppress her shyness, so she turned around and hid in the room. Her back revealed the shyness and reserve of a young girl, and she never came out again until the end.

Bai Jin looked at the closed door. Although he felt a little disappointed, he was also content with this brief encounter. He respectfully said goodbye to the Shen family and turned to leave. Although his steps were steady, his heart was filled with longing and anticipation for the future.