Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

Chapter 314 Thinking of a Way

Shen Li thought to herself that she just wanted to catch some seafood at the beach and then set off back to Beichen. She didn't expect Nangong Qi to come and become the Prince of Xiqi.

After all, the current situation between the two countries is extremely complicated. If we are not careful, we may fall into unpredictable difficulties.

But Nangong Qi is so enthusiastic. How can I reject him tactfully so as to stick to my original intention and not hurt him deeply?

Shen Li felt as if there was a tangled mess in her heart that she couldn't sort out or untie.

Just at this moment, the figures of Shen Shaodong and others returning from the sea appeared in the distance.

Shen Li's eyes lit up, as if he saw a ray of light in the darkness. He stood up without hesitation and ran towards them like an agile deer, shouting loudly as he ran: "Dad, you are finally back, it's great!"

The tone was filled with joy and relief that was difficult to conceal. If she hadn't tried hard to restrain herself, she would have almost burst into tears. She secretly blamed the boy who had been so clingy before for showing up again. This time, his enthusiasm and persistence made her a little overwhelmed. She felt panicky and terrified.

Nangong Qi saw Shen Li running towards Shen Shaodong and others, but he was not in a hurry. He walked over calmly with a gentle smile on his face. He bowed to Shen Shaodong and said respectfully but kindly, "Uncle Shen, it's been a long time since we last met. We meet again." His posture was elegant and generous, and his words were humble and polite. No one could find any fault with him.

Shen Shaodong stopped and lingered on Nangong Qi for a moment, taking a closer look. He saw that the young man had an upright figure and an extraordinary temperament. His every move exuded an innate air of nobility. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a friendly smile as he said, "I remember you, Master Nangong."

After saying this, he casually glanced around at the situation around him, his expression still cheerful, and laughed heartily, "It's quite lively today, with quite a few guests. In that case, let's have a meal together today!"

After saying that, he directed everyone to put down the seafood they had just caught and asked them to start cleaning up and preparing.

Shen Shaodong learned from Shen Li's few words that the county magistrate was entrusted by Nangong Qi to send people to search for Shen Li's whereabouts, and that Nangong Qi is now the prince of Xiqi.

He was secretly pondering the interests involved in this matter, but did not show any expression on his face.

While Shen Shaodong was busy greeting everyone, Shen Xuan quietly approached Shen Li and asked in a puzzled tone, "Sister, what does Nangong Qi mean? Why did he suddenly appear, and he seems to treat you differently."

Shen Li frowned slightly when she heard this, and felt helpless. She really didn't know how to explain this complicated situation to her brother.

After hesitating for a moment, she lowered her voice and said with some annoyance, "This...this Nangong Qi, he's a freak. Ever since we were eight years old, he's inexplicably taken a liking to me. And now I'm sure of one thing: it was he who spread the news about the 'Youmeng Soul-Returning Flower' to Beichen!"

There was a hint of anger and confusion in Shen Li's tone. She never thought that Nangong Qi would resort to such means just to see her, putting her in such a passive situation.

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan was horrified. The color drained from his face instantly, and his eyes widened in fear and anxiety. He quickly lowered his voice and said anxiously, "What should we do? If he's deliberately making things difficult for us, then we're in a desperate situation. Sister, how can we get out of this?"

His voice trembled slightly, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. His hands clenched unconsciously and he stared at Shen Li, as if waiting for her to come up with a feasible solution.

Shen Li slowly lowered her head, frowned, bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth, and pondered for a long time.

After a long moment, she raised her head, her expression solemn and serious. She said softly, "We are now in Xiqi territory, unfamiliar with the place, and surrounded by his people. Our situation is indeed extremely dangerous. His invitation to travel must be just an excuse to buy time. We must not take it lightly."

As she spoke, she raised her eyes calmly and looked towards the team of guards brought by Nangong Qi.

All the guards had agile figures, sharp eyes, and a fierce aura in their every move. It was obvious at a glance that they were all people with great martial arts skills.

Shen Li thought to herself that a head-on fight would definitely not work, and only by outsmarting them could there be a glimmer of hope.

She turned around and looked at Shen Xuan with a firm and calm gaze. She whispered, "Ah Xuan, look at the twenty or so guards that Nangong Qi brought with him. None of them are easy targets. We must come up with a comprehensive plan and not act rashly. The most urgent thing right now is to leave Xiqi as soon as possible and return to Beichen. That is where our base is and it is relatively safer."

Shen Li's eyes revealed a hint of determination and courage. She knew that she was responsible for the safety of her family at the moment, so she had to remain calm and think of a proper way to get out of the predicament.

Su Ran hid in the dark, quietly observing the situation in front of him, thinking secretly in his heart.

Looking at Nangong Qi's behavior and words and deeds, I'm afraid his visit this time is definitely not accidental, and he has bad intentions.

Presumably, he came here to inquire about A'li's news in the beginning, but he didn't expect that the young boy who followed A'li crying all the time has now turned into the prince of Xiqi, with an extremely noble status.

A cold light flashed in Su Ran's eyes, and he snorted in his heart, thinking secretly: Want to take advantage of Shen Li? Don't you even consider whether I, Su Ran, agree or not! Shen Li is the person he cherishes in his heart, how can he allow others to covet her.

Thinking of this, Su Ran calmly summoned his men and ordered them sternly, "Immediately and secretly send a message to the Cang Yue Pavilion branch in Xiqi as quickly as possible. Have them conduct a thorough investigation of this place, not missing a single detail, especially every move of Nangong Qi and his men."

Upon hearing this, the subordinate nodded quickly and accepted the order. Then he carefully sneaked towards the reef. His movements were swift and light, for fear of attracting other people's attention. He soon disappeared from everyone's sight.

Only Su Ran was left standing quietly in the shadows, watching every move in the field with sharp eyes, like a cheetah lurking in the dark, ready to attack at any time to protect the people he cared about.

Shen Li racked her brains and finally came up with a solution. Although this method was a bit old-fashioned, it was still a feasible move at this critical moment.

She planned to dress up the little koi as the mysterious immortal Xuanfeng Sanren and bring him out to intimidate Nangong Qi and others.

After all, in the eyes of the world, immortals possess extraordinary abilities and mysterious powers. Even the emperor of Xiqi would not dare to offend immortals easily.

As long as they can make Nangong Qi feel afraid, they may be able to find a chance to escape.

Shen Li was secretly thinking in her heart that there was no time to lose and she had to act as soon as possible. She quietly told her family about the plan, and everyone nodded to show that they understood. A carefully planned "immortal appearance" was about to begin.