Traveling through the busy farmland of a peasant girl

Chapter 136 Shadow successfully sneaks into the Shen family

Shen Li was completely unaware of the news from all sides and had no idea of ​​the impending reward. At this moment, she was carrying the unconscious boy, Xiaoliu, whose body had shrunk to the size of a puppy, and was slowly descending the mountain with great effort.

The mountain road was rugged and she had to be careful with every step she took, fearing that she would fall accidentally. The stones under her feet were often loosened and rolled down.

Bai Jin and Shen Yu walked steadily up the mountain. Bai Jin's eyes were determined, his heart filled with worry about the situation on the mountain and anticipation for his upcoming meeting with Shen Li. Shen Yu followed beside him, observing his surroundings vigilantly from time to time.

On the path near the Shen family, Zhao Lin, a calm, thoughtful and highly capable shadow leader, led two former royal craftsmen, Li Anshun and Zhang Wenbo, and two of his men, searching for Shen Shaodong's whereabouts. They had already discovered the situation and appearance of Shen Shaodong's home in advance.

Zhao Lin has a strong figure and stands straight. Although he is wearing the coarse cloth clothes of an ordinary farmer, it is difficult to conceal the heroic spirit that emanates from his bones.

His eyes were deep and sharp, like the twinkling cold stars in the night sky, as if he could see through every detail. His black hair was neatly tied up, his skin was wheat-colored and glowed with a healthy luster, and his steps were steady and rhythmic, and every step seemed to be measured with precision.

The two men beside him, one of them is Wang Meng, who has a reckless personality but is loyal to Zhao Lin. He has a stern face and alert eyes.

He is tall and sturdy, with bulging muscles, like a moving hillock, with a square face, broad forehead, thick eyebrows and big eyes, giving people a sense of oppression without anger;

The other is Chen Xuan, who is smart, intelligent and good at adapting. He is relatively thin and strong, with a flexible body, like a nimble cheetah, with a melon-shaped face, a pointed chin, and eyes that keep rolling around, always paying attention to the movements around him.

As for the two craftsmen, Li Anshun was about fifty years old, thin, with slightly protruding cheekbones. His face was full of traces of time, like ravines telling of his past experiences. His hair was already a little gray, sparsely scattered on his scalp, but it was combed meticulously.

A pair of eyes are deep in the eye sockets, but they are bright and lively. When focused, it seems that they can take in everything in the world.

He was wearing a blue cloth robe that had been washed to a pale color and was stained with some sawdust and dust. He had a black cloth belt tied around his waist with some commonly used small tools hanging on it, which jingled when he walked.

Zhang Wenbo is younger, probably in his early forties, with a round face and a somewhat plump appearance. He has a small beard on his chin, which makes him look quite elegant.

His hair was thick and black, neatly tied back with a wooden hairpin. His eyes were narrow and bright, and when he smiled, they narrowed into slits, revealing confidence and pride in his skills.

He was wearing a dark grey robe of fine material, which was not wrinkled much despite the journey. His boots were spotless, showing that he paid great attention to his appearance.

Zhao Lin keenly caught a familiar breath, a unique charm that can only be felt after experiencing the iron and bloody battlefield.

Looking in the direction of the breath, I saw a young man with a handsome figure, gentle face and fair skin, directing workers to clear weeds and rocks in an open space.

Zhao Lin winked at the people beside him, and the group walked towards Shen Shaodong.

Zhao Lin put on a simple smile, stepped forward and bowed, "Is this Brother Shen Shaodong?"

Shen Shaodong stopped what he was doing and looked at the strangers in front of him with caution. He nodded slightly and said, "I am, who are you?"

Zhao Lin explained with a smile: "Brother Shen, we are from the neighboring Fulin County.

These two are skilled in house construction and garden casting. We heard that the Emperor's appointed Lord Fuxi was planning to build an ancestral hall, so we volunteered to help him build it."

Shen Shaodong was a soldier in his previous life, and his keen observation skills have long been ingrained in his bones.

When Zhao Lin and his companions approached, he faintly sensed a similar aura, and a trace of doubt arose in his heart.

These people look like ordinary farmers, but their every move reveals an indescribable neatness and calmness, which does not seem like real farmers.

However, when his eyes shifted to the two craftsmen, Li Anshun and Zhang Wenbo, he felt that they indeed had the spirit of a craftsman.

Li Anshun's eyes were focused and deep, as if he could see the future appearance of the ancestral hall through the wasteland in front of him;

Zhang Wenbo raised his head slightly, with a bit of pride and confidence as a craftsman, his fingers stroking subconsciously, as if he had already begun to conceive the blueprint of the building in his mind.

Shen Shaodong pondered for a moment. Considering that he was clearing weeds and rocks and had not yet found a suitable craftsman, he decided to keep the six people for the time being.

"In that case, then you can stay for now. But let me be frank. If there is anything wrong, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Shen Shaodong looked at Zhao Lin and others with sharp eyes and said.

Zhao Lin nodded quickly and was secretly glad that he could stay. The two craftsmen couldn't wait to walk towards the site and began to make a preliminary observation of the terrain in preparation for the subsequent construction plan.

Shen Shaodong looked at the backs of Zhao Lin and others, thinking secretly in his heart.

He knew very well that these people were not as simple as they seemed. The vague aura of their kind made him alert, but they came to him on their own initiative, and the craftsmen they brought with them did seem to be people with real skills.

He guessed that these people might be coming for the Shen family or Fuxi Xiangjun, and there might be some force behind them controlling them.

But instead of letting them spy and plot in the shadows, it is better to keep them under your nose so that their every move can be monitored by you.

As long as you are careful and cautious, I believe they will not dare to act rashly.

If they really have any ill intentions, I can respond in time so as not to put the Shen family in a passive situation.

Moreover, the construction of this ancestral hall and school is of vital importance to the Shen family. If these two craftsmen can really lend a hand, it would be a good thing.

Shen Shaodong secretly clenched his fists, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes. He would never let the Shen family fall into crisis because of the arrival of these people. He must control everything in his own hands.