Magistrate Wu hosted a banquet at the county government office, specifically for Song Ning and several others, who were also present.
After the meal, Song Ning took out the map and began to discuss serious matters.
This kind of thing can't be discussed on paper; you always have to conduct on-site investigations.
Song Ning entrusted this matter to Li Xingwang and Shunzi, whom she had brought with her.
The two of them, plus the dozen or so men under the magistrate's command, were basically enough.
Song Ning was responsible for determining the final route.
Magistrate Wu made thoughtful arrangements. Knowing that she had suffered when she arrived, he arranged for her to rest early in the evening after dinner.
The servant led her to the door of a room and said respectfully, "This is the room where you rest, young lady. If you need anything, please feel free to ask."
"Okay, thank you."
Song Ning pushed open the door and glanced inside. It didn't look like a guest room; the furnishings were too elaborate.
Song Ning didn't go in, but instead went to find Li Xingwang and Shunzi. There were some things she needed to talk to them about.
The three of them went into Song Ning's room together. As soon as Li Xingwang entered, he exclaimed, "This Magistrate Wu really values Er Ya, arranging such a nice room for her."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a "click" sound was heard.
All three were startled. The voice came from the inner room, and they all looked towards the tightly closed door.
The three exchanged glances. Song Ning stepped forward and slowly pushed open the door to the inner room. There was no one inside, but there was another door further inside.
Then, a "click" sound rang out again, like the sound of something wooden hitting the ground.
Song Ning cautiously walked over and peeked through the crack in the door, but couldn't see anything.
It's already dark, and you can only see light inside.
Li Xingwang glanced outside and whispered, "Could it be a ghost?"
Song Ning muttered under his breath, "Pah, with so many of us, even if there were ghosts, they wouldn't dare to come out."
Having said that, he was about to kick the door open.
"Is that Miss Song?" a voice came from inside.
Song Ning was puzzled. Did he know her?
No, this Magistrate Wu is dishonest. Why is there someone else in the room he arranged for her?
"Since you're here, please come in." The voice was gentle, suggesting a refined gentleman.
Before Li Xingwang and Shunzi could speak, Song Ning pushed open the door, and all four of them froze.
The room was filled with smoke, and the heat wave hit Song Ning's face, reflecting her stunned expression.
The room was deathly silent.
At this moment, Song Ning's silence was deafening.
Can anyone tell her why there's a man taking a shower in her room?
The man inside probably didn't expect that not only Song Ning but also two other men had entered, and he was momentarily speechless.
Li Xingwang and Shunzi were stunned for a moment before quickly turning their heads to look elsewhere.
With a "smack," Song Ning closed the door and pulled the two of them out of the room.
As if afraid of seeing wrong, Song Ning asked, "Just now... was there a man taking a shower in the room?"
Li Xingwang nodded blankly: "Yes, it seems so."
Shunzi also came to her senses: "It should be."
The shock she just witnessed prevented her from clearly seeing the man's face; she only noticed that he was very fair-skinned.
The ends of her long hair disappeared into the water; she was shirtless, and the skin on her chest was even whiter than her own.
Song Ning breathed a sigh of relief; this was truly unbelievable.
The two people beside her seemed to have just recovered from their shock. Li Xingwang looked at her and asked, "Did you come to the wrong room?"
Song Ning glanced back at the door of the room. It was the servant who brought her here; if anyone had gone to the wrong place, it wasn't her.
Song Ning only realized now that the whole courtyard was very quiet, and she couldn't even see a maid. Where was the person who had brought her here?
She couldn't help but suspect that the person had done it on purpose.
Song Ning didn't go back into the house, but went straight out of the courtyard and headed directly to Magistrate Wu's residence.
When the people outside Magistrate Wu's courtyard saw Song Ning rushing in, they quickly stepped forward and asked, "Miss Song, is something the matter?"
"I have something to discuss with the magistrate."
"Please wait a moment, I'll go in and report right away."
When Magistrate Wu heard that Song Ning had arrived, his hand holding the teacup trembled slightly. Why had he come at this time?
This shouldn't be happening right now...
As soon as Magistrate Wu came out and was about to speak, Song Ning pulled him aside and asked, "Magistrate, what's the deal with the room you arranged for me?"
Magistrate Wu smiled sarcastically: "Oh, Miss Song, I was just worried you'd be bored by yourself, so I found someone to keep you company. The gentleman I invited is a famous gentleman from Yongning County."
Song Ning: ......
Zheng Gaoyi had previously written that Song Ning was coming and should be treated well. Magistrate Wu naturally dared not neglect him and made thorough arrangements in all aspects.
Furthermore, since Miss Song has already come all this way, we should try to let her stay in Yongning County for as long as possible, and ideally, let her stay permanently.
He had heard that this girl was most fond of handsome young men like him. At the age when love is just beginning to blossom, if he used his charm, she might really not want to leave.
Yongning County needs someone like Song Ning.
Song Ning was speechless. What I mean is, she's still a virgin. Is it really okay to give her a man right away?
Is Magistrate Wu out of his mind?
“Miss Song, look, you’ve come to help Yongning County this time. As the county magistrate, I naturally have to treat you well. What I’m showing you today is just a small token. Don’t worry, as long as you stay in Yongning County, you will always be a very important guest of our county.”
Song Ning didn't know what to say. Did all these officials have some kind of problem?
Song Ning sighed: "Lord Wu, I'm just an ordinary citizen who came here to work. I won't be staying in Yongning County for long. You don't need to go to such lengths. Besides... that... that's a man! I'm not married yet. If word gets out, how will I ever find a husband?"
Upon hearing this, Magistrate Wu immediately clapped his hands and said, "Isn't that perfect? Anyway, you're not married yet, and that young master Jin is a famous figure in Yongning County. If the two of you can get together, it will be a wonderful story. At that time, I will be your matchmaker."
Song Ning: ......
Song Ning really wanted to ask how she could say those words with such a serious and sincere expression.
What normal family would arrange for a handsome man to bathe in the room of a thirteen-year-old girl?
“Your Excellency, even so, you can’t go this far right from the start. The two young men who came with me just now saw it. Tell me how embarrassing it is for that young master.”
Magistrate Wu smiled and said, "You don't need to worry about that. Young Master Jin doesn't care about such things as face. Don't worry, I know you girls are shy. I was too impatient this time. How about this, you get to know Young Master Jin first, maybe you can get along well?"
This young master Jin is quite learned; I'll make arrangements when the time is right.
Song Ning: ...Speechless. He's completely impervious to reason.
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