Chapter 705 Magistrate Xu's Little Assistant 60
Song Jinhuan casually folded the account books together and said, "Okay, go ahead."
Xu Qingyuan then left.
The carriage was already prepared outside the mansion. It was not far south of the city, and the journey would take about an hour.
The owner of the courtyard wanted to sell his residence in the capital because he was going back to his hometown to attend a funeral and observe a three-year mourning period.
Song Jinhuan and Xu Qingyuan walked around inside. There were three rooms and two small plots of land in the courtyard. The fence looked like it had been reinforced.
She went outside again, where several old men were sitting together playing chess, while the old women were sitting together chatting.
It certainly looks lively.
There is a long alleyway leading outwards, the road is uneven, and some places are covered with a layer of moss.
The market isn't far away, and even if there's noise, it won't bother this area.
Song Jinhuan and Xu Qingyuan walked around the area, and as they walked back, their expressions became slightly serious.
"Sir, there is a lot of moss here. It's fine on sunny days, but it might be slippery on rainy days."
There are many elderly people here; a fall could be very serious.
Xu Qingyuan smiled and said, "Don't worry, Madam. Someone will come to repair the road in a couple of days. At that time, lights will be hung on both sides so that the elderly can see clearly when walking at night."
Song Jinhuan gave a thumbs up, "Your Excellency is truly thoughtful."
Xu Qingyuan smiled shyly, "The courtyard?"
"Buy it! I think it really suits the old man."
It can be quiet or lively.
It's up to the old man to choose.
The owner of the courtyard was in a hurry to return to his hometown, so he offered a relatively low price.
Song Jinhuan emptied his savings and barely managed to buy it.
Xu Qingyuan had some reservations about this.
Song Jinhuan simply said, "I must repay the old man's kindness in helping me give birth back then."
Xu Qingyuan was silent for a moment, then said, "From now on, I will accompany you to visit him often."
Song Jinhuan smiled brightly: "Great! The old man will definitely be very happy!"
Xu Qingyuan's ears turned red; when his wife was happy, he couldn't help but feel happy too.
On that day, Zuo San and Zuo Wu set off, with a soft blanket laid on the carriage.
Half a month later, the old man from the mortuary moved into the courtyard in the south of the city.
A doctor visits the patient's home every month to check their pulse.
On her free time, Song Jinhuan would bring the old man meals, sometimes vegetables and other food.
On busy days, there is a housekeeper.
A month later, an imperial edict was issued to the world, announcing that Tu Nan Academy would widely recruit talented, gifted, and diligent individuals.
In an instant, people from all walks of life flocked to the destination.
Upon hearing the news, Song Jinhuan was first stunned, then overjoyed.
She ran up to Xu Qingyuan, panting, her little face flushed, and exclaimed excitedly, "My lord! My lord! My lord!"
He called out "Master" several times, but couldn't explain his meaning.
Xu Qingyuan handed her the water, saying, "Take a sip first, and calm your nerves."
Without thinking much, Song Jinhuan lowered her head and drank from his hand.
Xu Qingyuan's eyelashes trembled slightly, and the corners of his lips lifted.
The lady and he are getting closer and closer!
After catching his breath, Song Jinhuan said, "My lord! It's an imperial edict!"
"Could we establish a course for private secretaries at Tu Nan Academy?!"
This is definitely a great opportunity!
Xu Qingyuan feigned difficulty, saying, "This matter is not under my responsibility, so I'm afraid it will be somewhat difficult."
A look of disappointment crossed Song Jinhuan's face. "Then... could I suggest it? I can donate those manuscripts to the academy's library!"
Xu Qingyuan's brow relaxed. "For Madam's sake, I'll give it a try!"
Song Jinhuan was deeply moved, "My lord, you are truly the best husband in the world!"
Xu Qingyuan's brow twitched, but he forced himself to remain calm and asked, "What did you say?"
He thought he heard his wife call out "husband".
Song Jinhuan repeated it, and then she saw the man's reddened eyes.
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