A blessed wife leads her husband to wealth and prosperity!

Since it was agreed that he would stay at this place, Meng Xing asked about the rent.

Mrs. Qiao felt a connection with the young man in front of her and simply said that the money would be calculated based on the number of rooms.

A room costs 100 coins, and she will take care of the meals; you only need to pay for the groceries.

The price sounded the same as the room rate at an inn or a hotel, but Meng Xing knew that the old man had given him a significant discount.

The courtyard is far superior to any inn, not only because of its pleasant environment and spaciousness, but also because the food is much cheaper.

No matter how you look at it, they've come out on top.

Therefore, Meng Xing bowed to the old man again.

Not knowing whether his benefactor and classmate would also move in with his family, Meng Xing only paid his own rent first.

Auntie, I've found a place, so I'll head back now. I'll come visit again in a few days.

Meng Xing talked with the old man for a while, and decided to go back as soon as possible since it was still early.

After leaving Songzhu Lane, I arrived at Fucheng Wharf, found a passenger ship from Kaiyang County, and boarded it to go home.

Granny Li, Meng Xing has been gone for almost two days now, hasn't he? Ever since Lin He'er released him, she's been waiting for news every day.

It has been two days since I last spoke to you, Madam. I should be able to return tomorrow.

The shop had just closed, and Cao'er had already returned to the Lin family.

Lin He'er and Li Shi were taking a walk and chatting in the courtyard.

Bang, bang, bang! Someone is banging loudly on the shop in front from the outside.

"Granny Li, is someone knocking at the door?" Lin He'er thought, the sound seemed to be coming from the door of her own shop.

The lady is waiting in the courtyard; I'll go check ahead.

After replying, Li went to the shop in front.

Madam, it's Meng Xing. Meng Xing is back.

Before long, Li returned to the backyard, followed by someone—none other than Meng Xing, who had been in the prefectural city for almost two days.

"Madam, I'm back." Meng Xing rushed back from the prefectural city. Although it was getting dark, he thought that Madam might be waiting for news, so he came directly to the shop.

Mengxing, thank you for your hard work. Granny Li, go to the kitchen and prepare some hot food so Mengxing can eat later.

Lin He'er looked at the person standing in the courtyard. He was still wearing the same clothes he wore on the day he set off. He looked a little tired, which showed that Meng Xing hadn't had time to take care of himself since he left home.

I was unexpectedly moved.

"Sit down and let's talk," he said, leading the man to a stone table in the courtyard. Lin He'er also sat down, waiting for Meng Xing to speak about the affairs of the prefectural city.

Madam, I've inquired about inns and courtyards in the prefectural city, and finally settled on a courtyard.

Oh? Lin He'er didn't expect Meng Xingzhen to have already rented a courtyard.

Let me tell you about the yard.

Madam, that courtyard is located on the back street of the government office, and its layout is similar to where the Lin family currently lives. Compared to other places, it is the closest to the government office.

The prefectural examination was held right there at the prefectural government office.

The courtyard belonged to an old woman. She lived there herself. Besides the main house with five rooms, there were also three rooms on each side of the courtyard.

When I arrived, I found the old man alone at home.

I rented a room with her for five days, at a rate of 5 coins per room per day. She cooked for us for free; we only had to pay for the groceries.

Oh? This woman is quite kind-hearted. Lin He'er was somewhat surprised to hear that the family was even willing to cook for free.

Madam, the house we rented is no ordinary family. This old lady's family is the home of a fourth-rank military officer.

I talked with her for a long time before I learned that her youngest son had served under the same general as me.

As Meng Xing spoke of this, he couldn't help but think of what the old man had said during the day about getting married and having children, and a silly smile unconsciously appeared on his face.

Perhaps for these reasons, the old lady gave us a significant discount on the room rate.

I asked the waiter at the inn where I stayed the night before. A middle room costs 100 coins now, but it will cost 150 coins a day in a few days. As for the superior rooms, I didn't inquire about them.

After hearing what Meng Xing said, Lin He'er understood that the room prices at the inn in the prefectural city would likely change every day as time went on.

Renting a courtyard now is a wise move. Besides, Meng Xing has some distant relationship with that person's son, which is why he found a good courtyard.

We were able to rent the yard smoothly this time, all thanks to you.

When Brother Wen comes back, I'll have him thank you properly.

"No need, no need, it's nothing," Meng Xing said, waving his hand as he saw the lady thanking him earnestly.

Granny Li has probably prepared the meal. You rushed back and haven't had a proper meal yet. Hurry up and go to the kitchen to eat, then go back and rest.

There's nothing much going on at the shop tomorrow, so you don't need to come too early. Take a good rest.

Yes, madam.

After finishing her conversation with Meng Xing, Lin He'er went back to her room to rest.

Once I lay down in bed, thinking about how I had solved the accommodation problem in the prefectural city, I felt relieved of the worries of the past two days. With my mind at ease, I was able to sleep well that night.

Since Meng Xing returned from the prefectural city after renting a house, there were only two days left before the day Wen Yuning went to the prefectural city to meet someone.

That noon, Wen Yuning packed her things at the county school ahead of time and returned to her shop.

He'er, how's the preparation going? We're leaving the day after tomorrow.

When Wen Yuning returned, he saw his wife lying lazily on the bed reading a storybook. Looking at the person on the bed, she looked like a little kitten, stretching out her body one moment and curling up her legs the next, looking incredibly comfortable.

Brother Wen, you're back? Lin He'er was delighted to see him return home today. She was overjoyed to finally have the good news she had been holding back for days and could confide in him.

Brother Wen, a few days ago I sent Meng Xing to the prefectural city. He has already rented a courtyard in advance. It is very close to the examination site, and we can cook our own meals there.

You don't need to squeeze into a guesthouse with other people anymore!

Lin He'er got off the bed and came to Wen Yuning, and hurriedly told him what she had been doing recently.

He'er is more thoughtful than I am. Thank you. Wen Yuning looked at his wife as she approached. Her big eyes were sparkling as she spoke, like a proud cat waiting to be praised!

Without realizing it, I pulled the person into my arms, took my head, and nuzzled against them.

Brother Wen, you...

Lin He'er blushed again at this sudden turn of events.

Since they got married, this person has become increasingly fond of making intimate gestures towards her from time to time.

At first, Lin He'er felt a little awkward, but over time she got used to it. Except for blushing, which she just couldn't overcome!

What are you thinking about? Are you daydreaming?

Wen Yuning saw that the little girl was still staring blankly into space while she was surrounded by her, and smiled as she nuzzled the other girl with her nose.

To everyone's surprise, the other person suddenly looked up!

Wow, that's a steal!