The trembling eyelashes represented the maiden's current mood.
It was over!
After she was disowned by the Leng family.
This girl no longer concealed her feelings for him.
What was he to do!
He couldn't possibly prey on the grass by his own burrow!
Thinking of this.
He looked at the pig's nose left on the plate from yesterday's meal.
He silently picked it up and brought it to Song Ziwei's lips.
In that instant.
Although Song Ziwei's eyes were closed.
A triumphant smile appeared on her face.
She stealthily stuck out her tongue.
Mmm…
A bit salty.
And a bit fragrant.
Salty and fragrant.
Could this be the young master's taste?
Her heart bloomed with joy.
She knew the young master's taste.
Suddenly.
She sniffed her nose, and a familiar scent entered her awareness.
Then she opened her eyes and saw Chen Nan grinning foolishly, shoving the pig's nose at her mouth.
"Ah!"
Song Ziwei let out a bloodcurdling scream, waving her fists, "I'm going to beat you to death!"
Chen Nan immediately fled.
Upon reaching the courtyard.
He found his mother smiling kindly at the two of them.
Song Ziwei also realized her impropriety, lowered her head obediently, and said nervously, "Madam, I was wrong, I shouldn't have been disrespectful!"
Wang Mengqing chuckled and said, "I didn't see anything."
Song Ziwei was stunned.
Her face turned even redder.
She was so embarrassed that she wished she could dig an eighteen-level hell with her toes…
"Uh, I'll go get the meal," she said, blushing, and ran into the kitchen.
At the same time.
Chen Nan also wiped the floating dust off the table with a rag.
Soon, Song Ziwei brought the breakfast. Upon learning it was made by her son, Wang Mengqing's eyes revealed disbelief.
After tasting it, she praised it repeatedly.
As she ate, she said, "Son, you're not young anymore, and it's long past the age to establish yourself and start a family."
"What are your thoughts on marriage?" As she said this, she glanced at Song Ziwei.
Although Song Ziwei was known for her quick pace.
She was very well-behaved in front of Wang Mengqing.
Now, her face was even redder with shyness.
She knew Wang Mengqing's intentions.
Of course.
She didn't object.
In fact, she was a little excited.
Chen Nan said seriously, "Mother, this child wants to establish a career before considering marriage!"
Wang Mengqing replied, "It's good to have dreams, but that doesn't conflict with establishing a career."
"This is what I think: you and Ziwei should get married first and have a child as soon as possible."
"Even if you're busy with your career, we'll be here at home, and you won't have any worries."
Chen Nan's scalp tingled.
They were already thinking about having children?
If he weren't a traveler from the mortal realm, it would be fine.
Being a small constable.
Having a happy family would be good.
But the problem was…
He would eventually leave the underworld.
What would happen to his wife and children when he left?
Would they be separated by the veil between life and death?
"Oh, right, Mother, I have something to do. You all eat!"
Chen Nan, not knowing how to answer his mother's question, found an excuse and slipped out of the house.
Seeing Chen Nan like this.
Song Ziwei felt a sense of inexplicable loss.
She ate the breakfast, which was originally delicious to her, like chewing on wax, with her head bowed.
Wang Mengqing sighed inwardly and reached out to stroke Song Ziwei's head, saying softly, "Many things in life cannot be forced, but don't be discouraged."
"As long as you persevere, even an iron rod can be ground into a needle."
"Let alone the heart of this brat."
Having received Wang Mengqing's encouragement.
Song Ziwei nodded vigorously.
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After leaving home.
Chen Nan went to the newly purchased house and looked at the moldy vegetables.
His mood couldn't be better.
These things, though seemingly insignificant.
Were tangible contributions!
The wives of Wu Jiu and Song Yunfei, among others, had not disappointed his expectations.
They had strictly controlled the temperature and humidity of the room.
And they all liked Chen Nan, their employer.
Of course.
The liking here was not romantic.
They even asked him if he wanted a wife and offered to introduce him to one.
To this.
Chen Nan could only politely decline.
He could have women.
But he couldn't have a wife.
"Ow, my back!"
Suddenly.
Song Yunfei's wife, Liu Jinhua, clutched her waist and fell to the ground, her face pale, sweating profusely.
"I told you long ago that some things require both male and female effort, you can't do it all alone. Now you've hurt your back!" Xu Weiqiang's wife grinned.
Despite her words, she, along with Wu Jiu's wife, helped Liu Jinhua up.
Liu Jinhua, enduring the pain, snorted impatiently, "You don't know anything. Only by controlling the rhythm yourself can you double the pleasure."
???
Chen Nan stood there, completely bewildered.
Was he an unwanted presence?
And.
Was this a topic he was supposed to hear for free?
Could you please consider my feelings!
Chen Nan cleared his throat and asked with concern, "Sister-in-law, is your back alright?"
After all, she was his employee.
As a boss, he should show care for his people.
Liu Jinhua managed a weak smile, "It's fine. I injured it when I was herding cattle as a child, and it hurts whenever it's rainy."
Chen Nan understood.
This was a typical case of rheumatism.
This also indicated.
That there would be rainy days in the coming days.
"Brother, I estimate there will be heavy rain in the next few days," Liu Jinhua said through her pain. "My back hurts terribly on rainy days, and this time it hurts particularly badly."
Wu Jiu's wife asked with concern, "If it rains, will these vegetables be alright?"
"They'll be fine."
Chen Nan smiled. Dry weather would actually require him to water the room.
It was not conducive to mold fermentation.
A bit of humidity, however, was perfect for mold fermentation.
However.
If there was heavy rain in the future.
This would not be a good thing for Tongcheng.
"If I remember correctly, to the north of Guangling Prefecture is Dongning Prefecture. Dongning Prefecture has been suffering from floods during this time. If there is really heavy rain, the consequences are unthinkable."
"Floods flow from top to bottom, and wherever they pass, they will destroy houses near the riverbeds."
"Even Tongcheng will be affected."
Chen Nan did not dare to delay and rushed to the county office at the fastest speed.
At this time, Han Zongyuan was discussing matters with the county magistrate and others.
Strictly speaking, Chen Nan was not qualified to attend such a meeting.
But his influence was strong, and no one stopped him.
"A bunch of useless fools, so many people and not a single solution!" Han Zongyuan flew into a rage, scolding everyone into silence, not daring to even breathe loudly.
Seeing Chen Nan arrive, Han Zongyuan took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions, and asked with a smile, "I heard that Constable Chen was injured last night while killing Old Ji? How is your injury?"
Chen Nan replied, "Your Honor, it's just a minor injury, nothing serious."
Han Zongyuan grunted and asked condescendingly, "Didn't I give you three days off? Why are you back? Is something wrong?"
Chen Nan replied, "Your Honor, Tongcheng is about to experience a flood. This humble subordinate is here hoping you will make preparations early."
Han Zongyuan suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with disbelief: "How did you know about this?"