Chapter 67: The First Case

The third day of the provincial examination.

Song Jin received the news at home that Qin Chi was on the list for the first game and was at the top.

The one who came to report the news was Xing Lun.

After the trip to the city, Xing Lun seemed more calm and reserved. He had obviously grown up and was 50% similar to the Xing Lun that Song Jin had remembered in his previous life.

Xing Lun also brought food made by Yin Long.

"Congratulations, Master. Mr. Qin won the first prize in the first round. I'm sure he can win another first prize for you."

"I accept your good words."

Song Jin smiled and responded, then said modestly, "It's not easy to get the first place in the prefecture. We will know after three exams."

"Yes, yes. Boss, this is the soup my mother made for you. She said it's good for your health."

Xing Lun handed over the food box again.

Song Jin took it and expressed his gratitude.

Then put it on the table aside.

Then Xing Lun talked to Song Jin about what happened in the city and explained the plan process one by one. Song Jin listened attentively.

"Boss, I brought back two masters who prepare medicinal materials and five apprentices from the Zeng family's pharmacy. They signed a contract to sell themselves to the Zeng family, and I took some effort to get their contracts. In addition..."

Xing Lun spoke with great joy.

Song Jin praised: "Well done!"

This time, Xing Lun secretly did things under a pseudonym. Therefore, Ji Fang did not openly participate in the profit sharing. However, before the Zeng family was defeated, Xing Lun secretly bought a few people and poached a few herbal farmers with good character.

This is exactly the talent they urgently need.

It can be considered as a sip of soup in this matter.

Xing Lun didn't sit there for long, only a quarter of an hour.

It won't be good if it lasts any longer.

Xing Lun even saw Mrs. Huang peeking into the kitchen.

Although it is said that a man of integrity fears no slander, one still needs to be careful to avoid being criticized if a man and a woman are alone together for too long.

After Xing Lun left.

Mrs. Huang came over, and Song Jin asked her to go to the kitchen to get a set of bowls and chopsticks, and started eating the food prepared by Yin Long.

In addition to the soup, there are two or three snacks.

These are all things that are beneficial to the fetus.

Day after day, until the ninth day when the provincial examination began.

"Congratulations, Master! Congratulations, Master! Qin has won the first place in the provincial examination again. We have come here specially to announce the good news."

Early in the morning, two constables from the yamen came running over.

It was Mrs. Huang who opened the door. Everyone was smiling happily and all the neighbors nearby came to watch the fun.

Song Jin came out wearing a veil.

He gave each of the two officers a big red envelope.

The official pinched the red envelope, said a few nice words, then left contentedly and went on to the next house to report the good news.

Just at this moment, a carriage stopped at the door.

The person driving the car is Boss Qin.

Also sitting outside was Old Man Qin.

In addition, several people got off the car like dumplings being dropped into the water, including Old Liu, Li, Erlang, and even Song Xiu came.

Song Xiu also wore a veil.

It's obvious that the style was borrowed from Li.

"Has the official left? Why did he leave so soon?" When Old Liu got off the car, she only saw the back of the official who came to announce the good news, and people around watching the fun.

It’s a pity for Old Man Qin.

Just a little more time to catch up!
Song Jin came up to greet them and invited everyone to come in first, "Grandma Huang, go to the kitchen to boil some water and make a pot of tea and bring it to the hall."

Mrs. Huang responded and went to the kitchen.

When entering the house.

Old Liu and Song Xiu looked at Mrs. Huang's back.

Song Xiu said sarcastically, "Oh, sister has a good life, with servants serving her."

"Granny Huang lives next door. She came to help me out of kindness when she saw that I was pregnant and had difficulty moving. She is not my servant." Anyway, as long as Song Jin did not admit it, no one could blame him.

No matter what you think, it's useless.

Mrs. Huang came out of the kitchen and looked at Song Xiu with an unfriendly look and said, "How can you talk like that, young lady? Is it wrong for an old woman like me to be kind?"

This time holding the spatula with momentum.

He looked like he was fighting, and he didn't look like a servant.

Old Liu looked at Mrs. Huang's clothes, which were better than hers. Then she looked at Song Jin, who was dressed simply, in a plain cotton dress with only a wooden hairpin on her head.

She was only wearing the bracelet that Li had given her before.

This outfit is not as luxurious as Huang Po's.

Mrs. Huang was wearing silver bracelets on both of her wrists, which looked like they were worth several taels of silver.

I thought this shouldn’t be a servant!
Old Liu glared at Song Xiu and said, "You don't have good eyesight. Why don't you apologize to Aunt Huang?"

"Mother-in-law, do you really believe what they said?"

Song Xiu didn't believe it.

This old woman must be a servant bought by Song Jin.

"Get out of the way. Today is a happy day. If you cause trouble again, the boss will send you back." Old Liu pushed Song Xiu aside and began to patrol the entire house arrogantly.

Old Man Qin, Li and others were already standing in front of the hall door.

Erlang also looked around happily.

There was nothing interesting to see in this small house, and it only took a moment to look around.

Old Liu looked around the hall, then walked around the east and west wings, and then went to the kitchen.

This house is very small.

It’s much smaller than the one where a large family lives in Qinjiagou.

After visiting Song Xiu, I found that the furnishings were simple, even the furniture was half-new, and there was not a single valuable ornament.

"Tsk tsk, I thought I was enjoying a good life, but this is it? This palm-sized house is not even as good as the one the servants used to live in."

Song Xiu felt a little relieved.

As long as Song Jin is not doing well, she will be fine!
After hearing this, Song Jin didn't even raise his eyelids and was too lazy to pay attention to Song Xiu.

Seeing this, Song Xiu felt bored.

His gaze fell on Song Jin's slightly protruding belly again, and he gritted his teeth secretly.

She is actually pregnant!

Old man Qin sat in the hall and didn't say anything, but everyone could see that he was very happy.

At this time, Mrs. Huang made a pot of tea and poured it for everyone.

Old Man Qin and Boss Qin sat and drank tea.

Old Mrs. Liu and Mrs. Huang started chatting. Mrs. Huang talked about the situation when the official came to report the news. It was the same thing over and over again, but everyone listened with great interest and never got tired of it.

Li pulled Song Jin into the house and started talking to her in a personal way.

The house, which was usually quiet, is exceptionally lively today.

Another reason why the family came here today was that Qin Chi would come back from the provincial capital, and if he couldn't wait, he would come to the county town.

"Hey, the case leader is back!"

Someone was shouting outside.

Old Man Qin shouted excitedly: "Boss, hurry up, prepare the firecrackers!"

"Okay, Dad, I'll do it right away!"

"Uncle, let me help!"

It became lively outside again.

Hearing the noise, Li walked out of the east wing.

Song Jin followed her out and saw everyone gathered together with happy faces, until firecrackers went off at the door and a person walked in amid the fireworks.

It was Qin Chi who had just returned from the provincial capital.

He was wearing a round-necked robe that was loose and comfortable, a cloth belt around his waist, and black cloth shoes. He was plain and unpretentious, and his manners were humble and polite, with a natural demeanor.

At this moment, Song Jin was slightly distracted.

It’s only been half a month, but it feels like we’ve been apart for a long time…