There were almost twenty-odd carriages, many of them double-horse carriages, and the wheel tracks were very deep, indicating they were carrying heavy goods.
It’s likely all the necessary materials were brought.
Soon, the workers got to work.
The strong laborers with their eight-pronged forks went directly to the designated positions, first dismantling the original wattle fence, then marking out an area, digging where needed and filling where needed.
In just one hour, dozens of people dug a foundation fifteen meters long, six meters wide, and twenty centimeters deep on both sides in front of the main house.
Because this is the south, there’s no need to build heavy earth or stone houses; wooden houses are sufficient.
Even in winter, the temperature here rarely drops below ten degrees Celsius.
Since it’s next to a mountain forest, the ground is quite damp, making the soil easier to dig.
They sprinkled a layer of lime in the foundation, then started filling it with gravel, which formed the base.
Then they began driving piles, first hammering several main beams into the ground, and then starting to build the framework.
In one morning, dozens of people had almost completed the exterior of two houses.
Throughout the morning, Xu Ping’an wasn’t idle either, drying herbs, enjoying the breeze, and occasionally doting on his young wife.
For lunch, it was naturally a grand feast, though “grand feast” just meant dozens of people brought their own dry rations, and he cooked some dishes, after which everyone enjoyed a delicious meal.
Afterward, they rested for half an hour and continued working until just before dark, when the last tile was finally laid on the roof.
Looking at the newly completed east and west wing rooms, still emitting a faint scent of nanmu wood, Xu Ping’an couldn’t help but nod in approval.
No wonder people said the craftsmen from the Fang family in Nanzhou were good; with this quality and this construction speed, who wouldn’t give them a thumbs up?
If this were in his previous life, for just one house, once the deposit was paid, it would be good if it could be delivered within five years.
“Mr. Xu, all the furniture has been made and placed in the rooms for you. Please take a look, is there anything missing?”
“You are truly worthy of being Master Fang’s disciple; with such craftsmanship, you will surely inherit Master Fang’s mantle in the future!”
“Mr. Xu, you flatter me. As for the back garden, we can only start work tomorrow.”
“Then I’ll have to trouble you all again tomorrow.”
After a full day of work, sending off these two along with the craftsmen, it was completely dark.
It must be said that these disciples of the Fang family were truly meticulous.
Before leaving, they piled all the dismantled fences in a corner outside the courtyard, and even cleaned up all the remaining construction debris on the ground.
They even swept the entire courtyard, leaving not a single weed.
Look at them, and then look at the common area charges in his previous life; there’s no comparison in service quality.
“Brother Zhao…”
“Sir, please just call me Old Zhao.”
Seeing Zhao Pingzhi’s persistence, Xu Ping’an no longer insisted.
“Old Zhao, since the wing rooms are built, please ask your young lady to move into the East Wing Room later, and you will need to go to the West Wing Room.”
“No need, I can just set up a small bed in the East Wing Room.”
It seems he doesn’t trust me?
But that’s right, in this world, one should not have the intention to harm others, but one must be wary of others.
“That’s fine too. I’ll use the West Wing Room for something else then.”
Xu Ping’an nodded and then entered the house to glance around, only to find that his young wife still hadn’t come out of the west room.
He wondered what these girls had to talk about that they chatted for so long?
Xu Ping’an knocked on the door.
“Miss Yu’er, is my wife in the room?”
“Is that you, sir? Please come in.”
Xu Ping’an then pushed the door open and saw two stunning beauties sitting opposite each other, with a Go board between them, though it seemed they weren’t playing Go, but rather Gomoku.
“My dear, what are you playing?”
“Husband~ This game is so hard~”
Seeing Xu Ping’an enter, Pei Qingxuan immediately started to act spoiled.
“Alright, alright, it’s nothing, it’s just a game. Losing is losing, winning is winning, it’s no big deal. As long as you’re happy, my dear.”
“Mmm~”
His young wife responded, but still pouted, looking a bit unconvinced.
After coaxing his spoiled wife, Xu Ping’an looked at Li Yu’er.
“Miss Yu’er, how is your health?”
Li Yu’er first looked at Xiao Jing.
The maid quickly brought a spittoon, and she elegantly covered her pretty face, spit out the ginseng slices from her mouth, rinsed her mouth, and wiped her lips dry before replying.
“Since you are a brilliant physician, why don’t you personally take my pulse?”
Li Yu’er unhesitatingly pulled up her sleeve, revealing her fair wrist, and Xu Ping’an immediately didn’t know how to react.
This young lady is too informal with him, isn’t she?
As if sensing his hesitation, Li Yu’er pursed her lips, her pretty face slightly flushed.
“What should be seen and what shouldn’t have already been seen. It’s just a wrist, why are you acting like a timid young lady, sir?”
What she said… was truly hard to parry.
“Then please forgive my impoliteness.”
Without further thought, he raised his hand to take her pulse, carefully sensing for a moment, and couldn’t help but nod.
“Hmm, the toxins have almost been expelled. Get a good night’s sleep tonight, and tomorrow we can do an acupuncture session to treat Miss Yu’er’s illness.”
Hearing the word “acupuncture,” a hint of shyness suddenly appeared on Li Yu’er’s smiling face, and her eyes involuntarily flickered.
However, Xu Ping’an, who was fully focused, didn’t notice this.
“May I ask, sir, do I… not need to take medicine for my illness?”
Li Yu’er’s face was slightly red, her eyes flickered, and she dared not meet his gaze, only asking in a slightly soft voice.
Xu Ping’an nodded slightly.
“As I said before, there is no medicine in the world that can cure your illness, Miss. Now, you have been using various rare treasures to sustain your life, and your vital energy has already been exhausted. No medicine can prolong your life any further. Only by first using acupuncture to clear the nine blocked meridians, and then reorganizing the acupoints and meridians, can medicine be used once your pulse is stable and your acupoints are clear.”
Of course, there is also a quick way to treat this illness, which is to let her die, and then be reborn from death.
But this method is not only dangerous, but also requires the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir.
He only has one of those, and it’s for saving his own life.
“In that case, I will trouble you, sir.”
Xu Ping’an withdrew his hand and dusted his sleeves.
“Naturally. Since I have begun the treatment, I will not give up halfway. Miss, please rest assured. Although I cannot cure you immediately, I can certainly ensure your safety.”
“Since Miss’s health is no longer in serious danger, and the east and west wing rooms have just been built and still have the scent of wood, Miss can choose either the east or west wing room.”
Li Yu’er was slightly stunned.
“Can’t I stay here?”
“Hmm?! Miss Yu’er wants to stay in the west room?”
This was something he hadn’t expected.
Originally, he hadn’t expected the east and west wing rooms to be completed in one day.
After they were built, it was natural to invite guests to stay in the wing rooms.
This was his initial plan.
However… this Miss Yu’er seemed somewhat unwilling to move?
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