Si Jiuyue paused for a moment, then cupped her hands in a respectful salute.
"Please rest assured, Teacher. With me here, no one will dare to harm a hair on your head from now on!"
Chen Qingzhi accepted her gesture with solemnity. From that moment on, he began to treat her with the care one reserves for a soulmate.
That night, everyone—from Si Boyan to Granny Zhao—was overjoyed. Goudan and Tiedan were particularly ecstatic, as they had never imagined they would have the opportunity to attend school. Madam Liu was equally surprised that Daya, Erya, and the other young girls would also have the chance to learn to read. Overcome with emotion, she clutched Fang Yingqiu’s arm, choking back sobs.
"Sister-in-law, I... I am so happy tonight. I am truly happy. That the two girls can learn to read is... I am just so happy!"
Chapter 265