Chapter 304: It Is a Juvenile

Both were hiding in the house, which was a hundred‑to‑thousand times better than outside, and they got along famously, now watching the little animals in the back garden.

Qiao Mai had already prepared the red envelopes, a hundred taels of silver notes, packed into several red envelopes.

She also had someone set up firecrackers, and she and Yuan Jiaqi waited early in the living room.

As expected, the two children did not disappoint them; the official messenger arrived at the door shortly thereafter.

He dismounted and shouted loudly toward the main gate.

"The top scorer of the new imperial exam, Yuan Haichuan, come out to receive the good news!"

The servants of Jixiang Yuan surged forward; those handling firecrackers set them off, and Qiao Mai hurried someone to call their two brothers.

At that moment another official messenger arrived, and the two messengers bowed to each other.

"Ha ha, does this count as a double celebration for us?"

The two brothers also left, leaving only the married couple in the living room, and Yuan Jiaqi looked at Qiao Mai with a resentful gaze.

"Are you really going or not?"

Zihan stepped forward, bowed, and the messenger quickly handed over the good news with both hands, which Zihan received with both hands.

"Where is Wang Zihan?"

"Baize?"

"It's different; you can't follow me all the time. By the way, servant girl, what does it eat?"

Qiao Mai clapped her hands, and a tall, massive creature that was like a sheep yet not a sheep, like a horse yet not a horse, entered from outside; its fierce face resembled a painted dragon, its whole body was snow‑white and extremely cute. It looked at the old master and let out a strange cry at him.

"From now on, may I call you Yinshuang?"

Turning back, "Madam, your husband wants something flashy."

"No trouble, I am the Space Spirit, this is what I do; besides, I don't use it by hand, it's all done with Technique."

"Seeing it is a three‑lifetimes‑of‑good‑fortune; it is the embodiment of wisdom."

The firecrackers kept booming, and back in the living room the two brothers together paid their respects to the old master and the old lady.

"Hmm, hard work, thank you."

"Master, what would you like to buy?"

The creature flashed white light and transformed into the same form as Yang Laoda; the old master, puzzled, turned his head to look at Qiao Mai.

"What is this, what is this?"

Yuan Jiaqi stared at her like a resentful wife; Qiao Mai felt extremely uncomfortable under his gaze and kicked him with her foot.

"Hurry and take Zihan to ride a horse; watch over him, he's not like you who knows martial arts."

"Madam, what about your husband?"

"Our Space Spirit is already Ninth Level, right?"

It seemed that if he didn't leave the next second, she would act on him; Yuan Jiaqi quickly stood up and hurried to the door.

"Zihan, your three younger brothers each have a Ferghana Horse; would you like Auntie to give you one as well?"

The old master stroked his beard, his eyes bloodshot, "I can finally achieve success and retire; I will no longer teach you."

Qiao Mai pursed a smile, "Zu Fu, Chuan'er managed to rank first; you deserve the greatest credit."

"I want one of my own."

"Yes, mother!"

Then he left; the old master quickly waved at Yinshuang, and took it to chase after the old lady.

Chuan'er immediately pouted, "Mother, where is my gift?"

He used the word "beautiful"; indeed, this horse was like the ones Chuan'er owned, its black hair shining like black satin, tall and massive; anyone who could own such a horse would laugh even in their dreams.

"This is its foal; please treat it well."

Yuan Jiaqi held Qiao Mai's hand, the old master held the old lady's hand, and behind them followed Yuan Haichuan and Wang Zihan.

"Xiao Qing,"

"No rush; your husband also wants a flashy one."

The messenger felt it was weightless, but considering this is Wang Laoyezi Yuan's household, residing in Jingcheng's most famous mansion, they could not be so stingy.

Chuan'er performed a bow of gratitude, while Zihan offered a junior's respect to a senior.

The old master turned his head, gratefully looking at Qiao Mai, "Thank you,"

"Yes, it's a juvenile; I picked it up from a stray."

"Hurry to the kitchen to make arrangements; today is a great joyous day."

"Where is Yuan Haichuan?"

Qiao Mai stepped forward, handed a red envelope to someone, "Take it and have tea."

She clapped again, and a black, glowing horse rushed in; Zihan glanced at it and fell in love.

The old lady glared at him, "I am your true spouse."

"To see the divine beast described in the scriptures in this lifetime makes death worthwhile."

"Being too conspicuous is not good; you are a First Rank Official, everything must be like that of ordinary people."

Baize nodded, which made the old master excited for a moment, and the old lady gave him a cold stare.

"Everything follows the elders' arrangements."

"You're welcome; take it with you when you go out, and it will protect you for life."

The living room fell much quieter, and Qiao Mai, looking at Zihan with an envious gaze, said.

The old master had now reached Baize, and, excited, reached out to embrace its neck, one hand also stroking its fur.

"Ah, it's still a Sixth‑Grade Demon Beast; can it shapeshift?"

"Zihan, thank Auntie first."

"Do you want it now?"

He stepped forward, eyes full of delight, "So Ma'er can be this beautiful!"

"Then the Unicorn?"

No wonder you're the master of Zhai; your generosity is impressive.

"Haha, Wang Laoyezi Yuan is truly formidable, having cultivated two generals and two literary stars."

"Haha, so?"

"Wife, what about me?"

Qiao Mai sat in front of the computer, searching on the Platform.

"It can't take human form; a similar shape is possible, such as Ma'er. That way it can become a horse by day, and you can have Xianggong ride it to his post. He already learned kungfu, riding a horse is nothing."

Qiao Mai called out, "Baize, transform!"

She locked herself in a room and slipped onto the Platform.

"Horse, you've already gifted your child several mounts; give him one too. It doesn't stand out, Ma'er's combat power is high, and it's more than enough against bad guys."

"Its true form is too conspicuous; taking it out would bring trouble upon the bearer. I'm not scared, but I don't want trouble on me."

"Hmm."

Yuan Jiaqi hurried away, like a child. Qiao Mai laughed as she walked out of Keting toward Yuexian Pavilion.

Qiao Mai looked at his eyes, identical to Chuan'er's, and burst into a giggle.

"It eats everything, especially loves fruit."

"Haha, you two have become Jinshi; three days later you'll be appointed officials, and you'll soon be assigned positions. I've spoken with your father, and for now you'll stay in Jingcheng. Are you willing?"

Yuan Jiaqi also saw the point; he didn't speak loudly, only muttered softly.

"Indeed, now it's even larger than the Earth you came from in your previous life. Rest assured, I've planted Vegetation and raised many living beings."

"Get lost!"

"Master, I'm here."

"Huh?"

"The book says it's very spiritual and loves to learn."

Qiao Mai raised an eyebrow and searched for Tentacle Beast on the Platform.

"Give my Xianggong a pet that's both inconspicuous and stylish."

"Didn't we already give one earlier?"

"I'm going back to check on my Honghong; you all decide."

Chuan'er stepped forward, bowed, and the official quickly handed over the good news with both hands; Chuan'er also received it with both hands.

"No, the gift for Xianggong must be unique."

So he bowed in thanks, mounted the horse, slipped to a quiet spot, opened it, and immediately broke into a grin.

"Right, right, I almost forgot, haha. From now on I'll have a companion too?"

The old man sprang up, pointing at it excitedly.

"Who says that? The knowledge the gentleman possesses, Chuan'er could never finish learning in a lifetime."

"I haven't decided yet; isn't Yang Laoda at home protecting you for your post every day?"

"Jinshi Second Place, Wang Zihan, come out to receive the good news!"

"This can be considered; are there any others?"

"How about the Longxue Horse? Though it's also called Ma'er, it's extremely formidable and can transform into an ordinary Ma'er. Its color matches winter jujube perfectly, yet once transformed it can crush thousands of troops."

Qiao Mai searched for Longxue Horse on the Platform, and after seeing its description and color, she finally nodded in satisfaction.

"Then that one."

(End of Chapter)