There are mythical animals at home to ward off evil spirits

In order to celebrate Xu Mao's passing, Bai Muqiu wanted to give him a banquet in a restaurant, but Xu Mao refused because it was too extravagant.

Furthermore, Xu Mao had some classmates and friends who wanted to celebrate him. Bai Muqiu also knew these people, but he was not so familiar with them.

Xu Mao was surprised at first, because Bai Muqiu's appearance was very outstanding, but when others saw Bai Muqiu, they were not surprised at all, and even looked indifferent.

Later, I heard from others that the Bai Muxiu they described was very different from the Bai Muxiu he saw in Xu Mao's eyes.

In this way, Xu Mao understood what Bai Muqiu meant when they first met.

Although several people celebrated together, they just set up a table of food in the backyard of Bai Muqiu's shop and gathered to chat and drink some wine.

The food was ordered by Bai Muqiu, and since he couldn't go to the restaurant, he wasn't allowed to stop him from taking it away.

Xu Mao had no choice but to accept Bai Muqiu's kindness.

It was night, and Xu Mao was actually very happy. After drinking two glasses of wine, his face was glowing red.

Bai Muqiu was not drunk. He sent the others away before curfew. He closed the door and turned around. Xu Mao was clearing away the dishes.

Although he was a little drunk, it was okay. He was a moderate person. Even if he was happy, he would not drink too much. He knew his drinking capacity clearly and would not cross that line.

Bai Muqiu stepped forward to stop him and told him to wash up and go to bed early and not to worry about these things.

Xu Mao wanted to persist, but he couldn't resist Bai Miqiu, so he went back to his room and lay down.

When Xu Mao returned to the house, Bai Muqiu directly used magic to pack things away. He clapped his hands with satisfaction and turned around to go back to the house when he found Xu Mao holding the door open and looking at him in surprise.

"Uh...don't you want to sleep?"

"Well... I feel a little uncomfortable. I'm afraid of vomiting on the bed, so I want to come out and vomit first."

"Oh...then go ahead."

"Ah...ok, go to bed early."

"Yeah, rest!"

Bai Muqiu smiled awkwardly and walked back to the room with stiff limbs.

Xu Mao stared at the mess of cups and plates that disappeared in the blink of an eye, smiled softly, and went to the latrine.

He really has an upset stomach.

When she woke up the next morning, Bai Muqiu was still a little worried about how to face Xu Mao, but when they actually met, she found that Xu Mao was as usual.

He boiled water, and after washing, he sat under the corridor in the backyard and read a book. The autumn weather was crisp and the temperature was suitable, which was quite pleasant.

"Morning, late autumn, there is still hot water in the pot, you can wash up."

Xu Mao greeted Bai Muqiu and continued to read.

Bai Muqiu scratched her head, went into the kitchen, and scooped out water to wash up.

After washing, Bai Muqiu sat idle in the yard, while Xu Mao read quietly.

The fallen leaves are rustling and the autumn breeze is cool.

At half noon, there was a knock on the door of the backyard. It was from the government office, delivering silver coins and official documents to the top three candidates.

If Xu Mao wants to go to Beijing to take the exam, to take the Jinshi exam or something, he needs to bring the official document to prove that he has passed the exam, which is also a pass.

Although they all won the exam, their rankings were different and the specific silver rewards they were given were also different.

Xu Mao collected the reward money and documents, and gave the government servants a small amount of hard work.

Seeing this, Bai Muqiu was speechless. He didn't understand the human world the most. As a divine beast, there were not so many twists and turns.

"Xiucai, are you going to Kyoto?"

"It's not that fast. I won't be able to catch up with the scientific examination next spring. I can only take the scientific examination the spring after that."

"So you won't go to Kyoto until next year?"

"Well, yes, and I have to go early. Kyoto is a long way away and it's difficult to walk alone. I want to make an appointment with other classmates who have passed the exam."

"So are you going to stay this year?"

"Sorry, Mu Qiu, I have to go back to my hometown a few years ago. After all, after entering Beijing to take the exam, you won't be able to return home for three to five years unless you fail."

"Oh, it's okay. You haven't been home for two years. You should go back and have a look. It just so happens that you have won the imperial examination and you have to return home in glory!

That’s right, if you want to go home, you must return home in fine clothes! "

As soon as Bai Muqiu thought about it, she asked Xu Mao to put down his things and took him to a clothing store to buy clothes. Xu Mao simply couldn't refuse Bai Muqiu, who was already attracted to her.

Moreover, Bai Muqiu was really happy for him, and Xu Mao was so kind that he couldn't refuse.

In addition to clothes, Bai Muqiu also purchased some gifts for Xu Mao to bring to his family.

"No, no, this is too expensive. I will buy something and take it home."

"What nonsense are you talking about, are you a brother? What's wrong with bringing something to our grandpa and uncle? You are just an errand, and I don't even pay you for your travel expenses!"

"..."

Xu Mao was speechless.

Finally, he sat in the carriage arranged by Bai Muqiu, followed by a team of bodyguards he hired.

Really, homecoming in glory!

Bai Muqiu watched Xu Mao leave with satisfaction, and then walked leisurely back to the shop with her hands in her arms.

I'm afraid I won't see you again for a long time.

The yard Xu Mao rented has been vacated. He returned home and would go directly to Kyoto if he left.

Bai Muqiu thought about whether he would be in danger on the road, but Xu Mao was not alone. Moreover, Xu Mao had also come to Fucheng for scientific examinations by himself before.

Moreover, robbers and the like generally don't touch scholars, especially students taking scientific examinations. They are easy to get into trouble if they are not rich.

So Bai Muqiu thought about it and didn't intend to intervene in protection or anything.

After Xu Mao left, Bai Muqiu's life became boring.

Empty shop, no one enters.

More than half a month later, the escorts who escorted Xu Mao came back and brought him a letter.

Bai Muqiu paid the final payment and sent the escort away, then returned to the backyard to open the letter and read it.

Xu Mao reported in the letter that he was safe, chatted about his parents' affairs, attached a poem, and left him his address.

Bai Muqiu understood that communication could be achieved through communication.

You can ask an escort or a traveling trader to carry the letter, and then you can send the letter through the official post station, and there are postmen who can deliver it.

However, Bai Muqiu had never written a letter before, and there was really no need for such a backward communication method.

He scratched his head and thought for a while, then went to the living room to get pen, ink, paper and inkstone. Originally, he wanted to write casually, but he didn't know if he had been holding it in for too long and couldn't stop writing.

Another seven or eight days later.

Xu Mao, who was teaching literacy to his nephew and cousin at home, received a package. The postman who came to deliver it said it was a letter.

Xu Mao looked at the bulging little baggage, but couldn't connect it to the letter.

Until he put the bundle on the bed and opened it.

"Wow--"

A bundle of letters squeezed out.

Xu Mao couldn't hold back and laughed.

Looking at this large number of letters, he could completely imagine Bai Muqiu's state when writing. He must have been getting more and more excited as he wrote, and he was getting more and more excited as he wrote.

I guess I was probably sitting and lying on my stomach when I first wrote it, but later on I was probably standing or squatting on a chair.

Xu Mao's nephew and cousin were surprised when they saw so many letters. Xu Mao just said it was from a friend and wrapped the letters first.

When he had a rest and had nothing to do, Xu Mao finished reading all the letters.