My Wife Gave It To Me

There were still half a month until the Provincial Examination.

Xiao Mo and Bai Ruxue stood at the village entrance, both with small bundles on their backs.

Before them stood the village chief's family.

"Village Chief, aren't you really going to give it a try this time?" Xiao Mo asked the village chief.

The village chief was also a Talented Scholar; naturally, he could participate in the Provincial Examination.

"Forget it, forget it," the village chief shook his head. "I'm already fifty years old, I won't bother with it anymore. Even if I went to take the exam, it would just be a waste of travel expenses. It's better to buy some nice clothes for Ying'er. Xiao Mo, you study hard, we'll wait for your good news."

"It's okay if you don't pass, you know. Look at the village chief, he's been trying for decades and never passed. As long as you want to try, you can keep trying in the future. If all else fails, you can open a private school like the village chief and barely make a living," Aunt Chen said to Xiao Mo.

Although Aunt Chen was a woman, she knew that some people studied until they died and still couldn't become a provincial scholar.

Her husband was an example.

"I know, Aunt Chen. I'll do my best," Xiao Mo nodded with a smile.

"That's good, just don't go thinking of ending it all if you don't do well. You still owe my family a lot of dried rations," Aunt Chen rolled her eyes at Xiao Mo, then pulled Bai Ruxue over. She seemed to whisper something to Bai Ruxue and handed her a veil.

After half an incense stick's worth of time, Xiao Mo clasped his hands in farewell and got into the carriage.

Bai Ruxue drove the carriage, taking Xiao Mo to the prefectural capital.

"Did Aunt Chen say anything to you?" Xiao Mo asked, sitting beside Bai Ruxue.

"Aunt Chen said I'm too good-looking, and there are many rich young masters in the county town, so I might attract a lot of trouble. She told me to be careful, wear my veil once we enter the city, and never leave your side," Bai Ruxue replied truthfully.

"Mm," Xiao Mo nodded.

Aunt Chen's consideration was indeed reasonable.

As a mere Talented Scholar, he wasn't enough to protect her.

However, if trouble arose, Bai Ruxue probably wouldn't be in any danger.

Perhaps Bai Ruxue herself didn't know that she was already a cultivator in the Dragon Gate Realm.

If she took one more step, she would form a Golden Core.

Her cultivation talent was as astonishing as Jiang Qingyi's.

So, it would be a good thing if ordinary rich young masters didn't get devoured by her.

It's just...

Xiao Mo glanced at the woman's profile.

Qingyi was decisive and wouldn't let herself suffer.

But she, as a Yao, was too kind.

This was both a good thing and a bad thing.

Six days later, Xiao Mo and Bai Ruxue entered the prefectural capital of Jiangnan Province.

"Selling candied hawthorn, candied hawthorn. Two copper coins a skewer!"

"Welcome, honored guest, please come in."

"Honored guest, are you here for a meal or a room?"

"Young Master, you haven't been here in so long, you must miss this slave dearly."

As soon as they entered the prefectural city, the shouts of hawkers and vendors, and people from all walks of life, rose one after another. Pedestrians came and went on both sides of the street.

There were scholars in blue robes.

There were young masters from wealthy families.

There were young women leading little girls with their hair tied up.

Looking at everything in the prefectural capital, Bai Ruxue's eyes suddenly lit up.

Bai Ruxue, who came from the mountains, had only been to the most crowded places, like Shiqiao Village at the foot of the mountain. She had never even entered Qing Shan City, let alone the prefectural capital.

After parking the carriage, Xiao Mo took Bai Ruxue to find an inn.

There was a special price for Talented Scholars participating in the Provincial Examination to stay at inns, and it wasn't too expensive.

After putting down their luggage, Xiao Mo took Bai Ruxue for a walk on the streets of the prefectural city, observing the prosperity of the human race.

Bai Ruxue looked here and there.

Everything in the city was very novel to the young girl.

"Xiao Mo, I want candied hawthorn!" Bai Ruxue shook Xiao Mo's wrist with her fair, tender hand.

Xiao Mo paid two copper coins and bought a skewer of candied hawthorn. Bai Ruxue slightly lifted her veil and took a bite.

The sweetness that first entered her mouth made the woman's eyes light up.

However, as soon as she bit down, the sourness of the hawthorn made her eyes narrow.

The old man selling candied hawthorns was also stunned.

He had never seen such a beautiful woman.

Bai Ruxue walked forward while eating the candied hawthorns, occasionally holding them up to Xiao Mo's face, "Xiao Mo, you eat some too."

Xiao Mo shook his head, indicating he didn't like candied hawthorns.

Bai Ruxue didn't understand; she thought candied hawthorns were delicious.

"Buns for sale, buns for sale."

From the side of the street, the cry of a bun vendor could be heard.

Xiao Mo couldn't help but stop, looking towards the bun stall.

"Xiao Mo, do you want to eat buns? I'll go buy them for you," Bai Ruxue said.

"No," Xiao Mo shook his head. "I just remembered someone."

"Someone?" Bai Ruxue asked curiously.

"It's nothing," Xiao Mo smiled and shook his head, continuing to walk forward.

Bai Ruxue didn't take it to heart either.

Passing by Yunyan Pavilion, Bai Ruxue watched as women in revealing clothing pulled men into the building, practically sticking to them.

Bai Ruxue asked curiously, "Xiao Mo, what kind of place is that? Why are those women wearing so little and pulling men inside?"

Xiao Mo glanced at it and explained, "That's a brothel."

"What is a brothel?"

"A brothel is... a place for male and female matters."

"Male and female matters? What are those? You're a man, and I'm a woman, so can we do that too?"

"..."

"Xiao Mo, tell me, tell me."

"A young lady shouldn't ask so many questions," Xiao Mo gently tapped Bai Ruxue's forehead.

Bai Ruxue rubbed her forehead, pouted, and mumbled, "I'm clearly a grown young lady!"

However, Bai Ruxue wasn't upset. She walked forward again, taking Xiao Mo's wrist, "Xiao Mo."

"What is it?"

"In the future, for these male and female matters, you have to find me, okay~"

Xiao Mo's brow twitched; he didn't know how to respond.

For the next few days, Xiao Mo stayed in his inn room reading.

Even though the streets were lively, Bai Ruxue found it boring without Xiao Mo accompanying her.

Soon, the Provincial Examination began.

Xiao Mo had to go to the Gongyuan to take the exam.

"The Provincial Examination in Qi Kingdom lasts for three days. During these three days, Miss Bai, please remember not to wander around. Do you understand?"

Before leaving, Xiao Mo instructed Bai Ruxue.

"Don't worry, I'm very obedient. Xiao Mo, you have to do well on your exam~ It's okay if you don't do well. Aunt Chen said only the God of Literature can pass the Jinshi exam, and you're not the God of Literature."

"I really thank you," Xiao Mo tapped Bai Ruxue's head. "I'm leaving."

Xiao Mo turned and entered the Gongyuan.

Before entering the Gongyuan, a body search was required. The clerk patted Xiao Mo all over.

Xiao Mo thought the clerk was either not serious or from Sichuan.

"What is this?" the clerk looked at the snake scale on Xiao Mo's chest.

"A protective charm."

Xiao Mo turned his head and glanced at the young girl gazing at him from outside the gate.

"My wife gave it to me."