Xiao An, who is usually obedient and well-behaved, took unusual care of Yun Niang.

Not only did he expect to be fed and clothed, but he also threw tantrums like never before.

He punched and kicked Yunniang for no reason, yelling and shouting, "Get out! Don't interfere!"

It's like a child venting their anger at a mother who abandoned them.

Each time, Yunniang would just hold him silently, tears streaming down her face as he tore at her.

This state lasted for five days before ending with Xiao An's heart-wrenching cry.

In his eleven years of life, he had no idea what this thing called "motherly love" was that had suddenly appeared in his life.

Fortunately, he was always obedient, and under the guidance of Song Liyun and Song Zhenping, he gradually accepted the meticulous care shown by strangers.

Black Gold also took advantage of her injury to garner some maternal love.

Yunniang was initially frightened by its ugly monkey face.

But she didn't see Black Gold when it was healthy; instead, she saw the big monkey lying in bed, looking "on its last legs, pitiful," so weak that it posed no threat whatsoever.

Xiao An had to climb up and down to take care of it, so he took over feeding it water and food.

Black Gold is extremely good at reading people's expressions and is also the least afraid of being embarrassed.

Seeing that Yunniang was willing to take care of him, he immediately transformed into a giant baby.

By changing the object of his constant "whimpering" to Yunniang, he successfully became Yunniang's third son, competing with Xiao An for her favor every day.

However, this son was too ugly and had too much hair, so Yunniang still preferred Xiao An.

After the New Year, the fields and mountains of Suijin Town were still covered in snow.

After finishing with the vegetables in the greenhouse, Song Zhenping hurriedly pulled out a chrysanthemum-patterned blue horse from the corner of the greenhouse in the backyard.

He needed to go to the garrison every day to have Lin Xiaoqi, who took care of the livestock, treat the horse's injuries.

As soon as he stepped outside, he saw some dry grass on the horse's head and reached out to pick it up.

Juqingma clearly did not approve of Song Zhenping as his master.

As soon as Song Zhenping got close, it would keep kicking and jumping around, causing the wounds on its front legs that had just begun to heal to bleed again.

Song Zhenping frantically pulled on the reins, tug-of-war with the horse, shouting, "I won't touch you, don't jump, don't jump!"

Chrysanthemum Green Horse puffed white breath from its snot, its unruly eyes glaring at Song Zhenping as if it would kick him to death if he dared to get close.

"Brother, I told you, if you want it to obey, you need to use a whip!" Song Liyun shouted from the doorway.

"No, you can't hit it. It's already injured, and besides, it's not familiar with me. It'll be fine in time!"

Upon hearing that they were to start riding, Song Zhenping quickly pulled on the reins and started moving.

Yun'er meant it when she said she would hit him. The day the garrison sent him over, Qingju horse kicked and stomped, refusing to obey and enter the courtyard.

In the end, he was beaten by Song Liyun.

After being whipped by the vicious Song Liyun, Da Qingju accepted Song Zhenping's kindness.

It only accepts being led by a leash; it's impossible for it to touch you like it did today.

Watching the two of them, one human and one horse, awkwardly and reluctantly walk away, Song Liyun shook her head helplessly.

That was a warhorse, a proud warhorse.

I don't know what the people at the garrison were thinking, actually sending horses to Baolin Residence.

How could Song Zhenping, with his slender frame, possibly control such a tall horse, especially a warhorse?

Considering the connection between Hei Jin and Xiao An, Song Liyun decided not to interfere. Perhaps Song Zhenping would slowly work things out and improve his relationship with Ma.

As for myself... just think about how fierce Kikusei Ma is, wanting to bite me the moment he sees me, and forget about it.

I don't know why they dislike me so much!

Song Liyun thought sullenly.

Han Ming carried over a bundle of hay delivered by the garrison. Seeing Song Liyun looking at the horse, he smiled and said, "Miss, horses are intelligent. As long as the master treats it well and patiently trains it, it will become obedient in the future."

"I hope so!"

Song Liyun was worried; she didn't think Song Zhenping could tame a warhorse.

Just thinking about that two-meter-tall horse head made her anxious, and she couldn't help but curse the person who came up with the idea of ​​sending a horse to the Song family: "Idiot!"

Song Liyun had never encountered a mutant horse before in the post-apocalyptic world.

That thing runs too fast and is extremely alert, staying far away from human settlements.

Compared to other mutant animals, horses pose little threat to humans.

This chrysanthemum-green horse was delivered by Wang Qi on the third day after the New Year. At that time, it had a deep arrow wound on its front thigh and walked with a limp.

They said that those wounded in battle could no longer charge or run after recovering, and could only do jobs such as pulling carts for transportation.

But such horses are not as good at work as dedicated mules, and you have to feed them for several months for nothing.

If the Song family doesn't want it, there's only one outcome: they'll be slaughtered and eaten.

Thinking of the horse meat that Song Liyun had sent back from the garrison a few days ago, Song Zhenping accepted it almost without hesitation.

Once the horse is properly cared for, even if it can't work, it's still a large animal that can carry things.

He never even dared to dream of owning a horse before.

It was because Wang Qi sent the horse that Song Liyun learned the reason why the fire at Suijin Pass was raging that night.

It turned out that it wasn't a drill that night, but rather that there were actually Di people present.

Song Liyun felt a lingering fear in her heart.

If the people of Suijin Town had known that nearly a hundred Di barbarians were attacking the gate and that bandits were causing trouble in the town, they would have all fled without even putting out the fire.

That includes myself.

Song Liyun said that there were bandits that day, and the garrison was attacked from both sides, which was extremely dangerous.

Wang Qi, however, was unconcerned: "With Suijin Pass in place, even if there were twice as many Di barbarians, they wouldn't be able to break in. We have plenty of manpower; we only need to send a small team into the town to wipe out the bandits."

"Brother Wang Qi, so you've also made a contribution?"

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