The head of the Mu family

Chapter 94 Seeking Qianyan in vain, Wanxing seeks clarification

Mu Huaisheng stood on the dock, watching them depart into the distance.

With Wu Shishuai and his horse, they first headed to Pianzhou to find a place to stay for the night.

Mu Huaisheng and Wu Shishuai's analysis:

"Uncle Wu, what kind of official position would require someone to wear a dark-colored robe with subtle patterns?"

"There's no such thing as a battlefield position, but the official rank should be quite high."

According to the patriarch, they definitely aren't from Yingtian Prefecture; they all look like martial arts practitioners.

It's a pity I didn't see it with my own eyes, otherwise I would know how skilled they are.

"Uncle Wu, they're watching..."

They exuded an inexplicable sense of pressure; they were all highly trained.

“Master, if you trust my judgment, let’s go to the capital to take a look.”

When officials from state government offices travel, they wear official robes that are easily recognizable to the general public.

Only some royal guards or imperial bodyguards in the capital.

They were not wearing government uniforms when they went out.

"Alright, then let's go to the capital."

After resting, they set off on horseback the next day.

Mu Huaisheng didn't ride very fast, but the horse was running.

They found an inn to rest at night, and arrived in Ning'an Prefecture two days later.

I spent the whole day observing from the teahouse next to the government office in Ning'an.

As expected, I had never seen a uniform like that before. After resting, I went to Beijing the next day.

They arrived in the capital three days later.

The two stayed at inns near each government office for two days each, and before they knew it, winter was coming to an end.

The two had agreed beforehand that if they couldn't find it by the end of winter, they would head back.

On the last day of the eleventh lunar month, I stayed at an inn next to the government office by West Lake until sunset.

On West Lake, a setting sun casts its rays across the water, half of the river shimmering green, the other half glowing red.

On the lake, the afterglow gradually faded away.

Mu Huaisheng still couldn't find a single clue.

Feeling helpless, the two set off back the next day.

They first traveled a few days by fast horse to Pengcheng, and then entered Luzhou from Pengcheng.

When we arrived in Pengcheng, it got so cold that we couldn't stand it.

Upon arriving in Luzhou, they harnessed the horses to the carriage and bought a thick cloak for Wu Shishuai.

They traveled during the day and stayed at official post stations at night using the nameplate left by Pingbo. They fed their horses the best feed in the evening.

The two of them barely arrived home on New Year's Eve.

When they got home, they both felt like they were about to fall apart.

Uncle Li and the others were on the gatehouse when they heard the sound of horses' hooves approaching from afar.

Upon closer inspection, one person quickly stepped forward to greet them, while the other went to inform Wanxing and Qingyue.

When the two girls saw Mu Huaisheng, they were almost unrecognizable, and tears immediately welled up in their eyes.

To make their journey easier and avoid attracting attention, Mu Huaisheng and Wu Shishuai both wore coarse cloth jackets.

Because they were rushing, neither of them had taken a shower.

Mu Huaisheng's disguise was completely ruined.

When they arrived at the door, they looked like two beggars if they hadn't gotten off the carriage.

Mu Huaisheng roused himself and gave the instructions:

"Give Wu Shishuai some hot milk, but don't let him eat too much."

I want to eat it, but I'll have a proper meal tomorrow after I wake up!

Uncle Li was moved to tears:

"Master, please take care of yourself!"

He's skilled in martial arts, so you'd better go in quickly!

Ping An and I will take care of him!

Only Uncle Li and Ping An were at the gatehouse.

After Uncle Liu and Uncle Li made money, they rented a small house in Yedu and brought their families over.

In the evening, he went home with several other shopkeepers who had families.

Qingxing and Wanxing helped the person inside. Qingyue and Qingchen, with tears in their eyes, prepared hot milk and bathwater.

Mu Huaisheng drank some hot milk, took a breath, and said:

"Wanxing, I couldn't find Qianyan."

"It's my fault for being so foolish that day; I didn't ask where your uncle's family lives now."

"Dr. Mu, please stop talking about that!"

He's been taken back home; he'll be safe.

Don't worry~

You should really take care of your health.

If Qianyan comes back, she'll be heartbroken to see you like this!

"Now that you say so, I'm relieved."

Mu Huaisheng was completely exhausted, so he let several people help him wash his hair and take a bath.

I fell asleep before my hair was even dry.

He slept until the afternoon of the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Upon asking, it turned out that Wu Shishuai had only woken up before lunchtime.

I ate three times my usual amount at lunch.

When Mu Huaisheng woke up, he was so full that he was slowly strolling around in the front yard.

As soon as Mu Huaisheng woke up, Wanxing brought in milk mixed with bird's nest.

Qingxing came in and helped her cleanse her mouth, and Wanxing served her bird's nest soup.

I finally feel some strength back in my body, like I'm recovering from a serious illness.

Having gathered some strength, he told Wanxing about what happened that day.

"Dr. Mu, actually I am not Qianyan's older sister."

I am a loyal bodyguard of the Cui family, and the wife of the head of the Cui family saved my life.

They trained me in martial arts from a young age and also taught us to read.

Later, I became a loyal follower of the Cui family.

After the young master was born, the madam made me one of the young master's guards.

Upon hearing this, Mu Huaisheng was so shocked that he couldn't speak for a long time.

Evening Star continued:

"Later, the Cui family suffered a misfortune."

The head of the family and his wife were deceived and entrusted the young master to us before they died.

They all instructed the young master to live well and not to think about revenge.

Everyone risked their lives, giving me the opportunity to escort the young master out.

I was also seriously injured at the time.

Helpless, I used all my martial arts skills to save my life.

The young master witnessed the deaths of his entire family, more than a hundred people, and became somewhat dazed and confused.

When I saw that the young master couldn't make up his mind and was trying to escape, I thought it would be better to escape as far away as possible.

Fortunately, we met you when we arrived in Yedu, and we were both saved from death.

In his younger days, the young master even thought about going back to seek revenge.

Later, after hearing some more news, the young master became depressed for a long time.

Fortunately, we live in the Mu family, and the young master has gradually changed.

After that, I never heard him mention revenge again.

Years later, I watched as a smile gradually returned to the young master's face.

Occasionally, when you joke with him, he can still show his innocent side like a normal child.

I wished it could always be like this.

However, this time he insisted on returning to Daliang, which was that person's territory.

It's his uncle's territory, they'll definitely find him.

Sure enough, my fears came true.

"That..."

"Don't worry, Dr. Mu, his uncle won't hurt him."

Since the young master has said he will come back, I believe he will definitely do so.

I can't say much more. When the young master returns, you can ask him directly.

"Now focus on recovering; the young master will return one day."

"good..."

"The day the young master decided to go to Daliang, he told me to look forward and live my own life."

Wanxing held Mu Huaisheng's hand and said sincerely:

"Dr. Mu, I've thought it through now, and I need to look forward!"

I have the courage to let go of these obsessions of the past years and look forward.

There are many, all given to me by the Mu family~

It's good that you're willing to look forward!

Whether it's you, Qianyan, or any of us, we must all look forward.

Be kind to yourself; after all, we only come into this world once.

After resuming work after the Spring Festival, Mu Huaisheng continued to go to Cao Entang for consultations.

When the hall master saw her arrive, he immediately beamed with joy.

After the New Year, she got engaged to the young master who insisted on visiting her every few days.

That young master's family is headed by a ninth-rank county magistrate in the capital region, and his mother is a merchant.

At first, the young master's mother came over and told Wanxing not to bother her son.

After hearing this, Wanxing coldly said:

"Of course, I would like to trouble you to tell your son, Madam, not to bother me anymore!"

The lady was stunned when she heard this.

I don't know what to say since Wanxing doesn't care about her at all.