The head of the Mu family

Chapter 143 A Surprise for Qianyan

The three of them secretly made a decision:

I must work hard in the future and support the Mu family together with the head of the family.

This allows the head of the family to show such a smile even in the Mu family.

Small towns don't have as many rules, but their houses aren't as spacious either.

The Qin family set up three small houses: one for Huaisheng and Qingyun, one for Xuanmu and Muxi, and one for the remaining two people.

Huaisheng stayed in Laiyang for three days. Every day when the group came together, they would see Huaisheng's silly, grinning face.

The few people who came with him felt uneasy every day.

Three days later, Huaisheng bid farewell, agreeing that once the wedding date was set, he would bring Qianyan to pay his respects to his master and senior brother.

The group then headed to Panlong County, where they had lunch.

Huai Sheng wanted to entrust Mu Su and the other two to Uncle Liu, asking Uncle Liu to arrange for someone to take them to Yedu.

"Master, we will escort you to Luzhou. Once you cross the border in Luzhou, we will return to Yedu!"

Mu Xu said firmly.

"No, I'm worried about the three of you on the road."

“Patriarch, there are three of us. I’m fifteen and the other two are fourteen. We’re almost as tall as Brother Xuanmu!”

Mu Xu and Mu Xi are both quite skilled. Although I am not as good as them, I can handle two or three ordinary people without any problem.

Besides, Mu Xi and I are better at studying than others, so we discuss things together when we encounter problems.

You, a frail woman, have supported our Mu family. Now that we're grown up, let's work together!

We also want to be like Sister Qingyue and Sister Qingxing, sharing the burdens of the family head.

No! We are men of the Mu family, we can do so much more, please rest assured~

The other two nodded emphatically upon hearing this, and all three of them had bright eyes.

Mu Huaisheng: Wow~ I feel so accomplished.

My nose feels sore, and I feel like crying.

"Alright, then let's go to Luzhou together!"

After having lunch and a short rest, the group did not stay in Panlong and headed to their next destination.

After sixteen or seventeen days on a fast horse, we finally arrived in Luzhou.

After lunch, Huai Sheng and Mu Su went south in one group and north in the other.

Without Huai Sheng telling them, the three of them disguised their appearances.

Huai Sheng was still a little worried, so he asked Qing Yun to give the carrier pigeons to the three people and teach them how to feed them.

After Huai Sheng let the three men get home, he wrote a letter to let them know he was safe, and then the group set off in opposite directions.

The three of them, including Huaisheng, traveled from dawn till dusk and finally arrived in the capital at nightfall on the sixth day of the sixth lunar month.

Late at night, the group arrived at the Cui residence. The gatekeeper was startled to see Xuanmu and Qingyun and hurriedly tried to go in to report.

"Wait a minute~ Is the young master in the manor?"

"Young Master just returned. It's Young Master's birthday today. They celebrated Young Master's birthday over there and he just got back."

"No need to announce our arrival, we'll go in and find the young master ourselves."

"And who is this young master?"

"He is also the young master!"

Qingyun immediately spoke, and the gatekeeper was stunned for a moment before the three people went inside.

Xuanmu and Qingyun led Huaisheng into the inner courtyard with practiced ease. On the way, they encountered Qingtian, who was so excited that she almost lost her composure.

"You all go and rest. I'll help the young lady inside; you're tired from your journey and won't be able to serve her properly."

After walking for a while, they arrived at a courtyard. The guard at the gate nodded when he saw Qingtian.

Upon entering the courtyard, the light in the main house was on. As they approached the door, a soft, cold voice came from inside:

"I said I don't need anyone to serve me, so all of you may leave!"

Qingtian covered her mouth and smiled silently, leaving Huaisheng alone at the door, and turned to prepare to bathe and change Huaisheng's clothes.

Huai Sheng finally felt a pang of trepidation, a sense of longing for home growing stronger with each passing day. He took a deep breath and pushed open the door.

"Are you tired of living?"

Qianyan turned her head sharply and saw Huaisheng, dressed in men's clothing with messy hair.

A little slow to react, he muttered:

Am I drunk?

Huai Sheng immediately put his hands on his hips, tilted his head, and laughed:

"What? You've had too much to drink, you don't even recognize me?"

Qianyan realized what was happening and immediately ran over to Huaisheng, hugging him tightly.

"Huai Sheng! Huai Sheng!"

It really is you! It really is you! It really is you!

Huai Sheng hugged him back and rubbed his messy head against his face.

"Simple words! Simple words! It's me, it's me, it's me~"

Happy birthday, it's not even half past midnight yet!

"I'm so happy, I don't even know... how happy I am!"

Qianyan loosened her grip on Huaisheng, looked at him in disbelief, and then quickly hugged him back into her arms.

Huai Sheng didn't say anything, but hugged him back. It took a while for Qian Yan to come back to his senses.

Releasing the person in her arms, Qianyan looked at Huaisheng, who must have rushed over without stopping, and her eyes welled up with tears again.

"Is it time to eat?"

Sunny day! Sunny day! Quickly prepare a bath and change for the girl!

sunny!"

"I haven't eaten yet~"

Stop shouting. It's not a sunny day, how am I supposed to find your room? She just went to prepare it.

You should also take a shower and change your clothes; you reek of alcohol.

"No, I didn't drink much. I spilled some on myself during the banquet, so the smell is a bit strong."

"I'll go take a bath later, will the smell bother you?"

As they were talking, Qingtian stood outside the door and said that the food was ready and the bath was also prepared.

Huai Sheng responded, released Qian Yan and was about to leave when his legs went weak.

I had been riding at a fast pace for days, enduring the journey without noticing, but as soon as I relaxed, my legs went weak.

Qianyan immediately picked Huaisheng up and carried him horizontally, her eyes red as she said:

"Your arrival is the best thing ever. Why did you have to come today?"

If you do this, I...

"I'm fine, I'm perfectly healthy, I just felt a little weak."

I'll just ask Qingtian to help me out, it's not good for you to spread this around~

"The news has spread throughout my courtyard, so they won't need to be here tomorrow."

I don't think you're any good at all, and I definitely won't let you go.

If you're shy, just bury your face in the crook of my neck. No one else can see your face, only mine.

"Shall we go grab a bite to eat first?"

Huai Sheng buried his face in Qian Yan's neck:

"Um..."

Upon arriving at the dining room, Qianyan resisted the urge to place Huaisheng on her lap.

I had Qingtian get a soft cushion before gently placing her on the chair, and then I started watching her eat while rambling on:

"It's getting late, use less~"

After a while, I will take a bath and change clothes, and then have some milk before going to bed.

"It'll be sunny tomorrow, I'll buy some bird's nest."

"I've already memorized it, there's no need for you to tell me, young master~"

The electric heater is lit, and we'll wait for the girl to finish her bath and then dry her hair.

Seeing that Huai Sheng had already eaten some food, Qian Yan immediately stopped her from eating anymore.

"Use less, it's so late and you'll feel uncomfortable if you have indigestion, sweetie~"

Upon hearing the word "good boy," Huai Sheng's face flushed crimson.

She immediately put down her chopsticks, quickly looked up, glanced at Qingtian who was smiling with her lips pursed, and then quickly rolled her eyes at Qianyan.

Qianyan smiled smugly, then picked Huaisheng up horizontally. Before Huaisheng could react, he quickly buried his face in Qianyan's neck.

With a smile on her face, Qianyan carried her beloved to the bathroom, gently put her down, and immediately blushed as she left.

While Huaisheng was bathing and changing, Qianyan went to the bathroom in the side room and quickly washed herself from head to toe.