The head of the Mu family

Chapter 131 Reunited with Qianyan: Celebrating the New Year Together

"And what about your mothers?"

Let me know where they are, and I can bring them all over.

"They died in the year of the natural disaster!"

In the year of the natural disaster, the border area was fortunate enough to not run out of food.

However, the Xihu and Dalu tribes on the border would harass them from time to time.

Our mother, seeing those enemies, donned a soldier's uniform and secretly went to the battlefield, hoping to avenge herself, but unexpectedly...

"Your mother is a heroine among women."

Despite having been involved in brothels, he stepped forward in times of crisis, demonstrating a strong sense of righteousness.

He refused to live a life of ignominy and bravely avenged himself. Though he died, he had no regrets and is worthy of admiration.

The two children were moved to tears upon hearing this:

No one has ever described our mother like this before!

"But everyone says they're promiscuous..."

Don't listen to those people's gossip!

Anyone who says such things would be a complete coward if they were in your mother's shoes!

However, your mother made one mistake.

You are not idiots or abandoned people. You have lived bravely and grown up without hurting anyone.

You are just like your mother, upright and honorable people.

Now that I am a member of the Mu family, I will no longer use my former name.

"But, I don't know your surnames?"

"Master, we don't have surnames..."

Our mother said we didn't deserve a surname...

"Even such a righteous person was momentarily confused."

I believe that it is they who have blessed you so that you have turned misfortune into good fortune.

Do you have any elders you need to thank, or do you have a surname like theirs?

If not, you may also take the surname Mu, just like me.

"We'd love to! Patriarch!"

He was about to kneel down again.

"Don't kneel! Then let my surname be Mu~"

From now on, your name will be Mu Xi. You are the dawn of each day, the hope that comes every day.

Your name will be Muxu from now on. You will be like the sunshine on a clear day—cheerful, warm, and kind.

"I have a name now, my name is Mu Xi!"

"I have a name now, my name is Mu Xu!"

"When you get back, send someone to the border to bring back your mother's remains and give her a proper burial."

With tears welling up in their eyes, the two were about to kneel down and kowtow again.

The two were excited and went out to tell everyone that they had new names.

A short while later, Sikong cautiously entered.

"Master! My name was given to me by the second young master of that wealthy family. I would also like to have the surname Mu. Please bestow a name upon me."

"From now on, you must stop referring to yourself as a 'slave'~"

Huai Sheng knew he lacked a sense of security, and said softly.

"Then you shall be called Mu Su!"

Su, who has been reborn~

"That's great! That's great!"

"No, thank you, Master!"

I have my own name now!

The child ran out happily, while Qingtian stood beside him, her eyes welling up with tears.

It was completely dark by the 26th day when Qianyan, along with several other Xuan and Qingyun, arrived on horseback.

Huai Sheng hurried out to greet him. When Qian Yan dismounted and ran over, he stumbled a little, so Huai Sheng quickly went over to help him up.

Why the rush?

I said I'd wait for you here, how could I not wait?

"I knew you were waiting for me, so the sooner I came, the sooner I could see you~"

Huaisheng: Something doesn't quite sound right about that.

I didn't pay attention to what Qianyan said when she left, but now it's popping into my head.

Huai Sheng felt a pang of panic, but said with concern:

"Stop being so cheeky, you must be starving!"

Sunny day~ Go help Qingyun, a young lady like you must be exhausted from running around like this~

First, help Qingyun to rest.

Uncle Mo, ask the restaurant to bring out the food they've prepared.

"Did you know I would arrive today?"

"I don't know~ I'm guessing it'll be in the next couple of days~"

I don't know which day you set off, but if we assume you set off at the same time as the carrier pigeon, then you'll probably arrive today.

I then asked the restaurant to reserve food for a few people after dinner time starting today.

If you don't arrive, go to the city gate the next day and give it to the poor families.

As Huai Sheng spoke, he helped him to the table, and the others sat down at the table next to him.

Huai Sheng let go of her hand, and Qian Yan grabbed her sleeve.

"I'm not leaving! I'll have dinner with you~"

I'll shift my butt a little~

"Uncivilized~"

Why should I be polite when I'm talking to you?

As they were talking, the food was served. Huai Sheng left Qian Yan a portion of rice, a bowl of soup, and two dishes, one meat and one vegetable.

The rest were given to another table, and the other table was too afraid to touch their chopsticks.

"There are so many of you, you must be starving after such a long journey."

That's enough for now, everyone eat up. I'll ask the restaurant to prepare milk for everyone before bed~

Upon hearing this, the group began to eat, and a flurry of activity ensued.

Qianyan, on the other hand, remained as refined and polite as ever. Huaisheng chatted with him while drinking water:

"When will I let you go hungry for three days and three nights, and then let's see if you'll still eat politely?"

"I've been hungry..."

Still so refined~

"When?"

Upon hearing this, Huai Sheng reached out and grabbed his wrist.

"When I first arrived in Daliang, my uncle made me practice martial arts every day."

They said I started late, and if I didn't practice any of the moves correctly, I wouldn't be allowed to eat.

After three years of training, I was sent to rebuild 'Qingtian,' my Cui family's previous intelligence network.

I was trapped in the mountains by my enemies, but luckily there were wild fruits.

Bad luck, all I can drink is water.

Finally, I climbed down the cliff along the vines and found the people from the Heavenly and Dark Realms.

Mu Huaisheng felt a little guilty:

When I was going through the hardest time, Qianyan was there for me; when Qianyan was going through the hardest time, I wasn't there for him.

Deep in the mountains and forests, with sheer cliffs and precipices, my presence would only cause trouble.

Ah~ thank goodness I wasn't with them~

"When you came back before, you seemed fine, so I didn't ask you anything."

Huai Sheng said with a mix of guilt and heartache.

Seeing her so downcast, Qianyan said something:

"I did ask you, how's it at the border? You didn't tell me a word!"

snort!"

"You child, how can you make people's hearts ache for more than three breaths?"

You seem to have grown taller since I last saw you; you look like a little adult now!

"I'm almost seventeen!"

What I said when we parted last time, I meant it~

Eat well~

We'll talk about it when you're older~

Qianyan quickly replied:

"When will we wait?"

Are you sure you'll wait for me?

"Since you're asking so seriously, I'll have to think about it carefully before I answer you."

"Don't try that on me, I'll ask again tomorrow."

Mu Huaisheng started thinking about it seriously:

In short! He's got a good reputation, seems respectable, and is persistent and hardworking in everything he does.

It looks pretty good. I can consider it in another two years.

Over the years, we've grown up relying on each other, and he's the closest person to me.

But! We're too familiar, far too familiar!

If they can't become husband and wife in the future, then they will not only lose their partner, but also their closest loved ones.

"I really need to think about this carefully..."

Huai Sheng muttered to himself.

Qianyan's eyes flickered when she heard him say that, but she didn't reply.

After a short while, everyone finished eating, walked around a bit, and then went back to rest.

The next morning, everyone had breakfast together, and Huaisheng introduced everyone to each other.

He then excitedly suggested:

"Does everyone want to go and explore Yangzhou?"

You can arrange to go shopping together; that way everyone will feel comfortable.

After the experts invited by the Lan family finished their meal, they immediately left in twos and threes.

The people from Xuanbu also went out, as did Qingtian and Qingyun.

Only Uncle Mo and the three children, along with Huaisheng and Qianyan, are left.

"How about we all go out for a walk together?"

Without saying a word, Uncle Mo and the three children all looked excited.

Huai Sheng waved his hand casually:

Let's go!