The head of the Mu family

Chapter 125 Rescuing People in Daliang

"Sister-in-law, I have to leave for Daliang early tomorrow morning."

You'll need to lend me some skilled martial artists, just in case.

It would be best to have a few experts; I also need to ask Brother Lan to find some rare medicines to keep on hand.

"Don't worry, wait for me to go and call my husband~"

A moment later, Lan Yao arrived, looking quite smug.

"I'll find an expert myself, why borrow someone else?"

These people are people I've taken on. My position requires me to be based in Yedu; you're working for me!

"Exactly!"

Look how confused I am! My husband is absolutely right!

"Let's not divide these things. Brother Lan, do you have any medicine that makes you neither live nor die?"

Also, you need to give me some of the fake death medicine; I need to be prepared for a few scenarios.

"Do not worry!

I'll give you the travel documents tomorrow morning!

Go home and rest early; people can come tomorrow.

Mu Huaisheng had a better understanding:

Ah~ My silly older brother has finally learned about the ways of the world!

"Okay, I'll head back now."

I'll come to see my sister-in-law at the beginning of Chenshi (7-9 AM) tomorrow.

After returning home, Huai Sheng thought about it and asked Xuan Jin and Qing Tian:

"Why don't you two go back to Daliang for a visit?"

However, this time we're traveling light and in a hurry, so the journey definitely won't be pleasant.

"Of course we'd like to! Wherever the girl is, that's where we'll be!"

After saying that, the two went to pack their things. Huai Sheng then asked:

"Among those of you who know those two kids, who has the better kung fu skills?"

While everyone was worried about Uncle Pan's injury, they suddenly heard Uncle Mo whisper:

"Master, I'll go with you. Actually, my martial arts skills are about the same as Uncle Pan's."

But I'm naturally timid and hate fighting and killing...

Everyone looked at Uncle Mo, the most burly of the group:

Um... this is really hard to rate.

"By the way, what are the names of those two kids?"

"Aqi and Aza!"

Mu Huaisheng was speechless.

What the hell is this? It's an insulting name!

Once the agreement was reached, everyone went to wash up and rest!

Early the next morning, everyone set off lightly equipped on horseback, and Qingtian even brought along carrier pigeons!

As the weather grew colder, everyone wore gray cloth hats. When the four arrived at the Lan family home, Madam Lan was already waiting.

There were ten skilled fighters, all dressed in men's clothing, three of whom were women.

Madam Lan pointed to one of the smaller girls and said:

"This is Ah Rui. She's the best at martial arts. If you need anything, just tell her."

This is medicine, and this is travel money!

This matter is absolutely not something I can refuse.

"Alright~ then I won't be polite~"

To be honest, I also prepared some myself.

Because the banknotes are no longer exchangeable, I didn't bring that many with me, thinking I'd see what happened when I got there.

Without saying much, the group took their leave and rode out of the city.

Once outside the city gate, everyone put on gray cloth caps, gloves, and cloaks.

Mu Huaisheng muttered to himself:

Wow~ I thought experts weren't afraid of the cold~

On TV, everyone rides horses without protective gear.

The group didn't stay at the official post station until late at night, where they ate, slept, and fed the horses.

The next morning, after breakfast, we set off.

During the journey, we would take a short break by the roadside to eat some dry rations, and then change horses when we reached a larger post station.

They arrived at the border of Dahao in ten days.

Once inside Daliang, it's not advisable to ride fast in the city, but once outside the city, you can immediately gallop at full speed.

They arrived in Yingtian Prefecture on the eighth day.

I arrived on the fifth day of the twelfth lunar month and found an inn near the Qinhuai River to stay in.

Everyone quickly washed and dried themselves off, and when they met again that evening, they all looked presentable.

Mu Huaisheng planned to first find his old acquaintance, Wu Niangzi.

They then arranged for everyone to be divided into pairs, with each pair receiving twenty taels of silver to go out for drinks and entertainment.

"Everyone's task is to order a girl who isn't too expensive~"

Give her the remaining silver in several installments as a reward, and then try to find out what's going on.

"There's no rush today. If we can't find out anything, we'll ask this girl again tomorrow to help us investigate."

Everyone blushed slightly, but Huai Sheng remained unfazed.

"Ideally, one man and one woman per group."

Women are more likely to get along with other women!

Uncle Mo, could you describe the physical characteristics of the two children to everyone?

"Both children are almost thirteen years old, and their height should be about the same as the head of the family. Oh, young master!"

I remember they were quite mischievous; the two little boys always had dirty faces.

I can't quite describe his appearance, but I'm sure I'd recognize him if I saw him.

"Two little boys?"

Everyone was surprised, but Mu Huaisheng instantly understood:

Damn child molestation! These perverts!

"Then let's ask if any of these places have recently had two customers..."

A small restaurant?

Everyone felt a little embarrassed after hearing this, and after dividing the silver, they went their separate ways.

Huai Sheng, accompanied by Uncle Xiao Mo, arrived at Yuehong Tower as planned. The madam, seeing them from afar, personally came to greet them.

"I was wondering why the magpies were chirping so incessantly this afternoon."

Oh, it turns out, we have some important guests!

"Madam Wu, are you well?"

Sisters, how have you been?

"I'm fine~"

"Thank you for your concern, Doctor Mu. Please come inside."

"Do any of you sisters have guests? Who is free right now?"

Uncle Mo stared wide-eyed silently:

What did the head of the family just ask? And about the sisters?

No wonder the patriarch brought me out; I must keep the patriarch's secret!

The head of the family is really amazing; he can even speak the Yingtian dialect?

"Hongyao is going to perform at the Prefect's residence today; Ruyan and Rushui will both be there."

Wait a minute, I'll be there when I'm done~

Like smoke, like water

"Look who's here!"

The two young women arrived gracefully, and the moment they saw Huai Sheng, their professional smiles instantly transformed into genuine ones.

"Young Master Mu... Young Master Mu~"

Ah! It's Young Master Mu!

Hurry! Please come quickly!

Uncle Mo watched as the two beauties smiled radiantly, flanking the head of the family, and led him to the private room on the second floor with practiced ease.

He quickly kept his eyes straight ahead and followed, pretending to be calm and collected.

"Oh, it's still here!"

Upon hearing the patriarch's words, Uncle Mo thought to himself:

Oh my god... I didn't hear that!

Once inside the private room, tea and dishes were immediately served.

"Dr. Mu is all grown up now, would you like some wine?"

"My two elder sisters, please don't bother. How have you been these past years?"

"I'm fine~"

I've been using the medicine you prescribed, and I'm feeling so much better than before!

"My two elder sisters, you've been so busy you haven't had a meal yet, have you?"

Let's share a little first. I'm ordering for my two older sisters today, so feel free to eat!

If the two sisters want some wine, then let's have some; if not, we'll just have tea instead.

Uncle Mo, don't be shy, please join us for dinner.

"No, no, I won't, Master."

I, I, I'll stand guard outside the door~

"Hey~ No need, just sit down, you eat your food~"

"We sisters usually drink wine, so let's have tea today~"

"Doctor Mu, would you like to hear a song?"

"Okay, thank you both, sisters!"

One of the beauties went out after speaking, and returned a short while later with a guzheng.

The soft, melodious Wu dialect drifted into his ears, making Uncle Mo blush.

After the two beauties finished singing, they sat down on either side of Huaisheng. They had just exchanged a few words of small talk when the madam pushed open the door and came in.

The two beauties quickly stood up, and the madam came over and sat down next to Huaisheng.

"Dr. Mu, we haven't seen you for years. What brings you here?"

Later, when you went on your traveling medical tours, all the mothers along the Qinhuai River came to ask me when you would come back.

"Thank you for your kind words, ladies. I have come here today because I have something to discuss."

Here's the thing:

I previously traveled around practicing medicine, and later went to Tibet and then to Dahao.

During the reign of Emperor Dahao, there were two loyal and righteous women who were critically ill and beyond medical help.

On her deathbed, she entrusted me with the children's signed indentures, and I then buried them.

At that time, I had to go to Yedu, the capital of the Great Hao Dynasty. A noble person offered me a large sum of money to accompany him on his medical mission. When I arrived in Yedu, I arranged for them to stay at a charity hall in the western suburbs.