The head of the Mu family

Chapter 140 Happy New Year

"Um..."

A thought flashed through Mu Huaisheng's mind:

Why does this "hmm" sound a bit ambiguous?

Qianyan's leg under the table was pressed against Huaisheng's knee. Huaisheng glanced at him sideways but did not move aside.

As Qianyan was happily eating, Qingtian and the Xuanwei were also ready, so Huaisheng quickly invited them to eat.

Seeing that Qianyan had almost finished eating, Huaisheng asked him to pick up a few more bites of food, and then had Qingyue put the plates of meat and vegetables on Qingtian and the others' table.

Those few were also starving, and with Huai Sheng there, they weren't surprised and began to wolf down their food.

After finishing their meal, they moved to the main hall, where Huai Sheng gave each of them an ounce of silver and they joined the battle!

Qianyan watched as this group of mediocre individuals had a great time, with Master Qingyue, who was slightly better than the mediocre ones, carefully guiding them from the sidelines.

Qianyan just stared at the vibrant and charming Huaisheng, and every now and then he would hand her some water to her lips, which she would drink from his hand.

A little while later, he would break off some pastries and feed them to her, and then peel an orange segment and hand it to her.

Huai Sheng was having a great time playing cards and eating. When Qian Yan accidentally touched her lips and cheek, he was even happier.

The mediocre players fought until midnight, then dispersed, yawning constantly, and agreed to fight again the next night!

Qianyan escorted Huaisheng to the door and watched her go inside to rest before returning to the west wing.

The next morning, as soon as Huaisheng woke up, Qingyun opened the door and brought him water to wash up.

Qianyan was practicing her moves in the courtyard when she saw the door open. She immediately walked to the door and looked at the sleepy Huaisheng with a smile on her face.

Huai Sheng was jolted awake by his intense gaze, and felt a little embarrassed so early in the morning.

"You, go do your thing~"

"I'm not busy~"

After a while, the water arrived, and Huaisheng washed his face and drank some warm water under Qianyan's watchful gaze.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, with her beloved by her side, she styled her hair beautifully, applied a touch of makeup, and walked out radiantly.

Qianyan: These days are too wonderful, the person in front of me is the one I love.

There were pastries for breakfast, and Huaisheng's eyes lit up when he took a bite:

Has Evening Star arrived?

"As long as I'm here, everything you eat is made by me~"

It's always been like that. Back then, due to the strict separation of men and women, I never said anything about it.

"You...you did this?"

Many years ago, was it also like that?

How old were you then?

"You're so dense! You were ten years old then, and I was almost six!"

"Thank you... thank you, Qianyan~"

Suddenly, Huai Sheng realized,

"It's not about thanking the current you..."

Hmph~ Now, whatever you do for me is only right~

Upon hearing this, Qianyan immediately beamed with joy, and the two happily finished their breakfast.

This year, everyone at the Mu residence received double the reward money again!

Everyone: We must keep living these good days forever.

Among the three younger ones: the head of the household is also very magnanimous~

What have we done to deserve being bought by such a handsome head of the household to serve?

We must continue to enjoy these wonderful days forever!

From the beginning of the year until the fifth day of the new year, Huaisheng dressed up every day in a flamboyant and dazzling manner.

Qianyan originally planned to go back after the fifth day of the lunar new year, but she reluctantly went back after the tenth day.

A brief comment: I used to not understand the line, "A warm spring night in the Hibiscus Peak, from then on the emperor no longer held morning court."

I haven't even entered the boudoir yet, and I'm already losing interest in attending the 'morning court'~

There's still a year left. How can a year be so long?

After Qianyan left, Huaisheng's life returned to normal. Huaisheng told the noblewoman about the charity hall in the west of the city, and the noblewoman slammed her fist on the table in anger.

“Madam, if you can take over the Charity Hall, I can find a few more demobilized soldiers who have no one to settle down and let them run the Charity Hall.”

"I'll have my staff take turns supervising; that should prevent any mishaps."

"Okay, you'll hear from me~"

"You provide the manpower, and the funds for the charity will come from the Marquis's residence."

"Thank you, Madam. I will follow your arrangements. I will return now and await your message."

When Huai Sheng returned, he asked Uncle Xiao Mo and the others to find someone honest and capable of cooking.

Uncle Mo quickly found the right person, and three to five days later, the noblewoman sent word, asking him to come and collect the charity's documents.

The lady would have Pingbo arrange for someone to go once a month to provide the funds and also to supervise the process.

To be on the safe side, the few remaining soldiers they found also signed indenture contracts.

In this way, the Charity Hall finally became a true Charity Hall.

When the flowers of April had faded, one day Huai Sheng was drawing blueprints alone in his room when Mu Su knocked on the door and came in.

The fifteen-year-old boy still retained the delicate features of a southerner, and perhaps after arriving and studying hard, he also gained a scholarly air about him.

"Master, Mu Su has turned fifteen and can serve you tonight~"

"Pfft~!"

Huai Sheng was so frightened that he spat out a mouthful of water.

"Mu Su~ what nonsense are you talking about?"

"Master, when you first bought us, didn't you tell Madam Wu..."

Say... say we are your servants, and also your family...

"That sentence...that sentence!"

It's a misunderstanding! A huge misunderstanding! I only asked him for medical expenses because I saw how badly you were beaten!

Wait, Mu Xu and Mu Xi also thought that once they reached a certain age...

"So... you're going to serve me?"

"We are all very happy. We couldn't be happier to serve the master of the family!"

"That day was just an excuse. I bought you back only so you could start a new life."

understand?

You are members of the Mu family. With me here, you can grow up well. If you can achieve something in the future, that will be the best way to repay me.

I didn't know you had misunderstood. Could you please talk to Mu Xu and Mu Xi about it too, okay?

"Master..."

"Go down now. If you have the ability, study hard and don't let my efforts to save you go to waste."

"Yes... Master of the Clan~"

Mu Huaisheng: Oh, the kid's tone is quite disappointing~

I'm speechless. This wicked old society!

Oh dear, I think that's a pity too~

For several days afterward, seeing that the three children were all listless, Huaisheng told them to let them process their own feelings.

Children who had been ravaged by such places felt it was a blessing from eight lifetimes to be bought and served by someone like Huaisheng.

Girls who are sold into wealthy families to be maids, if they meet a good master, all think that becoming a concubine is the best way out.

Huaisheng is planning to spend the summer in Daliang because her daughter Qianyan is turning eighteen.

That way, even if she does something not too outrageous in the future, she can get over the mental hurdle.

Mu Huaisheng: Hehehe~ Just thinking about it makes me happy~

Before leaving, Huai Sheng called Mu Su and the other two over and gave them a private talk.

The three of them stood listlessly in front of Huai Sheng. The patriarch had called them aside, and a faint hope lingered in his heart.

The three were in a state of complex emotion when they heard the patriarch speak.

"Mu Su, Mu Xi, Mu Xu, Uncle Li and Aunt Liu say that the three of you haven't been doing as well as Shan Lai and the others in your studies lately."

Now that you have escaped the hellish place and taken my surname, Mu, and since you have no relatives, you are now sons of the Mu family!

The sons of the Mu family must learn to stand tall and upright in this world.

Sending you to the shops is to teach you how to make a living; sending everyone to study is to help everyone understand the ways of the world.

Even if you encounter difficulties in the future, having knowledge will give you an advantage over others in overcoming them.

Look at Sister Qingyue, such a smart girl. If she were to take the imperial examinations, she would definitely be among the successful candidates!

You had a hard time living, but it's even harder for women to survive in this world!

Now that you bear the surname Mu, I hope you will shoulder the responsibilities of the men of the Mu family!