Chapter 1579 - 1575: Landlord Jiang... Already Left! (Fifth Update)

The girls at the Drunken Red House were even more convinced that Mu Shuangshuang was here to rescue them as she refused any money.

Some of them even wanted to kneel and thank Mu Shuangshuang.

With Mu Xiaxia in her arms, Mu Shuangshuang couldn’t help them up, so she said, "Don’t do this, you don’t need to kneel to me, nor to anyone else!

My purpose here is not for you, but for the girl in my arms! Now that my purpose is achieved, this matter should end.

However, there’s one thing: whether you’ve seen her face or not, from now on, you must forget what she looks like. Even if you meet her, pretend you’ve never seen her before, okay?"

Although Mu Xiaxia hadn’t lost her innocence, she had spent two days in the brothel.

In ancient times, reputation was valued above all. If this were to get out, it would be difficult for Xiaxia to marry in the future!

Though there might be men who don’t care about reputation, Mu Shuangshuang couldn’t guarantee how many.

Moreover, it’s not just that others don’t care, Xiaxia must also like them!

After Mu Shuangshuang finished speaking, the girls at the Drunken Red House nodded in unison, "We won’t say anything!"

Finished speaking, Mu Shuangshuang carried Mu Xiaxia to find Zheng Zhi.

Zheng Zhi had already begun to seal up the Drunken Red House, as Mu Shuangshuang suggested, ensuring that the madam, Mrs. Zhao, would never come out again.

Upon seeing Mu Shuangshuang, he asked concernedly, "How’s your cousin?"

"Still unconscious, probably from hunger, since she hasn’t eaten in two days! I’ll take her to the clinic later and get some medicine!

But before that, I need to go to Landlord Jiang’s home; Xiao Chu is still there, I have to rescue Xiao Chu!"

Mu Shuangshuang mentioned Landlord Jiang, and after hesitating, Zheng Zhi spoke, "Landlord Jiang’s family left four days ago! They moved house, and I’ve sent people along the official road to chase them, but after four days, it’s likely even a fast horse won’t catch up!"

Mu Shuangshuang was stunned.

Landlord Jiang had already left?

And it’s been four days...

By the travel calculation, they should have left at least three cities.

This...

Mu Shuangshuang’s face turned pale, and Zheng Zhi, seeing her appearance, was a bit worried.

"Shuangshuang, I’ll have my father send a letter to the county magistrates of nearby counties. If there’s any news of Landlord Jiang’s family, they’ll inform us!

Don’t worry, as long as Xiao Chu is with Landlord Jiang, he’ll be safe! I’ve dealt with this Landlord Jiang, and he’s not a mean person. Having no sons for many years, he would surely treat Xiao Chu as if he were his own!

As for his wives, I’ve heard they’re not temperamental, so rest assured. I, Zheng Zhi, promise you as the county magistrate’s son, we will find your cousin!

Now, quickly take your cousin to a clinic for her health!" Zheng Zhi said.

Mu Shuangshuang sighed; she didn’t expect things to turn out this way.

Xiao Chu...

Forget it, the situation is such that grief is meaningless, moreover, Xiaxia is still in her care.

"Zheng Zhi, thank you for this!" said Mu Shuangshuang.

"Thank me for what? It was just a small effort! But you, I heard from the shopkeeper that you just returned from the Northwest today!

You’ve traveled for so long and encountered such matters, you must be exhausted!

It’s late now, why don’t you rest at our house for the night and decide tomorrow?" Zheng Zhi asked.

"No need, I have to write back to my fourth uncle and aunt. If I don’t, they’ll be worried!"

"That works too!"

As Mu Shuangshuang and Zheng Zhi spoke, they had already arrived at the entrance of the Drunken Red House.

She hurried inside without tying her horse, and quite a lot of time had passed since.

The horse was still there, unmoved!

This horse was indeed admirable, having traveled around the Northwest with her, endured such a long journey, and yet never abandoned her.

Don’t worry, horse, once we return to Er Gui Village, I’ll make sure you’re well taken care of!

Mu Shuangshuang tied Mu Xiaxia to her waist with a rope, then mounted her horse.

She nudged the horse forward, and just then, Mu Shuangshuang called out, "Zheng Zhi, once I’ve finished everything, I’ll thank you properly and won’t let you suffer any loss!"

After speaking, the horse galloped away.

Zheng Zhi listened to her words, smiled helplessly, and shook his head.

Once Mu Shuangshuang had completely vanished into the night, he turned back into the Drunken Red House.

In the madam’s room, Zheng Zhi followed Mu Shuangshuang’s instructions and distributed all the silver notes to the girls.

As for the people there, given the late hour, it wasn’t suitable to drive them out.

Zheng Zhi allowed them to stay one more night and leave on their own come morning.

He himself had matters to tend to and needed to leave first!

Usually bustling with music and dance, the Drunken Red House suddenly became quiet, becoming big news in the whole West City.

People spread the word and gossip flew.

Some believed Zhao Chunhua was reported by a peer, resulting in the government sealing the Drunken Red House!

More people, however, felt that Madam Zhao Chunhua had done too many immoral deeds, tricking good maidens into the brothel and was now facing retribution.

Of course, that’s another story!

Mu Shuangshuang carried Mu Xiaxia all the way to East City, passing a clinic, where a doctor examined her, prescribed some medicine, and headed back to the Old Mu Family’s fourth house.

Just as she arrived at the courtyard, she saw twinkling lights at the gate, more than a few.

It turned out that late at night, Mu Dajiang, fearing Mu Shuangshuang wouldn’t find their home, used the limited money he had to buy candles.

Arranging them in a circle, lighting them all, waiting for Mu Shuangshuang to return.

Mu Xiaxia was behind her, appearing to be alone at first glance.

Mu Dajiang was stunned, thinking Mu Shuangshuang hadn’t brought anyone back.

He rushed forward, trembling.

"Shuangshuang..." Mu Dajiang called out her name, with evident anxiety.

"Fourth Uncle, come take Xiaxia!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

Hearing his daughter’s name, Mu Dajiang was overjoyed, rushing up.

Mu Shuangshuang untied Mu Xiaxia’s rope and handed her to Mu Dajiang.

She herself quickly dismounted.

Thinking it was already dark, Mu Shuangshuang led the horse into the courtyard, finding a tree to tie it to.

She followed Mu Dajiang to the fourth house, which was cold and quiet as Mrs. Liu was not there.

She was probably still watching over Mrs. Jin.

Mu Dajiang carried Mu Xiaxia into the room and carefully tucked her in.

He then turned to Mu Shuangshuang and unexpectedly knelt before her.

Mu Shuangshuang quickly reached out to help him up, "Fourth Uncle, what are you doing!"

Mu Shuangshuang frowned, clearly unamused.

"Thank you, Shuangshuang, if it wasn’t for you... Xiaxia wouldn’t have been found!" The man’s eyes filled with tears, overcome with emotion.

His daughter was finally back!