In front of the Chen family's residence, Mu Yuanxiu tied the mule under a tree, patted his sleeves, and walked through the courtyard gate.
The gatekeeper saw him and said, "Isn't this Mr. Mu?" He came together with Li Xing'an yesterday.
"I'm looking for Third Brother Li, is he still here?" Mu Yuanxiu asked.
"He's here, he's here." The gatekeeper led Mu Yuanxiu to a corridor.
This place was breezy, with no sunlight coming through, making it very cool.
Li Xing'an was leaning back on a bamboo chair, contentedly closing his eyes to relax, waiting to go home with Li Yuzhu.
The gatekeeper approached quietly and called out, "Third Young Master Li, Mr. Mu is looking for you."
Li Xing'an turned around, happily saying, "Oh? Mu Yuanxiu, you're back? I didn't expect you to ride a mule so fast!"
Mu Yuanxiu glanced at him and replied with a disgruntled "Hmm."
He thought to himself, if he had come back late, would Li Xing'an have sold him to the Chen family?
