Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort novel Chapter 521

Chapter 521: Chapter 165: Night of the Profligates, I Bid 1,000 Taels!

The sun sets in the west, the withered vines and dusk crows appear.

At the time of sunset smoke rises from cooking fires, there was hardly anyone on the official road.

From a distance, slow hoofbeats could be heard. Gradually, a procession came from the end of the road, with a carriage filled with various items at the end.

Mu Qingge rode at the front and looked at the distant city walls, which became magnificently beautiful under the setting sun, and couldn’t help but say: ’Luodu, I’ve returned!’

This journey took them to the Holy Yuan Empire, then to the Rong Country, then to the Ancient Witch Country, returned to Li Country, and finally back to Qin Country. In all this going around, they had crossed through late autumn and cold winter, directly entering Luodu’s early spring.

"It’s been more than four months now. I wonder if your grandfather is doing well and if he can take care of himself." Mu Lianrong rode up beside Mu Qingge and sighed similarly.

Mu Qingge turned her eyes to look at her, smiling: "Grandfather will certainly be happy knowing you’ve brought a husband home."

"You cheeky girl, teasing your aunt." Mu Lianrong smiled and scolded, but her expression was no longer as easily embarrassed as before.

Just over a month ago, they departed from the Ancient Witch Country and returned to Qin Country.

Upon reaching Li Country, they split into two groups. Mo Yang summoned a team of Dragon Tooth Guards to escort Shang Zisu back to the Medicine Tower Branch in Yu Country. By calculation, Mei Zizhong and Zhao Nanxing should have also returned to the branch from the main courtyard by now.

Originally, Shang Zisu was intended to be brought back to Qin Country, as Lou Chuanbai was also there. However, upon leaving the Ancient Witch Country, they received news from Qin Country that Lou Chuanbai, knowing Mei Zizhong and the others had returned to the country, bid farewell to the Mu Mansion and returned to the Medicine Tower Branch.

Thus, it was unnecessary for Shang Zisu to detour to Qin Country and she could return directly to Yu Country from Li Country.

As for them, they continued on toward Qin Country.

Along the way, they traveled neither too fast nor too slow, and it was peaceful. After almost a month, they finally arrived at the outskirts of Luodu.

As they drew closer, the time for the city gates to close was approaching, so the people who lived outside the city quickened their pace to exit quickly. The evening drum sounded at last—

Dong dong dong—the sound reached the heavens as the heavy city gates slowly began to close. Behind the gates, the city guard soldiers tacitly pushed to close them.

Just when the gates were about to shut completely, someone suddenly shouted: "Wait, we need to enter the city."

The people inside stopped at the voice, but didn’t open the gate. Instead, someone shouted: "The entry time is over; come back tomorrow!"

Having said that, the gate continued to close.

The person who had shouted frowned slightly, and shouted again: "The little lord of Mu Mansion has returned; open the gates quickly!"

"The little lord?"

"The little lord has returned?"

An excited chatter came from behind the gate.

The gate, which was about to shut, was finally opened a crack, and a captain-like figure emerged from it, looking towards the person who shouted.

The person rode a tall horse...

The captain squinted for a better look, and his eyes widened instantly!

It wasn’t an ordinary horse, but a Spiritual Flame Horse, the mount of the little lord’s Dragon Tooth trusted aide!

Upon this realization, the captain immediately shouted behind him, "Quick, quickly open the gates, welcome the little lord back to the capital—!"

Saying that, the gate behind him slowly opened while he quickly approached the newcomer with respect: "May I ask where the little lord is?"

The Dragon Tooth Guard replied coldly: "The little lord is just behind, arriving soon."

"Yes, yes, yes..." The captain dared not ask further questions.

By now, the gate behind him was fully opened, and the city guard soldiers stood out one by one. The captain summoned someone to give instructions, and the latter quickly ran towards the city wall.

Soon, the City Defense General led the remaining troops down rapidly from the city wall.

...

When Mu Qingge arrived at the city wall, she saw a team of four to five hundred, all kneeling on one knee to the sides of the city gate. The person in a general’s attire stood in the middle.

Upon her appearance, the City Defense General recognized her at once and hurriedly saluted, "This subordinate, Li Gui, leads his men to welcome the little lord back to the capital—!"

On both sides, the soldiers shouted in unison, "Welcome the little lord back to the capital—!"

"Welcome the little lord back to the capital—!"

"Welcome the little lord back to the capital—!"

The orderly shouts and equally excited expressions, the unparalleled grandeur, left Xue Qiao dumbfounded. He leaned closer to Mu Qingge and whispered, "Qingge, your grandeur is comparable to the Emperor’s!"

Mu Qingge smiled and said nothing more.

She addressed the City Defense General Li Gui, "General Li, you are too kind."

The simplest courtesy brought a blossom of happiness on Li Gui’s old face. After saying this, Mu Qingge rode the Black Flame towards the city.

Just as she was about to exit the city gate, she leisurely added, "The guards have worked hard; reward each with a hundred taels of patterned silver."

This unexpected reward delighted the hundreds outside the gates.

They knelt again, speaking to Mu Qingge’s retreating figure, "Thank you, little lord, for your reward!"

Feeling the Qin Nation’s soldiers’ admiration towards Mu Qingge, Xue Qiao couldn’t help shaking his head, saying to his wife beside him, "The prestige of the Mu Family seems to surpass even the Imperial Family!"

The statement held no malice, simply stating a fact.

So, Mu Lianrong replied proudly, "That’s because our family produced a little lord!"

Once they entered Luodu, most shops had already closed, and the people returned home to cook and rest, leaving few on the streets. The group headed towards the Mu Mansion.

Their return had not been announced to Mu Xiong in advance, intending to give him a surprise.

The gifts carried on the cart were all the various items Xue Qiao purchased from the Ancient Witch Country to Qin Country to appease his father-in-law. After all, marrying his daughter without the elder’s permission demanded sincere apologies, or the future might be troublesome!

After the group left the city gates, Li Gui quickly realized: "Hurry, send someone to the Imperial Palace to inform His Majesty the little lord returned today!"

As he said this, Li Gui’s expression turned complex.

Since the little lord left that day, the Emperor ordered all city gate generals that if they saw the little lord returning, they must report to the palace immediately.

This showed the unusual bond between the monarch and minister.

...

"We’re here." Mu Qingge once again saw the few plaques outside Mu Mansion’s gate.

Each time she returned and saw them, there seemed to be different feelings.

Everyone dismounted, and the household guards, recognizing several of them, beamed with joy.

When they wanted to enter the mansion to report to the old marquis, Mu Qingge stopped them.

Then, the group silently entered the Mu Mansion.

In the Mu Mansion, in Mu Xiong’s courtyard, it was the season of early spring. The yard was surrounded by greenery and filled with various flowers and plants that Mu Xiong was diligently trimming.

You He and Hua Yue accompanied him, standing behind with amused glances as they watched his entranced snipping.

You He stepped forward and advised, "Old Marquis, it’s late. Should we take a break and prepare to have supper?"

Mu Xiong snorted, sulking, "If that girl cared for this old man, she’d come back and have a meal with me."

Up ahead, Mu Xiong felt a garment being handed to him. It was accompanied by an exceptionally familiar voice saying, "Alright, today I will have dinner with grandfather."

Mu Xiong’s body stiffened.

You He saw the visitor clearly and exclaimed with joy, "Little Lord!"

Mu Qingge smiled and nodded to her and Hua Yue, who was rushing over, saying, "You’ve both worked hard during this time."

The two maids quickly shook their heads, tears welling up in their eyes. Seeing Mu Qingge return made them very happy.

Mu Xiong turned around stiffly and finally saw the face he had longed to see day and night. His voice trembled a bit, yet he spoke in a harsh tone, "Hmph, you finally know to come back?"

Mu Qingge chuckled, "I do."

"How long will you stay this time before leaving again?" Mu Xiong asked with a firm voice.

Mu Qingge seriously thought for a while and said, "At least until grandpa gets tired of me, then I’ll leave."

"Smooth talker!" Mu Xiong laughed and scolded.

Then, he spoke with mixed emotions, "Good, good, as long as you’re back. It’s good you’re back." He carefully examined Mu Qingge, as if to see if she had lost weight, gotten tired, or suffered grievances outside.

Mu Qingge let him look, always with a smile on her lips.

After a long while, Mu Xiong finally felt relieved and said, "Luckily, you don’t seem to have suffered any grievances."

"Grandpa still worries about me? Usually, it’s others who suffer losses in front of me, when have I ever lost out?" Mu Qingge laughed.

"Don’t be arrogant." Mu Xiong tapped her on the nose, scolding her indulgently.

"Got it." Mu Qingge obediently agreed.

"Now that you’re back, I also have an appetite to eat. Come, accompany grandpa to eat." Mu Xiong threw the scissors in his hand aside and laughed heartily.

As he said this, he instructed You He and Hua Yue, "You two go inform the chef that the Little Lord is home today, have him prepare a few of his best dishes. Our grandfather and grandson duo will have a few good drinks."

"Yes."

You He and Hua Yue replied happily.

Mu Qingge added, "Have the chef make more dishes, one or two plates might not be enough."

"Ge’er, has your appetite grown after being out for a while?" Mu Xiong asked in surprise.

You He and Hua Yue were also curious.

But they were more worried, wondering if the Little Lord wasn’t properly dressed or fed without them around, which caused her to have such a big appetite upon returning.

Mu Qingge, unaware of their thoughts, smiled brightly at Mu Xiong and said, "Grandpa, it’s not just me coming back this time."

After she spoke, she looked towards the doorway.

Mu Xiong also looked up, and not long after, another person walked in through the doorway.

"Eldest Miss!"

"Eldest Miss!"

You He and Hua Yue bowed and called out.

Mu Lianrong nodded slightly at them, then walked towards her father.

Seeing his daughter return, joy appeared in Mu Xiong’s old eyes as he grabbed the hands she extended tightly, saying, "How did the two of you meet? Coming back together without sending a word in advance. Hmph."

Mu Lianrong laughed, "Father, don’t be angry, we just wanted to surprise you."

"Surprise? I think you two just want to see me make a fool of myself." Mu Xiong huffed.

Mu Lianrong and Mu Qingge exchanged a smile, the family filled with joy and harmony.

Even though they had lost much, at this moment it was still beautiful.

"How was it? Any interesting experiences on your first trip, and were you able to adapt?" Mu Xiong asked with concern.

Mu Lianrong was different from Mu Qingge, the latter had been raised as a boy since childhood, becoming the overlord of Luodu at a young age. Leaving Qin Country wasn’t new for him, and with his abilities, Mu Xiong wasn’t particularly worried. But Mu Lianrong had grown up by his side and had never left Qin Country. As a father, it was impossible not to worry on her first journey.

Mu Lianrong laughed, "I’m fine, the outside world is big, and I indeed met many interesting people and things."

"Where did you two meet?" Mu Xiong asked suspiciously.

According to the information he had, his granddaughter and daughter were going in completely different directions.

"In the Ancient Witch Country," Mu Lianrong replied.

Mu Qingge suddenly laughed, looked outside the doorway, and said to Mu Lianrong, "Auntie, how long are you going to let someone wait outside? If you’re too shy to say it, shall I help you?"

"Qingge!" Mu Lianrong’s eyes flickered and her expression became embarrassed.

Mu Xiong perceived something and asked, "Oh? Who’s outside?"

At his prompting, before Mu Lianrong and Mu Qingge could react, Xue Qiao outside couldn’t stand it any longer and stepped out from the shadows, standing at the doorway, respectfully saluting Mu Xiong, "Son-in-law Xue Qiao, pays respect to Father-in-law!"

His words caused varied reactions among those in the yard.

Mu Xiong was thunderstruck, Mu Lianrong was overwhelmed with shyness, You He and Hua Yue covered their mouths in shock, while only Mu Qingge watched the scene with a smile.

"You, you, you... what did you say?" Mu Xiong pointed at him, his voice trembling.

Xue Qiao could only suppress his tension, steeling himself to repeat, "Son-in-law Xue Qiao, pays respect to Father-in-law!"

This time, Mu Xiong heard it clearly. He turned his stiff neck to look at Mu Lianrong, widened his eyes, and asked, "Did you actually get yourself married on this trip?"

"Dad!" Mu Lianrong stomped her foot shyly and angrily.

What was her father saying? It sounded like she was desperate to marry.

She couldn’t be mad at her father, so she could only vent her frustration on Xue Qiao.

"Ahem, ahem." Mu Xiong ignored her at this moment, but put on the demeanor of a father-in-law, sternly asking Xue Qiao, "Who do you say you are? And how did you meet my daughter? Who else is in your family? What is your profession now..."

Mu Xiong fired off a series of questions.

Xue Qiao listened, sweating profusely, but dared not neglect in his replies. He carefully noted every one and answered Mu Xiong seriously one by one.

After saying all he could, Mu Xiong still wanted to ask more.

Mu Qingge timely said, "Grandpa, it’s getting late, let’s eat first. We can talk while we eat, it’s the same. After all, guests are guests."

Mu Xiong froze, glared at her once, and then could only say, "Alright, let’s eat first."

On the way, Mu Qingge walked in front with Mu Xiong, while Mu Lianrong and Xue Qiao followed behind.

Noticing the frustration on Mu Xiong’s face, Mu Qingge quietly advised, "Grandpa, what’s the matter? Are you unhappy that aunty got married?"

Mu Xiong’s face stiffened, and he mumbled, "How could I be unhappy your aunt found a good match? It’s just too sudden, and I don’t really know what type of character this Xue fellow has."

"Grandpa, don’t you trust aunty’s judgment?" Mu Qingge chuckled, "I think aunty knows who is suitable for her as a husband." As soon as he heard the word ’grandson,’ Mu Xiong’s eyes lit up, and when he looked at Xue Qiao again, he found him much more agreeable.

Yet, when he glanced at Mu Qingge, he quickly hid his eager expression and, with dissatisfaction, coldly snorted, "With you, I don’t think it’s something to look forward to, but thankfully there’s still your aunt. No, I’ll have to have a good talk with this Xue fellow later."

Later during the journey, Mu Xiong turned to ensure, "You said you’re from the Second-class Country, Yu Country?"

The dinner was quite pleasant, full of joy, and after three rounds of drinks, Mu Xiong made his doubts known, even though he kept them in check.

Xue Qiao nodded.

Mu Xiong frowned and said, "Will your family agree to this marriage? I mean, there is a chasm between a third-class country and a second-class country."

Furthermore, his daughter was slightly older, and with Xue Qiao’s capabilities and looks, he would have no trouble finding a wife in Yu Country. Would the Xue Family accept a daughter-in-law like his?

Xue Qiao’s acknowledgment caused Mu Lianrong to look down, while Mu Xiong listened quietly.

But he wasn’t angry at your aunt’s choice; he just wished for the best for her.

Xue Qiao reassured sincerely, "My parents are very open-minded and will certainly like Lianrong. Besides, this is my marriage, and it’s up to me to decide who is most suitable to be my wife. Father-in-law, I assure you, I’m here for your approval, and I’m planning to take Lianrong to the Xue Family in Yu Country soon, to inform my elders in person. Rest assured, I will never wrong Lianrong."

Mu Xiong nodded slightly at ease, "Okay, I believe you this time. But let me make it clear, if you dare wrong Lianrong and let her suffer grievances, I don’t care if you’re from a first-class or second-class country, or how powerful the Xue Family is in Yu Country, the iron cavalry of the Mu Family Army will flatten the Xue Family to seek justice for my daughter!"

Xue Qiao was taken aback, then took a deep breath and promised, "Rest assured, Father-in-law, that day will never come!"

"Good! Drink up!" Mu Xiong raised his bowl of wine.

Xue Qiao immediately picked up his own bowl in front of him, lightly clinked it with Mu Xiong’s, and drank it all in one go.

Then, a few of them started discussing the details of Mu Lianrong’s wedding in Qin Country.

According to Mu Lianrong’s thoughts, she was unwilling to marry far away. Her concern for her old father and feeling intimidated by the status of the Xue Family made her reluctant to be constrained.

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