Chapter 1368: Side Story: Mu Bowen (6)
The brothers rushed to Xingzhou Prefecture and finally arrived at the city gate the night before Mu Shi’s birthday banquet. Thinking that they could enter the city the next day to celebrate their father’s birthday, the brothers were not in a hurry and spent the night outside the city.
Mu Bowen was relieved that they could make it in time. When he woke up the next day, his throat was dry and itchy, and his nose was blocked. Fortunately, he was clear-headed and didn’t feel dizzy. Hence, after drinking a bowl of ginger soup, he followed his younger brother into the city.
The city gate had just opened, and the skies had yet to dawn. There was only the sound of chickens and dogs in the city. Due to the thick snow on the ground, there was a crunching sound when the horses’ hooves stepped on it. It was rare for the brothers to move at such a relaxed pace and they let the horses trot forward slowly. Even the cold night felt gentler.
With a calm state of mind, Mu Bowen turned his head and smiled at his brother. "Xingzhou Prefecture is peaceful and stable. When we can go home and settle down, that will be great."
Mu Bosi replied softly, "When I retire, I’ll definitely come back."
The two brothers rushed back to the Mu Residence and the guard knocked on the door. The doorkeeper opened it and cried out in surprise when he saw the two masters return. As he welcomed them in, he sent someone into the house to report their arrival.
The winter night was cold, and the servants of the Mu Residence had only just woken up, let alone their masters.
However, being a light sleeper, Mu Shi woke up the moment there was movement outside. When he heard that his two sons had returned to celebrate his birthday, Mu Shi was still in a daze and didn’t quite believe it. After a while, he shook his head and laughed. "These two brats."
The family only reunited at dawn. Mu Kejia reached out to hold the hand of her twin brother like a little girl and smiled. "Great, the four of us are together again."
Mu Bosi pulled his sister’s hand away and said sternly, "Behave yourself. You’re already so old, yet you’re still pulling and tugging."