Chapter 138 Searching for Someone

The first red sun rose slowly over the top of the city wall of Chang’an, bathing the ancient city in the warm sunlight.

With the help of the maid, Grassy, Madam Li stepped out of the thatch-roofed house with an anxious look. When Grassy saw Li Mu, who was sitting cross-legged in the middle of the yard, she called, “Madam, this is not a dream. Young Master is truly here. He is in a training session.”

Hearing the excited voice, Li Mu got to his feet and turned to Madam Li, “Mom, you’re up.”

“My boy…” Madam Li walked over and grabbed Li Mu’s hand. She stroked his face for quite a while before showing a broad smile and saying, “You’re really my son. I thought last night was just a dream.”

“Mom, don’t worry, from this day on, I will not let you live with fear all by yourself.” Deeply moved by the old woman’s affectionate touch and hand-holding, Li Mu guaranteed seriously.

“Sister Grassy, there is some food in the carriage. Please take them to the room. Soon, someone will come here to repair the house. And, take good care of my mom when I’m out,” Li Mu said to Grassy.

“Oh? My dear, are you heading out?” Madam Li tightened her grip on Li Mu’s hand. She sounded rather panicky.

Li Mu beamed at her reassuringly and said, “Mom, please relax. I’m just going to pick up Snow, Qiu Yi, and Xia Ju. I’ll be back in no time.”

“But…” Madam Li was still a little hesitant. She was very clear what kind of people took those maids away from her. They were all extremely powerful people in this city. Although Li Mu made it sound quite easy, how could those people let go of the three maids without protest? Indeed, she had been worrying about those maids who was almost family to her for numerous days and nights. But at present, what concerned her most was the safety of her son. After eight whole years, she finally had him back. She absolutely could not afford to lose him again.

Grassy also held the same thought.

When she first heard that Li Mu would take her other three sisters back, she nearly jumped with excitement. But on second thought, she knew the journey was dangerous and also began to worry for Li Mu’s safety.

But Li Mu smiled, and then comforted, “Mom, Sister Grassy, you two should not be so concerned. No one in Chang’an is my equal. Plus, I’m not doing it alone. My master has sent ten experts in the Great Master Realm to assist me.” He did a white lie so as to put the two women at ease.

“Dear, you just said someone will come and fix our house. Who is it?” Madam Li posed another question.

Li Mu beamed again and said, “Well, just a few friends of mine. Some new friends.”

“In that case, do you mean we’re going to stay in Chang’an for a while?” Grassy probed hopefully.

Li Mu nodded and confirmed, “Yeah, we’ll live here for a period of time. When I get all my things done, we’ll set off for Taibai County.”

After briefing the two about his schedule, Li Mu departed.

By then, sunlight already lit up the shabbiest yard at the far end of the Pig-Herding Alley.

Some neighbors of the alley had stuck out their heads to peek into the little yard. Since they had more or less heard or seen what had happened last night, now their eyes were gleaming awe and curiosity.

Grassy helped Madam Li to settle down on a wooden chair nearby, then, she went to sort out the articles in the carriage.

But as she opened the door of the carriage, she let loose a screech in surprise.

“Grassy, what’s wrong?” asked Madam Li hastily.

“Meat! So much meat! And desserts from Zhengpin Bakery…” Grassy was a little out of her breath now.

The carriage was loaded with the best food and ingredients of a variety of time-honored brands in Chang’an. The last time Grassy saw that kind of stuff was when Madam Li was still the magistrate’s wife. Recalling the taste of those delicious dishes, Grassy’s mouth almost watered at once.

After all, she was just a girl of eighteen. Girls that young had no resistance to fine food.

It took Grassy a long time to remove everything in the carriage to the house.

Shortly after that, a clatter of hoofbeats and roars was heard. About fifty men hurtled into the Pig-Herding Alley.

Some of them were riding, the others were sprinting. All of them were strong and wearing uniforms, which looked imposing. Closely followed them were a fleet of carriages, each of which was crammed with unknown stuff wrapped in canvas. With so many people and carriages suddenly flooding into the small alley, it was almost jammed.

All of the newcomers were heading towards Madam Li’s little yard.

Seeing the strangers coming, Grassy looked quite tense. She hurriedly supported Madam Li to stand up.

Under the gaze of the Pig-Herding Alley residents as well as Madam Li and her maid, those strangers stopped at the door of the little yard.

A man with his entire face hidden behind a hood cupped his fists and announced respectfully, “Madam, I am a friend of His Honor, Li Mu. I’m