Chapter 269 Seeking refuge
Pei Dong, however, had anticipated this: "Yes, this old servant has already made arrangements. In order to avoid implicating the young master, this old servant will not leave Moyang City for the time being, but will hide to divert their attention. By the time they investigate this old servant, the young master should have already safely left the city, and then this old servant will find a way to leave."
“No…” Mu Xi immediately objected, “Uncle Pei can’t take any more risks, and I don’t plan to leave Moyang City either.”
"What? The young master isn't leaving?" Pei Dong was utterly shocked.
Mu Xi had already made up her mind: "Uncle Pei, you said before that you knew where Uncle Shen was hiding in the city. Where exactly is he? I want to go and seek refuge with him."
"Seek refuge with Lord Shen?" Pei Dong was unaware that Mu Xi and Shen Lun had developed a rift. After a moment's thought, he felt even more relieved. "Yes, how could this old servant forget about Lord Shen? That is indeed a solution. Otherwise, if the young master were to leave the city alone now and have nowhere to stay, this old servant would still be worried. However... war will surely break out in Moyang City again soon, and who will win or lose is still unknown. I wonder what will happen to the young master then..."
"Lord Shen will surely ensure the safety of his own nephew," Mu Xi said with absolute certainty.
Therefore, Pei Dong said no more, but gave an address and house number.
Afterwards, Mu Xi repeatedly expressed her gratitude and gave instructions, then saw Pei Dong off.
Pei Dong left, but left a carriage for Mu Xi and the others to use.
When Mu Xi turned around again, only Cao Pan'er, Doctor Luo, and Bao Fan remained in the room.
“Pan’er,” Mu Xi looked at Cao Pan’er first, “If you still want to seek revenge against the Gao family or even Gao Quan, it will probably be difficult. But being able to deal with Mu Chong tonight should be some consolation. Our time together should have settled our grievances, or perhaps, if we calculate it carefully, I still owe you more. But now I have nothing to repay you with, but I can find a way to get the money and give you a sum of money that will be enough for you to live a worry-free life for the rest of your days. You can leave on your own and live the life you want.”
"The life I want?" Cao Pan'er had been looking blank ever since she escaped from Fangfei Tower and got into the carriage. Now she looked up at Mu Xi, then at Doctor Luo and Bao Fan. "Now that I have avenged my great enemy, where in this world can I go, and who can I miss?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Xi and the other two fell silent.
She could understand the emptiness that comes after taking revenge.
Cao Pan'er paused, a bitter smile curving her lips: "This servant has nowhere else to go. If the young master does not abandon me, Pan'er is willing to continue to follow you."
Mu Xi had considered this possibility, but she still hesitated: "You are with me now, but not like before. I can't give you anything, and I might even put you in danger."
Cao Pan'er was the kind of person who never took back her words once they were spoken: "So what? It's just following the young master through thick and thin. If we're going to die, we'll die together. Pan'er isn't afraid."
“In that case, let’s keep each other company from now on.” Mu Xi no longer hesitated and grabbed Cao Pan’er’s hand.
Afterwards, Mu Xi roughly told Doctor Luo about the fates of Tao'er and Mu Chong.
She didn't need to ask about the choice between Doctor Luo and Bao Fan.
After hearing about Tao'er's situation, Doctor Luo couldn't help but sigh, "Alas, I've never been able to understand why you were poisoned in that fake death medicine back then. It turns out it was all like this. It's a pity for that girl; she was also manipulated. But we were too blind to see through her all these years. But... are you really going to seek refuge with Shen Lun?"
Mu Xi said, "Whether we seek refuge or search for someone, what's the point of going to Jiuyou now if we don't know Mu Xun's whereabouts?"
It was Mu Xun who first suggested going to Jiuyou. Now, she and Mu Xun have been separated for nearly three years. The hardships she has experienced during this time are beyond the comprehension of outsiders, but what about Mu Xun?
Knowing that there was no room for negotiation on Mu Xi's decision, Doctor Luo could only say, "Go if you want, but you must be wary of Shen Lun. It's unlikely you'll be able to get Mu Xun's whereabouts directly from him. What's worse is that you might get yourself caught up in this mess before you even find Mu Xun."
“At this point, I have nothing left to lose.” Mu Xi was no longer concerned, but then asked, “But Doctor Luo, are you and Bao Fan going with me? If I were alone with Pan’er, it might be easier, but if you two join us, I’m afraid…”
Although Mu Xi used "you all," she was actually referring specifically to Doctor Luo.
It is known that the conflict between Doctor Luo and Shen Lun arose from the original owner's birth mother, Shen Ying. Doctor Luo also remained single and never married. Such entanglements are not easily resolved.
“I am not afraid of Shen Lun, but…” Doctor Luo thought for a moment, “If I am outside, I can provide backup for you, just in case, which would be good.”
Mu Xi's eyes lit up: "Yes, if that's the case, it would be better. However, it's not easy for Doctor Luo and Bao Fan to make a living in this city. Pan'er and I are penniless. I originally wanted to seek refuge there tonight to avoid any unforeseen circumstances, but if that's the case, it would be better to wait a few days until the news about Fangfei Tower has died down. Then I'll go to Hezhen Silver Shop to withdraw some silver so that I can give you some for your needs."
Doctor Luo shook his head: "No, if you want to seek refuge, tonight is the perfect time. The fire at Fangfei Tower and the deaths will surely cause a sensation by tomorrow morning. If you say you want to seek refuge tonight, then we'll go immediately. Fortunately, the carriage that Manager Pei hired is still available until tomorrow. I'll see you in and then we can make further plans."
Cao Pan'er suddenly remembered something, took off a pair of earrings from her earlobes, and handed them to Doctor Luo: "I received some tips from customers in the building before, but unfortunately, they were all given to pimps for 'doing business'. All the other hairpins and hair ornaments are fake and worthless. Only this pair of earrings is left, which may be worth a few taels of silver. Doctor, take it to tide you over."
Doctor Luo waved his hand: "No need, no need... If it's just about food, I have a way. I am a doctor, after all; even going door-to-door to earn some money to make a living is not a problem. Don't worry about that. It's you who are penniless and have come to Shen Lun for help..."
"The more miserable the better," Mu Xi said immediately.
Doctor Luo understood and immediately said nothing more. The four of them got up again.
Fortunately, the curfew in Moyang City only closes the four city gates at night, and does not prohibit pedestrians and vehicles from passing through the roads. There are just more soldiers patrolling.
Without further delay, the group followed the address given by Pei Dong, had the carriage driver take them along the city's side streets, and headed towards a residential area in the west of the city.
After traveling for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, and seeing that they were about to arrive near the mansion, Mu Xi and the other three got out of the carriage ahead of time. After dismissing the driver, they turned two corners and went around to the back alley, where they gently knocked on a seemingly ordinary wooden door.
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