Chapter 1595 - 1590: The Little Busy Bee Returns Home (Second Update)

The carriage hurried to the courtyard, then headed toward the cowshed.

Inside the cowshed stood a horse, the same one she brought when she sent Taohua to Er Gui Village.

Mu Shuangshuang tied up the horse, added hay, and filled the water trough.

Satisfied with taking care of her companion that accompanied her all the way, Mu Shuangshuang smiled contentedly.

"Dear horse, from today, you’ll settle here. This will be your home!"

This horse was provided by Zhenyuan Escort Agency when the escort masters traveled, they said it was trained.

The horse was very intelligent, following her through the long journey without complaint, even when food was scarce.

It safely brought her back home!

The horse lowered its head to eat grass, not minding the unfamiliar surroundings at all.

Mu Shuangshuang felt relieved and walked away from the cowshed.

Just then, a small black shadow darted out, leaping towards Mu Shuangshuang.

Mu Shuangshuang opened her arms, and the small black shadow landed in her embrace.

"Little Black~" Mu Shuangshuang stroked the soft furry ball in her hand, calling its name.

In a moment’s daze, her clothes were grabbed by the Little Black Dog.

The little fellow barked incessantly—

"Woof woof woof!~"

The Little Black Dog had grown quite a bit, almost reaching Mu Shuangshuang’s knees.

Yet, it’s just as affectionate as before!

Mu Shuangshuang squatted down and petted Little Black Dog’s head, making it bark even more joyfully.

With Little Black, Mu Shuangshuang intended to fetch things from the carriage.

But unexpectedly, Mu Dashan had already moved almost everything!

Seeing Mu Shuangshuang come out, he said, "The things are all placed in your room! Your mom has been looking forward to your return, she dried the bedding multiple times, and every four or five days, she replaces it with clean sheets and quilts. She worries you won’t be comfortable staying here!"

The man spoke of these things without any hint of reproach but full of happiness.

At last, the diligent little bee has returned home!

Si Niang can sleep peacefully now!

Returning late, Yu Si Niang had a lot to ask but feared delaying her daughter’s rest.

So after moving everything, she went to the kitchen to prepare the bath water and then suggested resting.

Mu Shuangshuang naturally agreed, knowing there would be days and nights of talking to catch up, there was no hurry!

After all, tomorrow is the Lantern Festival, no school, and nothing much to do at home!

Mu Shuangshuang used the big tub, enjoying a comfortable bath.

As she lay on her new bed, Mu Shuangshuang occasionally turned.

The bedding must be made from their own cotton harvested last year, quite warm.

Mu Shuangshuang maintained her usual habit, not sleeping on the kang.

For one, she hadn’t slept on a kang in her past life and wasn’t used to it!

Secondly, heating the kang inside the room can easily make it dirty.

The habit from her past life required the quilt to be folded into a neat square; seeing dust would prevent her from sleeping!

Probably due to the relaxation of being home, Mu Shuangshuang quickly fell asleep!

When she woke up, it was already early morning the next day!

Opening her eyes, she saw one, two, three, four pairs of eyes.

From right to left, there were Yuanbao, Xiao Han, Little Zhi, and Little Black!

Little Black Dog wanted to come up, but its paws were always stepping on the ground, who would dare let it on Mu Shuangshuang’s bed?

"You guys..." Mu Shuangshuang just began to speak.

"Sister Shuangshuang~"

"Sister~"

"Sister~"

Almost three voices spoke simultaneously, Little Zhi was direct, tackling Mu Shuangshuang.

Yuanbao and Xiao Han also wanted hugs, having been apart for so long.

But worried, rushing all at once might crush Mu Shuangshuang!

"Sister, Little Zhi really missed, really missed you!" Little Zhi whispered in Mu Shuangshuang’s ear.

"I missed you guys too!"

"Sister Shuangshuang, happy Lantern Festival! Best wishes for prosperity!" Yuanbao gestured New Year’s greetings to Mu Shuangshuang.

Mu Shuangshuang laughed, pulling a stack of prepared red envelopes from under her mattress, extracting one for Yuanbao.

"This is Yuanbao’s New Year’s money! You’ve grown another year!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

"Thank you, Sister Shuangshuang!"

"This one is Little Zhi’s, this one is Xiao Han’s..."

Each got a red envelope, the three kids couldn’t stop smiling.

"Squeak squeak~"

Little Black suddenly let out sharp cries, little paws consistently stepping on Mu Shuangshuang’s quilt.

"Sister, Little Black is upset, you didn’t give it one!" Little Zhi explained.

Mu Shuangshuang hadn’t forgotten Little Black but felt the time apart meant teasing it a bit was necessary!

"No way! I detest being threatened!"

As soon as Mu Shuangshuang spoke, the previously fierce Little Black immediately bowed towards her.

Seeing its serious, determined appearance, Mu Shuangshuang found it amusing.

However, she still handed a red envelope to Little Black!

Next was Little Black Dog!

Little Black is the family’s money-minded critter; back at the old Mu Family residence, Mu Shuangshuang’s money was managed by Little Black.

Back then, it hid them in mouse holes.

Now, the third branch’s house is newly built, surely no mouse holes, right?

Mu Shuangshuang wondered, watching Little Black jump down from her bed, glance at Little Black Dog, who obediently surrendered its red envelope.

Little Black swiftly grabbed the two envelopes and vanished in no time!

Oh, is there a secret base?

Mu Shuangshuang thought inwardly, contemplating whether to follow someday and see how much treasure this little thing has hidden!

"Sister, you should get up soon, mom’s dumplings are ready! Just waiting for you to eat!" Little Zhi said.

"Alright, you all go out first, I’ll change clothes, tidy up the room, then come out to wash up for breakfast!" Mu Shuangshuang replied.

"Okay then!"

All three kids left almost simultaneously.

They thoughtfully closed Mu Shuangshuang’s room door.

Little Zhi stood like a sentinel at the door, crossing her arms over her chest!

Apparently, she was determined to prevent anyone from entering Mu Shuangshuang’s room without her permission!

After dressing and tidying the room, Mu Shuangshuang came out.

The kids were waiting in the courtyard.

Seeing Mu Shuangshuang, they all flocked to share changes in the house with her!

Surrounded by a group of kids, Mu Shuangshuang headed to the kitchen and washed up!

Yu Si Niang had already cooked dumplings, she called out directly to Mu Shuangshuang, "Shuangshuang, come eat dumplings!

Your dad went to invite your cousin and cousin-in-law, he said breakfast at their place, lunch and dinner prepared at our home!"

Sitting by the Eight Immortals table, Mu Shuangshuang received the bowl of dumplings from Yu Si Niang, cheerfully nodded.