Chapter 1233: Chapter 1229: Driven to Madness (Second Update)

Mu Shuangshuang and Ge Sandan parted ways at the village entrance.

She went to San Dan’s house, while Ge Sandan went to Mu Dalang’s house.

Soon, Mu Shuangshuang arrived at the gate of the Ge family courtyard.

Just at that moment, Xiuxiu walked out of the house carrying a wooden bucket.

In the bucket, there was some chicken feed, and she clucked to the chickens. In no time, a group of chickens gathered around her. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Mu Shuangshuang waited for her to finish feeding the chickens before speaking, "Xiuxiu..."

Upon hearing Mu Shuangshuang’s voice, Xiuxiu quickly looked up.

Her face was full of excitement. If not for the chickens around her, she would have rushed out to greet Mu Shuangshuang.

"Shuangshuang, come in quickly. I... I won’t go out to find you!"

Mu Shuangshuang quickly stepped into the courtyard and approached Xiuxiu.

Almost being dragged into the house by Xiuxiu.

Straight to Xiuxiu’s room, inside, Little Chunhua sat on the kang, happily blowing bubbles.

Seeing Xiuxiu, she babbled something that Mu Shuangshuang couldn’t understand.

"Chunhua, this is your Aunt Shuangshuang. Come and show your Aunt Shuangshuang!"

As Xiuxiu spoke, she pulled her daughter over and held her in front of Mu Shuangshuang.

Mu Shuangshuang reached out and gently took Ge Chunhua into her arms, as if cradling a precious gem.

Children, between one and three years old, are the cutest. At this age, they understand nothing but their actions are particularly endearing.

Mu Shuangshuang looked at the tender little child, her heart almost melting.

Especially when the little one gazed at her with big, watery eyes.

Oh my, why doesn’t Aunt Ge like Chunhua?

Such an adorable little baby!

"Xiuxiu, the baby is so cute, I almost want to take her home for a couple of days!" Mu Shuangshuang half-joked.

Yu Xiuxiu laughed along.

"I think so too. Chunhua is so well-behaved, she never cries or fusses! But no matter how good she is, her grandma doesn’t even want to glance at her!"

Speaking of Aunt Ge, the smile on Xiuxiu’s face vanished completely!

Indeed, before she had a child, her mother-in-law praised her to high heavens, but after she gave birth to a daughter, she couldn’t even stand to look at her!

Anyone would have a hard time accepting such a stark difference!

"Xiuxiu, it’s okay. Don’t think about those things. Others may not like Little Chunhua, but you do, I do, San Dan and Fengzi, even your brother likes her!"

Mu Shuangshuang consoled her.

At the mention of Yu Dahai, the expression on Xiuxiu’s face softened a bit.

"Shuangshuang, I still need to thank you for always taking care of my brother!

A few days ago, he said you gave him a three-day leave, and he gave me two taels of silver to buy treats for the baby, but I haven’t used it yet!"

Speaking of her brother, Yu Xiuxiu had a lot to say.

She and her brother weren’t the only siblings; there were fourteen siblings in total, and their family’s situation wasn’t particularly good.

In past years, her brother helped their siblings get married, and now he only treats her well!

But these are matters of the Yu family, and Yu Xiuxiu would not tell Mu Shuangshuang!

"Keep it, and use it when you need it!"

Two taels of silver is not a small amount; it seems Yu Dahai cherishes Yu Xiuxiu like a precious treasure!

"Yes! My brother said the same thing! But Shuangshuang, I... I’m expecting another child. Do you think I might have another daughter?"

Yu Xiuxiu has been having nightmares lately, dreaming every time she sleeps that she’s given birth to another daughter.

Then her mother-in-law wants her and San Dan to separate.

No matter how much she cries and pleads, it’s useless!

Mu Shuangshuang held Little Chunhua, and for a moment, she didn’t know how to respond.

She’s not a fortune teller; she can’t predict if Yu Xiuxiu’s baby is a boy or a girl!

And if it turns out to be a girl when she said it would be a boy, wouldn’t that be deceit?

"Xiuxiu, honestly, whether it’s a boy or a girl, they’re your treasures!

What Aunt Ge thinks is her business; you can’t control it or change it!"

Aunt Ge is unwell.

She has a condition of wanting a grandson!

Say she’s wrong, but most mothers-in-law have such expectations, and Ge Sandan lost his father when he was very young.

She raised Ge Sandan all by herself; of course she doesn’t want the Ge family line to end!

And if you say she’s not wrong, well, we’re all women, so why make things difficult for her daughter-in-law?

Besides, Xiuxiu is truly a good person, so filial to Aunt Ge, most daughters-in-law could never do what she does!

"Shuangshuang, you don’t understand. Every morning before dawn, my mother kneels before the altar, burning incense and praying for me to have a son!

Every time she asks how I feel or if I have any premonitions, I feel uncomfortable!

I can’t sleep at night, I’m awake all night. Just thinking about her eyes makes me anxious!"

As she spoke, Xiuxiu started to cry.

Crying with extreme sadness.

In her arms, Little Chunhua, sensing her mother’s distress, began to wail along with her.

"Xiuxiu, you’re expecting a baby; you can’t be sad!"

Mu Shuangshuang was very concerned for Xiuxiu, as this emotional turmoil is neither good for her nor for the baby’s development.

Moreover, prenatal and postnatal depression often happen because of these distressing matters!

"Xiuxiu, how about a change of environment?" Mu Shuangshuang suggested.

"You could go to the town; I have a courtyard there. You and San Dan can live there. If you feel bored during the day, you can help out at the restaurant. Do whatever you wish, and I’ll still pay you!"

Mu Shuangshuang proposed.

Yu Xiuxiu widened her eyes, looking at Mu Shuangshuang. There was a struggle in her eyes. "Can I really? Will Brother Sandan and my mother agree?"

Yu Xiuxiu was indeed reaching her limit.

Living under her mother-in-law’s scrutiny every day, she was truly at her wits’ end!

"You can. I can talk to Sandan, but with Aunt Ge, Sandan would have to handle it!"

After all, Mu Shuangshuang is just an outsider; saying ten sentences couldn’t compare to one from her son!

Moreover, she didn’t want to cause trouble for Yu Xiuxiu!

"Alright, I won’t need you to pay me; I’m willing to help out at the restaurant! But the baby might have to endure some hardship, although if I’m washing vegetables or dishes in the kitchen, I should have time to care for her!"

As Yu Xiuxiu spoke, a hint of strange light appeared in her eyes.

It seems she genuinely wanted to leave this place.

"I’ll first go to my cousin’s, Xiuxiu. Some matters, no matter what outsiders say, it counts for nothing. You have to be strong within, to come to terms with things!

Your baby is yours, and as a mother, you should cherish them! For their sake, you must become strong, never easily saying ’I give up!’" Mu Shuangshuang advised.

Listening to her words, Yu Xiuxiu nodded solemnly.

"I will!"

Mu Shuangshuang breathed a sigh of relief, just about to leave when Yu Xiuxiu’s room door opened.

Aunt Ge walked in.

She was holding a bowl in her hands, filled with something dark and unidentifiable.

Seeing Mu Shuangshuang, she first showed some surprise, then turned to Yu Xiuxiu beside Mu Shuangshuang and said: