From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 137: Leaving the House with Nothing

"I don’t care about designs or whatever, I only know that since the third son signed the contract, it must be adhered to, otherwise, what will others think of our Old Mu Family."

The mention of splitting the family from Mu Shuangshuang instantly changed Mr. Mu’s expression, making his words harsh unconsciously.

"So, Grandpa, you’re saying a contract must be observed? Well, I happen to have a contract here. It’s signed by my aunt, with her handprint on it.

She wanted one thousand taels from Wang San’s house to fund my uncle’s examination journey, with plans to repay once my uncle had the silver.

As for the interest, well, it would be my Sister Dandan’s marriage. Grandpa, you can prepare to marry off Sister Dandan."

Mu Shuangshuang took out the contract from her sleeve, waving it in front of Mr. Mu.

At this moment, Mrs. Jin was being supported by Mu Dandan, beaten so badly that her entire body hurt.

"Father, Shuangshuang forced me to sign this...she also hit me."

The only purpose Mrs. Jin had in coming over was to complain.

Unable to beat Mu Shuangshuang, she’d appeal to Mr. and Mrs. Mu.

All in all, as long as that brat girl dies.

As Mrs. Jin spoke, her face continued to hurt badly. Upon finishing, she grimaced alone in agony.

"Grandpa, Grandma, you have to stand up for my mother, Shuangshuang hit people and wants to sell me..."

The scenario was so similar, yet Mr. Mu only remembered Shuangshuang’s wrongdoing.

He reached out his hand towards Shuangshuang, saying, "Hand over the contract to your aunt."

Mu Shuangshuang wasn’t willing to, especially not something acquired with great effort.

"Grandpa, when my aunt treated me this way, you said my father signed the contract, which made him wrong. How come now when I ask my aunt to sign a contract, she isn’t wrong anymore?"

Mu Shuangshuang was quite displeased with Mr. Mu’s bias!

"Grandpa, I understand that my aunt is uncle’s wife, the scholar’s wife. The moment she says a thing, you’re willing to break your promise and push Shuangshuang into the fire pit.

But you must know that humans act while heavens watch; evil deeds will always be repaid."

Mrs. Jin, nearby, stomped her feet, pushing aside Mu Dandan.

"Are you implying that I’m the one doing evil, Mu Shuangshuang? Who do you think hit the marks on my face? Are you daring not to admit it?"

"How do I know if you didn’t do it yourself? Isn’t Aunt most fond of using these underhanded tricks?"

Mu Shuangshuang rolled her eyes, aware Mr. and Mrs. Mu hadn’t witnessed it, believing Mrs. Jin expected an admission?

Dream on!

"You..." Mrs. Jin’s mouth twisted in anger, her body swaying, until Mu Dandan steadied her.

Mr. Mu, seeing this, said to Mu Dashan, "Old Third, is this the kind of daughter you’ve raised?

Just look at her, hitting her aunt, hitting the matchmaker, what other heinous acts can’t she do?

Today you decide whether to marry off this girl or never step into our Old Mu Family’s home again."

Mu Dashan’s lips trembled, and he glanced at Old Mrs. Mu, whose expression was fierce, along with Mr. Mu’s, everyone wishing death upon their third branch.

He truly should give up.

"Father, our third branch will split away, I won’t marry off Shuangshuang."

This was the second time Mu Dashan had said it, now with the utmost determination.

He was resolute, even if it meant begging for food, he wouldn’t let his daughter be sold like this.

"Beast!" Mr. Mu raised his hand towards Mu Dashan’s face but didn’t expect Mu Shuangshuang to grab his wrist.

"Grandpa, my father is already so grievously injured, please don’t touch him anymore.

If you insist on hitting my father, I’ll hand the contract over to Wang San immediately.

I assume anyone would want to gain a bride and a thousand taels of silver for free. freeωebnovēl.c૦m

I just don’t know how marrying Sister Dandan to such a person might affect my uncle’s career."

Mu Shuangshuang sneered, fully aware that the contract in her hand was useless, yet the Old Mu Family wouldn’t think so.

They would surely agree to split the family for the contract.

Mu Dandan, hearing Mu Shuangshuang’s words, couldn’t stop her tears from falling, she pleaded.

"Grandpa, I beg you, let Uncle’s family split away, Dandan doesn’t want to get married to that old, ugly, and crippled person..."

Seeing her daughter cry, Mrs. Jin panicked too. "Father, just take it as my plea, if Da De becomes successful in the future, we’ll certainly serve you and Mother with all our hearts, please let the third branch go, even for the sake of Da De, he can’t be mocked..."

Mu Shuangshuang listened to Mrs. Jin and Mu Dandan’s words and suddenly burst into laughter.

"Aunt, the saying goes you aimed for the chicken but lost the rice, it fits you perfectly. You’re unwilling to marry Sister Dandan, yet fine with marrying me without any affection."

Everyone present knew deep down, Shuangshuang’s words seemed to blame Mrs. Jin, but were actually accusing Mr. Mu of being unfair.

Mr. Mu stared at his granddaughter, who was smiling brightly, appearing so fragile, yet every word seemed to choke him.

"Shuangshuang, have you really thought this through? Your father has suffered so much over the years just to send your uncle away, just about to reap good days.

If you split now, your third branch will never share the joys with your uncle."

Mr. Mu still tried to persuade Mu Shuangshuang.

"Those good days can stay with Grandpa and Grandma and the rest of the family; our third branch doesn’t need them.

Shuangshuang is not a tool to toss into a fire pit, and can’t use my lifelong happiness to benefit those who plot against my father."

Mu Shuangshuang shook her head, not longing for the so-called riches.

She wanted to pursue what she desired on her own.

"Old man, what’s the point of rambling? Let them split, let them leave with nothing, at worst I pretend this creature was never born." Mrs. Mu said angrily.

To leave with nothing, made Mu Dashan’s expression darker.

Her mother genuinely wanted their third branch to perish.

Mu Dashan felt extreme distress, freeing a hand to hold Xiao Han tightly. "Mother, Shuangshuang’s decision is my decision. Leave it to her, whatever she wants to say is as good as done."

Actually, to Mu Shuangshuang, having the Old Mu Family’s assets or not mattered little.

The silver she had now, even if only a few taels, could last a whole year if everyone saved wisely.

But the more the Old Mu Family behaved this way, the less she complied.

"Grandpa, you decide on the splitting, and after it happens, if the third branch succeeds, you’re still welcome to have tea.

As for uncle’s family, Shuangshuang truly can’t continue being kind to those who want to sell me."

Completely severing relations through splitting isn’t feasible, this era prioritizes filial piety.

If Mr. and Mrs. Mu don’t commit a crime like murder, the sons are obliged to care for them till death, or else it wouldn’t align with societal norms and might lead to a lawsuit.

Moreover, Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang were educated into believing that there’s no fault in parents.

Hence, Mu Shuangshuang didn’t outright state she’d never see them again.

Mr. Mu sighed heavily, reaching this point, splitting was inevitable.

"Fine, I agree with you, tonight when Si Niang returns, besides Da De, we’ll hold a meeting to discuss this matter."

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