From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 898 - 894: Burn Shuangshuang Alive (Third Update)
"Big sister-in-law, are you making things up?" Mrs. Lin, eager for chaos, deliberately spoke loudly.
Old Mrs. Mu, upon hearing Mrs. Lin’s words, looked at Mrs. Jin, wishing she could skin Mrs. Jin alive.
That Mrs. Jin is too shameless, daring to say such things.
Let Da De step on her back, her old lady’s back, is it that easy to step on?
Mrs. Jin sighed deeply, her face full of grievance as she said, "I knew, Mother would misunderstand me."
"When Wang Banxian first told me, I thought he was joking. But as he went through our family’s matters one by one, I realized he was truly a prodigy."
"He said that Mr. Dan Dan was not supposed to pass the scholar examination, but was fortunate due to his nephew and niece-in-law, who brought luck to Da De."
Mrs. Jin was seriously lying.
The so-called Mu Dalang and Huang Bita bringing fortune to Mu Dade was something she overheard one day while passing by the room of Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu.
When Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu arranged Mu Dalang to marry Huang Bita, she felt something was off.
Especially with Lin Xiaozao causing such a ruckus, the old lady never wavered, insisting she liked Huang Bita, which was unreasonable. Even when Lin Xiaozao hit Huang Bita, the old lady never said anything good.
Besides, knowing the old lady’s temperament, she would surely want her eldest grandson to marry someone wealthy, the wealthier the better.
How could she let Mu Dalang from the second branch marry a village woman from a family reportedly very poor?
Most importantly, it was said that the few taels of silver paid as betrothal gift were given without a blink.
This anomaly must have a reason.
Mrs. Jin was not stupid; she quickly connected the dots and understood that the old lady and Mr. Mu believed that the marriage of Huang Bita and Mu Dalang would bring luck to Wang’s Mansion, which was why Huang Bita was allowed in.
Mrs. Jin knew how her own husband passed the Champion Scholar exam. She didn’t believe in the nonsense about Huang Bita and Mu Dalang bringing fortune to Wang’s Mansion.
However, it was perfect for fooling the old lady.
Before Mrs. Jin could finish speaking, Old Mrs. Mu was already shocked.
She turned to Mr. Mu and said, "Old man, about that matter..."
The issue of Huang Bita and Mu Dalang was never disclosed by Old Mrs. Mu to anyone.
In their eyes, only Matchmaker Sun knew, and they knew. Not even Huang Bita and Mu Dalang were aware.
The silence was maintained to protect the main branch Mu Dade and also fearing that if Huang Bita and Mu Dalang knew, they might use this matter to threaten Mu Dade.
After all, when faced with interests, who knows what excessive actions Huang Bita, an outsider, might take?
"Old lady, this matter might be true!" Mr. Mu said.
The old couple was always deeply superstitious.
Back then, due to this matter, Huang Bita entered the family.
Now, given the same matter, they might have no choice but to do as Wang Banxian suggested.
Mrs. Lin, on the side, listened to Mrs. Jin’s words, and with amazement exclaimed to Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu, "Father, Mother, did you know all along that Da Lang married Huang Bita for the benefit of Big Brother?"
Old Mrs. Mu replied irritably, "What else did you think?"
"But Da Lang belongs to our second branch. If he brings luck..." It’s also to our second branch, why should it benefit Wang’s Mansion?
However, Old Mrs. Mu didn’t give Mrs. Lin a chance to complete her sentence.
"Luck to whom?" Old Mrs. Mu snorted coldly and continued, "Even if the second branch thrives, it’s still just a farming nest, peasants! Do you really expect Da Lang to go to school and become a scholar?"
"Mother, you can’t say it like that. Da Lang may be too old to study, but Gou Dan can. Gou Dan has reached school age, if you send him to the town school, he could become a Champion Scholar."
Mrs. Lin spoke while pulling her son Gou Dan closer to Old Mrs. Mu.
Old Mrs. Mu rolled her eyes disdainfully.
"Forget it. It’s not about whether Gou Dan can pass or not. Even if he can, I won’t be alive to enjoy any benefits?
And stop talking about Wang’s Mansion should not receive luck; you talk as if you don’t want to benefit from Big Brother. Without Big Brother, you Lin Xiaozao would be a destined peasant forever!"
This infuriated Mrs. Lin beyond words.
Her heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, and lungs were boiling with anger. That old lady spoke with her usual viciousness.
Mrs. Lin glanced at her husband, who was watching the drama, hoping he would support her, at least speak to the old lady.
Unexpectedly, Mu Dazhong directly ignored her, acting obsequiously, "Da Lang bringing luck to Big Brother is Da Lang’s good fortune.
But the good life Big Brother is enjoying is thanks to our Da Lang; when Big Brother becomes a high official, do not forget our second branch."
This obsequious conduct naturally disgusted Mrs. Jin.
Smart Mu Danian also sided with them.
He said, "Big sister-in-law, I’ve always followed Big Brother and Second Brother; you can’t forget me in the future, I’m not yet married."
The crowd talked about the matter of Mu Dalang and Huang Bita for a while.
Then they returned to the main topic.
Mrs. Jin continued, "Da De passing the scholar exam, thanks to the fortune from Da Lang and Bita, there should be no issue in becoming Champion Scholar.
But unfortunately, there’s a fierce star in the West blocking some of the luck. Without resolution, it might hinder becoming Champion Scholar."
Mrs. Jin’s words carried deep meanings, and she was very strategic.
The fierce star in the West referred to the third branch’s troublesome Mu Shuangshuang.
Meaning, her presence was the obstacle preventing Mu Dade from becoming Champion Scholar.
Even if they stepped on Old Mrs. Mu’s spine and her husband didn’t become Champion Scholar, eventually, this burden would be carried by the third branch’s troublesome girl.
From the start, Mrs. Jin distanced herself.
If her husband became Champion Scholar, she would become the Champion Scholar’s Wife.
If not, she would still live in luxury.
"Goodness, I knew that troublesome girl was no good! Turns out she’s a fierce star!" Old Mrs. Mu said, gritting her teeth.
Mrs. Lin also criticized the third branch: "I said, that troublesome girl was slapped twice before, didn’t dare make a fuss, and suddenly became smart.
Turns out it’s the fierce star causing trouble. Mother, I think we should find a witch to burn that troublesome girl, then Big Brother can become Champion Scholar."
Becoming Champion Scholar would change Old Mu Family’s fate.
From then on, Old Mu Family could rise to prominence.
Even their farts would smell sweeter than others’.
Such temptation made everybody’s heart move.
All of them were eager, waiting for Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu to give orders to burn the troublesome girl.
However, Mrs. Jin’s intention was not to take Mu Shuangshuang’s life, merely to embarrass the old lady, also making her life easier without the troublesome Mu Shuangshuang.
She wasn’t in the Old Mu Family to make the old lady’s life comfortable.
She quickly intervened, "Wang Banxian said, the fierce star has grown up, can’t be killed, but stepping high can change Da De’s fortune, allowing him to become a high official!"
