From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!-Chapter 916 - 912: They’re Here, They’re Here (Part 1)
"What are you doing?"
A woman’s voice suddenly appeared, and Mu Danian and Mrs. Jin turned around to see Mu Xiaxia standing not far away, staring at them.
The two of them were so frightened they quickly separated.
Mrs. Jin’s first reaction was to squat in the corner and vomit.
At the thought of her hand being touched by Mu Danian, that dead pig, Mrs. Jin felt terribly uncomfortable and nauseous.
Mu Danian was also angry, blaming Mu Xiaxia from the fourth branch for ruining his good moment.
The chance to touch Mrs. Jin’s soft hands was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it was disrupted by this stinky girl.
"Why do you care what we’re doing? You stinky girl, what are you doing in this corner? Did you steal something from the Old Mu Family again to keep for yourself?"
"No, no... Uncle, I didn’t steal anything." Mu Xiaxia shook her head like a rattle drum.
"No? Then what sneaky business are you up to here? What did you see?" Mu Danian asked.
Before Mu Xiaxia could answer, Mu Danian started threatening her: "Remember this, girl, whatever you saw or heard today, act as if you didn’t see or hear anything.
If you dare to gossip outside, watch me rip your mouth apart and sew it shut with a needle!"
Mu Xiaxia was timid, and this threat turned her face ghostly pale.
Mu Danian advanced on her step by step, and before Mu Xiaxia could react, the new red headband on her head was snatched away by Mu Danian.
Tears welled up in Mu Xiaxia’s eyes from the pain, yet Mu Danian still scolded her.
"Let me remind you again, if you dare to repeat what happened today, I’ll give your headband to the ugliest, oldest man in the village and make you marry him as his wife!"
Mu Danian was always cautious, and after threatening her twice, Mu Xiaxia was too scared to speak, her legs trembling.
She kept repeating that she didn’t know or see anything before Mu Danian finally let her go.
"Get lost!" Mu Danian shouted angrily, and only then did Mu Xiaxia, with her hair disheveled, run off.
Once Mrs. Jin finished vomiting, Mu Danian approached her.
"What do you want? Stay where you are, take another step, and I’ll call for help." Mrs. Jin said.
Mu Danian sheepishly waved his hand and then smiled, "Since sister-in-law doesn’t acknowledge our little moment earlier, I’ll do this favor for you. When you become an official’s wife, don’t forget your fifth brother. After all, aside from my elder brother, I’m the only man who’s touched your hand."
Mu Danian’s words were the epitome of lewdness and shamelessness.
Fortunately, the second firecracker sound rang out from the Old Mu Family’s side, and by the time the third firecracker sound rang, Mrs. Jin and Mu Dade were to head to the Capital.
At this point, Mrs. Jin could no longer delay; she had to go to the front yard immediately.
When Mrs. Jin arrived at the Old Mu Family’s courtyard, it was already filled with people, men and women, old and young, all gathered to share in the good fortune and watch the spectacle.
"Sister-in-law Jin is here~"
Someone shouted, and several women surrounded Mrs. Jin, all seeking her advice.
"Oh, congratulations, congratulations, Mu Family’s eldest sister-in-law, you truly have good fortune. Your husband is a scholar and soon to become the Champion Scholar; in the future, you’ll be donned in gold and silver." Someone laughed.
Another chimed in, "Young sister-in-law, take this chance to tell us how Dade usually studies. We’re all eager to use this method to help our children become scholars in the future."
Seeing the respectful and flattering looks directed at her by the crowd of women, Mrs. Jin felt a great sense of pride.
Mrs. Jin Yinyin didn’t ask for much, just for the women before her to grovel at her feet and be beneath her, which made her very happy.
Jin Shi opened her mouth, intending to casually teach these women a few things.
Mrs. Lin suddenly emerged from somewhere, squeezing past the young wives surrounding Mrs. Jin.
"What are you all doing gathered here? Move aside, move aside, I still need to speak with my sister-in-law." Mrs. Lin said.
The women gave Mrs. Lin an angry look and moved away.
Mrs. Jin also looked displeased as she didn’t want to deal with Mrs. Lin, so when Mrs. Lin moved closer, she turned her shoulder towards her.
Nevertheless, Mrs. Lin remained unaware and said, "Sister-in-law, we are family. Over these years, you know how I, Lin Xiaozao, have lived with the Old Mu Family.
Mother doesn’t like us daughters-in-law, all her affection is reserved for Xiangxiang. Whatever we want to eat or use must be approved by her.
I’ve accepted all this because I, Lin Xiaozao, married into the Old Mu Family and became one of the daughters-in-law.
I only have one request now: once my elder brother attains high office and wealth, please don’t forget our Gou Dan. Just take the child with you; I, Lin Xiaozao, will serve you as a maid and stay at your mansion..."
Mrs. Lin was both pitiful and sympathetic, willing to serve Mrs. Jin just to get a definite answer about their future from Mrs. Jin that the second branch would not be forgotten when the first branch prospers.
Regrettably, Mrs. Jin not only refused to promise but also said to Mrs. Lin, "Xiao Zao, Gou Dan is already at the age for schooling, and come spring, he must be sent to private school; you can’t wait for his uncle to help.
Fortunately, Shuangshuang has just opened a private school. Gou Dan’s dad and the third brother are siblings, sending Gou Dan there can save tuition, isn’t this a win-win situation?"
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Lin knew Mrs. Jin was unwilling to take her son Gou Dan along.
But after all, Mrs. Jin provided her with a good idea.
Her son’s schooling could indeed be left to the third branch, anyway the third branch would surely allow Old Lu Family’s fat kid to study.
No matter what, that fat kid is still an outsider. She didn’t believe that stinky girl would rather be criticized than ask her aunt for money.
"Alright, alright, since the eldest sister-in-law doesn’t want to take Gou Dan, it doesn’t matter. After all, every member of our Old Mu Family, including every grass and tree in this courtyard, will enjoy the good life, no matter where the elder brother or sister-in-law are."
Leaving those words, Mrs. Lin, imitating Mrs. Jin’s manner, sashayed off to the backyard.
Lunch today will be prepared by her and Mrs. Liu, as they will stay at the Old Mu Family to take care of the old lady.
The third set of firecracker sounds finally went off, with Old Mrs. Mu under a burlap sack and wearing a tattered jacket, assisted by Mu Danian and Mu Dazhong into the carriage.
"Elder brother, elder sister-in-law, get ready, you’re about to board the carriage!" Mu Dazhong shouted.
Mu Dade, now all packed, hurried towards the carriage.
All along the way, Mu Danian was walking on a red carpet, so there wasn’t a speck of mud on his shoes.
Mu Shuangshuang blended into the crowd, looking at Mu Dade’s ever-closer feet, she suddenly tugged at Lu Yuanfeng’s sleeve.
"Fengzi, do you think my elder brother will step on it?"
