CHAPTER 691: CHAPTER 687: SHAMELESS WOMAN (PART 1)

"What’s wrong with my aunt?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.

Mrs. Lin just wanted to speak but suddenly realized that the person in front of her was the third branch’s annoying girl she disliked the most.

If she’s asking proactively, it must not be for any good reason.

"What’s wrong with your aunt, why should I tell you? Can’t you just go see for yourself?" Mrs. Lin said testily.

"Oh, come on, Aunt. You’ve been taking care of my aunt lately, you should know her whereabouts better than anyone else." Mu Shuangshuang said to Mrs. Lin with a grin.

Mrs. Lin became cautious.

These past days, she’s been giving Mu Xiangxiang a hard time, sometimes not feeding her, other times forcing porridge mixed with chili water down her throat. Even for bathing, she used chili water.

Mu Xiangxiang had been thoroughly subdued by her, listening better than their family dog.

Mrs. Lin’s only worry now was this matter being discovered by the Old Mu Family, then she’d have nothing to vent on.

"Stop talking nonsense, you brat. How fond can you be of your aunt? I’m telling you, if you’re up to something, I’ll tell your granny and have your skin peeled!"

Mrs. Lin shouted loudly with a hint of bravado.

Mu Shuangshuang grew more suspicious of Mrs. Lin.

To Mu Shuangshuang, Mrs. Lin’s words were all lies.

With Mu Xiangxiang’s temper, if she knew she was going to be mute for some time, she wouldn’t spare Mrs. Lin; why would she obediently listen to her? There’s something fishy here.

But Mu Shuangshuang didn’t expose it, the trouble Mu Xiangxiang caused in the third branch wasn’t any less than Mrs. Lin’s, so she had no need to be the good person.

"Fourth Uncle, hurry and make the rice pops. My aunt and cousin are still waiting, don’t delay it."

As soon as Mu Shuangshuang finished speaking, she quickly signaled with her eyes to Lu Yuanfeng and Liu Zian who were watching the commotion from the side. They backed away obediently.

Unconsciously, they walked out of the courtyard.

When the fire was lit, Mu Dajiang was enthusiastically anticipating his creation, while Mrs. Lin couldn’t stop swallowing.

She couldn’t bear to move her eyes even for a moment.

After a moment passed, Mu Dajiang thought it was time to pound the iron pot of rice pop lumps, Mu Shuangshuang quickly said, "Fourth Uncle, the kids at home like rice pops too. I’ll split it with Aunt, I’ll take the majority, Aunt will take the minority."

Mrs. Lin wasn’t pleased to hear this.

"Hey, brat, that’s not right. Earlier you said it’s for me and your cousin too. Why has it changed to you taking more and me taking less?"

"Aunt, your words are quite greedy. What you see here is all mine anyway, why can’t I take a bit more? If you have the guts, guard the rice pop sack yourself!"

"What? Afraid I can’t guard it? You’re not allowed to eat, get out!" Mrs. Lin bumped her butt into Mu Shuangshuang, causing her to retreat several steps.

Mrs. Lin rushed over, picked up the sack from the ground, and stuck her whole head inside.

Leaving a backside like Donald Duck.

Mu Dajiang looked troubled and discussed with Mrs. Lin.

"Second Sister-in-law, why don’t you share some with Shuangshuang? I don’t want anything, okay?"

Mu Dajiang, inherently kind-hearted, couldn’t argue with Mrs. Lin, so he could only seek peace with her.

"Old Fourth, you heard what the brat said. If I can guard the sack, all rice pops are mine. I’m sticking my head in now, let’s see if this brat can snatch from me!"

Mrs. Lin was solely focused on eating and urged Mu Dajiang quickly.

Mu Dajiang steeled himself, gritted his teeth, and hit the iron pot forcefully with the hammer in his hand.

"Bang" a loud noise erupted, followed by Mrs. Lin’s sharp scream, while from the sack mouth, a plume of black smoke rose...

Mu Shuangshuang clutched her stomach and laughed heartily.

Never had she seen such stupidity at her age.

Lu Yuanfeng and Liu Zian, who had walked away, returned. They looked at each other for a moment, then simultaneously turned away.

Their faces bore restrained smiles.

Mu Dajiang wasn’t as humorous as Mu Shuangshuang. He only heard Mrs. Lin’s scream and rushed to pull her out from the sack.

Upon seeing Mrs. Lin’s face, Mu Shuangshuang laughed even harder.

Mrs. Lin lay on the ground, rolling her eyes, her hair as if scorched by fire, smoke still emanating. Burnt rice pops coated her entire head.

Her face was so black it was unrecognizable.

Lu Yuanfeng and Liu Zian’s shoulders shook even more violently, especially Liu Zian, who had spent less time living with Mu Shuangshuang than Lu Yuanfeng, hence rarely seen such scenes.

He squatted down and almost laughed himself to the floor.

Mu Dashan, who came out upon hearing the noise, first checked their house carefully and found the roof intact, then turned to look at Mu Dajiang.

Seeing Mrs. Lin like this, he didn’t laugh but said to Mu Dajiang, "Old Fourth, hurry and call someone to carry Second Sister-in-law back; this might be problematic."

Mu Dajiang finally sobered up, rushed to the Old Mu Family, and called Mu Dazhong and Mu Danian.

Nearly everyone who came would fall to the ground laughing for a while.

After laughing, they’d express sympathy for Mrs. Lin.

By the time Mrs. Lin was truly transported to the Old Mu Family, it had been over an hour, and Mrs. Lin had already recovered from unconsciousness.

She kept ranting that Mu Shuangshuang had set her up.

Cursing Mu Shuangshuang as ungrateful.

She cursed so much that Mr. Mu couldn’t bear it anymore.

He scolded Mrs. Lin, "Enough, Second Daughter-in-law, you’ve done enough embarrassing things. For those who don’t know, it’s fine to laugh.

But we, who know, can’t help but feel shame for you being reduced to this over a bit of food.

Even if you don’t consider yourself, think about your brother. Your brother is now a scholar, and his reputation isn’t something you have the right to tarnish.

If you continue with these antics, you can forget about coming to the county, or the Capital from now on!"

When Mrs. Lin heard Mr. Mu’s words, she realized he intended to abandon her and have the whole family enjoy themselves, which she certainly wouldn’t allow.

"Dad, I’m... I’m just thinking of Xiangxiang, she’s sick now, hasn’t tasted anything fresh. I thought of making some rice pops, mixing them with lard and hot water, letting her have a treat..."

As she spoke, Mrs. Lin looked quite aggrieved.

Mr. Mu glanced at her, his intended words swallowed back.

Now in the family, only the Second Daughter-in-law could care for others, he couldn’t curse the Second Daughter-in-law away.

"Xiangxiang doesn’t need such things, just ensure her meat porridge is delivered on time each day!"

Talking about Mu Xiangxiang, Mrs. Lin had more to say.

"Dad, Xiangxiang doesn’t know what’s wrong, eating a big bowl of porridge daily, only to want more after finishing. When I refuse, she hits me; look at my neck scratched with a red mark!"

She said, reaching to undo her clothes, showing Mr. Mu.

Mr. Mu quickly stopped her.

"Second Daughter-in-law, talking is enough. Why undress?"