CHAPTER 711: CHAPTER 707: OLD MRS. MU WANTS TO CUT IN LINE (PART 1)

"Fengzi, that Zhang Family, did you find out about Luo Xiu’er?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.

The matter with my uncle, gossip aside, isn’t the most urgent thing right now.

Mu Shuangshuang just wants to help Yu Liulang resolve the situation with Luo Xiu’er.

"Shuangshuang, that’s exactly what I want to discuss. I asked the Zhang Family’s neighbors and servants, that Luo Xiu’er, she was never dismissed.

She’s still a concubine of the Zhang Family, and this time she’s back to visit her family."

Lu Yuanfeng’s words made Mu Shuangshuang gasp.

She thought Luo Xiu’er was just insidious.

Who knew she was so shameless, not even obtaining a dismissal letter yet wanting to ruin her uncle’s wedding!

What is this woman’s heart made of, to be so vicious?

"I also heard that Luo Xiu’er hasn’t been doing well in the Zhang Family. She was pregnant, but the Zhang Family’s madam forced her to abort, and she recuperated for a long time."

Lu Yuanfeng tried his best to tell Mu Shuangshuang everything he heard from the county gossip.

By the end, Mu Shuangshuang was at the point of gritting her teeth at Luo Xiu’er.

Luckily, she sent Fengzi to investigate, or else she’d be deceived by this woman.

"This woman really doesn’t know remorse. Instead of seeking justice from the Zhang Family, she comes to trouble my uncle. Mu Shuangshuang is very angry.

Lu Yuanfeng said, "Shuangshuang, since Luo Xiu’er is this way, we don’t need to be polite. I think it’s necessary to ask the Zhang Family to take her back since she is their concubine."

Lu Yuanfeng’s plan was approved by Mu Shuangshuang.

A concubine of the Zhang Family should be handled by them.

But that’s not the fundamental solution.

Asking the Zhang Family to the village might lead to Luo Xiu’er being taken away, but her uncle’s unclear affairs with Luo Xiu’er remain.

The villagers will still gossip.

"Fengzi, we should implement your plan, but first, Luo Xiu’er needs to suffer.

At the same time, we need to clear my uncle’s suspicions so that villagers won’t gossip anymore."

Mu Shuangshuang knows deep down that sometimes, village gossip can drive a person to death.

Feng Xiaohua is sensitive; being bullied like that might lead to rash actions.

"Let’s stick to the previous plan but have the Zhang Family involved. Once everything is cleared here, the Zhang Family can step in. What do you think, Shuangshuang?" Lu Yuanfeng asked.

"Great, that sounds like a good plan!"

After speaking, Lu Yuanfeng took out two taels of silver from his pocket and handed it to Mu Shuangshuang.

"This is what you gave me during the day, now take it back."

Mu Shuangshuang was stunned to see two taels of silver intact.

"Didn’t you eat?"

Lu Yuanfeng sheepishly nodded.

"Are you stupid? I feared you’d be reluctant to eat, that’s why I forced it on you. Skipping lunch and dinner, do you want to starve yourself? You big fool!"

Mu Shuangshuang was almost furious.

Her eyes reddened as she stared at Lu Yuanfeng.

Lu Yuanfeng hurriedly explained.

"Shuangshuang, it’s not what you think. I didn’t skip meals on purpose, I was just too busy and forgot..."

With that, Mu Shuangshuang wasn’t angry anymore.

She felt pity.

Pity for Lu Yuanfeng being out all day without eating.

She regretted not going with him - she’d have ensured he didn’t go hungry.

"Shuangshuang, please don’t be mad, alright?"

Lu Yuanfeng saw Mu Shuangshuang silent, assuming she was still upset.

He anxiously explained to Mu Shuangshuang.

Mu Shuangshuang was never angry; Lu Yuanfeng considered her matters as his own.

And kept it in his heart; if she stayed upset, she’d be unreasonable.

But she couldn’t let it slide, otherwise he’d never cherish himself.

"Now hurry and eat. If you skip a meal again, I won’t talk to you."

The hotpot was steaming, Mu Shuangshuang added meat, veggies, and mushrooms. The meat quickly cooked.

Mu Shuangshuang placed all the meat in Lu Yuanfeng’s bowl.

Worried Lu Yuanfeng wouldn’t eat enough.

Only after Lu Yuanfeng had two bowls of rice did Mu Shuangshuang bring up the evening’s issue.

Lu Yuanfeng sighed too.

"Your second aunt doesn’t consider consequences. If your little aunt died, it’d be terrible abuse."

"Indeed, my second aunt lacks some sense. But my grandparents are truly ironic. Not to mention others, did either visit when my fourth aunt was sick?"

Mu Shuangshuang still can’t accept Mr. Mu’s actions.

"Forget it, don’t hold grudges with your grandparents; their thoughts can’t be swayed.

As long as we live well, now your fourth uncle and aunt plan to split from the family, it’s time for better days."

Mu Shuangshuang nodded firmly.

"That’s right, I’m not planning to check on my little aunt anymore. With grandparents around, why should I care?"

Mu Shuangshuang went to the Old Mu Family, not out of concern for Mr. Mu or Old Mrs. Mu.

She went because Mu Xiangxiang seemed "dead".

Now that Mu Xiangxiang isn’t dead, Mu Shuangshuang has no desire to visit the Old Mu Family.

After dinner, Lu Yuanfeng helped Mu Shuangshuang wash the dishes.

Late at night, Lu Yuanfeng couldn’t stay too long.

He chatted briefly with Mu Shuangshuang and then left.

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The next day, the Old Mu Family borrowed a bullock cart from the Wang Family.

Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu personally took charge, transporting Mu Xiangxiang to the town.

Mu Qingqing tagged along; last night Mrs. Lin packed Mu Xiangxiang’s bedding and fled at night, fearing a beating from Old Mrs. Mu.

Since Old Mrs. Mu had no time to catch people in Lin Family Village, she grabbed Mu Qingqing and beat her.

This morning, Mu Qingqing appeared before everyone with a face swollen like a pig head, even mocked by Mu Danian.

By now, Mu Qingqing regrets the deeds done to marry into the Qin Family.

But regrets are useless; now she’s forced to serve Mu Xiangxiang, pouring tea and water, dealing with waste as a mere servant.

No matter her anger or grievance, one can’t fight against a stronger force, Mu Qingqing must follow Old Mrs. Mu’s orders.

The bullock cart went to town, and Mr. Mu went straight to the best medical clinic — Xinglin Chun.

The clinic staff demanded twenty coins for the consultation fee upfront.

Old Mrs. Mu didn’t mind the cost, she said, "I don’t care how much it costs, as long as my daughter gets cured."

Old Mrs. Mu probably doesn’t remember; last time Mrs. Liu from the fourth family was ill, they cursed the five-coin fee all day without paying.

"Here are twenty coins. Quickly find a doctor for my daughter, her illness is too severe to wait!"

The staff at Xinglin Chun was used to such behavior from desperate patients.

"You’ve paid, now wait. We have too many patients to see a doctor immediately."