CHAPTER 728: CHAPTER 724 TRACKING (SECOND UPDATE)

"You..."

Although Yu Liulang had known Mrs. Li’s character ever since she married into the family, hearing these words he still felt a kind of helplessness.

"Second Aunt, aren’t you interesting? What’s wrong with beggars? They haven’t eaten your food, nor received your favors.

Their profession is their own choice; they haven’t stolen from you nor lied to you, so why keep holding onto them?"

Mu Shuangshuang confronted Mrs. Li directly.

She didn’t care what Mrs. Li thought; she just felt annoyed hearing her words.

"There’s no place for you to talk here, girl. Shut up," Mrs. Li said angrily.

"Second Aunt, your words are not right. You previously said raising chickens and ducks was dirty and smelly, not a good job.

Coincidentally, Shuangshuang also raises chickens and ducks, and she wants to clear her name. If this word gets out, no one would want to do business with her, wouldn’t that be a huge loss?" Mu Shuangshuang smiled.

Mrs. Li’s face turned blue and white.

Yu Si Niang tried to smooth things over. "Juhua, Shuangshuang is young and doesn’t understand things. You, as her aunt, should not take it to heart.

Moreover, this is the Luo Family, and Old Sir Luo and Old Lady Luo haven’t come out yet. If they see us, they’ll think it’s a joke.

It might even spread to the ears of the people in Yu Family Village, and then we’ll all lose face."

Yu Si Niang’s words were obviously protective, and though Mrs. Li was angry, she was helpless.

Fortunately, Old Sir Luo and Old Lady Luo came out.

They glanced at the large table full of dishes, with chicken, duck, fish, and meat, feeling a sting of pain in their hearts.

For the sake of a Feng Xiaohua, this would cost several hundred coins.

But thinking that the Old Yu Family’s tea garden would soon be theirs, Old Sir Luo and Old Lady Luo recovered slightly.

"Don’t just stand there, hurry up and eat, don’t waste Ah Xiu’s carefully prepared meal," Old Sir Luo ordered.

Everyone began to take their seats.

But Mrs. Li started her mischief again.

She pushed Feng Xiaohua aside and, in front of everyone, seated Luo Xiu’er next to Yu Liulang, deliberately saying, "Xiuxiu, today is your big day, you should sit in the best position, this spot is the most convenient for grabbing food."

Luo Xiu’er showed outward embarrassment, but inside she was delighted; Mrs. Li was indeed considerate.

"No, let Xiao Hua sit here, I don’t mind where I sit.

Besides, today’s dinner was prepared by Xiao Hua and me together; she deserves more credit," Luo Xiu’er explained.

"Oh wow, look how modest Xiuxiu is, but others may believe you, I, Li Juhua, do not.

Feng Xiaohua hasn’t cooked a decent meal at home. Just recently, our genius was saying her stomach hurt after eating food cooked by Sixth Aunt."

Mrs. Li’s slander left Feng Xiaohua flushed and her eyes red.

She was about to cry.

Yu Liulang wanted to argue with Mrs. Li.

But was stopped by Yu Si Niang. "Liulang, sit beside me. Xiao Hua, sit in my place."

"Sister..." Yu Liulang was displeased with Mrs. Li’s false accusations and wanted to retort.

"Sixth Uncle, do as my mother says, Grandpa Luo and Grandma Luo are waiting to start the meal," Mu Shuangshuang also reminded Yu Liulang.

Previously, when Old Sir Luo and Old Lady Luo weren’t present, it was okay; the bickering was just among family, plus Luo Xiu’er who was of the same generation.

But if Yu Liulang argued now, it would be disrespectful to Old Sir Luo and Old Lady Luo.

If the Luo Family spreads this, it could negatively affect Yu Liulang’s reputation.

"Alright!" Yu Liulang lowered his head and sat next to Yu Si Niang, who adjusted her position, leaving Feng Xiaohua and Yu Liulang sitting together.

Seeing this, Mrs. Li pulled Luo Xiu’er to sit next to Yu Liulang.

She smugly said, "I said it, Xiuxiu and Liulang make a good match.

They even look like a couple. If Xiuxiu had been with Liulang back then, they’d probably have children by now."

Mrs. Li thought she was saying something good, but she didn’t realize she had embarrassed the Luo Family.

Luo Xiu’er also looked a bit uncomfortable and suddenly remembered that Wang Dali was still waiting for her to bring him food in her room.

She stood up and said to everyone, "Father and Mother, everyone, it’s my grandfather’s death anniversary, and I have to prepare a meal for him every night, almost forgot tonight in the busyness. Can I take some food from the table for my grandfather?"

"Of course, Xiuxiu is so filial; she would make a good daughter-in-law. On behalf of the Old Yu Family, I approve," Mrs. Li said eagerly.

The two elders of the Luo Family had no idea what their daughter was plotting.

They only knew their daughter wanted to deal with Feng Xiaohua, and tonight’s meal was a trap to ruin Feng Xiaohua.

As for how it was to be done, they had no idea, so they turned a blind eye to Luo Xiu’er taking food.

"Go ahead, your father and mother support you!" Old Sir Luo and Old Lady Luo said simultaneously.

"Alright, then I’m not going to be polite!" Luo Xiu’er said.

Luo Xiu’er finished, took a large sea bowl, and filled it with a huge serving of rice and many dishes.

Holding the large bowl, Luo Xiu’er hurried towards the backyard.

The two elders of the Luo Family instructed everyone to continue eating.

Mu Shuangshuang’s eyes darted, sensing something was amiss.

Suddenly, she picked up her chopsticks and nudged them against Mrs. Li.

The chopsticks fell to the ground, picking up some mud.

"Oh no, my chopsticks fell!" Mu Shuangshuang exclaimed.

Next to her, Mrs. Li took the opportunity to scold Mu Shuangshuang. "What a clumsy thing, can’t even hold onto a pair of chopsticks, go wash them!"

Old Lady Luo discreetly gave Mrs. Li a glance of disdain and helped to smooth things over. "It’s alright, little girl is a guest, I’ll get another pair from the backyard."

Old Lady Luo really didn’t want to get up.

Forget about the Old Yu Family being surprised, even they themselves hadn’t had such a feast in a long time.

Even when Luo Xiu’er came back, she didn’t give her parents a penny to improve their life.

When there were outsiders, the Old Luo Family would bring out some meat for appearances, but without outsiders, they’d eat coarse grains.

Old Lady Luo was afraid that if she went away, there would only be leftovers when she returned.

"Grandma Luo, let Shuangshuang go, Second Aunt is right, Shuangshuang should wash them herself," Mu Shuangshuang said.

"Exactly, Aunt Luo, don’t feel sorry for this girl. Her legs are not just for show, running errands won’t kill her."

Only after Old Lady Luo was courteously persuaded did she allow Mu Shuangshuang to go to the backyard.

That night was moonless, and in the backyard, it was pitch black; Mu Shuangshuang almost got lost.

For a stranger, it would indeed be easy to stumble and bump into things in this small farmhouse courtyard.

Luckily, before coming, she asked Yu Liulang about the general layout of Luo Xiu’er’s backyard, allowing her to avoid obstacles along the path with more certainty.

(Today’s update ends here. Tomorrow at noon, there will be an explosive update. Also, highly recommend a farming novel by Ah Ru called "Abandoned Farmer’s Wife: Farming and Raising a Bun" - very nice~ See you tomorrow noon!)