Chapter 1531 - 1526: Three Kids Put on a Show

Mu Xiangxiang finished speaking and began stuffing dumplings into her mouth.

She ate very quickly, with just a few bites she had devoured more than half a bowl of dumplings, complaining as she ate.

"Sister-in-law, why is there so little filling in these dumplings? Did you make less on purpose knowing I was coming?"

Despite this, Mu Xiangxiang didn’t miss out on eating a single dumpling.

Her mouth was covered with oil, humming away and clearly enjoying herself, yet her words were dishonest.

Mu Dashan’s face turned as dark as ink.

Yu Si Niang could only signal with her eyes to her husband not to get angry.

The dumpling meal was unjoyful for everyone except Mu Xiangxiang.

Even Taohua, who had hardly spoken a word to Mu Xiangxiang, found herself disliking her.

But as an outsider, some things were not her place to say.

After the meal, Yu Si Niang was tidying up in the kitchen, with Taohua helping out.

With a satisfied stomach, Mu Xiangxiang demanded Mu Dashan arrange a room for her and slept the entire afternoon away.

At dinnertime, Mu Xiangxiang woke up and immediately asked for food.

Yu Si Niang had no choice but to prepare meat and fry eggs as Mu Xiangxiang requested.

Life was supposed to be good, but ever since Mu Xiangxiang arrived, things had gone downhill.

After dinner, the weather was a bit chilly, and Mu Xiangxiang didn’t bother washing up before heading back to her room to continue sleeping.

The three Yuanbao huddled in the straw pile in the woodshed, plotting how to drive Mu Xiangxiang away.

Little Zhi suggested, "Why don’t we just hit like Sister and drive her away? Sister always drives away bad people when she hits!"

Xiao Han shook his head, "No, she’s still our aunt! Besides, Dad was the one who brought her in. If we drive her away, they might blame Dad for it!"

"Then what should we do?" Little Zhi was a bit anxious.

"What if we put something in her food to give her diarrhea?" Yuanbao scratched his plump neck and contributed a suggestion.

But Xiao Han quickly dismissed it, "No, we eat and live together, so if something happens to her, it would definitely be blamed on Mom and Dad!"

As apprentices of Mu Shuangshuang, their ideas were limited to these unconventional methods.

"Ah, if only Sister Shuangshuang were here, she always has the most ideas and could surely get rid of this freeloading, foul-mouthed woman!"

Yuanbao showed undisguised dislike for Mu Xiangxiang.

Xiao Han, Little Zhi, and Yuanbao were all in agreement.

"Ah, if only Sister were here!" Little Zhi mimicked Yuanbao, letting out a deep sigh.

"Wait, I have an idea!" Xiao Han suddenly said.

"What idea?" Little Zhi and Yuanbao were both intrigued.

"Let’s secretly talk about how great life in the county is in front of Aunt, then maybe she’ll want to go there on her own?" Xiao Han suggested.

"That’s a good idea, that’s a good idea!" Yuanbao nodded emphatically, and added, "Don’t worry, it’s just bragging, I’m the best at it!"

Yuanbao spoke while vigorously patting his chest.

Xiao Han and Little Zhi nodded along.

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The next morning, Mu Xiangxiang was ready to return to her room to sleep after eating to her fill.

Little did she expect to see the three kids sneaking around with a secretive look.

Mu Xiangxiang thought the three kids were hiding to speak ill of her, so she quietly followed them.

The three kids entered the woodshed, crouched next to the straw pile, and started whispering.

"Hey, make sure your aunt doesn’t find out how good life in the county is, otherwise she won’t want to stay here and suffer with us!"

Yuanbao’s voice carried a mysterious and enticing tone.

Mu Xiangxiang was instantly drawn to his words.

She heard him say, "I’ve heard there’s lots of food in the county, meat chunks this big are practically free.

And those makeups, I’ve heard they come from the Capital, they can turn even the ugliest woman into a beauty.

I’ve also heard that the Old Mu Family struck it rich in the county, living in large houses with servants, maids dressed in clothes embroidered with gold thread, so rich!"

"Really? Then don’t let my aunt find out, otherwise she’ll run away, and with our third branch living so poorly, we need company to manage!"

Xiao Han’s voice chimed in as well.

Upon hearing this, Mu Xiangxiang felt she had heard enough.

She stomped at her spot, muttering angrily, "Oh, now I know why my third brother and sister-in-law are suddenly so hospitable! They want me to stay here and suffer!

Humph! Heartless beings, expect me to suffer with them? I won’t have it, I’m going to the county to live the good life!"

Resolute, Mu Xiangxiang quickly left the woodshed.

She headed directly to her room and began packing her things.

At that moment, she hadn’t realized that once she left, the three kids would be rolling on the ground with laughter, certain their aunt would leave.

After packing her clothes and luggage, Mu Xiangxiang suddenly remembered she was penniless, not to mention going to the county, she didn’t even have enough money for a meal in town.

What to do?

After some consideration, Mu Xiangxiang decided to steal!

Steal from her third brother’s home.

"Third brother runs a shop, so he must have money!"

With this thought, Mu Xiangxiang decided to act on it.

She carried her bundle and quietly went to Mu Dashan’s room. At that time, Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang were not around, perfect for stealing things.

After rummaging through drawers and cabinets, Mu Xiangxiang managed to steal two taels of silver.

Two taels were enough for her to enjoy a good meal in town and even rent a carriage.

With these thoughts, Mu Xiangxiang relaxed her vigilance. Carelessly, her bundle swept over a vase of fresh wintersweet flowers Mu Dashan had placed in the room.

With a "bang," the vase shattered, meanwhile, Xiao Han, Little Zhi, and Yuanbao playing outside also heard the noise.

The three kids shouted in unison, "Who, who’s in there?"

Mu Xiangxiang was so frightened that she didn’t dare speak. The three outside didn’t hear any movement inside but still approached Mu Dashan’s room step by step.

Just as they were about to open the door to Mu Dashan’s room, Mu Xiangxiang abruptly opened the door and fled.

"Thief, you’re a thief..." Yuanbao shouted, running behind Mu Xiangxiang.

But in the end, they couldn’t catch up with Mu Xiangxiang.

After all, Mu Xiangxiang was a well-fed adult, and Yuanbao had short arms and legs, making it difficult to catch her.

Watching helplessly as Mu Xiangxiang vanished, Yuanbao angrily bit his lip.

The commotion was loud enough to draw Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang out from the kitchen where they were busy.

The two were just about to see what had happened when Yuanbao said, "Uncle Dashan, Aunt Si, Little Zhi Aunt went into your room.

She seemed to have broken something of yours, I think she looked like a thief, you should check if anything is missing!"