Chapter 1546 - 1541: Fight to the End (Twelfth Update)

"You... You..."

Mr. Mu was clearly infuriated by the words of Mu Dazhong, Mu Danian, and Mrs. Lin.

Dividing the family assets, but only with him and not with the eldest son?

"Dad, we’re just speaking the truth. You often teach us to be honest people, so we’re just discussing this according to your principles!" Mu Dazhong said calmly.

"Brutes, you brutes! Your greed will bring you retribution!"

Mr. Mu cursed loudly.

"Dad, we don’t necessarily need to split the family. Otherwise, just send my mother to the countryside, keep the money from selling the land, and we won’t mention splitting the family anymore!"

"Exactly, dad, if you manage the money, we’ll be at ease. If my mother handles it, she’ll surely spend it all on Xiangxiang, and we can’t trust her!"

Everyone present was shrewd, knowing that if the money remained with the old man, it wouldn’t be spent recklessly.

Once the old man passed away, the money would naturally come to the brothers.

But if it was taken to the countryside with the third brother there, and if the old man and the old lady ever decided to give all the money to the third brother, wouldn’t their efforts be in vain?

Everyone had their own small calculations and all wanted more money!

However, they knew when to remain patient!

Mr. Mu was heartbroken by these sons, staying silent, with his head down, looking at the ground.

Who knew the bitterness in his heart?

If he took out the money, there might be no one to honor him and his wife after they passed.

But if he didn’t, would the children let him go?

No!

Thinking it over, Mr. Mu decided to let it go.

"If you want to divide the family, I won’t stop you, but you have to wait until after the New Year! No one talks about dividing the family during the New Year.

After the 15th of the first lunar month, your mother and I will go to the countryside. When we go, we will distribute the money we have in hand, and from then on, you will no longer be my sons!"

The last sentence was spoken with extra emphasis by Mr. Mu.

However, no one cared, as everyone was concerned with how much money they could get, ignoring everything else he said.

Throughout the confrontation, Mu Dade watched coldly. If his parents left, it wouldn’t be long before these people left his house too.

As for dividing the family, if it truly happened, that would be great since there are no customs that separate parents without considering the eldest son.

Once his parents left the county, these people could all be driven away.

"Eldest, can your mother and I stay until the 15th of the first lunar month? If you feel it’s inappropriate, I can pay for the room and board!" Mr. Mu asked cautiously.

Mu Dade nodded, "Dad, this matter originally has nothing to do with you; it’s my mother’s fault for dragging you into it! I don’t want the money; you and my mother can stay without worry until the 15th of the first lunar month.

As for my mother, I think, apart from the New Year’s Eve dinner, she should not appear in front of Dan Dan’s mother to avoid upsetting her!"

"Okay, I’ll arrange it!" Mr. Mu said.

Mr. Mu’s so-called arrangement was to keep the old lady tied up until the morning of the New Year’s Eve, and then release her.

This way, the safety of the eldest son’s wife could be ensured.

"These are the medicines to be prescribed. Rest well for two days, and you’ll gradually recover!"

The doctor handed the prescription to Mu Dade and said a few words.

"How much is the consultation fee?" Mu Dade asked.

"Fifty coins!" The doctor held out five fingers.

Mr. Mu quickly said, "Dade, I’ll take care of this, let me handle it!"

Upon finishing, he rushed out of Mu Dade’s room to find the old lady for the money.

Mu Dade naturally wasn’t going to wait for Mr. Mu’s fifty coins.

He paid the doctor and saw him out.

Then he had Mu Dazhong and Mu Danian convey to his father that there was no need for him to pay, nor for him to come.

The room finally quieted down.

Mu Dade replaced his previously heavy expression with a relaxed look.

Finally rid of these bloodsuckers.

Being beaten once to exchange for these two Bodhisattvas leaving was worth it!

Mu Dade’s lips curled into a smile.

Just then, Qin Xianglan’s voice came from outside the door.

"Dade..."

Qin Xianglan’s voice was thin and easily recognizable.

Mu Dade glanced at Mrs. Jin on the bed and went to open the door.

As soon as the door opened, Qin Xianglan said, "Meet me at the usual place!"

After saying so, Qin Xianglan left. Mu Dade stayed in the room for a while, waiting until he calmed down before going to Mu Dandan and Mu Yingying’s room to see if the two girls had returned.

Mu Dade was in luck; the two girls had just returned from shopping. Mu Dade briefly explained Mrs. Jin’s situation to them.

After hearing this, Mu Dandan was furious.

"It’s that dead old lady again, the old witch, beating my mother once wasn’t enough, and she did it several times. I’m going to fight her!" Mu Dandan exclaimed.

"Yes, fight her!" Mu Yingying also appeared ready to rebel.

"Be good, your father will definitely seek justice for your mother. I’ve already told your grandparents that after the Lantern Festival, they have to leave our home!" Mu Dade said.

"Really?" Hearing that the old witch had to leave, Mu Dandan’s eyes lit up.

"Yes! Your father won’t lie to you, so take good care of your mother, and leave the rest to me!"

Having served as a county magistrate for a period of time, Mu Dade’s words now carried an authoritative tone.

Previously, his words didn’t have the same convincing power.

But now, whatever he said seemed credible!

"Dad wants us to take care of mom, but what about you?" Mu Yingying asked.

"I have to make a trip to the government office. I left in a hurry and some urgent matters need handling; once settled, I’ll be back," Mu Dade said.

"What’s so urgent? It’s almost dinner time!" Mu Yingying asked.

"Yingying, you’re about to get married, and whoever you’re marrying surely won’t be an ordinary person.

If you marry an official, you can’t say things like you just said!

The matters a woman should deal with, you can; the ones she shouldn’t, you mustn’t!

Your father will forgive you because you’re his daughter, but can you be sure your husband will tolerate it?

Not necessarily! There may only be one daughter, but there can be many wives! Mind yourself well!"

After Mu Dade said this, Mu Yingying broke out in a cold sweat.

She didn’t dare look at Mu Dade, rushing into the room where her mother, Mrs. Jin, lay sleeping.

Mu Yingying was startled, and so was Mu Dade.

His daughter knew about the affair with Ruan Xiao Jiao.

If she found out about the issue with Qin Xianglan, that would be troublesome!

When heading to Qin Xianglan’s place, Mu Dade was very cautious, ensuring he wasn’t followed.

It took quite some effort to reach Qin Xianglan’s residence, and he almost slipped into her room.

Before he could speak, Qin Xianglan began to sob.

"What’s wrong?" Mu Dade’s eyes were full of concern.

"I’m sorry, Dade, it’s my fault..."