Chapter 1557 - 1552: You Are Noble (Twenty-Three Updates)

Since the topic of Mu Shuangshuang came up, Mrs. Lin naturally had something to say.

"I say Xiaxia, what are you worrying about? That brat certainly doesn’t lack the money for a meal of dumplings!

She can eat whenever she wants, unlike us, waiting for the New Year to have some dumplings! Even when dumplings are ready, we can’t eat them immediately, just have to stare at them!"

"Aunt Lin, don’t assume everyone thinks like you. My mom and I can wait for the dumplings! We’re not in a rush!"

"Fine, fine, you noble people, I, Lin Xiaozao, am vulgar! Just hope you noble ones don’t fight me for dumplings later, or I won’t be polite!" Mrs. Lin said huffily.

After speaking, she hurried toward the main hall, eager to eat dumplings!

As soon as she reached the main hall, she shouted sharply, "The meal is ready! Everyone hurry to the dining room!"

Food comes first, even above the Emperor, thought Mrs. Lin, her mind overwhelmed with the thought of eating.

Due to the issue with Qin Xianglan, Mr. Mu had some resentments toward Mrs. Lin, and given her gluttonous nature, Mr. Mu naturally found an opportunity to scold her!

"Second son’s wife, what’s the fuss about on a New Year’s day? Instead of learning the good, you take after your mom’s bad habits!

Stop bullying this one and that! This family does not follow orders from just one wife!

If you bully Xianglan again don’t blame me for being unkind, I’ll send you to the countryside, and we’ll see then what you’ll do!"

Mrs. Lin gasped at Mr. Mu’s words.

Send her to the countryside???

No, she does not want to go!!!

Afraid of being sent to the countryside, Mrs. Lin could only nod timidly at Mr. Mu, "Dad, I understand!"

Only then did Mr. Mu speak, "Understanding isn’t enough; you have to act! Without rules, how can you be a wife of our Mu Family?"

"Yes, yes, you’re right, Dad! This woman truly doesn’t understand things! Don’t worry, after dinner I’ll teach her a lesson! Dad, I’m hungry, let’s eat first!"

Mu Dazhong jumped in, first criticizing Mrs. Lin, and then claiming he’s hungry.

Mr. Mu realized it was about time to eat!

"Let’s go eat! Oh, and fetch some incense candles and yellow paper from your mom’s room, we can’t forget to invite the ancestors of the Mu Family for this meal today!"

"Huh? Do the ancestors have to eat first? They’re all gone, what do they need to eat!" Mu Dazhong muttered quietly.

His words were overheard by Mr. Mu, who glared at Mu Dazhong fiercely.

"If you can’t speak properly, keep your mouth shut! Hurry and fetch the incense!" Mr. Mu yelled.

"I’m going, no need to be so fierce!" Mu Dazhong said and unwillingly headed towards Mrs. Mu’s room.

Mr. Mu led the others to the dining room.

The grandson Gou Dan went to call Mrs. Jin, and to Mu Dandan and Mu Yingying’s room to call Mu Dandan and Mu Yingying.

Speaking of it, in the entire Old Mu Family, the only women who don’t need to work are these three, Mrs. Jin, Mu Dandan, and Mu Yingying. For the rest, not working is out of the question!

Soon enough, everyone from the Old Mu Family gathered in the dining room.

On the table were dishes packed from Jiu Si Xuan and several homemade dishes.

The entire room was filled with a fragrant aroma.

But without inviting the ancestors, everyone dared not take a seat.

Finally, they waited eagerly for Mu Dazhong, only to find him empty-handed.

Mu Dazhong wore a helpless expression, "Dad, my mom wouldn’t let me touch the incense and yellow paper in her room, even spat at me, I had no choice!"

"Dad, let me go!" Mu Dade said.

"No, I’ll go! I’ll see if she dares to spit at me!"

With that, Mr. Mu went outside.

Without Mr. Mu, everyone was even more unwilling to take a seat.

Once back in the room, the tied-up Mrs. Mu was still swearing.

Her words were incredibly unpleasant.

Mr. Mu entered, and she was still cursing.

"Shut up!" Mr. Mu ordered.

"Shut up? Why should I shut up? Are you bewitched by that harlot to not help me?"

Mrs. Mu insisted on opposing Mr. Mu.

Mr. Mu’s beard trembled with anger as he pointed at Mrs. Mu and cursed, "You stupid woman, you have the nerve to talk, beating people like that, and blame me for not helping you!

If you were beaten like that, would you expect me to help the one who hit you?"

Mrs. Mu fell silent, while Mr. Mu continued with his reprimand.

"Wife, it’s not just me saying, you need to adjust your temper. Everyone’s someone’s child, a few curses are one thing, why the need to get physical?

The eldest son’s wife is that of our eldest, often socializing with wealthy ladies or wives of Da De’s colleagues. Beating her like that, how will the eldest’s wife explain herself?

Tell others, it’s from the mother-in-law? You want the whole county to know about your actions? Do you want to utterly disgrace the eldest before being satisfied?"

With Mr. Mu’s continuous scolding, Mrs. Mu again tried to retort.

But finally, she had nothing to say.

After Mr. Mu finished reprimanding, Mrs. Mu pleaded miserably, "Old man, I know I’m wrong! Please release me, I’m old and can’t take any more torment, if I continue, my bones might fall apart!"

Mr. Mu glanced at Mrs. Mu, "No need for more torment, after the Lantern Festival, you, Xiangxiang, and I are going to the countryside!"

"Going...to the countryside? Why? Our land is all sold, I refuse, I refuse..." Mrs. Mu screamed frantically.

"Why? Because you beat Da De’s wife! Da De insists on sending you to the countryside! If you continue, even if you die, these sons won’t look after you anymore!"

After saying this, Mr. Mu took the incense candles and yellow paper with him.

Leaving Mrs. Mu stunned, he exited his room.

Mr. Mu had no desire to say much to this old woman.

If it’s genuine dislike, not quite, she has been a companion for decades.

But he can’t remain silent, or she’ll only get more unrestrained.

Today it’s hitting family, tomorrow what if it’s outsiders?

Being held down in a manure pile again?

The only solution Mr. Mu has now is to take her back to the village.

At least, villagers are simpler than city folks.

Not loathing someone for a few curses!

Resolved, Mr. Mu replaced with a smile.

Back in the dining room, Mr. Mu instructed to set up the altar, lit the incense and red candles, and bowed towards the altar facing north.

Others followed Mr. Mu’s actions, raising their hands, joining them in prayer towards the altar!