Chapter 1671 - 1666: Mu Dashan’s Fury

Mu Shuangshuang spent quite a bit of time at the Old Mu Family.

By the time she returned home, it was already very late.

She thought Yu Si Niang and Mu Dashan had already gone to bed, but to her surprise, they were both waiting at the door.

Seeing Mu Shuangshuang’s disguise, Mu Dashan was initially startled.

Then he realized that this was how his own daughter looked in disguise.

"Shuangshuang, you’re finally back. Your dad and I were worried sick, we thought... thought you were lost!"

Yu Si Niang approached, speaking while patting her chest.

"Dad, Mom, sorry, I went for a walk and gathered some information!" Mu Shuangshuang said with a face full of guilt.

"Information? What information?" Mu Dashan asked curiously.

"Let’s talk inside!" Mu Shuangshuang replied.

The three went into the house and sat around a table in the living room.

Only then did Mu Shuangshuang start to tell them where she had gone and what she had experienced.

"Over by the docks, I’ve already found people ready to help me connect with Second Uncle and Fifth Uncle to gather evidence of Eldest Uncle’s manipulations at the docks! But it’s not much use because Eldest Uncle has decided that if something goes wrong, Second Uncle and Fifth Uncle will take the fall!

Dad, Mom, you may not believe it, but Eldest Uncle is still in contact with Mrs. Jin, and he has found a house outside where he keeps Mrs. Jin. After hearing what they said, I’m even more certain that Xiao Chu was sold off by Eldest Uncle and Mrs. Jin in conspiracy!

Also... I also heard them say that they plan to ruin our third branch and sell Little Zhi and Xiao Han too!"

Hearing this, Mu Dashan’s face turned the color of liver.

"Beast, that beast... he actually says such shameless things! He..."

Getting to the emotional parts, Mu Dashan started coughing violently.

Yu Si Niang was also visibly angry.

As parents, hearing someone want to sell their children would leave anyone outraged!

Mu Dashan suddenly stood up, grabbed the bench from beneath him, "I want that beast dead now, to prevent further harm!"

"No, Dad, don’t be impulsive! If you go like this, not only will you fail to kill him, but you’ll also bring trouble upon yourself!

Moreover, I heard these words while eavesdropping outside the window. Without witnesses, even if we cause a scene, we’re not in the right and he could turn the tables on us!"

Mu Shuangshuang held Mu Dashan’s wrist and explained the consequences to him.

Yu Si Niang also began to persuade him, "Shuangshuang’s father, you must not act impulsively! Although Eldest Brother is a county magistrate, even if he’s not the County Lord, he’s still an official. If you kill him, you won’t get any benefit!"

"Do we just let him harm my family? I’ve lived a cowardly life, but must I still be cowardly in the face of such a major issue?"

Hearing that Mu Dade was planning to sell his daughter and son, Mu Dashan could not remain calm.

In the past, he worked tirelessly to earn money for his eldest brother to take the civil service exams.

In the end, there was no benefit for him, which he accepted, acknowledged as unfortunate, and even all past things, he acknowledged!

But why should his son and daughter also be bullied?

"Dad, tolerance does not mean cowardice! I’m already thinking of ways to deal with Eldest Uncle, you don’t need to make needless sacrifices!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

"Shuangshuang’s father, just listen to Shuangshuang! You said it yourself, our daughter is the most sensible one, following her lead is surely right!"

"Dad..."

This alternating persuasion from his wife and daughter gradually calmed Mu Dashan down.

Just now, it was a rush of anger eager to vent that fury.

Upon reflection, he realized he truly cannot act this way.

Doing so wouldn’t kill his eldest brother and would instead bring trouble to his family.

"Shuangshuang, Si Niang... sorry, I lost my composure!" Mu Dashan said.

"Shuangshuang’s father, what are you saying! You don’t need to apologize to us, Shuangshuang and I only want you well!" Yu Si Niang said.

Mu Shuangshuang also nodded.

"Dad, this matter must be handled decisively and effectively! At the very least, we need to ensure Eldest Uncle can’t be a county official anymore!"

"Shuangshuang, do you have any ideas? You should tell your dad and mom. Although we were unaware before, now that we do, we can’t pretend otherwise!" Mu Dashan said.

"I do have an idea! However, this method might damage our virtue." Mu Shuangshuang stated.

"Mu Dade wouldn’t be where he is today without Mrs. Jin’s support. It’s safe to say Mrs. Jin single-handedly pushed him to his current position! Moreover, with his seat not yet secure, he wouldn’t dare offend Mrs. Jin nor would he forsake Mrs. Jin.

And I plan to exploit this point by letting Mrs. Jin know that Mu Dade is still involved with Ruan Xiao Jiao! Knowing Mrs. Jin’s disposition, she’ll certainly choose to destroy Mu Dade.

But Ruan Xiao Jiao is pregnant, involving her would be a significant wrongdoing."

Dealing with Mrs. Jin has spanned more than just a day or two.

She’s definitely the kind who wouldn’t allow anyone else to touch what’s hers, even if it meant destroying it.

Logically, when Ruan Xiao Jiao and Mu Dade went to the Capital for exams and left her behind, she had to beg her way back from the county to Qingshan Town, her resentment towards Mu Dade should have been considerable.

But ultimately, she did not erupt and accompanied Mu Dade to the county smoothly.

The only explanation is that Mu Dade convinced Mrs. Jin.

Or made Mrs. Jin believe that he, Mu Dade, was no longer involved with Ruan Xiao Jiao.

This convinced Mrs. Jin to continue supporting Mu Dade.

Consider the impact if she were to personally shatter Mrs. Jin’s belief and reveal that Mu Dade is just a hypocritical fraud.

Mrs. Jin would surely become the sword lodged in Mu Dade’s heart, leaving him torn and suffering!

"That’s what I’ve said, but... Eldest Brother and Ruan Xiao Jiao indeed did excessive things, they can’t possibly hide it forever!" Mu Dashan stated.

Right now, the biggest issue is Ruan Xiao Jiao being pregnant.

As soon as Mu Shuangshuang involves Mrs. Jin, she might harm Ruan Xiao Jiao’s child.

"Shuangshuang, how about this? Once this matter is revealed, you should find someone to protect Ruan Xiao Jiao and prevent Mrs. Jin from touching her child, would that work?" Yu Si Niang asked.

This statement awakened Mu Shuangshuang.

Indeed, she could use this method to protect Ruan Xiao Jiao’s unborn child.

The fate of Ruan Xiao Jiao and Mu Dade is not her concern, but the innocent child should not become a sacrifice!

"Mom, I will arrange this, and when the opportunity arises, I’ll let Mrs. Jin know what good deeds Eldest Uncle has done!" Mu Shuangshuang declared.

"It’s getting late, you’ve had a hard day, go and rest early!" Yu Si Niang said.

"Mm!"

Mu Dashan also got up, and before leaving, he added one last thing, "Shuangshuang, in the future when you go out, let your dad and mom know!

Your dad and mom might not be able to help much, but we can at least keep meals for you and do anything for you to alleviate your worries!"