Chapter 1743 - 1738: Meeting Mrs. Jin in Private

Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng were keeping a close watch on Mu Dade’s every move, while Xing Beichen was assisting in Yunzhou to find Xiao Chu.

Each side had their own responsibilities, waiting for the tasks to be completed, then they would reunite at Shuangshuang’s house.

Niu Laoscar, these few days, was fully focused on watching Mu Dade according to Mu Shuangshuang’s instructions.

Ever since Mu Dade got out of prison, he seemed to have changed completely, doing things not at all by convention, and he was even more arrogant than before.

Logically, he should be keeping a low profile, but he just wouldn’t!

Not only did he actively associate with county officials and landlords, but he also started discussing business deals.

In one go, he took over two shops.

He seemed intent on making a big splash.

After Mu Dade was released, Master Ma immediately showed his stance, promising Mu Dade that his son would absolutely not divorce Mu Dandan.

She would forever be the Eldest Young Madam of the Ma Family.

Moreover, Master Ma also got involved in Mu Dade’s business, and he offered advice on which types of business were easier to conduct.

Mu Shuangshuang was completely baffled, didn’t these two know that the County Magistrate might still be watching them?

Or were they trying to take a different approach, making the County Magistrate think they were upright individuals?

Making the County Magistrate believe their money was earned through legitimate business, not through embezzlement?

Regardless of the situation, Mu Shuangshuang felt she had to quickly get Mu Dade back in prison, and this time, she had to ensure he couldn’t overturn the situation!

Mu Shuangshuang thought of someone, Sun Erniu, a brother Lu Yuanfeng first knew in the military camp, who had been working in the prison.

Back when Mu Shuangshuang’s mother and father were imprisoned in the government jail, it was Sun Erniu who helped deliver food and take care of them.

Lu Yuanfeng and Mu Shuangshuang personally went to visit Sun Erniu’s house.

Just like a few years ago, Sun Erniu’s house was still the same, even Sun Erniu himself hadn’t changed much.

And just like before, Sun Erniu was still as enthusiastic.

Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng explained their purpose to Sun Erniu, especially the matter of taking care of Mrs. Jin.

Speaking of Mrs. Jin, Sun Erniu whispered, "There’s something to tell you."

"Brother Erniu, go ahead!" Lu Yuanfeng said.

Mu Shuangshuang listened intently with a serious expression.

"Actually, a few days ago, someone did visit Mrs. Jin at night!" Sun Erniu said.

"Visit? Who was it?" Lu Yuanfeng asked.

They didn’t know about the happenings in the prison.

They could only gather information through Sun Erniu.

"I must tell you, don’t be afraid!" Sun Erniu said mysteriously.

"Alright!"

"It was Mu Dade you mentioned! Those days, I was originally on duty, but the higher-ups swapped my shifts, and I didn’t go for several days.

Then, one day during the day, I got drunk and slept until nighttime, and no one woke me.

When I woke up, I saw Mu Dade standing in Mrs. Jin’s cell, they talked for a long time, and the next day, Mrs. Jin confessed to all the crimes, and after that, Mu Dade was released!" Sun Erniu said.

"Shuangshuang, it turns out... Mrs. Jin took all the blame again!" Lu Yuanfeng said.

"But why? Doesn’t she hate Mu Dade? Doesn’t she know about Mu Dade and... that matter?"

Why would Mrs. Jin willingly spend two years herself to let Mu Dade go?

"It’s simple, for fame and fortune, and above all, the future of her two daughters! If Mu Dade spends his life in prison, then Mu Dandan and Mu Yingying would be daughters of a prisoner!

Do you think Master Ma would allow a woman with a stain to be his daughter-in-law? Mrs. Jin doesn’t have a son, she pours all her love into her two daughters.

Especially when she knows she can’t rely on her man, she would value her daughters even more, even to the point of abandoning her man at necessity! Her daughters are Mrs. Jin’s hope, Mu Dade is an official, her two daughters are official’s daughters, and countless people would want to marry them!

By doing this, she merely minimizes the losses, she is very smart!" Mu Shuangshuang unreservedly praised Mrs. Jin.

In fact, in Mu Shuangshuang’s eyes, Mrs. Jin has some redeeming qualities, her mind is incredibly sharp.

It’s just that her intelligence wasn’t used for good, causing her to be wary of every move, or else with one wrong step, she causes endless trouble for others!

"Since that’s the case, we should directly clarify what exactly the deal between Mu Dade and Mrs. Jin was, making Mrs. Jin think that Mu Dade deceived her once again, making her indignant and angry, do you think it’s feasible?" Lu Yuanfeng asked Mu Shuangshuang.

"That’s indeed a good idea!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

Mrs. Jin kept believing Mu Dade time and again.

If Mu Dade was a deceitful man through and through, would she still keep his secrets?

Among all these people, Mrs. Jin truly knows all of Mu Dade’s secrets.

Once she turns against him, Mu Dade would have no way to defend himself.

"Brother Sun, I want to go and see Mrs. Jin, can I?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.

"There shouldn’t be a problem, but you must disguise yourself, women can’t get into the prison!" Sun Erniu said.

"That won’t be a problem, I want to see her tonight!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

Mu Dade’s matter cannot be delayed any longer, any more delay would certainly cause trouble.

Besides, Mu Dade is now at the height of his success, and there’s no telling when his target might be turned against them.

By then, it would be too late for everything.

"Alright!"

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At night, the night watchmen in the county began their rounds.

The whole county fell into a quiet tranquility.

Most of the people of the county had already retired for the night, except for one place that doesn’t distinguish between day and night, where the stars can’t be seen and the sun can’t be felt.

Things seemingly ordinary elsewhere are a rarity here.

Mu Shuangshuang appeared in the county jail, led by Sun Erniu to Mrs. Jin’s cell.

Mrs. Jin was curled up in the deepest part of the cell, with an area around her that was clean and tidy.

Outside her circle, it was rather filthy.

Snakes, insects, rats, and ants, rarely seen elsewhere, were common here.

Mu Shuangshuang gently tapped the bars of the cell, and Mrs. Jin, hearing the noise, raised her head.

Seeing Mu Shuangshuang dressed as a man, she grumbled.

"It’s you—"

"Yes, it’s me! Aunt, long time no see!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

"How did you get in? Guards, guards..."

"Aunt, I advise you not to call, or else when the government officers come, I’ll tell the County Magistrate about your meeting with Mu Dade!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

"You..." Mrs. Jin was furious, but still followed Mu Shuangshuang’s advice and remained silent.

"Aunt, given your current status, we’re naturally separated by old jail doors, thinking back to your days of flaunting your might, now fallen to such a fate, it’s truly lamentable!" Mu Shuangshuang sighed.

"Little girl, I’ve only been sentenced for two years, after two years, I can still make a comeback! Don’t be smug!" Mrs. Jin said.