From Folly to Fortune：I Rewrite My Life After Rebirth!

"What? I take money? Tell them not to even think about it. If they want to move out, no problem, but they must pay me back all the money spent on food and living in the county during this period.

Anything that belongs to our Old Mu Family, they’re not allowed to take a single thing with them. They should leave with nothing but the clothes on their backs!"

Old Mrs. Mu snorted coldly, and with just a few words, determined the fate of the fourth branch of the Old Mu Family.

Leaving with nothing wasn’t sufficient—they also had to repay all the expenditures on food and living during this time.

"You shut up! Since when did the matters of our Old Mu Family become any business of yours to meddle with?

What I say goes! Otherwise, I’ll divorce you!" Mr. Mu yelled.

"You..."

Seeing the two were about to have another big fight, Mu Dade finally stepped forward again.

"Dad, Mom, please stop arguing. It’s my responsibility to handle the fourth branch’s situation. I’ll find them a place to live, and I promise it will be nearby!"

Yeah, right!

If Mu Dade was to find it, he’d undoubtedly find somewhere far away. This way, it would be difficult for the fourth branch to return, and they wouldn’t just mooch off us.

Mrs. Jin rolled her eyes. She didn’t want Mu Xiaxia to move too far away either.

After all, she’d already started making connections, sending all sorts of good things to that girl, hoping she’d fetch a good price at the brothel.

However, come to think of it, if the girl left the Old Mu Family, wouldn’t it be even easier to make her move?

Thinking this way, Mrs. Jin quickly said, "Let’s do as Da De said. Our branch will be responsible for finding a place for the fourth branch, and you can come back for meals every day!

Once we have enough silver, we’ll buy a big house and live together as one family!"

Mrs. Jin spoke so considerately and so thoughtfully.

But if they knew her dark intentions, they’d surely see Mrs. Jin in a different light.

Everyone felt the matter was nicely discussed.

Mu Xiaxia suddenly spoke up, "Grandpa, Uncle, thank you for thinking about me and the fourth branch, but I want to find a place to live on my own. I don’t want anyone’s money!"

"Xia, what did you say? If you don’t want your uncle’s money, how will you find a place to live?" Mr. Mu looked at Mu Xiaxia in shock.

"What else, maybe she’s been secretly hoarding money!"

Old Mrs. Mu said with a sarcastic tone.

"Grandma..." Mu Xiaxia blushed.

She did have some money saved, but it was given to her by Sister Shuang, and she couldn’t use it unless she absolutely had to!

"Where I work, they provide three meals a day. I can eat there, or bring food back. I’ll eat a little less, so my dad and Xiao Chu can eat more. We won’t starve.

As for rent, I’ll borrow from the landlady, and won’t bother anyone!"

Mu Xiaxia was determined to cut ties with the Old Mu Family.

She thought, once she left, she’d never come back.

Just like Sister Shuangshuang said, to never get involved with these people again.

"Xiaxia, let your auntie take you and Xiao Chu to apply some ointment first. We’ll discuss other things later!"

Mrs. Jin was never going to let Mu Xiaxia go off independently.

When Mu Xiaxia didn’t move, Mrs. Jin gently persuaded, "Xiaxia, you might endure it, but Xiao Chu can’t!"

Mu Xiaxia finally relented, "Thank you, Auntie!"

Mrs. Jin held the hands of the two children as they walked towards her room.

Mu Dade stayed in the main room to discuss the handling of matters with Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu.

It’s all about teamwork!

In Mrs. Jin’s room, Mrs. Jin took out a pile of medicine to carefully help Mu Xiaxia and Mu Xiaochu apply the ointment.

Especially when applying ointment on Mu Xiaochu’s face, it was particularly painful, and Mrs. Jin blew on it while applying, "Ahh~ Xiao Chu, it doesn’t hurt, Auntie is blowing on it, and it won’t hurt anymore!"

This scene fell into Mu Xiaxia’s eyes, and her defenses softened a bit.

After finishing with Xiao Chu, Mrs. Jin pointed at the bed and said to Xiao Chu, "Xiao Chu, take a nap here for a while, and Auntie will wake you up when breakfast is ready!"

Xiao Chu, being young and not having slept in a bed for a long time, flipped onto the bed as soon as he heard Mrs. Jin’s words.

Mu Xiaxia wanted to stop him, but it was too late.

"It’s okay, Xiao Chu is like my own child. Even though Auntie doesn’t have a son, I treat Xiao Chu like he’s my son. Xiaxia, if you want, after applying the ointment, you can lie down and sleep. I promise your grandma won’t disturb you!"

Mrs. Jin looked so peaceful, with a sweet smile on her face.

Mu Xiaxia momentarily lost focus.

"Xiaxia, I estimate you have quite a few bruises. Auntie will close the door, and we can apply the ointment behind the screen."

Because it required undressing, Mrs. Jin even lit some charcoal to warm Mu Xiaxia.

This scene fell into Mu Xiaxia’s eyes and appeared as a touch of gentleness.

People say, don’t fear an enemy being bad to you, because you’ll be on guard and always remember her wrongs!

But if the enemy is nice to you, day by day, can you still handle it? Over time, your mind will only remember her goodness!

How could you still harbor hate?

Mu Xiaxia took off her clothes, and Mrs. Jin helped apply ointment to her back.

Seeing a perfectly good back beaten into such a state, Mrs. Jin was furious.

If it left scars, who knew if her value at the brothel would decrease?

If she’s not worth as much money, she’d make sure to deal with that old hag!

"Xiaxia, does it hurt?" Mrs. Jin asked softly.

Of course it hurt, Mu Xiaxia’s whole body burned.

But would saying it hurts change anything?

No!

So she chose to keep silent!

Seeing no response, Mrs. Jin could only answer herself, "I think it must hurt! Your grandma is overly harsh; she was like that to the third branch before, and now to the fourth branch!"

"Xiaxia, lately I’ve met many matchmakers and know quite a few from good families in the county. Do you want to find a time to meet them too?"

"Auntie, I won’t go. I’m of low status, unlike Sister Dandan and Sister Yingying, they are wealthy ladies, even if they choose the best families, it’s expected!" Mu Xiaxia said.

"Nonsense! Your two sisters are rich ladies, and aren’t you the same? Aren’t you still your uncle’s niece?

You’re still the niece of the county magistrate, finding the son of a landlord is no problem, and besides, don’t your parents hope you’ll marry into the city, so you don’t have to spend your life as a farmer like them?

Xiaxia, listen to your aunt, go give it a try. You might find someone suitable, and you never know, it might just work out?"

Mrs. Jin coaxed gently.

She didn’t believe she wouldn’t be able to coax this little girl into coming with her to meet men.

By then, if someone took a fancy to her, then she’d already attracted a customer ahead of time!

"Auntie, I..."

"Don’t be shy, learn from your Sister Dandan and Sister Yingying, and think about your parents, their wishes..."