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

Chapter 918: Chapter 914: After the Scare (Third Update)

”So, how did the whole thing end up being handled?” Mu Shuangshuang asked with a curious look.

Logically speaking, when people from two villages get into a fight, especially on such a large scale and even the village head gets involved, it shouldn’t be an easy matter to resolve.

Plus, those who were injured, accidentally hurt, all need to be treated and managed, things could easily escalate.

”We haven’t really figured out a solution. Everyone’s thinking it’s still the New Year, causing trouble now is probably not auspicious. We’ll wait until after the New Year to discuss with the people from Xiong Family Village.”

”I think the village head is quite upset this time too. It’s possible that we won’t have any dealings with the Xiong Family Village folks in the future.”

Mu Dashan sighed, feeling uneasy inside.

Originally, this wasn’t a big deal at all. The people of Xiong Family Village had no idea Er Gui Village was sending his big brother to take the imperial exams today, with the entire village turning out in force, creating such a big scene.

Maybe if we had explained everything calmly, there wouldn’t have been any problem. But his second brother’s words were too provoking and ended up insulting the people of Xiong Family Village, which led everyone to find them and confront them.

In the heat of the moment, hands started flying.

”Not dealing with Xiong Family Village? I remember among the nearby villages, we are closest with two, one being Tie Dao Village, and the other Xiong Family Village.

Xiong Family Village is upstream among these villages, controlling our village’s water supply. If they get angry and cut off the water from upstream, what are we going to do?”

Mu Shuangshuang asked.

”This...” Mu Dashan was at a loss, these were things he had never considered, nor had the villagers.

”Even if they don’t cut off the water supply, I remember a lot of people’s fields in the village are rented from the wealthy landowner of Xiong Family Village, mostly short-term leases. Will they raise the rent?”

After a few questions, Mu Dashan was getting anxious.

He looked at his daughter in front of him, regretting the situation deeply now.

”Ah, if I had known earlier, I would have stopped this from happening. If Xiong Family Village uses these two issues against us, we’ll be doomed.”

”Dad, don’t worry too much, I’m just saying, there’s no certainty they’ll do that.

But today’s matter, my uncle and aunt are greatly responsible, such a big incident happened, and they just ran off.

My uncle is a scholar, if he had stayed and spoken a few soothing words, maybe things wouldn’t have blown up like this.”

Mu Shuangshuang gently supported Mu Dashan’s body, comforting him.

Mu Dashan’s demeanor slightly improved.

However, deep down, he still harbors concerns about this matter, thinking to find some time to discuss with the village head, resolving things peacefully would be better.

”Ah, your uncle indeed overdid it, but the village folks didn’t blame him, everyone put the blame on the Xiong Family Village people!”

In short, today was definitely not the auspicious day for travel as Old Mu Family had hoped.

”Naturally, my uncle is a scholar, how could everyone speak ill of him.” Mu Shuangshuang’s big, round eyes sparkled as they rolled in their sockets.

Whenever Mu Dade was mentioned, she was basically disdainful.

”Alright, let’s not talk about this. We haven’t had lunch yet; I’ll go prepare some lunch first.”

Yu Si Niang didn’t want her man and daughter to have ideological differences because of other people’s issues, so she came out to mediate.

Though, in truth, Yu Si Niang was overthinking it, Mu Shuangshuang always respects Mu Dashan’s opinion and wouldn’t argue with him.

”Mom, I’ll help you out, let’s reward ourselves at lunch according to the New Year standards and celebrate that our third branch is getting better.”

Mu Shuangshuang actually wanted to say that the curse of Old Mu Family’s main branch had finally left, but Mu Dashan was present, so she had to restrain herself, learning to hold back to avoid making Mu Dashan uncomfortable.

*

On the other end, after the scuffle between the two groups, Mu Dade, along with Mrs. Jin and Ruan Xiao Jiao in the same carriage, all let out a sigh of relief.

Mrs. Jin sat limp in the carriage, drenched in sweat.

The order to urge the coachman to hurry away was given by Mrs. Jin.

Generally, Mrs. Jin’s ability to react on the spot is quite good.

In her eyes, no matter how big the dispute might grow, it has nothing to do with her and Mu Dade, since they are soon heading to the Capital.

When they return, it’ll be half a year or even a year later, by then, everyone will only come to curry favor with her and her husband; no one will remember their embarrassing departure today.

Sitting upright, Mrs. Jin swept her eyes toward Ruan Xiao Jiao.

Inside the same carriage, originally there was nothing to compare between the two women, but gradually, Mrs. Jin began to compare herself to Ruan Xiao Jiao.

Mrs. Jin wore a rose-red satin gown today to match Mu Dade, with fur at the collar, her outfit appearing extravagant, paired with rather heavy makeup, she looked somewhat aged.

Ruan Xiao Jiao and Mrs. Jin were completely different; wearing a green cape with a white long jacket underneath, gave her a particularly fresh appearance.

This contrast left Mrs. Jin feeling slightly uncomfortable.

She asked directly, ”Are we having lunch in town later or speeding up to eat in the county?”

Riding in the carriage to town wouldn’t take much time.

But going to the county, we’re likely to miss lunchtime.

Mu Dade’s gaze shifted towards Mrs. Jin, just as Mrs. Jin thought her husband was seeking her opinion, he suddenly asked Ruan Xiao Jiao.

”Aunt Ruan, what do you think? Heading to the county early or staying in town and eating lunch before we go?”

Ruan Xiao Jiao’s face lit up with joy as she promptly replied, ”Let’s head to the county early; I know a good restaurant there, we can eat there.

I’ll treat you today as thanks for staying at Old Mu Family and eating their food all this time.”

Ruan Xiao Jiao spoke playfully, coupled with her inherently younger appearance and fresher looks compared to Mrs. Jin.

For a moment, Mu Dade stared absently.

”Mr. Dan Dan! Mr. Dan Dan!” Mrs. Jin shouted several times before Mu Dade snapped back to reality.

”What’s wrong? What’s wrong?” Mu Dade asked.

”Nothing’s wrong, I just wanted to ask your opinion.” Mrs. Jin’s smile was somewhat stiff, and her inner grievance towards Ruan Xiao Jiao increased a bit more.

”Let’s listen to Aunt Ruan. After all, she has to get off the carriage in the county. Tonight, we won’t stop in the county; ten miles outside, there’s a small town where we’ll stay and lodge.”

Mu Dade said.

Mrs. Jin’s tense expression finally eased.

”That’s right, Aunt Ruan is soon going to separate from us.

Speaking of which, Aunt Ruan, you practically spent this New Year with us at Old Mu Family, suddenly separating makes me quite reluctant. If Aunt Ruan could go to the Capital with us, that would be wonderful.” Mrs. Jin said deliberately with a wistful expression.