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

Chapter 1042: Chapter 1038: Ideas for Silver (Third Update)

”Yes, mother! Shuangshuang is right, aside from the eldest brother, the second brother is the next in line. He should take the lead!”

Mu Dashan realized quickly and took over Mu Shuangshuang’s words, smoothly following the conversation.

Old Mrs. Mu’s expression was still unpleasant, but it had improved significantly from before.

She thought for a moment, feeling that this matter wasn’t entirely unnegotiable.

They had already sent someone to give the second brother a message; he would be back in a couple of days.

As for Fifth, Old Mrs. Mu didn’t have to think to know that Fifth, Mu Danian, was with the second brother.

Because aside from the second brother, no one would be willing to take in their Fifth for such a long time.

”Since that’s the case, let’s wait for the second brother to return! Old Three, don’t think about playing tricks! This money, all of you brothers have to contribute, and none of you can shirk!” Old Mrs. Mu felt uneasy, so she reminded Mu Dashan.

Because of Old Mrs. Mu’s words, Mu Shuangshuang decided not to pay the five hundred wen at all.

Whoever wants to, can pay it themselves!

Mu Shuangshuang’s lips slightly curled up as an idea quickly flashed through her mind—

”Grandma, I do have an idea that can allow Aunt to get married smoothly, and most importantly, people in the village will no longer think of her as a lunatic!”

The people from the Old Mu Family all knew Mu Xiangxiang was normal; the so-called lunatic act was merely a ruse to avoid marrying into the Qin Family as a living widow back then.

But in the eyes of the entire village, including Sun Dali’s family, they all thought Mu Xiangxiang was a lunatic.

Although she wasn’t manic, she didn’t appear normal either.

”What’s your idea?” Old Mrs. Mu became interested, lowering her voice significantly as she spoke.

If she could restore her daughter’s reputation, Xiangxiang wouldn’t be called a mad woman anymore.

”Grandma, you know my rules. I’m different from my parents who give you and Grandpa unconditional support. For me... if I’m going to give you a suggestion, naturally, I expect some benefits.” Mu Shuangshuang spoke bluntly.

Old Mrs. Mu was infuriated but wasn’t unfamiliar with Mu Shuangshuang’s rules.

In the past many times, she had given benefits for Mu Shuangshuang’s help.

Mu Shuangshuang never worked for the Old Mu Family for free.

”Say it, what benefits do you want!” Old Mrs. Mu said.

Mu Shuangshuang’s lips curled into a smile, and she spread her five fingers.

”Fifty wen? Why don’t you just go rob someone?” Old Mrs. Mu scolded angrily.

”Grandma, it’s five hundred wen, not fifty. It means our third branch doesn’t pay that portion of the dowry money.” Mu Shuangshuang stared at Old Mrs. Mu.

Before Old Mrs. Mu could erupt again, Mu Shuangshuang added:

”Aunt’s madness is something everyone in the village fears. If I could make the villagers think she’s cured, that would be one less thing for them to gossip about the Old Mu Family.

You and Grandpa would no longer have to worry about people criticizing you behind your backs. It’s clear who benefits and who doesn’t.”

Mu Shuangshuang didn’t shout out Old Mrs. Mu’s price.

She simply didn’t want the Old Mu Family to take advantage of the third branch for nothing.

Her parents’ money, although she didn’t manage it, was still earned through their hard work; every penny was hard-earned.

”Old Three, just listen, listen to the kind of daughter you’ve raised. Bringing these business tactics into the home.

Knowing the way to help Xiangxiang all this time and only bringing it up now, threatening me, her grandmother, at that!”

Mu Dashan remained unmoved by Old Mrs. Mu’s words.

He showed no intention of reprimanding Mu Shuangshuang, instead saying, ”Mother, Shuangshuang has her own principles in doing things. As elders, we shouldn’t interfere. As long as she’s happy!”

Old Mrs. Mu’s mouth opened, trembling with anger at Mu Dashan’s words.

”You... you...!” Old Mrs. Mu’s mouth quivered, unable to complete a sentence for a while.

Mu Shuangshuang also remained silent, waiting for Old Mrs. Mu to weigh the situation herself.

After a long time, just when Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang thought the third branch would face chaos, Old Mrs. Mu said, ”Isn’t it just money? I’ll pay it! You little brat have fallen into a money hole, and when your uncle returns, I’ll have him deal with you for sure!”

Mu Shuangshuang neither agreed nor disagreed with Old Mrs. Mu’s words.

”Since Grandma agreed, let’s call Grandpa over and make things clear together!”

”Fine, go get your Grandpa, I want him to hear just how bad you’ve become, girl!”

After a while, Mr. Mu arrived from the Old Mu Family. After listening to Mu Shuangshuang’s words, he agreed on the spot.

The third branch wouldn’t pay the five hundred wen, but they had to make the villagers know that Mu Xiangxiang’s madness was cured.

It sounded like a transaction but was more of a win-win situation.

The third branch wouldn’t have to pay the dowry money, and the Old Mu Family could peacefully marry off Mu Xiangxiang.

Mr. Mu led Old Mrs. Mu back to the Old Mu Family, and the third branch prepared to eat.

At the dining table, Mu Dashan asked about this matter, which Mu Shuangshuang had previously said they should let Mr. Mu and Old Mrs. Mu wait a couple of days for results.

Just see the outcome.

”Actually, it’s not a particularly clever scheme, just finding someone to do a fortune telling for Aunt! Saying that Sun Dali and Aunt’s marriage is meant to counteract bad luck, that marrying into the Sun Family removes bad luck for Aunt. Once Aunt becomes part of the Sun Family, her madness is cured.”

Mu Shuangshuang said.

In reality, Mu Shuangshuang had used this trick before, on Huang Bita and Mu Dalang.

But this time, it required not revealing too much to the villagers, and definitely not pointing out whose hand was doing the fortune-telling.

Some things are all the more convincing the more mysterious they are.

Mu Dashan listened, confused, but Yu Si Niang was a bit interested.

Women naturally love gossip, and even Yu Si Niang was no exception.

”Shuangshuang means to let the villagers know that Xiangxiang’s madness was cured because she’s marrying Sun Dali and benefiting from his good fortune?” Yu Si Niang said.

”Yes, that’s the idea!” Mu Shuangshuang nodded. ”I actually heard others say that in some big families, if the young master’s health isn’t good, they bring in a maid as a fill-wife to counteract bad luck.

If that maid is lucky, the young master’s health improves, and the maid’s fate also changes.”

”I’ve heard of that too!” Yu Si Niang said. ”Even in our Yu Family Village, someone almost on their deathbed suddenly got better after they got married and brought in a wife!”

With Mu Shuangshuang and Yu Si Niang backing each other up, everyone present actually began to believe in the so-called counteracting bad luck concept.

——

The next day, rumors began circulating in the village that Mu Xiangxiang’s madness was cured.

Because she was about to marry Sun Dali.

Some people didn’t believe it and personally went to the Old Mu Family. Seeing the brightly smiling Mu Xiangxiang, they finally believed that Mu Xiangxiang’s madness was indeed cured.

Given that, Mu Xiangxiang’s marriage should be scheduled.

The Sun family began bringing betrothal gifts for Mu Xiangxiang, hiring people to make various wedding preparations.

As for Mu Xiangxiang, Mr. Mu kept her at the Old Mu Family. She was not allowed to step outside until the marriage.

With the joint efforts of several parties, the wedding date was finally set.

On the sixth of May, Mu Xiangxiang and Sun Dali would marry, inviting the entire village to the feast.

The date was barely set when Mu Dazhong and Mu Danian returned to Er Gui Village, and upon hearing the news, Mu Dalang also rushed back from Tie Dao Village—