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

”I don’t care if you stand or not, today you clean this place up, and tomorrow morning, get up and make breakfast for me!” Old Mrs. Mu yelled at Mrs. Lin.

Mrs. Lin’s eyes turned red with urgency, but looking at the fierce Old Mrs. Mu, she had no choice but to bow down.

There was no way; in the Da Ning Dynasty, hardly any daughter-in-law could climb over her mother-in-law’s head!

”Mother, I understand!”

What Mrs. Lin didn’t know was that Old Mrs. Mu had her own little schemes in mind.

Of course, these were also what Qin Xianglan had just been promoting.

Qin Xianglan said that in the county, the lords and madams would all have a servant to serve them.

Massage their backs, pour tea, chat, and relieve boredom, things like that.

It’s rare for maids to actually cook or do laundry.

Old Mrs. Mu just arrived and naturally wanted to follow in the steps of those madams and young ladies in the county.

Mrs. Lin, alone, tidied up the dishes and cleaned the stove. The more she did, the more unwilling she felt.

Back then, she didn’t want to do these chores, so she let the old woman bring a maid.

Now the maid doesn’t work, and she, the mistress, has to do the work. What good is such a maid?

Wasting food, not to mention making her angry!

After finishing the chores, Mrs. Lin went to Old Mrs. Mu’s room to apply eye drops for her.

As soon as she entered the room, regardless of Mr. Mu being there, Mrs. Lin started to complain: ”Mother, I’ve finally come to this county, isn’t it just for a better life?

After a lot of effort, you hired a maid, but you keep her like a young lady, I feel uneasy!”

”If you’re uneasy, then stop living here! Go back to your Lin Family Village.” Old Mrs. Mu glared at Mrs. Lin impatiently.

”But, Mother...”

”Second daughter-in-law, among these daughters-in-law, you’re the laziest. You eat and do nothing, and you also like to gossip!

If you really think this family treats you unfairly, then don’t stay here, I, the old woman, will find someone to send you back anytime!”

Old Mrs. Mu’s stance was firm, and Mrs. Lin dared not say another word; she walked away dejectedly.

Once Mrs. Lin left, Mr. Mu curiously asked, ”You usually don’t discipline the second daughter-in-law much, why this time...”

”I’m practicing! The eldest daughter-in-law is hard to deal with, so I start with the second one. Once I have a firm footing here, I’ll fight that harlot to the end!”

It seems she held a grudge against Mrs. Jin.

Every word from Old Mrs. Mu wished Mrs. Jin dead.

However, not all of these thoughts were Old Mrs. Mu’s; they were all things Qin Xianglan intentionally or unintentionally mentioned to her.

Though Old Mrs. Mu didn’t outwardly agree, she kept all these words in mind!

Mr. Mu didn’t say anything, but deep down, he also quite hoped his wife would discipline the eldest daughter-in-law a bit.

After all, she really didn’t respect the elders enough!

As Mrs. Lin left Old Mrs. Mu’s room, she saw Qin Xianglan doing laundry in the courtyard.

Furious, Mrs. Lin immediately cursed, ”I never noticed, Qin Xianglan, you were so pitiful when you came to our Old Mu Family, and now, so soon, you’ve gone from being a maid to acting like a mistress. Is it long before you’ll be stepping all over me?”

Qin Xianglan paused her washing for a moment, then looked up and said to Mrs. Lin, ”Sister Xiao Zao, what do you mean by that?

I want to work too, but Aunt Mu won’t let me. If she doesn’t allow it, I can’t do much, can I?”

”Alright then, don’t use my mother to pressure me. Starting tomorrow, you make breakfast, and if my mother ever asks me to wash dishes or clothes, you have to step in and do it first!”

At this point, Mrs. Lin truly thought of herself as Qin Xianglan’s mistress.

Every word she spoke was derogatory to Qin Xianglan.

”I can’t decide on this matter! If Sister Xiao Zao can persuade Aunt Mu, then go ahead!”

Qin Xianglan directly refused.

Her words surprised Mrs. Lin more than a little.

She felt that there was something different about Qin Xianglan.

In the Old Mu Family, she used to eagerly snatch up the work, so why now, she doesn’t even want to do a little bit?

Something’s not right, it doesn’t make sense!

Mrs. Lin hadn’t figured it out yet when Gou Dan started shouting inside that he wanted to sleep.

No other choice, Mrs. Lin could only glare at Qin Xianglan.

”Just you wait and see how I deal with you!”

After saying her threat, Mrs. Lin went into her cluttered room.

Qin Xianglan continued washing her laundry, but her mindset had completely changed.

From the moment she decided to come to the county, Qin Xianglan aimed for more than just being a maid for the Old Mu Family.

She was young, good-looking, and willing to work hard.

Anywhere would be better than at the Old Mu Family.

Once she figured this out, Qin Xianglan decided to confront Mrs. Lin.

The night was cool as water. Mu Dade was reading inside. Originally thinking about enjoying the moonlight in the yard, he unexpectedly saw Qin Xianglan washing clothes.

The murmuring sound of water was very pleasant to hear.

Mu Dade recalled seeing Qin Xianglan during the day; she was quite good-looking.

So he couldn’t resist walking over.

”Your name is... Qin Xianglan?” Mu Dade asked.

Upon hearing Mu Dade’s voice, Qin Xianglan quickly looked up.

At that moment when she looked up, Mu Dade was astonished.

Qin Xianglan’s eyes were beautiful, especially when she made a bewildered expression, those eyes became even more mesmerizing.

Mu Dade stared at Qin Xianglan, momentarily forgetting to speak.

And Qin Xianglan also gazed at Mu Dade.

Thirty-year-old Mu Dade had an air of scholarship absent in the rough men of the village.

And Qin Xianglan remembered Mu Dade was the county magistrate, if she were with him...

As Qin Xianglan thought of something, more warmth grew in her eyes.

”Hello, Master, I am Xianglan!”

As Qin Xianglan spoke, her voice was even sweeter.

Mu Dade felt his breath becoming a bit rapid, ”Why did you become a maid for the Old Mu Family?”

”Aunt Mu treats me very well. I came with her to the county to repay her kindness, but I’m too stupid to know how to take care of her properly.

But don’t worry, Master, Xianglan can cook. In the future, I can cook every day for you... no, for the Old Mu Family!”

While speaking, Qin Xianglan lowered her head.

The shyness of a young girl was displayed vividly by her.

The more Mu Dade watched, the harder it was for him to take his eyes off her.

After a long while, he took a deep breath and asked, ”Where will you stay tonight?”

”Xianglan... Xianglan has nowhere to stay yet, but don’t worry, Master, I’ll sleep in the kitchen for tonight, tomorrow...”

Before Qin Xianglan could finish, she was interrupted by Mu Dade.

”I’ll find you a separate inn but make sure to get up early tomorrow. If anyone asks, say you spent the night in the kitchen.

Tomorrow, I’ll find someone to partition a room from the storage room, so you can stay there more comfortably!”

Mu Dade’s words made Qin Xianglan realize that Mu Dade might have some feelings for her.

Perhaps she really had a chance!