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

”Xiaxia, remember every word I say to you! After today, I probably won’t come here again!”

Mu Shuangshuang didn’t say she wouldn’t come to the county, but she certainly wouldn’t return to the Old Mu Family.

In other words, her ties with the fourth branch were almost over.

”Sister Shuangshuang, I’m sorry, it’s my fault, I’m useless! If I could have convinced my father, you wouldn’t have been angered by me, it’s all my fault!” Mu Xiaxia fervently apologized to Mu Shuangshuang.

Mu Shuangshuang shook her head, ”I’m not angry, just a bit disappointed! From beginning to end, I had no selfish motives toward the fourth branch. But I can understand Fourth Uncle’s choice, Xiaxia, from now on, protect yourself well!

Uncle and Aunt’s cunning is far beyond your imagination, if... if that day comes when things are beyond your control, go find Zheng Zhi, he might help you, though I can’t be sure how much!”

Mu Shuangshuang tirelessly gave instructions to Mu Xiaxia about things she needed to be cautious about.

Mu Xiaxia remembered each and every piece in her heart, tears continually streaming down.

Mu Shuangshuang took out her handkerchief she always carried and comforted Mu Xiaxia, ”Even in the county, don’t give up, think of ways to earn money! Also, don’t be too impulsive!”

As she finished her last sentence, Mu Shuangshuang finally prepared to bid farewell to Mu Xiaxia.

Everything that needed to be said or done, she had done.

She had no regrets left.

Alone, Mu Shuangshuang stepped out of Mu Dade’s house, and at the moment she stepped out, she suddenly felt relieved.

The burden she carried seemed to vanish suddenly.

Unconsciously, she had long taken the fourth branch as her responsibility.

When not thinking about it, it was fine, but once she thought about it, she felt uneasy.

But from now on, the fourth branch wouldn’t be her responsibility, and she would be free to do whatever she wanted.

Once Mu Shuangshuang left, in Mu Dade’s house, Mu Dade and Mrs. Jin started plotting.

”That wretched girl was the backbone of the fourth branch! Now she’s gone, it’s time for us to trample on them at will,” Mu Dade said.

At this moment, his eyes were filled with malice.

”Yes, Dan Dan and Yingying were beaten like that, I swore I wouldn’t let that wretched girl get away! After bearing it for two days, we finally have a chance!” Mrs. Jin’s face contorted.

”Have you thought about how to deal with that wretched girl?” Mu Dade asked.

The wretched girl in Mu Dade’s mouth was not Mu Shuangshuang.

It was Mu Xiaxia.

That day, after Mu Dandan and Mu Yingying were beaten so badly, Mrs. Jin couldn’t get any information from them. In anger, she threatened to throw them out, and only then did they reveal the truth.

Knowing what happened, Mrs. Jin didn’t rush to revenge, not even showing any anger toward Mu Xiaxia.

She simply found a time to sweet-talk Mu Dajiang, ensuring he wouldn’t follow Mu Shuangshuang.

As long as they were in the county, she would have plenty of opportunities to make Mu Xiaxia pay the price.

”Of course! Isn’t Fourth Brother always wanting that girl never to have to work? Then we’ll send her to a place where women don’t work!!”

”A place where she’ll never have to work? You’re talking about a brothel?” Mu Dade gasped.

”Yes! That shameless girl dared to touch my daughters, I will make sure she is tormented by men for her entire life! Mu Dajiang enjoys wealth and status, doesn’t he? His daughter’s flesh money will ensure he lives a life of luxury!” Mrs. Jin squinted her eyes, her expression dark and sinister.

At this moment, Mu Dade suddenly felt that the woman in front of him was even more ruthless than himself.

”Better not use such a vicious method! After all, she is our niece!” Mu Dade said.

”I have another idea, have her become Landlord Yang’s concubine!” Mu Dade suggested.

Landlord Yang was a businessman in the county, with a substantial business.

The issue was he was much older, in his forties, almost fifties.

He was already a grandfather, and he was a lecherous man.

Moreover, he had some family connections with the County Magistrate, earning him some influence there.

If Mu Xiaxia married him, Mu Dade’s future would also be secure.

”No, still send her to the brothel! A wife is less than a concubine, a concubine less than an affair. Even serving Landlord Yang, he shouldn’t have her too often!”

Mrs. Jin had already schemed, starting with either Mu Dajiang or Mu Xiaochu.

One being young, the other foolish, easy to deceive.

Whichever they got hold of would be enough to ensure Mu Xiaxia wouldn’t recover for a lifetime!

After thinking it through, Mu Dade finally agreed to Mrs. Jin’s plan.

However, he decided not to partake in this.

After all, it was a sinister plan, and if there were to be repercussions, it would fall on Mrs. Jin, and not involve him, Mu Dade!

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Mu Shuangshuang returned to the inn, changed into men’s clothing, and accompanied the carriage to send Taohua out of the county.

The carriage made its way towards the city gates, and along the way, Taohua peered out from behind the curtain, secretly watching the county she had lived in for so many years, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

”Rest assured, one day, you will definitely return!” Mu Shuangshuang said.

”I know! Miss Shuangshuang, now that I’m leaving, take care of yourself! If we meet again, I hope you can become my son’s godmother, you saved his life, and he will honor you in the future!”

Mu Shuangshuang smiled silently.

The carriage finally reached the city gates, and Mu Shuangshuang disembarked.

In her disguise as a man, both ugly and dark, no one spared a glance at her.

When people grew numerous, Taohua didn’t dare lift the curtain.

She called out to Mu Shuangshuang from within the carriage, ”Young master, goodbye, thank you for everything you’ve done for me. In the future, if there’s a chance, I will work like an ox or horse to repay your kindness!”

”Take care of your health, my parents will take good care of you!” Mu Shuangshuang said, watching Taohua’s carriage leave the county.

It disappeared down the official road—

Mu Shuangshuang sighed, turned around to leave, only to spot an out-of-breath Mu Xiaxia rushing towards her.

She wasn’t carrying any luggage, so she seemed to have just come to say goodbye.

Mu Shuangshuang didn’t acknowledge Mu Xiaxia; she stood in the crowd, observing Mu Xiaxia.

From the moment Mu Xiaxia reached the city gate, she constantly looked around, clearly searching for her, but she wouldn’t find her!

Mu Shuangshuang had left, but before leaving, she quietly asked a little beggar to deliver a message to Mu Xiaxia.

Telling her to always remember, everything must be handled with wisdom!

Never confront someone stronger head-on!

Be extremely cautious of Mu Dade and Mrs. Jin, and never be careless!

Mu Xiaxia was suddenly stopped by a little beggar, and hearing the words from him, she knew they were taught by Mu Shuangshuang.

She remembered every word Mu Shuangshuang said in her heart.