Chapter 1584 - 1580: Old Mrs. Mu Speaks Up (Fifth Update)

"It’s okay!" Mu Shuangshuang shook her head.

"Fourth Uncle, are you hungry? You take this bun and eat it first!" Mu Shuangshuang waved the small steamed bun in her right hand.

Mu Dajiang’s stomach growled loudly.

Mu Xiaxia was the same, during the two days at the Drunken Red House, she was not only whipped but also deprived of food.

She had long been dizzy with hunger, but at that time, her nerves were tense, so she didn’t feel as bad.

Now, with Mu Shuangshuang by her side, she felt at ease and only felt a bit of cramping pain in her stomach.

"Fourth Uncle, go to the street and buy Xiaxia a bowl of porridge! Xiaxia hasn’t eaten for two days, I’m afraid she can’t eat anything as greasy as the steamed buns!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

Mu Dajiang nodded quickly, then suddenly remembered that he had half a penny left in his hand, how was he supposed to buy porridge?

Mu Dajiang hesitated in place, not knowing how to explain to Shuangshuang.

He felt embarrassed and his entire face turned red after a while.

Mu Shuangshuang saw Mu Dajiang stand there for a long time without moving, and his face reddened; she guessed Mu Dajiang’s predicament——

The money from the fourth household was all tricked away by that wicked woman Mrs. Jin, he likely had no money left.

She patted Mu Xiaxia’s head, "Xiaxia, I’ll go buy some breakfast with Fourth Uncle, wait for me, alright?"

As soon as she spoke, Mu Xiaxia clung tightly to her sleeve.

"I’m scared..."

"Then let go, I’ll give something to Fourth Uncle, okay?" Mu Shuangshuang negotiated with Mu Xiaxia.

Mu Xiaxia still wouldn’t let go.

"Be good, I’m not leaving, I’m right here! I guarantee no one will dare bully you!" Mu Shuangshuang spoke kindly, and finally convinced Mu Xiaxia.

She took out twenty wen from her clothes pocket and handed it to Mu Dajiang.

"Fourth Uncle, I only have this much left, take it to buy porridge for Xiaxia first!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

Mu Dajiang declined and refused to accept, "I can’t take it, I can’t take your money!"

Mu Shuangshuang smiled, "It’s okay, quickly go buy porridge, don’t let Xiaxia go hungry!"

Only then did Mu Dajiang accept the twenty big coins and left the house.

Mu Shuangshuang found a stool and sat down.

Mu Xiaxia sat next to her, her left hand still clutching her sleeve.

Several times, whenever Mu Shuangshuang moved her hand, Mu Xiaxia would tremble with fright.

Looking at her timid cousin, Mu Shuangshuang felt even more hatred toward that so-called aunt!

Clearly, when this girl left home, she already had the confidence to lead the fourth household to better days.

Mu Shuangshuang also believed that hard work does not betray one’s efforts!

But everything was ruined by that old woman Mrs. Jin!

Now Xiaxia will also need some time to reintegrate into the normal world.

Mu Shuangshuang only hoped that Xiaxia didn’t develop psychological problems.

This era is not like the modern times, with a variety of psychologists and doctors ensuring treatment.

If Xiaxia encounters an insurmountable issue, it would be a large problem!

So Mu Shuangshuang could only patiently speak with Mu Xiaxia repeatedly: "Xiaxia, the madam at Drunken Red House has been captured and sent to prison, she’ll never come out!

As for Aunt, your mom beat her a few times! Although she didn’t make her suffer, at least she didn’t let her get away with anything!

Xiaxia, in life, nothing is smooth sailing, everyone has to face challenges, big or small! What you need to do now is dispel the fear deep within and reaccept this world!"

Mu Xiaxia was still scared, but Mu Shuangshuang felt that what she said was somewhat effective.

At least, her hand clutching the sleeve was more relaxed compared to before.

The porridge was bought back quickly, Mu Dajiang bought two portions of porridge, one for Mu Shuangshuang and one for Mu Xiaxia.

Perhaps starved to harshness, Mu Xiaxia couldn’t care about the porridge being too hot, she devoured it ravenously.

Mu Shuangshuang watched her, feeling heartache.

She handed her own bowl to Mu Xiaxia, "You have mine too!"

Mu Xiaxia looked up, with her eyes suddenly getting red.

Then she started sobbing loudly.

Mu Shuangshuang sighed, once again hugging her tightly.

"It’s all over, it’s okay now..."

That bowl of porridge, ultimately, Mu Xiaxia didn’t drink, she was afraid Mu Shuangshuang was hungry.

She watched Mu Shuangshuang finish drinking the porridge and eat two steamed buns before she felt relieved!

After breakfast, naturally, Mu Shuangshuang was going to the Old Mu Family’s main house to ask Mu Dade how he planned to deal with Mrs. Jin.

But given Xiaxia’s condition right now, Mu Shuangshuang feared she might not be able to face Mrs. Jin.

As she hesitated, Mu Dajiang beside her said, "Shuangshuang, you stay home with Xiaxia, I’ll go ask them how they’re going to deal with Mrs. Jin. I must seek justice for this matter!"

Mu Dajiang’s face showed a determination he had never had before.

Mu Shuangshuang thought, this was ultimately the family affair of the Old Mu’s fourth household, she shouldn’t intervene.

"Okay! Then I’ll stay home and make you some good food!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

"Alright!"

Mu Dajiang went to the Old Mu’s house, while Mu Shuangshuang was planning to buy some good ingredients at the marketplace.

But first, she had to find a money exchange to get some silver.

Her last bit of broken silver was just the twenty wen earlier, Mu Dajiang bought the porridge and returned sixteen to her.

But sixteen wen is only enough to buy a pound of meat in the county, not enough for other side dishes.

To avoid scaring Mu Xiaxia, Mu Shuangshuang tied a hemp rope around her waist, letting Mu Xiaxia hold the other end.

Though it looked a bit strange, at least Xiaxia wouldn’t be afraid.

Exchanging for a hundred taels of broken silver, Mu Shuangshuang put the bundle in front of her and went to the marketplace with Mu Xiaxia.

The market was crowded, and whenever she encountered strangers, Mu Xiaxia would always get scared and hide next to Mu Shuangshuang.

Looking at the trembling all-over, pale-faced Mu Xiaxia, Mu Shuangshuang knew she should leave at that moment.

But she also knew that some things must be faced sooner or later!

"Xiaxia, don’t be afraid, these people won’t harm you! You should act boldly and confidently!" Mu Shuangshuang advised nearby.

But it didn’t help much, as soon as she finished talking, whenever touched by a stranger, Mu Xiaxia couldn’t help but let out a scream.

Many people were startled by her sudden scream and dropped their things.

Once they realized, they naturally wanted trouble from Mu Xiaxia. Mu Shuangshuang didn’t know how many messes she solved before buying what she needed.

At this time, Mu Dajiang had also arrived at the Old Mu’s house.

The whole family of the Old Mu, including Old Mrs. Mu, had all come out, gathering in the main hall for a discussion on handling Mrs. Jin.

Old Mrs. Mu harbored hatred towards Mrs. Jin, and she said, "I knew from early on that woman was no good! To me, that kind of trash should be beaten to death with clubs!

Or thrown into the river to drown, in short, keeping such trash only brings harm! If it’s a harm, it must be removed!"

Old Mrs. Mu’s words instantly received support from Mrs. Liu.

"I agree with what Mother said, that woman Mrs. Jin should receive such punishment!"