CHAPTER 254: CHAPTER 253: THE ELDEST UNCLE’S FAMILY IS LEAVING (FOURTH UPDATE)

After the family finished eating dumplings, they all prepared to rest.

Mu Shuangshuang and Yu Si Niang stayed in the kitchen to clean up the dishes and wash the pots and spoons.

Mu Shuangshuang cleaned the last bowl and said to Yu Si Niang, "Mom, last time you said you were making clothes for Fengzi. Are they done?"

She remembered that Yu Si Niang was making clothes for Lu Yuanfeng last time, and she wondered if they were finished.

"Not yet. I’ve been working on them whenever I have spare time lately. But the top is done; just the pants need hemming. Is he in a hurry to wear them? If he is, I can sew a bit more tomorrow and should finish them."

Mu Shuangshuang shared what she knew with Yu Si Niang. As expected, Yu Si Niang was also very angry.

"This Xia Guagua turned out to be such a person! I used to think she was quiet,"

In front of others, Xia Guagua appeared quite quiet, occasionally dressing beautifully to show up and sometimes wearing very simple clothes to help the other brothers of Old Lu Family with work.

Lu Yuanfeng’s real father, Lu Xiao, didn’t have land and spent most of the month messing around outside. If it weren’t for Gu Jiulian’s strict grip on money, their family probably wouldn’t be doing well.

"That’s an unbarking dog that’s scarier than a barking dog," Mu Shuangshuang said.

Yu Si Niang nodded in agreement, "But it’s not impossible for Fengzi and Xia Guagua. After all, Xia Guagua’s last name is Xia, and she wasn’t originally registered in the Lu family’s genealogy. On the surface, they aren’t siblings."

"Mom, do you mean that if Xia Guagua uses some tricks, Fengzi could marry her?"

Mu Shuangshuang felt a sourness in her heart, especially when thinking that Lu Yuanfeng might marry Xia Guagua, the feeling became even more apparent.

Unable to help it, she scolded herself in her heart: Mu Shuangshuang, what are you thinking about? When someone gets married, how is it your business? Just focus on yourself.

But it seems it doesn’t work!

Yu Si Niang noticed Mu Shuangshuang’s unusual reaction and was relieved.

She had said those things on purpose to see her daughter’s reaction. If you like someone, it’s impossible to stay indifferent when you hear they’re marrying someone else.

"Yes, Shuangshuang, you need to keep an eye out and not let anyone take advantage. Let me share some gossip with you. Your uncle’s wife got married to him because she climbed into his bed. Originally, your uncle had a childhood sweetheart."

Later, that person heard about it and, in a fit of anger, married someone in the county. Your uncle panicked and then married your aunt."

Gossip was a term Mu Shuangshuang taught Yu Si Niang. She explained that gossip refers to various little things, mainly private matters of others. At that time, her mother seemed very righteous, but now it seems she also enjoys gossip.

"Mom, your gossip is quite interesting. Did my uncle want to become an official just because of that little childhood love?"

They say a man’s first love leaves the deepest impression because he couldn’t have it and because he was immature and naive at that time.

And with her uncle’s personality, it’s possible.

"I don’t know. I haven’t heard the family mention it," Yu Si Niang answered.

"It’s late. Mom, you should go rest. Give me Fengzi’s pants. I’ll hem them and send them to him first thing tomorrow."

"Can you handle the needlework? What if when Fengzi wears them, the seams come undone? He’ll really be exposed," Yu Si Niang looked skeptical.

"Well, if he’s exposed, he’s exposed. He’s a grown man; it’s not a big deal for him. Besides, it’s not that my needlework is bad; it’s just not perfect. Making pants for him is his blessing," Mu Shuangshuang replied firmly.

"Alright, alright, I’ll get them for you!"

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After staying up half the night, Mu Shuangshuang finally finished hemming Lu Yuanfeng’s pants. She was so tired that she fell asleep as soon as she hit the bed, and after waking up, the yard was bustling with noise.

The noise was coming from the Old Mu Family’s side. Mu Shuangshuang was very curious. After getting dressed and washing up, just as she was about to go over and listen, Aunt Xiao Yun, who was also watching the commotion, pulled her aside.

"Shuangshuang, I heard your second uncle got the money. He’s planning to go to Qianzhou Prefecture for the exams tomorrow!"

Mu Shuangshuang was confused. Her uncle was taking exams. Why was it so lively at home?

"I heard if Uncle gets money, he’ll first go to the county to find a good teacher to teach him,"

Mentioning money, Mu Shuangshuang suddenly understood. Maybe yesterday Old Mrs. Mu yelled for so long, she got something out of Mu Xianxian.

She glanced at the group from the Old Mu Family and noticed Mu Xianxian wasn’t present. Maybe she suffered a big loss and went home angry.

"Well, we wouldn’t know, but apparently, later the village head will bring a witch to exorcize your house. Then the children who study in the village will kneel before your uncle, hoping to pass the exams in one go like him."

At this moment, Mu Shuangshuang really wanted to laugh. Like her uncle, who took fifteen years without passing the scholar examination?

However, she wouldn’t say this to outsiders, not even to Aunt Xiao Yun.

Mu Dade still held some prestige in Er Gui Village. After all, he’s the only scholar in the village and doesn’t need to kneel before the County Magistrate. It’s normal for folks to respect and fear him.

"Haha, Aunt Xiao Yun, are you going to check it out too? Have Da Long pay respects as well?" Mu Shuangshuang teased.

"Me? Our family won’t bother. Da Long doesn’t seem cut out for studies. He just got up and went to play with Yuanbao from the Old Lu Family. He won’t be back until noon." Speaking of her son, Zhao Yun’s face had an affectionate smile.

Zhao Yun really cared for Da Long and didn’t have high expectations for him, only hoping he’d be happy and healthy. But she’d still witness the excitement.

Mu Shuangshuang felt she hadn’t rested enough, just about to take another nap, when Mu Yingying spotted her and walked straight over.

"Little brat, you heard it just now, right? My dad has the money, and he can finally go to Qianzhou Prefecture. When he becomes a scholar and then a champion scholar, you can spend your life as a country bumpkin!"

Mu Yingying raised her head high, like a proud peacock.

"You said we should wait, so what about others? Just watch the show," Mu Shuangshuang said lazily, her answer filled with disdain.

"You... do you think my dad won’t pass?" Mu Yingying questioned.

"That’s what you said. I didn’t say anything."

"You..." Mu Yingying clenched her fists in anger, staring at Mu Shuangshuang as if she wanted to eat her alive.

But Mu Yingying didn’t dare approach, knowing Mu Shuangshuang’s strength.

Suddenly, a thought came to her mind, and Mu Yingying shouted loudly, "Grandfather, Grandmother, come quickly, Shuangshuang said Dad won’t pass the exam!"

(The 8,000 words are complete. Mwah~ Goodnight!)