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

Chapter 560 - 556: Heading to the County (Third Update)

"Uncle Gouzi, can you tell us clearly what exactly happened?" Lu Yuanfeng put down his chopsticks.Mu Dalang stood up as well.

"Just after you left this morning, Wang Fugui was found lying in a pool of blood, covered in blood, and then someone went to call the people from Old Wang Family."

"The Old Wang Family was shocked and only then did they call a doctor. Uncle Zhang said Wang Fugui injured his skull, he might not recover for life or wake up. Old Wang Family only has this one precious son, and having him like this, they immediately decided to find out who injured their son."

"Someone said they saw your parents there earlier in the morning, and the Old Wang Family suspected it was your parents who hit him, so... so they reported it to the government. The government officials took your parents away on the spot, saying it’s for some investigation."

After hearing the whole story, Mu Shuangshuang’s face changed.

"This is simply nonsense, how could my parents do such a thing? Besides, just seeing them doesn’t mean they hit anyone! Clearly, Xia Guagua and Wang Fugui were together in the morning."

This was everyone from their own circle, so Mu Shuangshuang spoke openly.

She told everyone about seeing Xia Guagua and Wang Fugui this morning when she went to catch fish and also mentioned Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang’s walk.

This matter today is clearly causing unjust trouble.

"No, I must go to the county to find my parents."

Both Yu Si Niang and Mu Dashan aren’t particularly strong, if they go to prison, there’s no return.

Mu Shuangshuang used to be a police officer and is very familiar with ancient penal systems; it’s alright if they meet a fair official, but if the County Magistrate is unjust, using torture could lead to false confessions.

"Shuangshuang, we need to find Xia Guagua too. She was with Wang Fugui, it can’t be unrelated to her." Lu Yuanfeng said.

"But we can’t delay with Third Uncle, Fengzi, you and Shuangshuang go to the county, I’ll find Xia Guagua and once I have asked her clearly, I’ll go to the county to find you." Mu Dalang took on the task voluntarily.

But Mu Shuangshuang felt if Xia Guagua did it, she’d definitely not admit it. Not only won’t she admit, if she knows this matter is against the third branch, she might even make things worse.

"Big Brother, take people directly to bind her and bring her to the county if anything happens, Shuangshuang is in charge!"

Mu Shuangshuang set Mu Dalang up, deciding to set off straight to the town with Lu Yuanfeng.

Mrs. Zhou and Wang Tiejiang stood out.

"There’s a family with a horse in our village, us old folks will accompany you to borrow the horse, it’s faster than walking, otherwise it’d take a full day to get to the county."

Mu Shuangshuang thought about it, still deciding to go home once, she’d need money to manage things outside, just hoping those government officers will work slowly and won’t interrogate her parents tonight.

After borrowing the horse, Lu Yuanfeng hurriedly drove it, and the two soon returned to Er Gui Village.

By now, the people watching outside Mu Shuangshuang Courtyard hadn’t dispersed.

Everyone grabbed Mu Shuangshuang asking: "Shuang, did your parents really hit that young punk from Old Wang Family? Are they not being wronged?"

Everyone was actually well aware of the character of Mu Dashan and Yu Si Niang.

Especially Mu Dashan, who rarely comes out now, everyone was genuinely concerned about him.

"Everyone, please go back, my parents didn’t hit anyone, the government will quickly investigate this, thank you all!"

Mu Shuangshuang bowed to the crowd.

Inside the courtyard, upon hearing Mu Shuangshuang’s voice, Little Zhi, Xiao Han, and Yuanbao rushed out, all crying with red eyes and swollen noses, especially Little Zhi, whose voice had gone hoarse from crying.

The three children clung to Mu Shuangshuang’s legs, crying incessantly.

"There, there, it’s alright, sister will go find someone to get our parents out now, you hurry up and wipe your tears, they’ll be back soon."

A villager said, "Shuangshuang, go beg your eldest uncle, he passed the scholar exams, he’s destined to be an official, the government might give him face."

"Exactly, exactly, your uncle is amazing."

People were suggesting Mu Dade go rescue them, but only Mu Shuangshuang knew that Mu Dade, being just a scholar, didn’t have that kind of power.

If he went to the government office, except for not needing to kneel to the County Magistrate, he wouldn’t be of any help.

After comforting Little Zhi and Xiao Han, Mu Shuangshuang went inside to take out that fifty taels of broken silver.

Zhao Yun and Zhang Yutou also came over, saying they would help look after the three children, but the people from Old Mu Family didn’t send anyone to inquire about the situation.

Not only did they not ask, but they also spoke sarcastically.

Old Mu Family people gathered together, Mu Dazhong was the first to say, "Do you think Old Third has the guts to commit those murderous and thieving acts?"

"Come on now, if he didn’t do it, why would the government arrest him? We’re all fine at home, no one’s arresting us?" Mrs. Lin was causing trouble, just had to voice her opinion.

"Mom, what do you think?" Mu Dazhong asked.

"What should I think? If you don’t raise your butt, will people say you took a dump? To me, Old Third has lived too comfortably, gotten reckless!

Also blame that wife of Yu Si Niang, she’s a jinx, their daughter is a fool, and now the man is in prison too, this third branch might be doomed." Old Mrs. Mu said with some regret, feeling her obedient son was ruined like this.

"Grandma, dad, mom, what nonsense are you spouting? Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt are under investigation, the villagers just saw them nearby, no one saw them hitting anyone. You’re family, how could you not trust your own?"

Mu Dalang suddenly appeared in the main room; he had heard some of what was said inside.

Every word, he disagreed with.

Looking again, seeing that his grandfather wasn’t inside, Mu Dalang knew that he probably hadn’t returned yet, which is why the family hadn’t gone to care.

"Grandma, is Grandpa here?" Mu Dalang asked.

"How should I know? Since you’re on the third branch’s ship, what are you coming back for? I old woman here don’t want to be eating from two pots, either stay with Old Mu Family or the third branch!" Old Mrs. Mu spat out irritably.

Mu Dalang knew it wasn’t time for arguments now, the important thing was to find Xia Guagua to clarify the matter.

"Grandma, I’m not arguing with you about this, anyway my Third Uncle’s family is innocent, I’m leaving!" Mu Dalang finished talking and left, almost making Old Mrs. Mu explode with anger.

At the third branch, Lu Yuanfeng and Mu Shuangshuang gathered their things, mounted the horse, and headed towards the county.

Even with a galloping horse, they only reached the county in the afternoon, as the two went straight to the government office to ask for details, they were informed there would be no interrogation of Mu Dashan’s case tonight.

Mu Shuangshuang requested to see them, but was refused by the constable, saying the County Magistrate wouldn’t allow it.

Failing to find a way twice, Mu Shuangshuang suddenly realized, this matter couldn’t follow the normal procedures.

If they really waited for the County Magistrate to interrogate, whatever happens, it could take days, Yu Si Niang and Mu Dashan could suffer severely!