Chapter 1124: Chapter 1120: Mrs. Jin Teaches Ruan Xiao Jiao a Lesson (First Update)

Xing Beichen felt a bit embarrassed when Mu Shuangshuang asked him that. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

"How am I not short of money? The money I have now is probably less than what you and Fengzi have!"

Xing Beichen’s mother doesn’t manage things, she spends all day chanting Buddha.

She doesn’t help with managing the family business at all.

He hasn’t given anything to his wife, and he’s often not at home.

The shops and estates under his name can only maintain basic survival.

Although there are some antiques at home, those were rewards from the Emperor during his father’s battles.

Those things look good, but in the entire Capital, which pawnshop dares to accept items stamped with the Emperor’s seal?

Xing Beichen hesitantly explained his situation to Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng.

Mu Shuangshuang rolled her eyes so hard it seemed like she might roll them out of her head.

"So turns out Xing Beichen, you started high and came down low. Can’t you hire some competent businesspeople to manage your shops for you?"

The shops in the Capital, just thinking about them feels like they’re money trees.

This fool just lets them sit there, only enough to make a living!

"Shuangshuang, you make it sound easy. Where are there so many competent, reliable people? The Capital isn’t like Qingshan Town, there are pitfalls everywhere!"

Between the lines, Xing Beichen showed some resistance to the Capital.

"How do you know if you haven’t tried? I think you’re just too lazy!" Mu Shuangshuang mercilessly exposed Xing Beichen.

"Say whatever you want!" Xing Beichen turned his head away.

He probably was both angry and ashamed because of Mu Shuangshuang’s words.

Mu Shuangshuang didn’t care because what she said was the truth.

"Let’s eat!" Lu Yuanfeng placed a duck leg in Mu Shuangshuang’s bowl and said with a smile.

Mu Shuangshuang smiled back at Lu Yuanfeng and started eating without hesitation.

In a few bites, she finished the duck leg, while Xing Beichen maintained his previous posture.

Mu Shuangshuang was still thinking of resting for a bit before going back when Xing Beichen suddenly spoke.

"I’m sorry... Shuangshuang, I spoke a bit harshly earlier! Don’t take it to heart."

Mu Shuangshuang waved her hand, "It’s nothing, I’ve forgotten it already!"

Seeing that Mu Shuangshuang didn’t mind, Xing Beichen went ahead to explain why he was so agitated.

"Honestly, you’re right. I really don’t want to deal with those things. I only want to go to the barracks, to walk the path my father walked. As for things unrelated to the barracks, I want nothing to do with them!"

Xing Beichen grew up listening to stories about his father Xing Ningtian.

Since young, he told himself he must go to the battlefield.

Someday, he must command an army of thousands like his father!

Mu Shuangshuang wasn’t pleased after hearing Xing Beichen’s words.

From Xing Beichen’s words, she heard many layers of meaning.

Xing Beichen yearned to go to the battlefield, but it seemed not out of a sense of duty to protect the country like Lu Yuanfeng.

He... seemed to just want to reclaim the Xing family’s past glory through the barracks.

Mu Shuangshuang wondered if she was judging Xing Beichen too harshly!

But from Xing Beichen’s current behavior, he indeed appeared this way!

It’s not that being ambitious is bad, it’s just that it seemed Xing Beichen was overlooking more meaningful things around him.

"Xing Beichen, honestly, one doesn’t have to prove their worth only on the battlefield!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

"I still hope that every decision you make is from the heart, considering your preferences, without being influenced by anyone, even if that person is your father!"

After hearing Mu Shuangshuang’s words, Xing Beichen fell silent again.

This time, he didn’t speak for a long time.

Mu Shuangshuang found a comfortable spot, using Lu Yuanfeng’s thigh as a pillow, and took a peaceful nap!

——

County——

Mrs. Jin set out early from her home, rented a carriage in town, using her own sister’s household registration as a credential to enter the county.

She reached the county by midday.

After having lunch, she had someone keep an eye on the County Magistrate’s villa, watching over Ruan Xiao Jiao.

Around the time when the sun was about to set, Ruan Xiao Jiao went out and stopped outside a secluded courtyard in the county.

She went into the house as if she was very familiar with the place!

This courtyard, Mrs. Jin had never been to, but she knew that her husband was inside with that harlot Ruan Xiao Jiao doing unspeakable things.

Mrs. Jin waited outside, wanting to see when her husband and that shameless, debauched woman would finish!

After an hour, the skies had darkened completely, and Mrs. Jin’s patience was exhausted!

Ruan Xiao Jiao finally came out of the house with disheveled clothes and shaky legs.

Her face was glowing red, her eyes filled with flirtation, anyone with brains would know she had just been with a man.

Mrs. Jin, hiding in the shadows, almost tore her embroidered handkerchief apart.

She had known all along about her husband’s affair with Ruan Xiao Jiao, but knowing and witnessing were entirely different things.

Repeatedly, Mrs. Jin told herself to stay calm, stay calm!

It’s the only reason she didn’t tear Ruan Xiao Jiao apart on the street.

But even so, Mrs. Jin decided to make Ruan Xiao Jiao suffer.

Mrs. Jin tossed two taels of silver to a beggar by the roadside, pointed at the beggar and said, "That woman who just passed by, drag her into the alley and disgrace her, and the money is yours!"

The beggar had never seen so much money.

On a normal day, he begged tirelessly, only to gather a few coins.

It wasn’t even enough to feed himself.

Now, suddenly receiving two taels of silver, the beggar felt incredibly lucky.

He didn’t even have time to see Mrs. Jin’s face clearly before running in the direction she pointed...

After the beggar left, Mrs. Jin stretched a bit before entering the house.

This was a small courtyard with two rooms; it wasn’t particularly large, but the interior furnishings looked excellent.

Following the candlelight, Mrs. Jin found Mu Dade’s room inside the courtyard.

Just after their encounter, Mu Dade lay on the bed panting heavily.

Ahead of him lay some of Ruan Xiao Jiao’s gold and silver jewelry.

All these belonged to him, Mu Dade.

Once some time passes, and Ruan Xiao Jiao gives him a son...

Lost in thought, Mu Dade suddenly burst out laughing.

With that laughter, Mrs. Jin became certain the man inside was indeed her husband.

Furious, she kicked open the door.

Mu Dade’s first instinct was to guard his money and shout loudly.

"Who’s there? Get out of here right now!"

Mrs. Jin’s eyes flared with fire instantly.

"Mu Dade, open your eyes wide and see who I really am!"

Mu Dade lifted his eyelids and saw the furious Mrs. Jin.

"Yin... Yinyin!" Mu Dade exclaimed in surprise. "Why... why are you here?"

After speaking, Mu Dade realized he sounded too estranged.

He quickly approached her.

"Yinyin, my dear Yinyin, you finally came to see me. I’ve been looking for you everywhere. Where on earth have you been?"

Mu Dade embraced Mrs. Jin, feigning deep concern for her!

But he was oblivious to how much his presence disgusted Mrs. Jin!