"Folks, I, Mu Dabiao, just rushed out and forgot to change into the clothes Da De bought me before he left. I’ll go change now, hope everyone doesn’t mind."

Mr. Mu took the initiative to explain to the villagers, fearing that his son might be misunderstood because of him.

Mu Dade was very pleased with Mr. Mu’s tactfulness.

However, he wouldn’t really ask Mr. Mu to go back and change clothes in front of the whole village.

If he really did that, it would be easy for people to gossip behind their backs!

"Dad, it’s okay, we’re not in a rush! I’ll go back with you!" Mu Dade said gently.

The villagers who came along with Mu Dade all congratulated Mr. Mu.

"Mr. Mu is really lucky, going to the county town with Da Lang to enjoy a peaceful life. Don’t forget us old village folks."

"Indeed, Mr. Mu will be prosperous from now on, Old Mu Family is not what it was before!"

"From now on, our Er Gui Village will rely on Da De..."

"..."

Words of praise reached Mr. Mu’s ears.

Mr. Mu’s mouth almost split from smiling.

He couldn’t remember the last time he was praised and held in high regard like this.

Recently, the Old Mu Family had too many issues, and he didn’t dare to go out and face the villagers’ critical looks.

But now, everything is better. The eldest is back, and no one dares to speak against the Old Mu Family anymore!

Mr. Mu’s eyes twinkled, and he politely said to the villagers, "Everyone, rest assured, Da De’s roots are in Er Gui Village. No matter now or in the future, he won’t forget where he came from!"

With Mr. Mu’s assurance, the villagers were relieved.

Tens of people suddenly flooded into the Old Mu Family.

Mrs. Liu was busy boiling water, welcoming the guests, and enjoying the busy scene!

Without tea leaves, Mr. Mu had Mu Xiaxia, the daughter of the fourth branch, borrow some from the third branch for the villagers.

If it were before, Mr. Mu would be somewhat embarrassed to send someone to borrow.

But Mu Dade is back, and Mr. Mu’s confidence returned.

He even felt like he was again the highly respected head of the family in front of the third branch!

Mu Xiaxia stood in front of Mr. Mu, listening to his instructions.

"Xiaxia, when you ask for tea leaves later, remember to tell your third uncle that your eldest uncle is back. If they’re willing to come and take a look, they should hurry over; your eldest uncle brought lots of delicious things!" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Mr. Mu mentioned the delicious things, and Mu Xiaxia instinctively licked her lips.

She saw the candies and pastries, but Mu Xiaxia didn’t get to eat any.

She was a girl, and her grandfather wouldn’t allow her to go to the main hall in the front courtyard!

"Got it, Xiaxia knows! But Grandpa... what if Sister Shuangshuang refuses?"

Mu Xiaxia wasn’t complaining about Mu Shuangshuang, but in the entire Old Mu Family, Mu Shuangshuang was the most individualistic.

Her actions were always beyond what others dared to imagine.

"She won’t. Your eldest uncle is now an official, even your Cousin Shuangshuang will give face to your eldest uncle!"

Upon hearing Mr. Mu’s confident answer, Mu Xiaxia then went to the third branch.

At this moment, Mu Shuangshuang was still asleep on the bed; it was too hectic last night, and during the day she forced herself to go into the mountains with Lu Yuanfeng and Xing Beichen.

So, as soon as she got home, she slept deeply.

Mu Xiaxia couldn’t find Mu Shuangshuang, so she looked for Yu Si Niang, who was doing laundry in the yard, hoping to get what she wanted from her.

Mu Xiaxia’s appearance made Yu Si Niang, who was busy, quickly put down what she was doing.

"Xiaxia, why have you come? Come in and sit!" Yu Si Niang greeted her and tried to lead Mu Xiaxia into the house, considering the hot weather.

Mu Xiaxia quickly shook her head.

"Third Aunt, I’m not going in. Grandpa asked me to come borrow some tea leaves; eldest uncle is back, and many guests have come to the house!"

Yu Si Niang was a bit stunned hearing about Mu Dade’s return; her mind involuntarily recalled what Shuangshuang had told her.

Her brother was involved with the County Magistrate’s concubine...

"Xiaxia, wait a moment, I’ll go get it!"

Afraid of not lending the tea leaves and causing Mu Xiaxia trouble, Yu Si Niang didn’t utter a word of objection and went inside, bringing out the half jar of tea leaves sent by Yu Liulang, handing it to Mu Xiaxia!

Mu Xiaxia easily got the tea leaves, and there was quite a bit; she was very pleased.

"Thank you, Third Aunt. Oh, by the way, Grandpa asked me to tell you to come over and take a look at eldest uncle; there are lots of candies and pastries at the house, Grandpa wants you all to come over and eat!"

Mu Xiaxia conveyed all of Mr. Mu’s words to Yu Si Niang.

"No need, Xiaxia, please tell your grandpa that we won’t go for the time being. Your third uncle isn’t home, your Sister Shuangshuang isn’t feeling well, and I... I still have laundry to do!"

Yu Si Niang seemed eager to distance herself, but Mu Xiaxia didn’t understand.

She nodded, indicating she would pass on the message.

She took the tea leaves back to the main house.

The tea leaves were borrowed, and Mr. Mu was pleased; he felt it was Shuangshuang showing weakness to him.

Maybe, when he sees Shuangshuang again, her attitude towards him won’t be as strong as before.

She would never criticize him again!

Mr. Mu was dreaming happily, his heart emotionally excited.

Mu Xiaxia didn’t tell him that the tea leaves didn’t come through Mu Shuangshuang’s hands at all.

Taking the tea leaves, Mr. Mu, smiling brightly, handed them over to Mrs. Liu in the back courtyard’s kitchen.

"Fourth daughter-in-law, you are the only daughter-in-law at home now, so entertaining guests and serving tea is up to you!"

After handing over the tea leaves and giving instructions, Mr. Mu went to the front courtyard.

In the front courtyard’s main room, the village head and several notable villagers were already seated.

But after all, the Old Mu Family didn’t have that many long benches, so some people stood at the side, eagerly watching Mu Dade.

Afraid to miss seeing him a few times and losing out on a bunch of benefits.

The tea was served quickly, and the villagers, seeing tea leaves in their cups, started praising Mu Dade again.

"Mu the eldest, this tea is nice, it brews without any cloudiness, must have cost quite a bit?" someone asked.

Mu Dade smiled and nodded.

"Indeed, but I didn’t pay for it; I have friends in the Capital, and they said they had nothing else to send me, so they only gave me some tea!"

"That’s great, folks from the Capital are all nobles, if you know any big shots, you’ll be better off as an official!" the village head chimed in, addressing Mu Dade.

But Mrs. Liu, who was serving tea, looked confused.

Weren’t these tea leaves borrowed from the third branch?

How did it become something the eldest brother brought from the Capital?

Mr. Mu noticed Mrs. Liu still standing in the main room after serving tea, seemingly pondering something.

"Fourth daughter-in-law, what are you doing? Is there enough boiled tea water in the back courtyard?" Mr. Mu asked.

"Dad, there’s enough tea water, it’s just these tea leaves..."