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

Chapter 1403 - 1398: The Slap Mark on Her Face

"Miss Shuangshuang, I hate her too. I hate how ruthless she is. It’s one thing if she wants me dead, but she won’t even spare the child in my belly.But after the hate, I feel sorry for her. Maybe everything she fought for her whole life, what she thought she wanted, was never really the way she imagined it!"

Inside Taohua, there were countless contradictions, countless knots in her heart.

Today, she almost rushed out to question Ruan Xiao Jiao, demanding why she wanted her dead.

It was thinking of what Mu Shuangshuang said to her that she forcibly suppressed this urge.

"Taohua, as an outsider, I truly have no stance in this matter, but I still hope that for the sake of the child, you can set aside your hatred for now! You should forget those unpleasant things, as the child can sense your emotions, even though he is so small!"

Mu Shuangshuang said.

She hoped Taohua wouldn’t be blinded by hatred. A person whose heart is filled with hatred can never find happiness.

Moreover, Taohua has such a long journey ahead!

Having listened to Mu Shuangshuang’s advice, Taohua felt slightly relieved.

Mu Shuangshuang was right, she was no longer alone; everything had to be considered for the child in her belly.

"Miss Shuangshuang, I... I want to leave the county as soon as possible and go to the place where you live, is that okay?"

For the past few days, Taohua could only hide in the inn. Aside from daytime outings, most of her time was spent in darkness.

She didn’t want to remain in this environment any longer; she needed to leave the county quickly.

"Wait for two more days. In two days, I will arrange for someone to take you away. In the meantime, use these two days to take care of your health.

Going to Qingshan Town isn’t too far, but it’s not close either. And since you’re expecting, I will instruct the coachman to slow down. Perhaps, the journey will take a day!"

Mu Shuangshuang said.

Hearing Mu Shuangshuang’s words, Taohua let out a sigh of relief.

"Miss Shuangshuang, thank you. I wouldn’t know what to do without you, please accept a bow from me and the child!"

With that, Taohua was about to bow to Mu Shuangshuang, but Mu Shuangshuang quickly stopped her.

"Taohua, I’ve told you before, you don’t need to hold these things in your heart. What I can help with is limited! The rest is up to you! Since it’s up to you, you don’t need to bow to anyone!"

Mu Shuangshuang said this to Taohua, but also to herself!

With just a few days left, she had to get everything done without any mishaps or interruptions.

"Mm!" Taohua nodded.

"By the way, Miss Shuangshuang, did everything go smoothly today?"

Taohua knew Mu Shuangshuang had things to do, but she didn’t know exactly what.

"Smoothly! Three days from now, I’ll be leaving, which is another reason why I asked you to wait for two more days.

Once I leave, you probably won’t be able to find me for quite some time! However, you’re taking my family letter to the village to find the teacher Luo Bai, and have him tell my parents what’s in the letter. They’ll take care of you!"

Mu Shuangshuang was making preparations and arrangements before her departure.

She described the appearance and personalities of her family to Taohua.

This would help everyone get along when the time comes.

"Taohua remembers! Miss Shuangshuang, you rest for a while. I’ll have the waiter help draw some water for you to bathe!"

Mu Shuangshuang’s body was somewhat unclean, having been through the dirt and grit among men, though she hadn’t literally laid on the ground, she’d still gotten quite dusty.

Mu Shuangshuang was indeed tired, sitting on the inn’s bench, waiting for Taohua to arrange for her bath.

After bathing, the night sky had already filled with stars. Standing outside, looking up, the sky was full of them.

Opening the window a bit, starlight flooded the room, immediately dispelling the fear.

After a good night’s sleep, the next day, Mu Shuangshuang went to find Mu Xiaxia.

Today, she needed to help Mu Xiaxia find a job, save some silver taels, and change their place to live.

She arrived early, as Mu Xiaxia hadn’t yet checked out of her room at the inn.

After knocking on the door, Mu Xiaxia soon came to open it.

Seeing Mu Shuangshuang, she beamed with a smile.

But Mu Shuangshuang also noticed bruising on her cheek.

"Did Grandma hit you?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.

Mu Xiaxia was startled, then shook her head vigorously, "No, it wasn’t Grandma, it wasn’t Grandma, I accidentally bumped into the wall myself!"

"Xiaxia, I hope you’re telling the truth, who was it really?" Mu Shuangshuang focused her gaze on Mu Xiaxia.

She didn’t want Mu Xiaxia to hide any bullying she’d suffered.

Afraid even to speak the truth.

She couldn’t help Mu Xiaxia much, but she needed to let her know, if someone hits you, you strike back!

"Sister Shuangshuang, truly no one. It was my own carelessness, really, if you don’t believe me, ask Xiao Chu, ask Xiao Chu!"

Mu Xiaxia seemed on the verge of tears.

Inside, Xiao Chu, having heard the commotion, also came out.

Mu Xiaxia, as if grabbing onto a lifeline, asked Xiao Chu, "Xiao Chu, tell Sister Shuangshuang, my face wasn’t done by anyone else, it was my own carelessness!"

As she spoke, Mu Xiaxia also gave Xiao Chu a meaningful look.

However, Xiao Chu was too young, he shook his head and replied in his childish voice, "That’s not it, it was Sister Dandan and Sister Yingying, they were the ones who hit sister!"

"Xiao Chu—" Mu Xiaxia’s voice instantly became sharp.

Xiao Chu, frightened by this, started crying out loud.

He reached out his hands to Mu Shuangshuang, clinging to her leg, "Sister Shuangshuang, I don’t like sister, I don’t like... waah waah..."

Xiao Chu cried bitterly, hugging Mu Shuangshuang’s leg, refusing to let go.

Mu Xiaxia started crying too, and for a moment, the room was filled with cries.

"Alright, stop crying. I’m here, it’s nothing big, we’ll just seek justice!" Mu Shuangshuang gently comforted Mu Xiaxia.

She also patted Xiao Chu’s head, "Xiao Chu, be good, don’t cry, Sister Xiaxia spoke wrongly, I’ll have her apologize to you!

Xiao Chu is right, children shouldn’t lie!"

But what she said didn’t seem to work.

Mu Xiaxia continued to cry, unable to stop her tears.

Judging by her demeanor, it seemed that she wouldn’t stop easily today.

Mu Shuangshuang’s intention to comfort was also lost.

"Mu Xiaxia, what exactly are you crying for? When someone hits you, shouldn’t you find the one who hit you? By crying here, do your grievances disappear? Does your hurt go away?" Mu Shuangshuang said.

"If you think it’s not unjust, and you can bear it, then keep silent for why everyone bullies you!"

After Mu Shuangshuang finished speaking, Mu Xiaxia raised her head, looking at Mu Shuangshuang in surprise.

As if she didn’t recognize her.

"Sister Shuangshuang, you..."

"I don’t have the time or energy to tell you to endure, I’m trying to teach you what it means to repay every slight, and never to suffer a loss lightly!"