I’m the Farmgirl You Can’t Mess With
Chapter 744 - Chapter 744 Vomiting Blood

Chapter 744: Vomiting Blood Chapter 744: Vomiting Blood Editor: Atlas Studios Having led the Shu family to their current standing, the patriarch of the Shu family was no fool.

He knew that the most important thing now was to convince the Mu family to agree to a ceasefire.

Otherwise, if something major happened before the Crown Prince’s conferment ceremony, the Mu family might be fine because they’re in-laws with the royal family, but the Shu family would not be in a good situation.

The Emperor didn’t like aristocratic families to begin with.

Even a first-class aristocratic family like the Cui family had to avoid them, let alone a third-class aristocratic family like the Shu family.

The patriarch of the Shu family was not as confident as Shu Qing of withstanding the pressure of the royal family.

That was why the Shu family had been keeping a low profile after the Emperor ascended the throne.

They were afraid that the Emperor and the Empress would catch them red-handed and take the opportunity to take revenge for causing the Empress to give birth prematurely back then.

He didn’t need to think to know that Mu Yangling didn’t feel much affection for the Shu family.

Not only had the Shu family not helped them when they were in trouble, but they had even deliberately harmed them.

Unless Madam Mu was crazy, she couldn’t possibly feel affection towards the Shu family.

As for Shu Wanniang, even if the fourth branch said that she was kind and timid, people could change.

The fourth branch had not interacted with her for 21 years and had once attempted to have her killed.

No matter how much kinship she’d felt towards them previously, most of those feelings must have worn off.

Between her husband, children, and her maiden family, there was no doubt who she would choose.

The patriarch of the Shu family really did not understand where the old madam of the fourth branch got her confidence from.

Seriously, did she really expect Shu Wanniang to gratefully let Old Madam Shu manipulate her when she just casually showed up in front of her?

The fourth branch used to look quite smart.

When did they become idiots?

Although he was angry, he still had to deal with the matter.

The patriarch of the Shu family was different from Shu Qing.

Having made a prompt decision, he sent an invitation to the Qi Residence the next day.

Then, he sent the Qi Residence gifts to show his humility.

Mu Yangling accepted the gifts, but returned the invitation.

She asked Zhu Liang to tell him that they had to wait for her father to come.

Now, there was only the old, weak, women, and children left in the Mu family in the capital.

Bowen’s seniority was low, so he really couldn’t make the decision.

The patriarch of the Shu family understood that Mu Yangling was afraid that they would suppress Mu Bowen with their seniority.

Since Mu Yangling had accepted the gifts, it meant that she did not want to make things too ugly either.

The patriarch of the Shu family understood immediately that Shu Wanniang’s background was a double-edged sword.

Since it could hurt the Shu family, it could naturally also hurt the Mu family too.

The one who would end up suffering the most was Shu Wanniang.

Since there was still room for negotiation, she probably didn’t want her mother to be hurt.

The patriarch of the Shu family heaved a sigh of relief.

After returning home, he sternly told Shu Qing to restrain himself and not provoke Princess Consort Rong.

It was good that the Mu family had scruples, but it would be the stupidest thing in the world to force the Mu family to abandon their scruples.

The matter was out of Shu Qing’s control, so he could only listen to the patriarch.

However, he had nowhere to vent his anger, so he could only target Old Madam Shu.

When he returned, he inevitably said some resentful words, complaining that his wife and eldest daughter had on their own made the decision to see Shu Wanniang this time without informing him.

Old Madam Shu had already suffered quite an agitation by the encounter with Shu Wanniang to begin with.

After being beaten up by the twins, she was so shocked and angry that her health was not too good.

At her age, it was already difficult for her to recover her health.

Now that she finally regained some energy, hearing her husband blame her like this, the grievances and anger she had suffered for the past few days exploded.

As anger surged in her chest, she felt a metallic taste in her throat and she spat out a mouthful of blood.

The main courtyard of the fourth branch immediately panicked.

Old Madam was so angry that she vomited blood!

Shu Qing was also furious.

To think she vomited blood after he had merely said a few words to her!

If she wanted to vomit, why didn’t she vomit when she was sent back by the Prince’s estate’s men?

Shu Qing was so angry that his chest heaved.

Although Shu Mingxiang, who had rushed over, blamed his father for it, he didn’t dare to say anything to reprimand him, afraid that the old man would vomit blood, too.

When the doctor came out, he shook his head slightly and informed them that Old Madam Shu had a stroke.

Considering her old age, she probably wouldn’t live for long.

Besides, it was almost winter.

If she managed to survive this winter, she would be able to live for a while longer.

If notaEUR| If not, the fourth branch would have to observe a period of mourning.

Stunned, tears streamed down Madam Shu-Fang’s face.

Considering her husband’s career was on the rise now, observing a period of mourning would undoubtedly deal his career with a heavy blow.

Moreover, whether he would be employed again in three years was a problem.

After all, there was the Mu family.

When this occurred to Shu Qing too, he regretted snapping at Old Madam Shu.

Mingxiang was his only son.

All these years, he and his wife had been taking good care of themselves.

Besides the fact that they cherished their lives, they also wanted to buy more time and opportunities for their son.

Otherwise, if they died, their son would have to observe mourning.

The new dynasty had just been established, so it was very easy for a person to achieve political achievements.

It was also much faster to be promoted than during peace or war.

Now, their son was at a crucial juncture.

Previously, Shu Mingxiang’s superiors had already passed down the word that as long as he performed his tasks without hiccup, he could soon expect to be promoted another level and become a fourth-grade official.

Why was Old Madam Shu so anxious to acknowledge Shu Wanniang?

Wasn’t it because she wanted to help her son gain more connections?

With the help of the Prince’s estate and the Mu family, as well as the Shu family, her son could rapidly rise to the top.

But now, not to mention rising to the top, it was even a question if he could continue to be an official.

Shu Qing pushed the servant away and staggered in.

He grabbed Old Madam Shu’s shoulder and stared at her with burning eyes.

With gritted teeth, he said, “You have to live.

If you live, Mingxiang will be promoted.

For our son’s sake, you have to live!” Old Madam Shu’s eyes lit up.

She whimpered and nodded at him with difficulty.

Only then did Shu Qing let go of her and say to Shu Mingxiang, who had followed him in, “Get the doctor to prescribe medicine for your mother.

If there’s nothing in the fourth branch’s storeroom, beg the main family.

We’re willing to exchange for it with something.

No matter what, we have to save your mother’s life.” Shu Mingxiang agreed with a pale face.

The fourth branch was in a gloomy state.

They were so busy saving Old Madam Shu’s life that they didn’t pay attention to the Mu family for a moment.

On the other hand, Shu Mingxiang’s children had been bullied outside.

But when they returned and saw that their family was in a mess, they didn’t dare to speak up.

There were already rumors in the capital that the Shu family had somehow offended Princess Consort Rong and the Mu family and made Princess Consort Rong’s siblings target their children of the Shu family.

As long as the Shu family appeared, you could count on Mu Bosi and Mu Kejia’s presence.

To have them accept an invitation, one only had to tell them that the Shu family was also invited, and they would definitely go.

All of a sudden, the Shu family’s children aged between ten and 20 years old felt unprecedented malice.

The dozen of them actually couldn’t defeat the two young brats.

After the siblings gathered together to summarize their experience, they came to the conclusion that the Mu family’s twins were too thick-skinned and too young, so they couldn’t use many methods against them.

Most importantly, they didn’t know how they had offended the two of them.

When they asked the elders, they weren’t given a clear explanation either.

It was obvious that the elders had offended the adults of the Mu family, so the twins came to find trouble with them.

But did the twins know the rules of the game?

What did the adults’ affairs have to do with them?

They were only juniors, okay?

If the families didn’t get along, they could simply choose not to hang out together.

Was there a need to keep targeting them?

A few of those who had elder siblings went to complain to their elder siblings.

The older siblings of the Shu family couldn’t stand it anymore and specially found time to teach Mu Bosi a lesson.

Of course, it was viaaEUR| a literary competition.

This was also one of the reasons why the Shu family was in tears.

Although the other party was only ten years old, he was good at riding, archery, and fighting.

Even the most highly-skilled Shu brother was defeated by the other party.

Since that was the case, it was better to compete using one’s literary talent.

After getting bullied outside, Mu Bosi naturally had to get his big brother to stand up for him.

Hence, Mu Bowen single-handedly defeated five Shu family kids all by himself before bringing his younger brother home.

The patriarch of the Shu family felt his veins throbbing.

He’d strictly ordered the descendants of the Shu family to go out less until the matter blew over.

He’d also asked the women to turn down those social events, and stay at home to read and embroider instead.