Exile after Divorce? Empty the Scumbag Husband First!-Chapter 120 - 118: You Can Take Action Tonight

Vice Minister Dong was vividly recounting what happened last night to him.

"That Miss Ruan didn’t even blink, calmly handing over the knife, only to see Zhu Qin’er furiously stab through Zheng Zhao’s palm!"

Yun Xiu listened intently, admiration rising in his eyes: "Miss Ruan is amazing, she’s the most extraordinary woman I’ve ever met."

Xie Huai’an immediately caught his gaze, teasingly, "Having seen such an extraordinary woman, your standards for women must have risen."

Yun Xiu blushed slightly and chose to ignore Xie Huai’an’s jest.

Xie Huai’an chuckled twice then looked at Vice Minister Dong: "You can act tonight."

Vice Minister Dong’s demeanor turned serious, nodding affirmatively: "Rest assured, sir, I’ll be back in two days at most."

After saying this, Vice Minister Dong took out a map from his lapel and handed it to Xie Huai’an.

"Sir, after several days of investigation, I’ve roughly determined that we are currently in this area."

Xie Huai’an looked down following his words, just as Ruan Mian’s voice was heard from outside.

She came over with the decocted medicine, reminding Xie Huai’an, "Sir, it’s time to take your medicine."

Xie Huai’an smiled slightly, gladly accepting the medicine she handed over, thanking her, "Thank you Miss Ruan, despite the busy days, you still find time to prepare my medicine."

Ruan Mian displayed indifference, "I’m concerned about you, sir, so of course, I won’t forget."

With these words, Xie Huai’an paused slightly while holding the spoon, and in a place where no one could see, the corners of his mouth lifted gently as he gulped down the medicine.

Just as he was about to speak, Ruan Mian suddenly noticed the map, curiously taking a few extra glances.

Then her expression changed slightly, surprised: "Are we really so close to Liao Lie?"

Liao Lie is a small country, originally divided from the Lanqiang border, almost surrounded by Lanqiang and Da Jing.

In a straight line, it looks like only a few dozen kilometers away.

This means that the other side of Longchang Mountain is just Liao Lie.

Without looking at the map, Ruan Mian didn’t know.

In an instant, an idea quickly popped into her mind.

If they could connect with the nearest villages and towns in Liao Lie, they could engage in trade, developing their valley more rapidly.

Only, she didn’t know the current situation of Wuheng.

Xie Huai’an saw the look in her eyes and curiously asked, "Miss Ruan, what are you thinking?" Ruan Mian looked up, just about to speak when Cui Zhu rushed over hurriedly: "Miss! Miss, something’s wrong, Lady Zhu is attempting suicide! Quickly!"

Ruan Mian was taken aback, immediately following Cui Zhu to a small grove near the cellar.

A strip of fabric, tied and torn, hung from a tree, and at this moment Shaoxi was holding the feeble Zhu Qin’er. Seeing Ruan Mian approaching, she waved her over urgently.

The three of them together brought her back into the cellar. Once Zhu Qin’er came to her senses, her eyes were soaked with tears, devoid of any hope for life.

Perhaps out of feminine solidarity, Shaoxi felt immense sympathy and at the same time, anger.

"Lady Zhu, your husband has already been punished and you’ve freed yourself from his clutches, why do you still want to end it?!"

"A hard life is better than choosing death; your life is also a life."

"But my child... can never come back."

"Even if your child doesn’t return, you can’t go on living? Your life is your own, no one in this world will cherish you except yourself!"

"Moreover, your child was only sold, what if he is still alive? What if one day you meet again?"

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of spirit suddenly appeared in Zhu Qin’er’s eyes.

"Will there be a day for reunion?"

Shaoxi stood up, resolute: "As long as hope exists, everything is possible."

Just like she believes she will definitely wait for Bei Haoyu.

"I once felt the same as you, thinking there was nothing worth clinging to in this world, and had even thought of ending my life, but Miss Ruan saved me. I couldn’t let her efforts go to waste. Along the way, I learned skills and bonded with Miss Ruan and others, we’ve long become like family.

"If you don’t mind, join us, you certainly won’t starve. I can teach you some skills." Currently, Shaoxi had learned sword dancing on her own; even Ruan Mian didn’t know until she accidentally saw her practicing alone.

She wasn’t groping blindly, but rather seeking advice from Yun Xiu, Vice Minister Dong, and anyone who knew some martial arts.

Studying diligently, practicing whenever she had time, she had honed impressive martial arts, much more flexible than before.

No wonder in the original book she could become an assassin, placed beside Xie Huai’an by the Fifth Princess.

With such perseverance and determination, what couldn’t be achieved?

Following her words, Ruan Mian looked at Zhu Qin’er, gently saying:

"Shaoxi is right, taking your life is your decision, it doesn’t affect others. Saving you once today doesn’t guarantee future rescues."

"So, we’ve said what needed to be said. If you still wish to die, we won’t stop you. But if not, there’s a way to survive with us."

After saying this, Ruan Mian called Cui Zhu and Shaoxi to leave together.

Leaving Zhu Qin’er to calm down on her own.

The choice of life or death was hers to make.

Ruan Mian had other matters to attend to, so she couldn’t intervene further.

"Shaoxi, Zhu’er, tomorrow I will scout around nearby and return before evening, please help me watch over things at home, especially sister-in-law."

Then she handed a signal arrow to Cui Zhu.

"If anything happens, shoot it. I’ll return immediately upon seeing it."

"Miss! Are you going into the mountains alone tomorrow? No, it’s too dangerous!! I’ll go with you!"

Shaoxi was equally worried: "Miss Ruan, it’s too risky for you to go into the mountains alone."

Ruan Mian shook her head, calmly replied, "Don’t you trust me? When I say I’ll return, I will. It’s not convenient to bring you along."

"Rest assured, nothing will happen to me! If you’re really worried, I’ll tie red strings along my path, if I’m not back by noon, you can follow the red strings to find me."

The two of them exchanged glances, unable to understand why Ruan Mian insisted on acting alone, but they trusted her enough.

"Then don’t forget, miss!"

She only mentioned it to Shaoxi and Cui Zhu, not telling anyone else to avoid causing worry.

Holding a dimensional space, she felt safer than anyone.

The reason for her exploration was the long-term unsuitability of staying in this relatively enclosed valley.

After seeing the map and knowing how short the distance to Liao Lie was, it would be ideal to find a route there.

If she dared to think boldly, they could build a road to Liao Lie. Since Wuheng’s border management was lax, and this valley was a no-man’s land, engaging in business would be much simpler.

Holding onto this idea, Ruan Mian entered the mountains alone the next day.