Exile after Divorce? Empty the Scumbag Husband First!-Chapter 148 - 146:

That day, she finally prepared the goods for Manager Lin, and the structure for the spring introduction was almost complete, just waiting for the final inspection.

Her elder aunt went with her to check the mountain spring water, but on the way downhill, she didn’t watch her step and stepped on a loose rock!

A sudden pain rushed over her, and Ruan Mian drew a cold breath.

Her elder aunt hurriedly stepped forward, anxious: "Oh Mianmian, are you okay?!"

Ruan Mian turned to look at her ankle, seeing it slightly swollen, she knew she’d sprained her foot.

So she leaned on her elder aunt: "It’s not a big deal, applying some medicine will make it much better."

Her elder aunt saw the wound swelling more and immediately called Ruan Jinxiu: "Xiu’er, what are you standing there for! Hurry and carry your cousin back home!"

Ruan Jinxiu quickly ran over and, without a word, lifted Ruan Mian onto his back.

She was already thin, making it quite easy for Ruan Jinxiu to carry her, and seeing the family matters almost settled, her elder aunt reminded her.

"Mianmian, the goods you’re supposed to deliver to Manager Lin should be almost ready, right? The shelves at our medicine shop Xiu’er has also completed, just waiting for a day when we have free time, we’ll go over and set things up."

"Oh yes, you haven’t told your father about your plan to consult, right?"

Ruan Mian almost finished handling this matter, and when they neared the house, she patted Ruan Jinxiu’s shoulder, signaling him to put her down.

"I’ll go talk to my father about this now, barring any surprises, we’ll go to the garrison tomorrow or the day after to prepare."

Her elder aunt promptly shook her head: "No rush! Handle your injury first!"

Ruan Mian smiled lightly: "Auntie, have you forgotten, father is also a doctor now, I can go seek him for treatment."

With this statement, her elder aunt reacted, then hurriedly urged Xiu’er to help her.

Ruan Mian shifted her entire body’s weight onto Xiu’er, moving slowly.

Wondering if drinking a few sips of spiritual spring water later would help improve her condition.

However, not far away, several pairs of eyes were watching them.

Among them was Xie Huai’an.

Seeing Ruan Mian and Ruan Jinxiu so close, he only felt a stinging sensation.

His face turned uncharacteristically foul.

Vice Minister Dong saw this, clear at a glance.

"Sir, I see you’re quite concerned about Miss Ruan; these days she’s been so busy, yet you’ve been quietly gathering people for her and cleaning up after her, but she’s come several times to deliver treats to you, and you’ve always shut the door on her, why so?"

Xie Huai’an remained silent, only glancing at him to ask: "That Ruan Jinxiu, have you investigated clearly?"

Vice Minister Dong naturally had investigated, but rarely seeing the gentleman exhibiting such a unique side, he was intrigued and wanted him to fret a bit more.

So he didn’t immediately tell Xie Huai’an about the matters concerning Ruan Jinxiu, instead he said.

"That Young Master Ruan isn’t Miss Ruan’s true cousin; he’s a son her elder aunt picked up along the way. If he and Miss Ruan progress together, it’s practically like kin marrying kin. Sir, what do you say?"

Xie Huai’an took a deep breath, turning his head away from Vice Minister Dong.

Meanwhile, the other watching Ruan Mian was none other than Qi Nanfeng, who had been quiet for quite some time.

With appearances of Ruan Jinxiu and the elder aunt’s two unfamiliar faces, his attention was quickly drawn, after inquiries found out that the big and bulky man was Ruan Mian’s cousin.

Witnessing their intimate manner, Qi Nanfeng only felt utterly repulsed, as though he’d swallowed filth.

Next to him, Yuanxi looked over with scornful eyes, whispering to Qi Nanfeng.

"Young Master, luckily now you have no relations with that wretch; a woman of her licentious nature will eventually face retribution."

"Just a moment ago she was flirtatious with Mr. Xie, and now intimately cozy with her cousin, truly licentious to the extreme, I’ve never seen such a shameless woman, not an ounce of shame!"

These words struck Qi Nanfeng’s heart, and he scoffed: "Her lack of shame isn’t something new. Let’s wait and see, letting her enjoy a few days now is harmless, she’s bound to face a grim fate!"

"By the way, how’s the road-building investigation going?"

Upon hearing this, Yuanxi promptly returned to the main topic.

"Young Master, they’ve built most of the road already, and I’ve followed that road found the garrison, I’ll go to the garrison to trade some items for you when the weather improves."

"Where’d you get the money from?"

Yuanxi awkwardly chuckled, saying: "I... I’ve also been working on the road, they do give wages, right? Besides, the food I bring to you daily is prepared by that wretch and her lot, it’s tastier than our own cooking, saves effort too!"

Qi Nanfeng dismissed but didn’t refuse.

"With such a free bargain, why not seize it. By the way, Xi’er, if you’re going to the garrison to buy goods, help me ask around to see if there are any effective medicines for that aspect."

"Xi’er, I want to heal not just for myself, but also for you. It’s for the happiness of us both together."

Yuanxi blushed, nodding shyly: "I’ll inquire for you, Young Master."

"Good."

Qi Nanfeng smiled faintly, but internally dark thoughts crept, eager to tear Ruan Mian apart completely.

Unsure of when this stifling life would end.

Now, the only meaning holding him up is waiting for the Princess’s people to come and show them what’s what!

As long as he stays alive, once King Yan’s power arrives, he’d turn the tables!

Meanwhile, Ruan Mian reached her father, Mrs. Zhang, seeing her injured, was distressed.

"Mianmian, what’s wrong with you?!"

"Mother, I’m fine, just carelessly sprained my ankle. Came to talk to father about something important."

Mr. Ruan took some ground medicinal powder, treating her injury while asking: "Mianmian, what’s the matter?"

Ruan Mian spoke of renting a shop in the garrison, plans to open a medicine shop.

She also expressed wanting him to act as the consulting doctor, although this consulting doctor need not be there every day, two or three days a week will suffice.

With a round trip on a little donkey, she estimated it’d take about three hours to return.

However, Mr. Ruan was stunned.

"Me as the consulting doctor? How can this be? I’m not capable of that!"

"Father! You study hard every day and have treated so many people already, look at these past days, those here who had injuries or illnesses, all were cured by you."

"Aren’t you a doctor by now? Now there’s a chance to meet more people, why suddenly lack self-confidence."

Mrs. Zhang chuckled lightly, teasing: "Mianmian’s right, since you’ve chosen to be a doctor, naturally you should treat more people, to accumulate experience. Don’t worry, with Mianmian here, if faced with a difficult case, wouldn’t it be better for you both to discuss it together as father and daughter!"