Exile after Divorce? Empty the Scumbag Husband First!-Chapter 252 - 248: For a Moment, He Didn’t React

Mrs. Zhang and the others haven’t visited Wuheng City for quite some time now, and a street market in the city has already resumed operations. It’s just the right opportunity for a visit.

In the post station, everyone was drinking and making merry, but Ruan Mian noticed that Xie Huai’an deliberately avoided alcohol, and his right arm seemed a bit uncooperative.

In fact, she had noticed it yesterday, but she wasn’t entirely sure at the time. Besides, with the urgent situation then, she was busy running around and couldn’t take a closer look.

Now, while everyone was engrossed in their meal, she took a second look.

That’s when she confirmed that Xie Huai’an’s arm was indeed injured, and it seemed rather serious.

So, she found an opportunity, pulled Xie Huai’an into a private room, and looked intently at his arm, asking.

"Sir, are you injured?"

Xie Huai’an was slightly startled, then smiled faintly, knowing he couldn’t hide from her sharp eyes, and didn’t want to.

Yet he also didn’t want her to worry: "Just a minor injury."

"Xie Huai’an!" Xie Huai’an didn’t expect that his usually composed wife would suddenly get angry.

For a moment, he was taken aback.

However, Ruan Mian had already taken the initiative and directly pulled off his outer garment.

Xie Huai’an, flustered, said, "Madam, madam! This is too intimate with people outside, you..."

"Mr. Xie, we have been married for less than half a year, are you already harboring a grudge against me?"

Hearing this, Xie Huai’an immediately complied, shaking his head and said directly, "How could I? I just don’t want you to worry."

"You are my husband, if I don’t worry about you, who will? If you really didn’t want me to worry, you should have told me about the injury promptly. Don’t forget, I am also a doctor."

This calling of ’husband’ warmed Xie Huai’an’s heart immensely.

He gently lifted the corners of his lips, very content as he watched Ruan Mian help him take off half of his clothes.

Ruan Mian saw the conspicuous knife wound, and a trace of heartache arose within her.

Yet, she didn’t know that Xie Huai’an didn’t mind his injury at all, nor did he care whether it hurt right now, as his eyes were full of Ruan Mian’s gentle yet worried expression.

While she was puzzled and saddened here, he was rather distracted over there.

Ruan Mian opened her mouth, just about to ask, when Xie Huai’an suddenly lowered his head and kissed her lips.

It was like a dragonfly skimming the water, releasing quickly.

When their eyes met, he lowered his head again, deepening the kiss slightly.

After letting go, he invoked a playful smile and said, "Mianmian, I’m very happy, and I want to hear you call me ’husband’ a few more times." Ruan Mian, originally worried, was suddenly amused by him.

It’s unclear where dignified Mr. Xie got his mischief from, but he particularly enjoyed hearing her call him ’husband.’

However, this small wish of his wasn’t something she couldn’t fulfill.

So Ruan Mian called him ’husband’ several more times in a row, and with each call, Xie Huai’an’s eyes crinkled with joy, exceeding joy.

Even when he spoke of the origin of his wound, it was with a buoyant tone.

"I captured Han Ling, and he’s detained in the water prison beneath the post station. I intended to interrogate him about who orchestrated multiple attempts to track my movements, but he refused to speak no matter what. He even wanted to trade the secret of the Longchang Mountain treasure trove for his release."

"The Longchang Mountain treasure trove?"

Ruan Mian couldn’t help but recall that she had indeed seen Han Ling colluding with a young Junior General from Lanqiang in a treasure trove before.

Yet, that Junior General had long been dealt with by herself in the Bale Army Camp.

Xie Huai’an continued.

"Longchang Mountain is vast, and having a few treasure troves is nothing extraordinary. I’ve even seen bigger gold mines; what’s a mere treasure trove? It’s nothing significant."

"I’m just curious why he is willing to die rather than disclose his superiors. What leverage does King Yan have over him?"

To date, he had identified many individuals, but all their avarice, exploitation, and other crimes couldn’t directly prove King Yan’s intention to rebel.

Even with the court in turmoil, with officials falling and being appointed one batch after another, none could directly prove King Yan harbored any rebellious intentions.

How could the Emperor administer justice based on mere speculations?

Ruan Mian understood that King Yan’s faction was still plotting, and hadn’t truly taken up arms to charge the Capital City for a coup, so evidence wasn’t something easily found.

She thought to herself, if there’s one Han Ling, there might be countless Han Lings behind the scenes. She had to remind Xie Huai’an to be extra vigilant.

"Husband, though we don’t know how many Han Lings are behind the scenes, we can be sure that since the Fifth Princess returned to the capital from Xingjia, she surely knows the true reason you were demoted."

"As such, their target will definitely be you, Husband, and these days you might secretly be in danger in Wuheng, so you must be more cautious."

Xie Huai’an smiled faintly and pulled her into his arms.

"Mianmian, rest assured, I have my discretion. As long as you aren’t implicated because of me, I can be at ease."

If he were alone, he wouldn’t worry much about anything, but now that both of them have a soft spot, caution must be exercised in everything.

Ruan Mian was not reassured, so before she left, she specifically touched the Jade Bracelet and summoned a group of small butterflies from the space, ordering them to monitor any unusual movements around the post station.

If Xie Huai’an encounters any danger, they will inform her immediately.

The spirit beasts within the space were very in tune with her spirits, and she discovered that animals fed with spiritual spring water over time could even take on human shapes. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Of course, for now, they could only transform temporarily within the space, and haven’t been able to transform upon being summoned outside the space.

Unfortunately, the White Tiger Beast, which had been with her the longest, wouldn’t transform into human form no matter how Ruan Mian tried to persuade him.

It’s uncertain if he was unwilling, or if he lacked that ability.

Returning home with her family, the villagers who had returned earlier quickly came holding eggs and vegetables from their homes to thank Ruan Mian.

"Miss Ruan, this is our token of appreciation. I hope you won’t mind."

"We owe it to your plans that us villagers from Jinsha Village managed to avoid the calamity! I dread to think that if we were forced into labor again, we might never break free from that torment in our lifetimes, and gaining a good household registration would have been in vain."

"Miss Ruan, before this, I was skeptical of your decisions, but seeing it now, it was me being narrow-minded and shortsighted, not at all as wise and resourceful as you are."

"Going forward, we residents of Jinsha Village are sure to be grateful for your kindness and ready to serve and obey you!"

Ruan Mian promptly waved her hand and smiled, saying.

"I am equal to everyone, where would there be orders and commands? We’re like grasshoppers on the same rope; only by sharing weal and woe, facing storms together, can everyone’s days get better and better."

"Everyone has seen that when we join forces miracles can happen. To be honest, I’ve already established contacts with merchants in the garrisons, Tunan City, and Lanqiang Town. The crops, fruits, and vegetables from your harvest next year all have sales channels."

"If everyone still has the strength, they can reclaim more wasteland for planting more crops. As long as you have a harvest, I will surely sell them for you. By the way, there’s one more thing I’d like to discuss with everyone."

These words instantly stirred everyone’s enthusiasm; who wouldn’t want to make money? Given the opportunity, everyone wanted to grasp it.

"Miss Ruan, feel free to speak! We’re all ears!"

"As our village can send out more and more goods, be it the current crops, future herbs, Lady Wang’s orchard fruits, or even our silk which can increase production later on, the transport fleet needs to keep up with the demand, so there are more opportunities."

"So, I’ve decided to set up a freight company, where men under thirty in the village can work for us."

"Currently, the quantity of goods is low, so for now, settlement will be per delivery. I’ll offer different compensations based on the quantity of goods, the distance of the route, and arrange suitable personnel. For all guardians of goods, all travel expenses can be claimed, with a deposit before transporting, and the full amount will be paid upon goods delivery and return."

"If anyone has worked in the freight company for a certain period and accumulated a certain number of orders, there will be different rewards available. Those working in the freight company will be provided with food and lodging, and if you have relatives from other towns, feel free to introduce them to Wuheng."

"After all, besides the freight company, if you decide to expand your crop planting, you will need a lot of manpower too."

The roads have been fixed, and next year, various goods will see increased production for harvests, along with smooth trade channels with the garrison, Tunan City, and other foreign businesses.

Now is the time to lay the network. After hearing her words, unexpectedly, there were people eager to sign up.

People raised their hands high, "Miss Ruan, I’d like to join! I’m hardworking and diligent."

"Count me in too!"

Ruan Mian looked at the hands being raised one after another, her heart filled with warmth: "Alright then, tomorrow morning, anyone interested can come to my house to register."

Currently, their transport orders must not be many, and they’re only running the routes to the garrison, Tunan City, and Lanqiang Town.