Exile after Divorce? Empty the Scumbag Husband First!-Chapter 257 - 250: "Mother, Have You Also Heard Those Rumors?" (3)
It’s good to recover some losses nowadays.
Ruan Mian also thought of a remedy. If the fabric store lacks materials upon opening, she would go to Tunan City to ask her cousin for some silk cocoons.
It’s harvest season there too, and their scale is several times larger than theirs.
After accomplishing all this, Xie Huai’an suddenly pulled her close, helping tuck her loose strands of hair behind her ears.
That gentle gaze made Ruan Mian’s heart race a bit.
She parted her lips, about to speak when Xie Huai’an suddenly preemptively advised, "Keep your distance from Chen Bozong."
"Although he was dispatched by the official and appears righteous, he is actually devious. You need to be cautious in the future, whether it’s you or me."
Ruan Mian nodded heavily and simply hugged him tight: "Tomorrow General Huo will come to propose; you might as well sleep in the house tonight and not return to the post station. Lord Vice Minister will surely handle all affairs for you."
Xie Huai’an chuckled, "Who said I’m planning to return to the post station?"
Though he said so, his ears turned red.
After night fell, Xie Huai’an neatly made a new bed on the floor beside the bed.
Ruan Mian returned from washing up, somewhat surprised: "Sir, are you planning to sleep separately from me?"
Xie Huai’an blushed, pretending to be serious, "I mustn’t neglect my lady; tomorrow you also have to get up early to prepare for Ruan Qing’s matters. Now it’s late; you need to rest well."
Ruan Mian couldn’t help but laugh quietly, didn’t refute him, but obediently lay down on the bed.
As the candlelight extinguished and the room fell into darkness, she turned over and fell next to Xie Huai’an from the bed.
As she rolled down, she hugged him by reflex, whispering by his ear, "How can newlyweds sleep in separate beds?"
"Unless... you don’t like me being beside you."
"Of course not!" Xie Huai’an’s heart skipped a beat, immediately responding, "Tomorrow you have business, I..."
"It’s just sleeping, doesn’t matter where. Could it be you’re thinking of doing something else with me?"
Xie Huai’an laughed in exasperation, turning his head, his bright eyes seemed clear even in the dim room.
His gaze softened, after looking at Ruan Mian for a while, he kissed her forehead gently.
Then, he tightened his arms, holding her closely.
"I would indeed like to do something with my wife, but my waist is injured, my heart wants yet lacks strength. You have important things tomorrow too. No rush; the future is long, and this moment can wait."
Ruan Mian recalled last clash between him and Han Ling, how he had wounds on his arm and back, and didn’t mess with him further.
The two embraced and slept, warm all over.
Ruan Mian hadn’t slept so soundly in a long time. Not until late morning did she and Xie Huai’an wake up.
Thinking of dealing with Ruan Qing’s affairs today, she hurriedly got up, hardly speaking to Xie Huai’an, cleaned up and dashed out of the house.
When she arrived at Ruan Qing’s place, she found Cui Zhu and Shaoxi had already come to help, hardly needing her at all.
They all looked over at her meaningfully, and Ruan Mian quietly whispered to Cui Zhu, wondering why she hadn’t been called today.
In response, Cui Zhu said with a smile, "Miss, I wanted to call you, but... seeing you and your husband seldom meet, how could I have the heart."
Others gave shallow laughs, even Mrs. Zhang teased her.
"It’s very good, I wonder when I can hold a little grandchild."
"Mother!" Ruan Mian was helpless and decided to look in on Ruan Qing in the inner room dressed in new attire.
Today she was exceptionally radiant, though it’s just the proposal ceremony and not actual marriage; yet the proposal ceremony is highly regarded in this life.
General Huo went all out, bringing dozens of trusted junior generals, riding fine horses, loaded with betrothal gifts.
Village people also came to give congratulations, as if the proposal ceremony was a wedding.
Everyone was happy for them.
Ruan Qing stood far behind the screen, listening to Huo Zong discussing marriage matters with the elders.
Her eyes slightly reddened.
"Uncle and Aunt, Huo Zong has no parents, has been alone on the battlefield for years, finding a good match is life’s greatest fortune!"
"For the rest of my life, I will treat Ruan Qing well, aiming for mutual respect and admiration, deeming her as my most cherished one!"
He bowed heavily, solemnly promising the Ruan Family.
Mrs. Zhang tightly held a handkerchief and quickly helped him up. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
"General courageously guards the frontier, a responsible man. Entrusting Ruan Qing to you, we as her parents can be at ease."
"Here are Ruan Qing’s birth characters, once we match them, we’ll choose a lucky day for marriage."
Huo Zong happily clasped his hands, suppressing inner excitement: "Aunt, Ruan Qing and I discussed previously, let’s wait until Young Master Ruan returns to pick the date together."
"Young Master Ruan is Ruan Qing’s elder brother; he hasn’t returned yet, we can’t decide on the date alone, just in case he can’t make it, Ruan Qing would feel regret."
Not having her only brother watch her wed would surely trouble Ruan Qing.
Mentioning her brother, Ruan Qing turned to Ruan Mian with concern: "Sister, these days we’ve had no word from him or know his whereabouts; I’m quite worried."
"What could have delayed brother’s journey? You’ve been back from Xingjia for some time."
Ruan Mian also found it odd as she thought about this.
Logically it shouldn’t take this long, could it really be an accident?
Considering this, she comfortingly patted Ruan Qing’s shoulder: "Don’t worry, I’ll find a way to investigate brother’s whereabouts."
Later, Ruan Mian found Zhang Yue, asking her to write a letter to Xingjia, seeking information on Ruan Qingsong.
She then touched the Jade Bracelet, summoned other birds and beasts to explore Xingjia for his whereabouts.
