Exile after Divorce? Empty the Scumbag Husband First!-Chapter 274 - 266: Already Entangled Beyond Escape

Chapter 274: Chapter 266: Already Entangled Beyond Escape

"Capital City Escort Agency, I’ll send a message there. I hope you can bring me peace of mind."

The deserters we saved on the path of exile have likely made a thriving life in that escort agency by now.

Leveraging last year’s natural disaster, they have accumulated quite a lot by transporting goods for the regime.

Xie Huai’an promised her, "Alright, I’ll definitely reply on time."

"Once the situation stabilizes and the treacherous are caught, we can fulfill our wishes and be true to ourselves."

"Alright, I will wait for you."

Just like what they had said to each other long ago, feelings were precious, but there were greater responsibilities in life awaiting them to shoulder.

Especially Xie Huai’an, intertwined in political schemes for years, became an irremovable piece in a precarious game. If he wants a peaceful life in the future, he must clear these obstacles thoroughly.

He was already someone who couldn’t break free.

Gazing at the distant stars and thin clouds, Ruan Mian cherished every moment spent with him.

Of course, upon returning to the post station, he once again became the person barely clinging to life on the bed.

The next day, many came to visit him, but Vice Minister Dong turned them away at the door, citing his poor health and only allowing those with the necessary remedy.

"Gentlemen, our lord truly is not well and... cannot entertain guests; we only seek the goodness of those who possess the rare remedy, Wujin, to give our lord a chance for survival."

Others sighed deeply, "Lord Dong, this Wujin isn’t easy to obtain, especially after the upheaval in Wuheng. Trade hasn’t resumed, and medicine shops don’t have it."

"Indeed, unless someone already has it hidden, bringing it from the south would delay us unbearably."

Vice Minister Dong, full of grief, bowed deeply to them, "Since it’s difficult, I humbly beseech all of you to help our lord. Please see if there’s a way to get this remedy, Wujin. I am deeply grateful!"

Just then, Huo Zong also arrived upon hearing the news, deeply concerned upon learning of the poisoning!

Immediately, at the door, he worriedly exclaimed, "Why didn’t you tell me about such a huge matter sooner!" He then called out to his attendants.

"Quickly post a notice: anyone who can provide the remedy will be heavily rewarded!!"

Watching this unfold, people began to whisper among themselves.

"Mr. Xie truly seems to be nearing his end now, just now I saw even General Huo was this anxious. If the poison truly acts up, there’s no time to wait for the remedy!"

"Indeed, even if someone provides the remedy now, two days’ delay might still pose a lethal threat."

"What a pity, once held an official position, highly esteemed by the late Emperor. Back when Mr. Xie was in power, who didn’t try to curry favor? But who would’ve thought, in just thirty years, fortunes shifted, he was demoted to such a distant place and died horrifically here. Even dying would not bring peace to his soul."

As these rumors spread, going to see Xie Huai’an and Huo Zong fared no better.

The ploy of faking poisoning was kept from him because Xie Huai’an wished to avoid dragging others in unnecessary trouble, especially given he was the Border Guard General, busy with numerous affairs.

Getting entangled could jeopardize the unfolding of plans.

Huo Zong genuinely was worried until Ruan Mian’s comforting calmed him down.

Thanks to him, the urgency of Xie Huai’an’s dire need for the remedy spread more quickly.

Within two days, people indeed began to arrive with Wujin.

Anyone entering the post station was personally followed by Vice Minister Dong.

He had control over their movements.

Among them, one person departed the post station and met up with someone in Wuheng City the next day.

That night Vice Minister Dong brought a captured individual to the post station.

The person was taken to a private interrogation room, and it was only once Ruan Mian accompanied Xie Huai’an there that Vice Minister Dong spoke truthfully.

"My lord, I’ve dealt with the courier sent with medicine. This person here is his accomplice."

He handed a letter to Xie Huai’an: "This letter was meant to be sent to their contact in the Capital City. This person won’t open his mouth no matter what."

Xie Huai’an unfolded the letter, which contained only two simple lines.

[Han is gone, poison acted]

Ruan Mian saw the line too, just as she was about to speak, Xie Huai’an handed it to Vice Minister Dong, "Replace this letter."

Then gazed at the defiant face. This face, Xie Huai’an was somewhat familiar with.

Approaching him, he yanked off the red cord from his waist and twisted his jaw sharply.

There was no expected tattoo behind his ear.

He sneered and applied force. At the sound of a "crack," the man’s jaw dislocated, his eyes tearing up from pain.

After ensuring it couldn’t be reset, Xie Huai’an removed something from his mouth.

Directly asked, "Confess your handler, and there’s still a path to live."

Ruan Mian noticed his resolute demeanor, her eyes dimmed slightly. Taking advantage of Xie Huai’an and the others’ momentary distraction, she touched her Jade Bracelet and took out a packet of drug powder.

Calmly, she walked up to the man and, without hesitation, poured the powder into his mouth.

She pinched his throat, forcing the drug down.

The intensely bitter taste hit him instantly, his body shivered, and his eyes widened. His throat mumbled indistinct complaints.

"What... what did you give me?!" he exclaimed.

Ruan Mian smiled faintly, dusting her hands off, "Naturally... it’s a poison."

"Now you have no choice; you won’t get a path to live or die. This is a special poison that will torment you with excruciating pain, cutting through your spirit, yet won’t take your life. You’ll need an antidote continuously, and when the poison acts, only relief from the antidote will save you from anguish worse than death."

Ruan Mian slowly squatted down, gazing at him intensively, exerting pressure.

The man spat out two words, "vicious woman," but Ruan Mian was unmoved, following up on his words.

"In such a vast world, ruthless people aren’t scarce. You enable wrongdoers, assisting the treacherous and conveying their messages, aren’t you a vicious person yourself?"

"Under Heaven’s watch, everyone acts merely for self-preservation. If you want to blame, blame only being caught by us. As for what path you choose next, that rests entirely on you." She rose decisively, not rushing to interrogation.

Her decisive actions amused Xie Huai’an, "In extracting confessions, I find my lady more adept than me as the Prime Minister."

"Husband is being modest."

"Since he’s not speaking now, let’s give him some time to reconsider."

Ruan Mian knew without the drug taking effect, he wouldn’t speak.

The drug she used was specially concocted, made from paralyzing plant liquid. It’s similar to addictive poison, causing hallucinations, paralyzing nerves, and inflicting continuous pain.

No need to spare room for evil people.

She thought the drug would take a few days to act, intending to return to her chamber, but within two days, he endured the agony and couldn’t help but confess hastily.