Exile after Divorce? Empty the Scumbag Husband First!-Chapter 295 - 287: Aunt, I’ll Leave This to You—I’m Heading to the Restaurant First
After those words, the surrounding people also grew angry, following behind those government officers, loudly demanding that they release those women.
Standing among the crowd, Ruan Mian and her great-aunt watched Xu Mo’er and the others being taken away.
There was a sense of reluctance in their hearts, but it was also part of their plan.
The bigger the commotion, the more it could ignite the anger of the city’s citizens.
Sometimes just talking reason is of little use, only when it involves personal interest do some people join a unified front.
It’s just that Xu Mo’er and the others have to be temporarily wronged.
Ruan Mian looked up at the sun, seeing that it was about time, and turned to her aunt to speak.
"Aunt, I’ll leave this to you now, I’m going to the restaurant first." Her aunt nodded, grabbing her arm and instructing her, "You must be careful too, if Wen Yuan is too troublesome, just end it quickly."
Ruan Mian smiled, decisively going against the flow of the crowd.
After changing her outfit in Manager Yi’s shop, she went with his group to the side gate of the restaurant’s back courtyard.
Along with her were a few other women.
They were dressed in different clothes, all specially invited today to perform for Wen Yuan.
Wen Yuan usually liked to listen to music, play chess, and Manager Yi said that many times merchants would host banquets, where gifts and beautiful women were a necessity.
Regardless of whether these women were from the lower-class citizens, brothel dwellers, or foreign slaves, regardless of their identity, they were chosen for their appearance.
With a good appearance, Wen Yuan would bring them into his residence regardless of their willingness.
Before entering the restaurant, Manager Yi was a bit worried about Ruan Mian: "Miss Ruan, you’re putting yourself in danger; it might be too risky. Shouldn’t we look for more people, just in case?"
Understanding Manager Yi’s concern for her, Ruan Mian calmly accepted his goodwill and said, "It’s fine, I have a sense of measure."
Seeing her eyes so resolute, Manager Yi chose to trust her and cooperated with Ruan Mian to welcome Wen Yuan with a flattering demeanor.
Wen Yuan hastily arrived with a limp, and after entering the chamber, his eyes immediately landed on the beautiful women.
His hands hidden behind him, smilingly assessing the women, as if looking at prey, seemingly ready to devour them whole.
However, before much wine had been drunk, the officials sent out returned to report the porridge shed incident, trembling as they relayed it to him. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢
"Sir... the women have been captured, but... but the city folk are crying out for their injustice. There are already many people outside the government office, all shouting for them to be released, and they are even speaking rudely of you."
Wen Yuan’s expression changed slightly, and he fiercely tossed the cup in his hand at the little servant’s face!
"Useless!"
"A bunch of useless people! Capturing a few women, and you stirred up the whole city against me, what are they even eating for! Can’t handle such a trivial matter!"
In tears, the little servant hurriedly kowtowed: "Spare me, sir, I... I carried out your instructions to the officers explicitly, to ensure the matter was handled well, otherwise..."
Before he could finish, Wen Yuan kicked him harshly away!
"You didn’t clarify things! You’re a fool too!! Following me for so many years, and still clueless about these matters, I see fit to punish you! Men! Bring the fine wine! Let him have a taste to teach him a lesson!"
Hearing this, the minor servant immediately began to tremble, but before he could plead, several large cups of yellow liquid were brought out, and forcibly poured into the servant’s mouth in front of the crowd.
The servant wanted to spit it out, but his throat was held so he couldn’t move.
Only after seeing that he had swallowed it all was he released.
The servant covered his chest with a flushed face, retching, slumping weakly on the ground, coughing continuously.
The onlookers avoided looking at him disdainfully, while Ruan Mian, puzzled, overheard nearby women whispering.
"Rumor has it that this is horse urine mixed with poison, unbearably unpleasant, and after drinking it, one’s whole body will ache profoundly."
"Mr. Wen has used this way to punish people more than once, we should be cautious."
Seeing this, Ruan Mian’s brows moved slightly, realizing that Wen Yuan liked to torture others this way. Quite the... high-handed official.
Seeing this, she glanced at the horse urine not far from herself, and while no one was watching, lightly touched her Jade Bracelet...
Meanwhile, Wen Yuan, in a fit of anger, sought out people: "Capture all those troublemakers for me as a warning! Whoever dares chirp outside the residence will suffer the consequences! Go now!"
After his anger subsided, Manager Yi received a signal from Ruan Mian’s gaze, then came forward with a smile to ease the atmosphere.
"Don’t be upset, sir. It’s truly not worth getting angry over these people; come, come, let these talented women cheer you first, then we’ll take a look at the big treasure."
Hearing this, Wen Yuan’s expression finally softened a bit.
At this time, Ruan Mian approached slowly with a pipa in her arms, her raised eyes and delicate features instantly capturing Wen Yuan’s gaze.
She flirtatiously reached out her slender jade fingers, plucking the strings a few times.
The melodious notes spread gently through the air like rippling water, akin to the enchanting voice of a woman, imbued with a particularly enchanting tone, transforming into the gentle touch of her fingertips.
She bent slightly, her shapely and exquisite figure stirring imagination, capturing not only Wen Yuan’s eyes but those of the other men present as well, all turning to look at her involuntarily.
She sat down gracefully, her supple form seemingly capable of ensnaring souls.
Wen Yuan was utterly enraptured, his eyes lighting up brightly.
Eagerly, he looked over, witnessing Ruan Mian pluck the strings, her seemingly frail form yet embodying the grandeur, vibrancy, and heroic spirit of a battlefield.
After just a short segment, their passion had already been sparked, emotions like an oncoming storm.
Even before her performance ended, Wen Yuan was thoroughly engrossed, clapping his hands repeatedly and personally picking up a wine cup to approach Ruan Mian. Lost in her enchanting eyes, his focus was solely on her. "Such a beauty, I’ve never seen anyone like this before, especially with such excellent musical skills, completely unlike ordinary women!"
"Such majesty, it’s hard to believe it comes from a woman; one would think it’s the work of a great Piano Master! Well, well, well, Manager Yi, you’ve truly discovered a gem!"
Ruan Mian replied with a charming smile, taking the cup of wine, deliberately letting her pinky brush against his hand, causing Wen Yuan’s heart to flutter.
He quickly invited her to sit by his side.
Ruan Mian sweetly and softly turned to pour him more wine, and right beside her was the specially prepared "horse urine," mixed with a bit of wine and certain substances to mask the foul smell of the horse urine for a while.
After passing it over, Wen Yuan didn’t think twice and downed it in one gulp without another word.
