Exile after Divorce? Empty the Scumbag Husband First!-Chapter 312 - 304: Indulgence in Luxury, Isn’t It Wonderful?
The aunt couldn’t help but fantasize about the two becoming top-tier merchants, just the thought of it was wonderful.
Although merchants are considered lower class in the Capital City, they don’t see it that way.
One is a reincarnated person, the other a time traveler, both have seen much of the world, deeply understanding that economic foundations determine superstructures.
The status of merchants isn’t important, what’s important is that they have money. Money can make anything happen!
Enjoying delicacies, wouldn’t it be marvelous?
The aunt rubbed her hands in anticipation, eagerly ready to make her move!
But before that, it’s most important for them to take their brother home and reunite with the family.
This unexpected return came without prior notice. When their carriage arrived at the village, the Ruan Family were still busy with their own tasks.
Father went to the garrison for consultations and hadn’t returned yet. Mother went to the cloth workshop with Cui Zhu, leaving only Sister-in-law at home.
Ruan Mian hurried into the house, wanting Sister-in-law to come out and see, only to find Mrs. Chen already emaciated in a short period of time.
She was utterly spiritless. Her face was haggard, and even upon seeing Ruan Mian, she forced herself to get up from the bed, looking weary.
"Mianmian, you... are back?"
"Sister-in-law, what’s happened to you?"
Ruan Mian hurriedly stepped forward to support her. Mrs. Chen shook her head, unwilling to worry her, but as soon as she stood, she saw Ruan Qingsong standing at the door.
That familiar face made her freeze instantly.
She looked over in disbelief, and tears quickly flooded her eyes, leaving Mrs. Chen momentarily at a loss of what to do.
She thought she was dreaming: "Asong? Is... is it you?"
Ruan Mian quickly helped her off the bed. Mrs. Chen eagerly ran to tightly grab his arm, her myriad words transformed into tears at this moment.
"Husband... dear husband, you’ve finally returned!"
She tried hard to suppress her emotions, but in contrast to her excitement, Ruan Qingsong’s gaze remained unfamiliar.
Soon, Mrs. Chen gathered her composure, puzzled as she met Ruan Qingsong’s eyes, uncertainly calling him, "Asong? What’s wrong with you?"
Ruan Qingsong struggled to remember something, but his mind was completely blank, unable to recall anything.
He felt only pity for this woman, and... unspoken guilt.
Especially upon seeing her in this state, it was clear that her husband’s departure caused it.
His silence made Mrs. Chen realize something.
She opened her mouth, suddenly feeling a sharp pain in her heart: "Mianmian, does he... not recognize me anymore?"
Ruan Mian was still considering how to tell Sister-in-law about her brother’s situation, but before she could speak, Ruan Qingsong suddenly pushed Mrs. Chen’s hands away!
His expression slightly changed, and without hesitation, he turned his back and left.
Mrs. Chen, seeing this, desperately ran to embrace him from behind: "Asong! Asong, what’s wrong with you? I’m Wei’er! Why are you leaving?"
"Do you know how I’ve managed these days without you? Asong, don’t go, please don’t leave me and Jing behind, alright?"
Mrs. Chen couldn’t hold back her emotions; days of longing and the current pain turned into tears on her face.
Her hands held him tighter, fearful that it was all just a dream, and that Asong would disappear if she wasn’t careful.
However, something was wrong with Ruan Qingsong. Ruan Mian noticed his face turning pale, his features clenched together in extreme pain.
Soon, it seemed he couldn’t breathe, gasping for air, his brows sharply knit, extremely tormented!
It was exactly like the physical reaction he had on the road after killing someone.
Ruan Mian immediately went forward to separate Mrs. Chen!
"Sister-in-law, release him first!"
At this moment, she also noticed Ruan Qingsong’s unusual condition, frightened into releasing him at once, with his body collapsing to the ground, Mrs. Chen tensely sitting down as well.
"Asong, Asong, what’s happened to you?! Mianmian, what is going on with him?"
"Mianmian, hurry and check on him!"
Mrs. Chen had never experienced anything like this, her whole body tense with anxiety.
Ruan Mian glanced at her soothingly, calling Yun Xiu from outside to lift him onto the bed.
She brought the medicine chest from the room, first performing acupuncture to alleviate his pain temporarily.
After his emotions stabilized, Ruan Mian proceeded with further diagnosis.
Meanwhile, standing at the entrance, Mrs. Chen looked utterly despaired, her heart seemingly plummeting into the abyss, nobody knew the turmoil within her heart, and how painful it was.
She never imagined that she and Asong would come to such a state!
What on earth did he experience to become like this?
Once they loved each other dearly, having only each other. Back when Mrs. Chen’s family faced trouble, he went all out, risking his future on a wager, pleading with authorities to aid her family.
This was how her parents’ lives were saved.
Since she married into the Ruan Family, Asong never took a concubine, nor had any other connections with women.
His mother-in-law never made things difficult for her, the entire Ruan Family treated her as one of their own, as a woman she cherished her time as Asong’s wife.
No matter what, Asong always put her first.
Yet who would have thought, now he not only doesn’t know who he is, but also can’t remember their past cherished memories.
For Mrs. Chen, this was undoubtedly a deadly blow.
Especially since he seemed not to want to see her, causing him to become unwell.
Her body swayed a few times, nearly falling, but her faint consciousness kept her grounded, supporting herself against the wall, forcing herself to stand firm.
She told herself, there must be something behind Asong’s actions, she couldn’t just lose hope and be discouraged!
No matter what, she had to find out what Asong went through to become like this.
After all, his survival and return home was already very fortunate.
Thinking about this, Mrs. Chen steadied her mind.
Meanwhile, Ruan Qingsong returned to normal, Ruan Mian watched him drink a dose of medicine, then cautiously asked.
"Brother, why did it happen just now? Does your body have any signs, please tell me."
This was also the normal questioning of a doctor.
Therefore, Ruan Qingsong didn’t think much, truthfully confessing: "I also don’t know why, just..."
He hesitated briefly, still choosing to speak out: "It’s just her voice made me uncomfortable, as if there are images in my mind trying to emerge, but I can’t recall them!"
"Suddenly there’s an urge to avoid, wanting to leave this place. And for a moment, even my breathing became rapid, as if this body is beyond my control."
Hearing this, Ruan Mian frowned slightly.
If the physical discomfort is ruled out, such a reaction seems more like a self-psychological defense mechanism.
But they are a married couple, even if it’s a stimulus, it shouldn’t be this repulsive.
If it were enemies, it’d be easier to explain.
Ruan Mian felt something was amiss, but for the moment, she refrained from asking more.
