Exile after Divorce? Empty the Scumbag Husband First!-Chapter 318 - 310: As for This Mess, It’s No Longer Our Concern!
"Asong! Asong, what’s happened to you?"
Mrs. Chen, terrified, hurriedly grasped his hand. That day, he had a similar ’attack’ before her. Is he going to endure such suffering once more?
Ruan Mian swiftly checked his pulse, when suddenly, a palm struck from behind!
In that moment, Ruan Qingsong cried out in pain, his vision went dark, and he lost consciousness, collapsing into Mrs. Chen’s arms.
Looking in the direction of the strike, Ruan Mian was startled to find that it was Huo Zong.
"General Huo? When did you return?"
Following behind Huo Zong was Ruan Qing.
Ruan Qing rushed forward in a hurry to support Ruan Qingsong, "Sister, there’s no time to explain now. Let’s take our brother back first, we can discuss everything once we’re home!"
"As for the mess here, it’s no longer our concern! That old woman surely won’t let her son die exposed in the wilderness."
In the current circumstance, it’s all their family’s own doing, who else is there that would care?
After they settled the unconscious Ruan Qingsong, they all sat down to have a proper discussion.
Mrs. Chen was still inside taking care of him, while Ruan Qing revealed she was the one who brought Huo Zong over.
Originally, Huo Zong intended to visit them, but midway, they heard the villagers discussing the incident in the woods, prompting them to hurry over.
Ruan Qing felt a wave of fear pass over her, "Thankfully, sister-in-law is unharmed. If something had happened, how could we ever be at peace?"
"Even though my brother still can’t remember the past, he still cares deeply for her."
Ruan Mian’s expression was grave. Thinking of Ruan Qingsong’s condition, her heart was heavy.
Unbeknownst to her, she had already come to see Ruan Qingsong as her own brother. Such a serious reaction must have a reason.
The most baffling part is understanding the underlying cause.
Only by targeting the root cause might he completely recover.
This made Ruan Mian even more curious about what exactly happened to Ruan Qingsong in Xingjia.
So much so that it led to a massive change.
Just then, a government officer arrived outside, reminding Ruan Mian that she was originally supposed to meet the new Magistrate today, but it was delayed due to her sister-in-law’s situation.
Hence, she quickly got up and explained the unexpected event to the government officer.
Huo Zong, standing nearby, also added a few explanations, and upon seeing General Huo there, the government officer immediately returned a salute.
"Miss Ruan need not worry. Lord Lin is understanding, and given the pressing family matters that delayed Miss Ruan today, he surely won’t mind. Besides, with General Huo here, it must be something significant."
"With that, I shall take my leave. Once I report back to the Magistrate, he will naturally reschedule a meeting with Miss Ruan."
Ruan Mian nodded, then courteously saw him off.
After the officer left, she exchanged a look with Huo Zong and became curious.
"Does General Huo know this Magistrate Lin?" Huo Zong shook his head truthfully, "I’ve only heard that the newly arrived Lord Lin was once a prominent court minister, loyal to the late Emperor. But due to several remonstrances, he offended many and was demoted repeatedly to local positions. As for his character, I’m not quite sure, as we’ve not crossed paths before."
"However, Wuheng has now been established as a prefecture, and Miss Ruan deserves much credit for it. It was your leadership in growing crops and reclaiming wasteland in Jinsha Village that helped Wuheng develop significantly."
Hearing this, Ruan Mian responded with a light laugh, "I dare not claim such credit. I was merely considering my family’s well-being and my own life, unlike General Huo’s long-term vision."
"That Wuheng can be established as a prefecture must have been due to General Huo’s efforts to secure benefits for this place."
Huo Zong gave a slight smile, then recalled something, and with a serious look towards her, he said earnestly.
"There’s one more thing I believe Miss Ruan should know."
"Please speak freely, General."
"The Holy Emperor has exonerated Mr. Xie. Previously demoted to Longchang Post Station in Wuheng, he suffered greatly and... met a tragic end. The Holy Emperor, remembering their past friendship, sent a posthumous honor. However, madam..."
Ruan Mian chuckled softly and shook her head in resignation, "He is gone, after all. What use are fame and fortune? I also understand my current status isn’t enough to accept those honors on his behalf."
Others may not know that Xie Huai’an’s false death was a ruse, but Ruan Mian was well aware.
Huo Zong did not wish to elaborate on the matter, lest it add to Ruan Mian’s sorrow.
After that, he changed the subject to inquire about Ruan Qingsong’s situation.
Currently, it was what weighed most on Ruan Mian’s mind: "My brother’s situation might be a bit tricky. The priority is to stabilize his emotions. By the way, General Huo, now that you are back, and my brother is home, isn’t it time to put your marriage with my sister on the agenda?"
At the mention of Ruan Qing, Huo Zong’s face turned a flushed red uncontrollably, "I actually... wanted to address this with Miss Ruan. It was just that previously, I hesitated because of Young Master Ruan."
"It’s alright. Although my brother faces this difficulty, it shouldn’t hinder your marriage to my sister. You two have already waited long enough; my sister is a good woman, and I trust that General Huo, being a man of integrity, will not let her down."
Upon saying this, Huo Zong suddenly clasped his hands, his demeanor turning exceptionally grave!
He solemnly pledged to Ruan Mian, "Rest assured, Miss Ruan. Regardless of honor or disgrace, I will put Ruan Qing first, and will protect her well for this lifetime, never letting her suffer any grievances by my side!"
"Ruan Qing saved my life once at great risk, and I must repay her doubly in this lifetime."
With his attitude, Ruan Mian felt at ease letting them marry.
"Then we shall let our parents decide on an auspicious day."
Later, when Ruan Mian went back to her abode to prepare medicine for her brother, she mentioned the marriage to her mother.
The elders had already made plans, even having picked a date.
At present, she only worried about Zhou’er, "With your brother in such a state, as his mother, I find it hard to express. Mianmian, will he remain like this forever? If so, how could your sister-in-law cope?"
Facing her mother’s concern, Ruan Mian reassured her, "Things will surely improve."
"Mother, don’t you trust brother’s character? His regard for the family is obvious. The way he is now, there definitely must be an untold story behind it."
Mrs. Zhang took a deep breath, clenched Ruan Mian’s hand, and nodded with determination, "Mianmian is right, my sighs and worries are of no use."
As a mother, Ruan Mian naturally understood her mother’s worries.
That is precisely why she needed to quickly uncover what her brother had encountered.
Thus, she took the opportunity while delivering medicine to have a thorough conversation with Ruan Qingsong.
But when she reached her brother’s quarters, Yun Xiu suddenly ran over in a hurry to inform her, "Sister Mianmian, the young master is missing again. But when I inquired, villagers said they saw him heading towards the Linfen River."
