Exile after Divorce? Empty the Scumbag Husband First!-Chapter 366 - 345: Since You All Want to Live, I’ll Give You a Way Out (8)

This is exactly why we can evade others’ attention.

"Why did you return so quickly? Is the Capital City well? Are your matters all..."

Xie Huai’an shook his head and said truthfully.

"The situation in the Capital City has improved, but my matters are not yet completed. I came here because I couldn’t let it go."

"I heard about the water disaster in Wuheng that day and couldn’t sleep, so I hurried here."

The situation was more serious than he imagined, especially after seeing the burned houses and the deserted, water-ravaged Wuheng from afar, his heart jolted.

But reason told him that Mianmian wasn’t someone who would simply yield. She was living on such a high place at Longchang Mountain, she would definitely be okay.

So, he pretended to be a disaster victim and made his way there, learning that they had set up a disaster relief point on Longchang Mountain and were separating areas due to disease.

Although there were many disaster victims, everything was orderly, and everyone had enough to eat.

Seeing all this, Xie Huai’an finally felt at ease.

That is why he followed them all the way to this place.

The woman before him was even more resolute and remarkable than he had imagined. Xie Huai’an truly couldn’t find the words to express his current feelings.

"Mianmian, seeing that you’re okay gives me peace of mind. However, I can’t stay here long; there are matters waiting for me in the Capital City."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Mian immediately asked, "Do the rebels with Prince Huai have any actions? What about the list of those buying official positions I gave you, any progress?"

"There is progress. Your Majesty has already dispatched trusted aides. Everyone on the list colluding with Wen Yuan has been investigated and sealed, and along with the evidence I gathered while undercover in Wuheng, many with ulterior motives in the Xuanjia Army have been identified."

"It’s just..."

Ruan Mian noticed his heaviness: "It’s just that there’s still no evidence of Prince Huai’s rebellion, right?"

In the original book, Prince Huai had been using his men to buy and train soldiers, building his army, secretly infiltrating his forces into the court and the Princess’s faction, and colluding with many officials and merchants among the populace to amass wealth and commit murders.

After many years, he hollowed out the court’s foundation and only then did he rebel successfully, launching a direct attack on the capital.

From the time of her exile, she had already thrown many wrenches into their plans, and events began to diverge from the original plan of Prince Huai and his crew.

So the current result should be considered good.

Xie Huai’an placed his hand on her shoulder, comforting her, "You can rest assured about the matters in the Capital City; I have arrangements in place behind the scenes. His Majesty trusts me, and it’s only a matter of time before we find out about Prince Huai’s wealth amassment and recruitment. But, I’m not very assured about you."

He recalled what His Majesty told him, that the Ruan Family could never return to the Capital City in this lifetime, which meant that Ruan Qingsong’s injustice could never be redressed.

Knowing this, Mianmian would certainly be upset.

But Xie Huai’an had already decided that once he uproots the rebels and makes his merit, he would find a way to clear the Ruan Family’s injustice, no matter the cost.

Ruan Mian smiled slightly: "What is there to worry about? Far in Wuheng, no one can do anything to me. Ah Huai, do you not believe in me?"

Her clear gaze appeared before him again, vibrant, and Xie Huai’an was filled with emotion.

Yet some things had to be reminded: "Of course, I trust you, but after the incident of the Wuheng water disaster, your name will surely spread."

"I’m worried someone might target you because of it, especially the Fifth Princess."

Back in Xingjia State, when they parted, the Fifth Princess knew about their marriage. With so much having happened, she would surely realize that Ruan Mian’s abilities were extraordinary.

In addition, with Xie Shiyao being Ruan Mian’s former husband and the relationship between himself and Mianmian, how could the Fifth Princess easily let her go?

So he came up with a plan: "Mianmian, you’ve already made your business fairly successful at the garrison back then; why not seize this opportunity with the Wuheng disaster and have General Huo help your family leave Wuheng and settle at the garrison?"

"I’ll arrange for people to set you up at the garrison, so outsiders..."

"Ah Huai."

Ruan Mian interrupted him: "Do you mean for me to take my family to live at the garrison? If we leave, what will become of Jinsha Village and Wuheng?"

She smiled slightly, firmly holding his hand, standing by her beliefs.

"Wuheng is a treasure land. If I leave, I can’t fulfill my ambitions, I can’t lead so many people out of poverty, and my family doesn’t want to go either."

"I understand your concerns, but I won’t let anyone who targets me get away, no matter who they are. I have confidence in myself, and please have confidence in me too."

Ruan Mian also understood that his worries were probably not unfounded.

Just as he said, after the incident of the Wuheng water disaster, many people would surely know her name, coupled with her relationship with Xie Huai’an, she would certainly be watched by some people.

But, so what?

She just didn’t have enough goodwill value in her space to exchange for valuable treasures. More villains would only mean more opportunities for conquest, just as she wished! She looked at Ah Huai, nervously asking him, "Then... are you leaving today?"