Exile after Divorce? Empty the Scumbag Husband First!

Chapter 172 - 169: Miss Ruan! I’ve Finally Found You! Please, Save a Life!

Ruan Mian smiled and patted her aunt’s shoulder: "Aunt, calm down. It’s just that we can’t do the medicinal business in Wu City for now, there will always be opportunities."

"Of course, it’s just that I can’t stand that old goat always guarding against me. Just looking at him irritates me! He’s more annoying than a stupid donkey!"

These words amused Ruan Mian: "We have our plans for them, and Wang the Elder surely keeps an eye out, but what of it? In the end, isn’t he still doing all this for us?"

Saying this, her aunt felt instantly relieved.

She immediately called the waiter over and asked to add another dish.

But instead of the waiter, it was a plainly dressed woman who entered.

As soon as she came in, she knelt directly in front of Ruan Mian!

"Miss Ruan! I finally get to see you! Please, save a life!"

After speaking, she kowtowed heavily, frightening her aunt: "Why are you here again, woman? Didn’t you understand what I said?"

"Aunt Ruan, it’s not that I don’t understand, it’s just that I really need Miss Ruan to save a life."

"Aren’t you Wang the Elder’s lawful wife? Is your family lacking a doctor? Don’t tell me the person you want to save cannot come to light, so you’re hiding it from your husband..."

"Aunt Ruan, please don’t misunderstand! It’s because I’ve searched every doctor in the city, and no one can treat her. Her condition has worsened over the past two days; she can’t even get out of bed now. That’s why I’m so anxious and have no choice but to plead with Miss Ruan."

Her aunt continued to snort from the side, but Ruan Mian found it a bit odd.

The Wang Brothers are well-known in the garrison, and as the lawful wife of the family, even if she’s not adorned in gold, she shouldn’t look like this.

If it weren’t for her aunt informing her of her identity, Ruan Mian would’ve thought she was just an ordinary farm wife.

After thinking it over, she asked, "Who is it that you want me to save?"

"My younger sister, Yin Niang."

"She’s your sister?"

Her aunt was quite surprised upon hearing the name: "Isn’t she your husband’s favored concubine?"

The woman’s eyes reddened, and she spoke softly.

"Yes, Yin Niang is my husband’s favored concubine and also my biological sister. I’ve been married for years without bearing a child, and my mother-in-law wanted my husband to take a concubine. My sister willingly entered the mansion for my sake so that she could bear a child, sparing me from greater misery."

"After giving birth, my sister’s health has always been poor, and now... she can’t even get out of bed! I don’t want her to die."

"If something happens to her, it’s just one less concubine for my husband. He can always take another concubine any time, and the child can be adopted by someone else. But my sister would die in vain, and I would lose my closest person!"

"So I beg you, Miss Ruan! Please take a look at my sister, even if it can’t be treated, having a look gives us a glimmer of hope."

These words caused her aunt to pause momentarily, then she laughed in anger.

"What were your mother and sister thinking? You can’t have children so your sister has them for you? Are sisters supposed to share the same husband? I really don’t get it!"

But it is quite tragic indeed.

Her aunt couldn’t help but think of her own plight, also being similarly wronged.

Living in such an inhumane society, without power or influence, not daring to resist, and becoming helpless like a fish on the chopping board.

She looked at Ruan Mian and reminded her.

"Mianmian, Yin Niang is said to be a favored concubine whom Wang the Elder fancies. If you can truly cure her, perhaps we could secure Wang the Elder’s support ahead of time."

Though her aunt was reluctant to admit, she found her heart softening, after all, they were both women, and some difficulties were easy to empathize with.

Ruan Mian considered the situation and looked at the woman.

After a moment of weighing her options, Ruan Mian agreed.

The woman was overjoyed and quickly led the two of them to the mansion.

The Wang Mansion was vast and luxurious, even the side gate alone left her aunt exclaiming in surprise.

In private, she kept chattering to Ruan Mian.

"This damned old goat, hoarding wealth for years, yet unwilling to spend even on the illness of a favored concubine, won’t even provide decent clothes for the lady of the house, just spends lavishly outside—what a scoundrel!"

Her aunt rolled her eyes so far back they almost disappeared from sight.

Before she finished complaining, suddenly a fast-moving figure rushed out! Knocking the woman to the ground.

The woman let out a wail, kneeling in pain, the sound of her knees hitting the ground was painful just to hear.

Her aunt was also thrown against a pillar by the figure, clutching her head in frustration and shouting.

"Are you out of your mind?! Running all over the place in broad daylight!"

The next moment, a boy’s sharp voice suddenly burst out. Pointing at her aunt’s nose, he angrily shouted at the woman.

"This stinky lady says I’m crazy! This is my family’s courtyard, I can run however I want; who are you, and who let you in!"

What an unruly brat indeed.

Her aunt raised her hand intending to give the boy a slap, but the woman held her back just in time.

"Aunt Ruan, it’s my fault, it’s all my fault, don’t take it out on the child, let’s quickly go see my sister." She hurriedly got up from the ground as her aunt grumbled.

"You, at least, are his elder, yet he shows you no respect! Aren’t you going to discipline him?"

Before she could finish her words, the child rushed at her aunt; Ruan Mian furrowed her brow, and just as the child was about to push her aunt, she touched the Jade Bracelet, releasing a lark.

Two large birds swooped down from the sky, dropping bird droppings squarely onto the child’s face.

Wet and sticky, it splattered all over his face, and he immediately started yelling.

Opening his mouth, he caught a fresh piece.

He cried out even louder, rolling on the ground and wailing endlessly.

Her aunt couldn’t help but laugh, suppressing her amusement as she pulled the woman aside: "Let the servants handle the child, aren’t you eager to see your sister? Don’t delay her condition."

With that, she winked at Ruan Mian, and the two of them exchanged a knowing glance.

When they arrived at the room, they found a frail young woman lying on the bed.

As soon as she saw the woman, she cried out: "Sister, sister, where have you been? I’ve been wanting some water and couldn’t find you anywhere."

The woman quickly went over to fetch her some hot water, and her aunt glanced at the maids serving by the door.

"Aren’t there maids here? Can’t someone else get you water? Why must it be your sister? Does her water taste better?"

Hearing these words, Yin Niang’s face on the bed changed slightly, and she looked at her sister, asking.

"Sister, who are they? Why did you bring outsiders into the mansion? If my husband finds out, he will surely blame you again."

"When I plead, I’ll likely get scolded too!"

She was so delicate and weak, making her sister feel heartbroken: "This is the doctor I found for you, very skilled, will surely cure you."

"Yin Niang, let Miss Ruan take a look at your condition."

As soon as she finished speaking, Yin Niang suddenly threw the cup!

"Sister!! I said I don’t want to see a doctor, I don’t want to treat!"