Exile after Divorce? Empty the Scumbag Husband First!-Chapter 365 - 345: Since You All Want to Live, I’ll Give You a Way Out (7)

Chapter 365: Chapter 345: Since You All Want to Live, I’ll Give You a Way Out (7)

"Moreover, the Princess said to torture her but to keep her alive! Doesn’t this clearly mean she once had a grudge with the Princess? We just need to follow orders, there must be other grievances we aren’t aware of."

The subordinate nodded repeatedly and didn’t ask more, swiftly heading off to carry out the orders.

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Wuheng.

After the disaster area inspection was completely concluded and confirmed there were no survivors in the village, Ruan Mian personally went with a team of government officers to set it ablaze.

The village, already in ruins, was gradually engulfed in a sea of flames.

Watching the raging fire, the others sighed with emotion.

"Our Wuheng has been through so many disasters. It’s not just the villagers living here; even we feel troubled seeing this place destroyed." Ruan Mian moved her lips slightly and only said, "When the old doesn’t go, the new won’t come. We are eradicating the root to prevent future troubles."

The village had nothing of value left. Compared to becoming a breeding ground for disease, burning it with fire was undoubtedly better.

During these days, whether it was the government officers in the office or the soldiers in General Huo’s camp, everyone worked hard.

But being able to unite as one to resist the disaster is all thanks to Lord Lin.

Ruan Mian had seen many corrupt officials, but officials like Lord Lin, who sincerely cared for the people, were indeed rare.

So, whether for herself or to help Lord Lin, she had to protect Wuheng.

Their wheat plantations were gone, and the shops in the city had become ruins.

Others thought she must be heartbroken, but standing in front of the fire, Ruan Mian was thinking about how to rise again.

If everything is lost, just plant it again.

While she was in a daze, a Lord hurriedly ran up to her, "Miss Ruan, we just saw someone outside this village!"

"Someone?"

Ruan Mian was momentarily stunned. The spirit beasts sent out yesterday had already returned with no survivors reported, so how could there still be victims?

Amazed, Ruan Mian quickly asked someone to take her to see for herself.

However, when she reached the outskirts of the village, she indeed saw a ragged person standing ahead.

She told her companions to wait nearby while she walked over herself.

Just as she was about to greet them, the person’s eyes looked over. In that instant, Ruan Mian’s feet were nailed to the ground, and she looked in disbelief, her heart pounding wildly in her chest.

She thought she was hallucinating, so she rubbed her eyes hard and looked again.

The person before her had a faint smile on their lips, seemingly timeless in that glance.

"Ah Huai..."

Ruan Mian murmured, her fists clenching tightly.

In the face of enormous happiness, she tried hard to suppress the overwhelming emotions in her heart. Considering his current situation, she couldn’t let others see him.

So Ruan Mian pretended to be calm, turned around, and first sent the officers away after walking over to them.

"I’ll take the victim back. You go ahead and burn down those houses in the southeast corner."

The others didn’t think much of it and all did as she instructed.

Once they left, Ruan Mian’s steps quickened uncontrollably, almost running to the person.

Although he had disguised himself, and others couldn’t recognize him as Xie Huai’an, Ruan Mian recognized him at a glance.

Because on his chest, he wore the Jade that he had plucked from her saber’s hilt back then.

Treasured by him, it hung over his heart.

"Ah Huai... it really is you?"

Her lips moved slightly; amidst the joy, she felt a rare unease.

She hadn’t expected Xie Huai’an to return to Wuheng so soon.

Her eyes filled with tears as Xie Huai’an gently held her hand, curbing his own excitement.

Ruan Mian wanted to throw herself into his arms, but Xie Huai’an seemed embarrassed, "Dirty."

But she didn’t care about that and hugged him tightly.

Previously, Ruan Mian always thought she had enough self-control. Back when cooperating with Ah Huai to fake his death, letting him secretly return to the capital was understandable. Although she would miss him, she wouldn’t reach the point of thinking about him day and night.

But she ultimately overestimated her self-control.

She often thought of Xie Huai’an, of the days he spent by her side. Of course, due to her busy daily life, she couldn’t immerse herself in longing too often.

Now his sudden return indeed made Ruan Mian genuinely happy.

Once Xie Huai’an felt her real warmth, he too held her tightly.

After an unknown time passed, they reluctantly separated.

Ruan Mian then carefully looked at his face.

Deliberately disguised, dressed in rags, seemingly indistinguishable from an average victim.