Exile after Divorce? Empty the Scumbag Husband First!-Chapter 405 - 349: After All... He Was Once an Uncle

Chapter 405: Chapter 349: After All... He Was Once an Uncle

Upon seeing her approach, Mrs. Zhang moved her lips as if to speak, but hesitated.

This brief moment of indecision did not escape Ruan Mian’s notice: "Mother, has something happened?"

Mrs. Zhang took a deep breath and, after a moment’s hesitation, spoke honestly.

"I wish... to handle Zhang Hexsong’s funeral arrangements."

Ruan Mian was taken aback and intended to say it wasn’t necessary, but upon reconsideration, she acknowledged that, after all, her mother and he shared the bond of siblings.

As she pondered, Mrs. Zhang suddenly asked her: "Mianmian, do you think I’m overdoing it? Or perhaps... I shouldn’t..."

"Mother, you must have thought it through carefully before making this decision. The deceased has passed, just proceed according to your wishes."

"After all... he was once an uncle."

Mrs. Zhang lowered her gaze; receiving the understanding from her daughter seemed to open her heart.

It was also the first time she mentioned her childhood in front of Ruan Mian.

"Your uncle wasn’t always like this. When we were young, he was quite protective of me and would always look after me as his elder sister.

But why he changed later, I do not know."

Ruan Mian saw the tears welling in her mother’s eyes and stepped forward to offer comfort.

"People always change; just as trees and rivers transform, so do people. Mother, don’t feel burdened by the past; let bygones be bygones. Living in the present is important."

Her words brought great comfort to Mrs. Zhang.

After seeing Mrs. Zhang off, Ruan Mian went to the textile mill and then to the freight office, reminding them of the precautions for delivering that batch of firearms to the Capital City.

Li Si patted his chest and assured her: "Miss Ruan, don’t worry. Liu Shu and I will personally oversee this trip. We’ve split up the shipment and disguised it well; there won’t be any problems."

"I’ve already planned the delivery route. With General Huo’s official seal and documents, we’ll stick to the official roads, and no one will dare to trouble us."

This time, for extra security, Ruan Mian specifically requested an official seal and document from Huo Zong.

They were traveling to the Capital City in the name of a commercial convoy and as subordinates of the Border Guard General, so there would generally be no obstruction.

The journey would be smooth and unimpeded.

For this reason, Ruan Mian also prepared enough provisions and travel expenses for them, ensuring a comfortable journey to the Capital City. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Upon delivering the cargo to its destination, they would even have spare time for purchasing and recreation.

Ruan Mian had allowed ample time for their return to Wuheng.

She initially thought this well-prepared freight trip would safely reach the Capital City just like the previous ones.

Unexpectedly, after just a week, trouble arose.

That day, Ruan Mian was at the Mulberry Garden with a group of female workers, harvesting silkworm cocoons. The quality of this batch of cocoons was even better than last year’s.

Perhaps due to abundant rainfall, the branches and leaves of the mulberry trees grew exceedingly well, and Ruan Mian routinely nourished them with spiritual spring water from her space.

Therefore, the quality of these silk cocoons was tough and lustrous, making the fabric woven from them exceptionally distinctive.

The entire textile mill was astonished by the first bolt of this fabric.

"This undulating material looks so precious!!"

"Indeed, I’ve never seen anything like this in civilian markets. Such high quality could probably only be found in tribute gifts!"

Others were overjoyed, and Cui Zhu, who wove this fabric herself, was even more delighted.

Eagerly, she took it up to show Ruan Mian, confident that they would sell wonderfully.

"Miss, this season’s bountiful silkworm harvest is unprecedented. The silk quality is extraordinary! We might consider making special garments exclusively for nobility and selling them in limited quantities. What do you think?"

Cui Zhu, influenced by her aunt’s insights, often had business ideas popping into her mind.

This was fortunate, as Ruan Mian hardly needed to think herself, with such capable people around her.

However, at this moment, a man’s coarse wailing suddenly echoed from outside the courtyard, loudly calling out.

"Miss Ruan! Miss Ruan!"

Recognizing the voice as Li Si’s, Ruan Mian curiously put the fabric down and stepped into the courtyard.

She saw a man disheveled and covered in bloodstains tumble off a horse.

Those around him were startled and hurried to help him up.

The face was unmistakably Li Si’s.

Li Si, who should have been on his way to the Capital City, now appeared before them in this state.

This left everyone stunned, and Cui Zhu felt an ominous foreboding, promptly asking.

"Brother Li, what happened to you? What has occurred?"

She looked around and saw that only Li Si had returned on horseback.