Chapter 140 Isn't it
For a moment, some information about this aunt in the original owner's memory slowly came to mind.
But when the original owner first met this aunt, he was still young and did not have much impression of her.
I only know that my aunt married into Mianzhou.
The last time my father and Mr. Xue talked about Mianzhou, they also mentioned this aunt.
But shouldn’t she be the wife of the prefect in Mianzhou?
Moreover, her husband Jiang Ruohuai was a member of Prince Yan's party and was loyal to Prince Yan in the later period.
This is already the border city of Liao State, 180,000 miles away from Mianzhou. If there were no exiles, how could they have come all the way here?
Ruan Mian looked at her doubtfully and said politely, "It turns out to be my aunt. It's been a long time since I last saw you. I didn't recognize you either."
The woman wiped her tears and said, "Isn't it true? Tell me, this is probably God's will! We are a family, and we will meet again in the end."
"Mianmian, there are some things I need to talk to your father about. I, your aunt... I have done so many stupid things! It was me who let the Ruan family down. Before I die, I must see your father and make things clear."
"Would you mind taking your aunt to see your father?"
Of course, Ruan Mian would not easily bring a stranger into the house, not to mention that she only knew that she had an aunt, but she didn't know what she looked like.
She thought for a moment and was about to speak when her aunt suddenly took out a broken jade pendant from her lapel and carefully handed it to Ruan Mian.
Her eyes were red as she said, "This is a token between your father and me. Your grandmother gave it to us. Your grandmother's untimely death in prison is still a thorn in your heart."
"If I hadn't been controlled by Jiang Ruhuai back then, how could I have let my biological mother die in prison? How could I possibly have ignored my family! Mianmian, I know you're still wary of me, but...but every word my aunt said is true. I absolutely have no ill intentions."
"My aunt has a grievance, and she also wants to resolve a knot between me and your father! Please take me to see your father!"
After she finished speaking, she knelt down towards Ruan Mian.
Ruan Mian quickly helped him up, and the burly man beside him knelt down and kowtowed to Ruan Mian: "Lady, please help my mother!"
This... is her child?
Ruan Mian suddenly remembered what his father said that day.
Indeed, the matter of his aunt has always been a concern for him. When Ruan Mian heard him talk about the past, she also suspected that something had happened to this aunt because of Jiang Ruohuai.
Otherwise, how could a good person not care about the life and death of her parents' family after getting married, and even kill her mother with her own hands?
In addition, Jiang Ruohuai's whereabouts are also related to King Yan. He is also an important villain in the original book. It would not hurt for Ruan Mian to know more about him.
She was even more curious about why her aunt appeared here, and worried that it was related to Jiang Ruhuai.
So he agreed temporarily: "I'll take you to see him, but..."
Ruan Mian covered their eyes with cloth strips.
Although it was puzzling, the woman had no complaints.
He cooperated with her throughout the process with his eyes blindfolded, and walked into the forest little by little with Ruan Mian's support.
On the way, Ruan Mian mentioned her husband's family: "Aunt, why did you come to such a distant Guancheng? Isn't Mianzhou your blessed land? With my uncle's care..."
Before Ruan Mian could finish his words, he was interrupted by the woman angrily!
"Mianmian, don't ever mention your uncle again! I've already killed him."
Ruan Mian paused, obviously not expecting her to be so powerful and speak so directly.
The lady thought she had scared Ruan Mian and quickly calmed down.
"Mianmian, don't be afraid. Auntie will definitely not do anything to you."
"Aunt was only forced into a desperate situation by him, and she fought back to protect herself. Besides, you don't know how despicable your uncle is!"
"As the prefect of Mianzhou, a father and mother of the people, he profited from all the benefits behind the scenes and did all sorts of unscrupulous things! Back then, your grandmother...she wanted to come find me, but he imprisoned her. In a rage, she said a few words to him, and he beat your grandmother to death!"
Ruan Mian was shocked. Last time, she heard her father say that her grandmother died of illness in prison. Now she said that she was beaten to death by Jiang Ruohuai...
It seems that Jiang Ruohuai created a false impression in order to escape punishment.
If these are all true, then she is indeed a miserable aunt.
"After killing that beast, I fled Mianzhou and followed the refugees to Beijing, hoping to find your father and tell him the truth about what happened. But...but something unexpected happened to you. I was hunted all the way and accidentally joined a caravan to Liaolie."
A lot of things were omitted in the middle, but Ruan Mian still noticed something wrong.
According to what she said, the original owner's grandmother died more than ten years ago. Could it be that she had been enduring for so many years before exploding?
If this aunt had been a patient and timid person from the beginning, it would have been difficult for her to suddenly become a decisive and murderous person.
Looking at her now, she doesn't seem like the person who could endure it before.
Ruan Mian had many doubts, but he suppressed them in his heart for the time being.
Because of her aunt's arrival, Ruan Mian did not accompany Xie Huaian to the military camp. She originally thought that they would split up and she would lead the men back to the valley.
But Xie Huaian was worried: "I'm with you, so we don't have to deliver the food now. It would be the same if we asked the Minister to deliver it tomorrow."
Ruan Mian knew that he was worried about her, and was about to speak when her aunt leaned in with a curious look and asked directly.
"Mianmian, this must be your husband, right? He loves you so much."
"But I remember your husband made you a widow? Could it be that he is not dead?"
"Aunt, it's not what you think."
Ruan Mian laughed and quickly explained, "I divorced him a long time ago. This is just our brother who traveled with us. Please don't misunderstand me."
“I see, but I am an experienced person in your aunt’s life. You said you are my brother, but this young man is clearly interested in you. I say, right, young master?”
Xie Huaian smiled and teased: "Auntie has good eyesight, but I am abrupt and afraid..."
"My eyes are covered, so how can I have good eyesight? I only have good hearing! When I heard you care so much about my Mian Mian, I knew you must be interested in her."
"But since you're interested, do you have a house? Are your parents still alive? Are you a hunter or a merchant? How many people are there in your family? Where is your household registration? Do you have a betrothal gift? How much can you offer?"
The series of questions asked by the aunt almost made Xie Huaian speechless.
It seemed like this was the first time he encountered such a situation, and he answered honestly.
"Aunt, I used to be an official in the court, but I was demoted due to an accident."
The aunt was just happy about the previous sentence, but the next sentence brought her back to her original state!
"Demoted? But what crime did you commit? Could it be that your household registration has been stripped away and you can't go back in this lifetime?"
Seeing this, Ruan Mian knew that if he didn't stop it, the situation would get out of control.
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