Chapter 147
"Yes, father. No one can predict the situation in Wuheng. Isn't the purpose of building the road to establish contact with Liaolie and leave a way out for ourselves?"
"If the pursuers really find us here, we at least have a hiding place like Guancheng."
In fact, Ruan Mian had a vague feeling that Han Ling and the others would soon find out where their valley was.
Now that they have found a corner of the treasure house, they will definitely continue to send people to search around there.
That place was originally not far from the valley, and now because of the road construction, people were coming and going, so it was inevitable that they would run into each other.
In response to this, Ruan Mian specially caught a few birds as spiritual animals, fed them with spiritual spring water, and let them act as his undercover agents.
Go to that area and keep an eye on it at all times. If anyone discovers the existence of their valley, tell me immediately.
Now that the birds didn't react, it proved that Han Ling's group didn't know where they were.
"Father, don't worry, I'm here. Helping others is a very fulfilling endeavor."
Under her and Zhang's lobbying, Mr. Ruan agreed to become a doctor.
The matter was settled. Ruan Mian was about to leave, and Zhang wanted to see her off, but she said, "Don't worry, mother. Xiu'er is waiting for me outside. He can help me get back."
Zhang took a look, and with a serious expression, she pulled Ruan Mian to lower her voice.
"Mianmian, although Xiu'er is ill, he looks like a tall and strong adult man. You're too close to her. Others might..."
"Mother, why are you still worried about this? You know I never take other people's words to heart."
Zhang Shi saw that she had misunderstood, and quickly shook her head to explain, "I'm not afraid of other people's gossip, I just feel that you and Xiu'er have been too close these days, and I think that Master Xie is a little jealous."
As soon as these words were spoken, Ruan Qing, who was still chewing on a wild vegetable cake, also ran over happily.
"Sister! Mother is right. Yesterday, I went to bring some delicious food to Master Xie. When Master Xie heard me say you and cousin Jinxiu were sharpening tools together, his face turned so ugly that it scared me!"
"You think too much!"
"No, it's not like that. Everyone knows that the master has feelings for me, and I'm sure I can sense it too. But I don't want to fall in love, right? I know!"
Ruan Mian laughed and followed her words, "You're right. How can the love between men and women be as sweet as making money?"
"Mother, Father, we're in a difficult situation right now. Our most urgent priority is to stay together as a family and create a stable and happy home. If we don't even complete the most basic things and then start talking about love, it will only delay a lot of things."
Seeing her daughter speak so frankly, Zhang smiled helplessly and said, "You are a person with your own ideas. Mother will support you no matter what."
"From now on, mother won't think too much about it. No matter what others think or say, we will just live a good life as a family!"
Ruan Mian nodded, but Ruan Qing couldn't help but say something.
"Sister, even though you say that, we still have to care about Mr. Xie. I think he's injured again. When I brought him food a few days ago, I found blood stains on his clothes."
Blood stains?
During this period, she was busy with the shop, road construction and farming, and indeed had not paid any attention to him.
Did something happen to him when he went to the military camp?
After hearing what Ruan Qing said, Ruan Mian decided to go and take a look.
So after leaving the house, she asked Xiu'er to help her find Xie Huaian.
However, he was unexpectedly turned away when he arrived at the door.
She was stunned for a moment, then looked at Minister Dong uncertainly: "Minister, has the master really fallen asleep?"
It was only a few hours ago and the candles in the room were still on. She couldn't believe that he had fallen asleep like this.
Minister Dong touched his nose awkwardly and whispered, "Madam Ruan, when you brought your cousin here, the master suddenly lost interest. Don't think the master is usually easy to talk to, but in fact... he has a really bad temper."
She saw it.
But it's no big deal.
She smiled and raised her voice to call Ruan Jinxiu: "Xiu'er, let's go."
As he said that, he asked Ruan Jinxiu to take him away. However, as soon as he turned around, Ruan Mian suddenly screamed!
Ruan Jinxiu and Dong Shilang were so frightened that they hurried to help her: "Cousin!"
"Madam Ruan, are you okay?!"
The scream quickly attracted the attention of the people inside. Xie Huaian opened the door, worry appeared in his eyes, and he walked to Ruan Mian and frowned.
"How is it?"
Ruan Mian suddenly smiled and looked straight at Xie Huaian: "My Lord, are you willing to see me?"
Xie Huaian's expression changed slightly. He glanced at Minister Dong and the others and muttered, "You do have a way."
Ruan Mian slowly stood up and moved his feet: "I'm not pretending, my foot is really injured. I came to see you today because I heard from my elder sister that you were injured too, right?"
"It's just a minor injury, no need to bother you."
This sounded a bit irritating to Ruan Mian. Ruan Mian thought that it might be true as his mother said. In order to avoid unpleasantness and misunderstandings in the future, Ruan Mian suddenly asked him frankly.
"My Lord, have you taken a liking to me?"
Upon hearing this, Minister Dong opened his eyes wide, looking like he was enjoying a good show.
Xie Huaian obviously didn't expect that this woman would not even hide such a thing and said it so bluntly, which stumped him.
"What do you mean, Madam Ruan?"
"My lord, don't you have any? If not, why are you so jealous? Even my sister can see that you have feelings for me. Has Minister Dong seen it too?"
When the question was suddenly thrown to Minister Dong, he immediately became excited and nodded quickly.
Not afraid of Xie Huaian's gloomy gaze, he smiled: "Madam Ruan, I can testify to this. Our master is indeed interested in you."
As soon as he said this, Xie Huaian immediately gave him a killing look.
But Ruan Mian's expression turned serious. She glanced at the house and asked, "Can I talk to you alone?"
After these words were spoken, Minister Dong immediately tactfully pulled Ruan Jinxiu away.
Perhaps Ruan Mian's words were too blunt, and for the first time, Xie Huaian felt uncomfortable in front of a woman.
After the two returned to the house, he was about to speak when Ruan Mian suddenly said.
"If I could truly gain your favor, it would be my great fortune. But you are not interested in this, and your future is bright. Sooner or later, you will leave this wilderness."
"In Kyoto, there are great ideals and ambitions of the adults. I just want to live a peaceful life here with my family. In this life, I will never compromise for anyone again."
Obviously, Xie Huaian didn't expect her to say these words to him, but her words hit Xie Huaian's heart precisely.
At this moment, he stared at Ruan Mian closely, and what was revealed in his eyes was not regret or loss, but admiration and respect.
He turned around and took out the jar of ginseng wine brewed by Ruan Mian from the kang and poured a bowl for each person.
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