CHAPTER 89: CHAPTER 87: WHAT HAPPENED?

Just after reaching the ground, Rui ran over and hugged her: "Aunt, Aunt, that person wants to kill me..."

Ah Ruolan saw it was a child from Ruan Mian’s family, and immediately drew a dagger from her waist threateningly.

"Hand over this kid! If you dare to stop me, I’ll kill your whole family."

Ruan Mian still didn’t know what was happening, so she asked Rui, "Rui, what happened?"

Without waiting for Ah Ruolan to speak, Rui hurriedly explained.

"I just went to find Lin, and saw her engaged in disgraceful acts with the former son-in-law!"

A child’s words suddenly made those around mock the situation.

At this moment, Qi Nanfeng was still not fully conscious, feeling extremely uncomfortable, and hugged Ah Ruolan in front of everyone.

This shocked Ah Ruolan, just as she was about to speak, the gatekeeper shouted with a group of subordinates behind her.

They initially thought it was a group of troublemakers causing a fuss, but after pulling open the crowd, they discovered their precious daughter being held by a man.

In rage, he drew a knife, ready to chop off Qi Nanfeng’s head!

Luckily, Ah Ruolan quickly intervened: "Dad! Dad, don’t!"

Ah Ruolan had grown up on the frontier, possessing a wild streak, plus her father, the gatekeeper, had power and influence for years—he was the boss in the reception camp.

Thus, he spoiled his daughter, calling and commanding those exiles at will, killing one or two was nothing to him.

But now, her daughter’s purity was ruined, mocked by so many people; his face was discolored.

He initially wanted to betroth his daughter to the Border Guard General, but now her purity was gone, and her future career thwarted.

He was both distressed and furious, pushed her daughter and scolded: "What is this! This brat sullied your purity, today I’ll..."

"Dad! He’s the one I chose, I want to keep him."

The gatekeeper was stunned upon hearing his daughter’s words and nearly passed out.

At that moment, Ruan Mian, having sorted things out, stepped forward.

"Sir."

"Since the deed is done, why not fulfill your daughter’s wish?"

The gatekeeper looked displeased: "What does this have to do with you?!"

Seeing this, Ah Ruolan recalled it was exposed by this little brat Rui, and in anger, reached out to slap him.

But Ruan Mian restrained her wrist and calmly said.

"Sir loves his daughter so much, how could he bear to see her upset?"

Ah Ruolan was surprised she was persuasive.

Following her lead, she nodded: "Dad, you’re right, Mr. Qi and I have vowed lifelong commitment already, let him follow me then."

"Absurd! How could my daughter marry an exile?!"

Ruan Mian spoke up: "Sir, the lady only wants Mr. Qi to follow her, not marry her, right, Miss?"

Ah Ruolan wasn’t foolish, she had admired more men than just Qi Nanfeng, if truly marrying she wouldn’t pick someone with such a background.

Following Ruan Mian’s lead she said: "Exactly, just following me, not marrying, alright Dad! So many people watching, let’s go back!"

After speaking, she glared fiercely at the other exiles, warning them to keep silent about this matter.

Though no one dared speak out, privately, they ridiculed Qi Nanfeng.

"That Mr. Qi is truly shameless! Having those inclinations was one thing, now mingling with the gatekeeper’s daughter, the Qi Family ancestors must be cursed, producing such deplorable offspring!"

"Am I the only one curious about Mr. Li’s thoughts?"

These gossip spread privately, while Ruan Mian led Rui back to the cellar.

Cui Zhu was still sulking.

"Miss, why did you even speak up for that lady earlier, should’ve just let the gatekeeper decapitate Qi Nanfeng!"

Ruan Mian smiled: "Qi Nanfeng was chosen by his daughter, he wouldn’t have truly been decapitated. Besides, it’d be a waste if he just died like that."

"Being with such a domineering lady means more drama, you’ll see."

Over the past few days, Ruan Mian used her labor time to gather intel from other exiles.

She mapped out the ins and outs of the reception camp.

This Ah Ruolan was practically a second Xuanjia Army’s tigress.

Spoiled and domineering, just the type Qi Nanfeng liked.

And indeed, just as she expected, outside the reception camp in a side room, Qi Nanfeng was tied up, sweating profusely!

Ah Ruolan, seeing his lack of reaction and no intention to approach her, thought he disliked her.

During the day, she saw him sweet talking with that female exile, but now in front of her, he’s like a dead fish!

Instantly slapped him several times: "Tonight, if you don’t make me happy, you’ll face death!"

Seeing her fierce face, Qi Nanfeng couldn’t help recalling the unbearable scenes in the Xuanjia Army Camp, scaring him into fainting and waking, back and forth, tortured to a state worse than death...

Meanwhile, in the cellar, Yun Xiu suddenly came to Ruan Mian, whispering: "Miss Ruan, Little Deer is missing."

She promised to meet with the Golden Sha tribe, where Little Deer was guaranteed safe.

But after searching all accessible areas in the cellar, Little Deer was nowhere to be found.

The rest of the Ruan family also joined in the search.

Ruan Mian went deeper into the cellar, taking the opportunity to explore the space, but still found nothing.

Seeing the White Tiger, she spoke to it softly: "Where’s Little Deer? Can you summon them?"

Ruan Mian was just testing, but unexpectedly, the White Tiger nodded and roared.

Soon, Little Deer ran to her from the dark passage.

Ruan Mian then discovered that there was another passage in the cellar leading elsewhere.

Normally unseen, it was covered by soil, unexpectedly Little Deer had gone inside.

After coming to her, Little Deer cocked its head and blinked, turning around her several times, leading towards the cave entrance.

As if suggesting Ruan Mian enter.

Could there be something inside?

Ruan Mian sensed its intention, took out a flint from the space, and cautiously went into the passage.

The passage was long and narrow, only allowing one person through at a time.

After an uncertain time, Little Deer suddenly stopped, and Ruan Mian faintly heard sounds coming from ahead.

She immediately extinguished the flint, sticking close to the dirt wall, listening carefully.

Very soon, two voices reached her ears.

They seemed to be doing physical work, panting heavily.

"After we finish digging this time, three days from now at midnight, the Governor should sell the previously accumulated clay coal, right? The goods outside the Linfen River passage can’t fit anymore!"

"Isn’t it just? We toil day and night for him, hardly more leisurely than those exiles outside, merchants from Lanqiang Country have plenty of Silver Coin, this time the Governor will certainly share more Silver with us."