The aunt couldn’t help but fantasize about the two becoming top-tier rchants, just the thought of it was wonderful.
Although rchants are considered lower class in the Capital City, they don’t see it that way.
One is a reincarnated person, the other a ti traveler, both have seen much of the world, deeply understanding that economic foundations determine superstructures.
The status of rchants isn’t important, what’s important is that they have money. Money can make anything happen!
Enjoying delicacies, wouldn’t it be marvelous?
The aunt rubbed her hands in anticipation, eagerly ready to make her move!
But before that, it’s most important for them to take their brother ho and reunite with the family.
This unexpected return ca without prior notice. When their carriage arrived at the village, the Ruan Family were still busy with their own tasks.
Father went to the garrison for consultations and hadn’t returned yet. Mother went to the cloth workshop with Cui Zhu, leaving only Sister-in-law at ho.
Ruan Mian hurried into the house, wanting Sister-in-law to co out and see, only to find Mrs. Chen already emaciated in a short period of ti.
She was utterly spiritless. Her face was haggard, and even upon seeing Ruan Mian, she forced herself to get up from the bed, looking weary.
"Mianmian, you... are back?"
"Sister-in-law, what’s happened to you?"
Ruan Mian hurriedly stepped forward to support her. Mrs. Chen shook her head, unwilling to worry her, but as soon as she stood, she saw Ruan Qingsong standing at the door.
That familiar face made her freeze instantly.
She looked over in disbelief, and tears quickly flooded her eyes, leaving Mrs. Chen montarily at a loss of what to do.
She thought she was dreaming: "Asong? Is... is it you?"
Ruan Mian quickly helped her off the bed. Mrs. Chen eagerly ran to tightly grab his arm, her myriad words transford into tears at this mont.
"Husband... dear husband, you’ve finally returned!"
She tried hard to suppress her emotions, but in contrast to her excitent, Ruan Qingsong’s gaze remained unfamiliar.
Soon, Mrs. Chen gathered her composure, puzzled as she t Ruan Qingsong’s eyes, uncertainly calling him, "Asong? What’s wrong with you?"
Ruan Qingsong struggled to rember sothing, but his mind was completely blank, unable to recall anything.
He felt only pity for this woman, and... unspoken guilt.
Especially upon seeing her in this state, it was clear that her husband’s departure caused it.
His silence made Mrs. Chen realize sothing.
She opened her mouth, suddenly feeling a sharp pain in her heart: "Mianmian, does he... not recognize anymore?"
Ruan Mian was still considering how to tell Sister-in-law about her brother’s situation, but before she could speak, Ruan Qingsong suddenly pushed Mrs. Chen’s hands away!
His expression slightly changed, and without hesitation, he turned his back and left.
Mrs. Chen, seeing this, desperately ran to embrace him from behind: "Asong! Asong, what’s wrong with you? I’m Wei’er! Why are you leaving?"
"Do you know how I’ve managed these days without you? Asong, don’t go, please don’t leave and Jing behind, alright?"
Mrs. Chen couldn’t hold back her emotions; days of longing and the current pain turned into tears on her face.
Her hands held him tighter, fearful that it was all just a dream, and that Asong would disappear if she wasn’t careful.
However, sothing was wrong with Ruan Qingsong. Ruan Mian noticed his face turning pale, his features clenched together in extre pain.
Soon, it seed he couldn’t breathe, gasping for air, his brows sharply knit, extrely tornted!
It was exactly like the physical reaction he had on the road after killing soone.
Ruan Mian imdiately went forward to separate Mrs. Chen!
"Sister-in-law, release him first!"
At this mont, she also noticed Ruan Qingsong’s unusual condition, frightened into releasing him at once, with his body collapsing to the ground, Mrs. Chen tensely sitting down as well.
"Asong, Asong, what’s happened to you?! Mianmian, what is going on with him?"
"Mianmian, hurry and check on him!"
Mrs. Chen had never experienced anything like this, her whole body tense with anxiety.
Ruan Mian glanced at her soothingly, calling Yun Xiu from outside to lift him onto the bed.
She brought the dicine chest from the room, first performing acupuncture to alleviate his pain temporarily.
After his emotions stabilized, Ruan Mian proceeded with further diagnosis.
anwhile, standing at the entrance, Mrs. Chen looked utterly despaired, her heart seemingly plumting into the abyss, nobody knew the turmoil within her heart, and how painful it was.
She never imagined that she and Asong would co to such a state!
What on earth did he experience to beco like this?
Once they loved each other dearly, having only each other. Back when Mrs. Chen’s family faced trouble, he went all out, risking his future on a wager, pleading with authorities to aid her family.
This was how her parents’ lives were saved.
Since she married into the Ruan Family, Asong never took a concubine, nor had any other connections with won.
His mother-in-law never made things difficult for her, the entire Ruan Family treated her as one of their own, as a woman she cherished her ti as Asong’s wife.
No matter what, Asong always put her first.
Yet who would have thought, now he not only doesn’t know who he is, but also can’t rember their past cherished mories.
For Mrs. Chen, this was undoubtedly a deadly blow.
Especially since he seed not to want to see her, causing him to beco unwell.
Her body swayed a few tis, nearly falling, but her faint consciousness kept her grounded, supporting herself against the wall, forcing herself to stand firm.
She told herself, there must be sothing behind Asong’s actions, she couldn’t just lose hope and be discouraged!
No matter what, she had to find out what Asong went through to beco like this.
After all, his survival and return ho was already very fortunate.
Thinking about this, Mrs. Chen steadied her mind.
anwhile, Ruan Qingsong returned to normal, Ruan Mian watched him drink a dose of dicine, then cautiously asked.
"Brother, why did it happen just now? Does your body have any signs, please tell ."
This was also the normal questioning of a doctor.
Therefore, Ruan Qingsong didn’t think much, truthfully confessing: "I also don’t know why, just..."
He hesitated briefly, still choosing to speak out: "It’s just her voice made uncomfortable, as if there are images in my mind trying to erge, but I can’t recall them!"
"Suddenly there’s an urge to avoid, wanting to leave this place. And for a mont, even my breathing beca rapid, as if this body is beyond my control."
Hearing this, Ruan Mian frowned slightly.
If the physical discomfort is ruled out, such a reaction seems more like a self-psychological defense chanism.
But they are a married couple, even if it’s a stimulus, it shouldn’t be this repulsive.
If it were enemies, it’d be easier to explain.
Ruan Mian felt sothing was amiss, but for the mont, she refrained from asking more.
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