Chapter 51: If She Finds Out the Truth in the Future, She Will Never Forgive You

“Jiang Wan, you know medicine.”

Song Jiuyuan’s tone was full of certainty. While Jiang Wan was observing him, he was also observing her.

Jiang Wan didn’t intend to hide it—he wasn’t stupid, so he would naturally see through it. “Yes, I do.”

“You could…”

Song Jiuyuan found it difficult to say. In the end, he gritted his teeth and said, “Let’s put it this way, I have some ties with Chen Ce, so could you take extra care of them?”

“Why should I?”

Jiang Wan said this with a smile to Song Jiuyuan, but what she didn’t say aloud was: What right do you have to ask that of me?

Song Jiuyuan roughly understood the hidden meaning behind her words, and his eyes lowered with a hint of dejection.

“I know I didn’t treat you well before, but that was because you and the Ministry of Rites’ manor tried every way to force me to marry you.

Although I still don’t have romantic feelings for you now, you’ve taken such care of me and my family. I won’t treat you poorly in the future.”

“So?”

Jiang Wan smiled faintly. “I’m not the same Jiang Wan as before. A few sweet words from you won’t make me risk my life for you.”

“What are your conditions?”

Song Jiuyuan frowned. She was so good to Chen Wenhao, so he assumed she’d be willing to help.

Jiang Wan threw away the twig she was holding and said bluntly, “When we arrive at the wastelands, let’s get a divorce.”

“Divorce?”

Song Jiuyuan had thought of many possibilities, but he never expected her to ask for a divorce. After all, she was the one who once cried and begged to marry him.

“That’s right.”

Jiang Wan spoke with certainty. “I don’t have any other requests, just this one. Otherwise, forget it.”

Once she safely escorted him to the wastelands, it would count as repaying the original Jiang Wan’s debt to him. After that, she’d be free as a bird.

And their marriage was officially registered with the government. She didn’t want to leave while still carrying the title of his wife.

Song Jiuyuan stared at her with complicated eyes. After a long pause, he finally said, “Alright, I agree.”

He used to be the one who most wanted to sever ties with her. Now, for some reason, his emotions were suddenly mixed.

He should be happy.

“I caused you some trouble before. I owe you that. So I’ll make sure to escort you to the wastelands safely.”

Jiang Wan simply laid things out clearly to him. This way, he wouldn’t be on guard around her, and she’d enjoy some peace.

Song Jiuyuan remained silent but finally understood why Jiang Wan had been so dedicated to caring for him and his family these past days.

So it was all to sever ties completely in the future. Looking at his still-unhealed legs, his heart ached bitterly.

Fine. A cripple like him wouldn’t drag her down anymore.

When Madam Song returned with the children, she immediately sensed that something was off. She glared at Song Jiuyuan.

“Yuan’er, did you bully Wanwan?”

Song Jiuyuan stayed silent. Jiang Wan could only explain helplessly.

“No, we just had a friendly exchange of ideas.”

“That’s good.”

Madam Song held Jiang Wan’s little hand warmly and said gently, “Yuan’er has a bad temper. If he bullies you, just tell me. I’ll make sure to teach him a lesson.”

“Really, he didn’t.”

Jiang Wan couldn’t help but laugh and cry at the same time. In her heart, she thought that if she really left, the person she would miss the most would be Madam Song. After all, her love and care were genuine.

Song Jiuyuan gazed gloomily at Madam Song, his eyes full of silent accusation, as if to say, Who’s the one you actually gave birth to?

Jiang Wan and Song Jiuyuan had reached a temporary agreement. So when Chen Ce came looking for her, she followed him without hesitation.

The two of them stood at the edge of the group. Chen Ce closed his eyes in pain.

“Lady Song, I… want to ask you a favor.”

“Go ahead.”

Jiang Wan instinctively thought, just like Song Jiuyuan, that he wanted her to take better care of Madam Chen.

As long as it was within her ability, she was willing. But what Chen Ce said next shocked her.

“I know you know medicine. If the time is right, can you tell me which herbs can induce a miscarriage?”

He bit down in agony. It was clear this decision was extremely difficult for him—after all, in ancient times, offspring were considered paramount.

Jiang Wan hadn’t expected him to ask her this. She was stunned.

“Did you and Madam Chen decide this together?”

“My wife is unwilling.”

Chen Ce sighed deeply. “Of course I can’t bear it either. But Lady Song, you also know our current situation.

We haven’t even reached the wastelands yet. The constant travel has already left her exhausted. I heard the roads ahead are even worse.

If she keeps this child, I fear for her life.”

She had already suffered enough by following him into exile. Chen Ce didn’t want to lose her.

From a rational perspective, Chen Ce wasn’t wrong. Jiang Wan paused for a moment, then said:

“I’ll keep an eye out, but I suggest you discuss it thoroughly with Madam Chen before coming to me.”

“You don’t understand, Lady Song. My wife may seem gentle, but she’s actually very stubborn.”

Chen Ce shook his head. “Now that she knows about the child, she absolutely won’t give it up willingly.”

“So you’re planning to secretly give her an abortive herb without her knowledge?”

Jiang Wan’s expression turned cold. “If she finds out the truth in the future, she’ll never forgive you.

To put it another way, there will always be a rift between you two for the rest of your lives.”

Chen Ce said nothing. Jiang Wan glanced at him. “Think it over carefully before you come back. These herbs aren’t easy to find.”

She turned and walked away. That kind of thing wasn’t even in her space. And even if it were, she wasn’t going to take it out anytime soon.

When she returned, Song Jiuyuan noticed she looked very annoyed. Both Song Jiuli and Song Jiuchi were smart enough not to provoke her.

They continued their journey. Jiang Wan didn’t speak to anyone. She always walked at the outer edge of the group, occasionally gathering herbs.

Then, while no one was looking, she quietly stored wild vegetables and herbs in her space. This would allow the plants in her space to grow more quickly.

The journey wasn’t fast. There had been a heavy rain before, and the ground was still muddy, making the roads difficult to walk.

So by evening, Ren Bang had no choice but to find an inn for everyone to rest. As always, they slept in a large shared room.

That night, the guards arranged coarse porridge for dinner. As they queued up for food, another group entered the inn.

Jiang Wan wasn’t usually nosy, but when her gaze landed on one of the newcomers, she was surprised.

Because she never expected the female lead, Hua Xiao, hadn’t settled elsewhere but had also come to the inn.

“You’re here too?”

Leading the group was the young man who had previously thanked Jiang Wan. When he saw her, his eyes lit up.

“Do you still remember me? I’m Lin Tingyu. You saved us last time.”

Lin Tingyu seemed to come from a well-off family. He was followed by guards, and his clothes were now fine and luxurious. But he still looked a bit thin, and his complexion was pale.

“Mm, it was just a small effort.”

Jiang Wan nodded slightly and returned to her table with her bowl, her attitude toward him cold and indifferent.

Lin Tingyu looked a bit disappointed. Hua Xiao noticed immediately and quickly comforted him.

“Tingyu-ge, don’t be upset. You’ve already expressed your thanks. That’s enough to show your sincerity.”