After sending Shaoyao and Juxiang away, Ruan Meiying went alone to the meditation room behind the Yonghe Temple. She closed the door and waited for Ruan Dafeng to meet her.
A short while later, Ruan Meiying heard a knock on the door and asked, "Who is it?"
Ruan Dafeng's voice came from outside the door: "Meiying, it's me, open the door quickly!"
Upon hearing Ruan Dafeng's voice, Ruan Meiying immediately went forward and opened the door. After Ruan Dafeng came in, she looked around to make sure no one was watching, and then closed the door again.
After closing the door, Ruan Meiying asked Ruan Dafeng, "Brother, how have you been lately? You're all alone in this unfamiliar place, and you don't have much money on you. I'm really worried about you!"
Ruan Dafeng comforted her, saying, "You don't need to worry about me. I'm a grown man, nothing will happen to me. Don't worry, I've already found a job at a restaurant not far from the Prince's Mansion, just so it's easier to contact you. And I won't have to worry about food or drink. As for you, you haven't suffered any grievances while staying with that bad guy, have you?"
Ruan Meiying shook her head and said, "Brother, I'm fine. I'm willing to suffer any hardship as long as I can avenge Father."
Looking at Ruan Meiying's determined eyes, Ruan Dafeng said, "Good sister, your father will be happy in the afterlife if he knows how filial you are."
Ruan Meiying handed the bundle that the prince had brought out to Ruan Dafeng and said, "Brother, these are some things I prepared for you. I don't have any money in the prince's mansion. You can pawn these pieces and get some money so you can live a better life."
Ruan Dafeng accepted the bundle and said, "I've taken the things. You don't need to worry about me anymore. Have you found out anything, or found any evidence against these corrupt officials?"
Upon hearing this, Ruan Meiying sighed, turned around, and said with some guilt, "I've been trying to please Hongshi these past few days, but I haven't found any solid evidence yet. But don't worry, I'll do my best. Give me some more time, and I'll definitely find it."
Ruan Dafeng comforted her, saying, "It's alright, you've done very well. That corrupt official won't be caught so easily. As long as we don't give up, we'll definitely find evidence against him!"
Ruan Meiying nodded: "Brother, I understand." After saying that, she glanced at the sky outside and found that it was already late. She then told Ruan Dafeng: "Brother, I told Fujin that I came out this time to offer incense to Father. I can't go back too late, otherwise they will be suspicious. You should come to this place on the first, fifth, and tenth of each month. If I find evidence, I will come here to meet you in these days."
Ruan Dafeng nodded after listening: "Okay, I understand. You should go back quickly! Don't let anyone find out. We'll meet again at this time today. If I don't come, it means something has happened. You can send someone to look for me at Baixianglou outside the Prince's Mansion, but don't be too blatant. You must take care of yourself."
Hearing his words, Ruan Meiying felt a pang of sadness, and tears streamed down her face. Ruan Dafeng quickly comforted her, telling her not to cry, lest it ruin everything.
After hearing what he said, Ruan Meiying stopped crying, tidied her makeup, and then opened the door as if nothing had happened, heading back in the direction she had come from. Ruan Dafeng did not leave immediately; he was afraid of being discovered, so he hid in the meditation room for a while before going out.
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