Linlang was very dissatisfied with Ruan Meiying's answer. She originally thought that this lowly prostitute would lose her composure after hearing her mockery. Even if she didn't make a fuss, she would complain to Hongshi. She was definitely not as calm as she was now. It seems that this woman is either too stupid to understand the meaning behind her words, or she is very scheming!
Linlang thought to herself, "It seems that the days ahead will be even more interesting."
Just as Linlang was pondering how to deal with Ruan Meiying, Ruan Meiying was also thinking about how to counter her. After all, she had been a courtesan for a long time, and becoming a courtesan wasn't just about being beautiful; it also required cunning. Over the years, she had witnessed countless battles between women and was naturally unafraid to compete with Linlang. Moreover, she hated Hongshi and disliked his concubines, and Linlang's initial sarcasm about her coming from a brothel only fueled her dislike for Linlang.
Ruan Meiying thought to herself, "If it weren't for collecting evidence, I would have dealt with you long ago. Just wait! Wait until the crimes of these corrupt officials are exposed to the world, and then let's see how arrogant you can be!" So, although the two women appeared to be close and harmonious on the surface, they secretly regarded each other as mortal enemies.
Hongshi, of course, had no idea what the two of them were thinking. He thought they got along very well, which made him very happy.
Hongshi walked over to the two of them, put one arm around each of their waists, and said, "I didn't expect you two to get along so well. I've finished my business, and we can go back to the capital in a while."
Then Hongshi said to the guards outside the door, "Give the order to pack our things. We'll set off for the capital the day after tomorrow." After saying that, he put his hand on Ruan Meiying's shoulder and whispered in her ear, "Master, I'll stay in your room tonight."
Hearing his words, Ruan Meiying lowered her head shyly. She nestled in Hongshi's arms, but her eyes were on Linlang. Linlang was furious, but she couldn't vent her anger in front of Hongshi. She could only curtsy to Hongshi and say, "Congratulations, Master and Sister. Linlang is feeling a little unwell, so I'll go back to my room first."
Back in her room, Linlang threw everything on the floor, startling everyone around her.
"That bitch, I will never forgive her!" Linlang said angrily. She was originally a spy for Eighth Master and didn't really love Hongshi, but seeing Hongshi embracing another woman, she was insanely jealous.
Two days later, Hongshi took Ruan Meiying and Linlang on a carriage back to the capital, arranging two carriages for the two of them.
Moreover, since he had just won over Ruan Meiying, he was still intrigued by her, so he spent most of the journey in Ruan Meiying's carriage. Although Ruan Meiying wanted to kill him, she could only force a smile and coax him in order to find evidence of Hongshi's crimes as soon as possible.
Throughout the journey, Linlang was preoccupied with how to get rid of Ruan Meiying. She had already written to the Eighth Master, reporting in detail about Hongshi's womanizing activities. The Eighth Master had instructed her to report everything about Hongshi, down to the smallest detail.
"Ruan Meiying, you bitch, you still want to fight me? Wait a couple of days until his novelty wears off, then I'll make sure you die a horrible death and beg for mercy at my feet," Linlang said, clutching her handkerchief.
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