"Great Governor." Ruan Jingliu recounted to Fourth Master Xiao what Xiqiu had said about the Third Madam: "You see, does the Third Madam know where that person is?" He paused and further explained, "This poison can only be cured using the blood of the person who administered it. Since the Third Madam mentioned this, she must know the whereabouts of that person."
Fourth Master Xiao stood with his hands behind his back, a sharp smile curling at his lips as his gaze settled into the dark night. He replied, "I understand. I have a grasp of the situation."
Ruan Jingliu nodded trustfully and said, "Then I'll take my leave first."
"Take care!" Fourth Master Xiao watched as Ruan Jingliu turned into the corridor, only then did he return to Rong'en Courtyard with his hands behind his back. Xiqiu was waiting at the door for him, and he embraced her in a few strides, asking softly, "Why didn't you wait inside?"
