“How about brother finds a suitable nunnery to send me to?”
“Ruan Ning tested the waters with her initial suggestion about the nunnery. ‘If Yao sister can’t see me, she won’t be angry.’
Meng Chi responded, ‘Nunneries aren’t peaceful places. With your looks, one careless moment could lead to disaster.’
As a well-read, failed writer, Ruan Ning knew ancient nunneries were often targeted by ruffians. Her mention of the nunnery was a way to gauge Meng Chi’s willingness to help. Sensing his concern for her welfare, she seized the moment: ‘Then, how about brother sends me to the Zheng family? After all, I haven’t formally taken my vows and can return to secular life at any time.’
Recalling her previous betrothal to a man named Zheng, Meng Chi’s expression tightened. He silently grabbed a candle, threw it out, quickly exited, and locked the door.
The next day, when no one came to unlock the door, Ruan Ning realized she had been imprisoned. Confused, she wondered what she had done to offend Meng Chi.
Meng Yao arrived at noon. As she unlocked the door, Ruan Ning shielded her eyes from the bright light. Meng Yao stood there with a triumphant smile: ‘Bitch!'”
Did you think just because brother saved you, he thinks highly of you? Dream on. Watch how I’ll deal with you!”
Ruan Ning said nothing, too hungry to speak. Meng Yao hadn’t arranged for anyone to bring her food.
After a while, Meng Yao locked the door again and left.
Meng Chi returned home when it was already dark. Liu Bingchun had been crippled by him, and Liu’s family was seeking revenge. Meng Chi’s subordinates informed him of the situation, and he had been busy dealing with it all day.
Meng Yao waited at the door, excitedly saying: “Brother, I bought fresh fish today and made your favorite fish tartare.”
When the meal was served, Meng Chi suddenly asked: “Did you send it to her?”
Meng Yao immediately understood he meant Yuan Ning. She was stunned and said: “No, why would I feed that bitch?”
Meng Chi put down his chopsticks, his voice lowering: “You didn’t feed her all day?”
