Du Ruyi stood up solemnly to thank Meng Yao, "Sister Meng’s kindness, I will definitely remember in my heart." "It’s the Madam herself who’s come around," Meng Yao replied. Du Ruyi gently shook her head, "If it weren’t for Madam’s words, perhaps in the end, I would really have compromised, just as the nursemaid said." "Madam might compromise for a while, but surely not for a lifetime. With your courage to love and hate, you will definitely make the most correct decision." Du Ruyi nodded, "I will certainly make the most correct decision." When she came, Du Ruyi still carried a sense of defeat, but as she left, that sense had vanished. "Sister Meng, when I’ve dealt with these troublesome matters, I’ll still need to trouble you to help me with my health," Du Ruyi said before getting into the sedan. After Du Ruyi left, Lu Luoxing looked at Meng Yao with eyes full of admiration. "Master, you are amazing, thank you." Lu Luoxing said sincerely, "I can see that Aunt Du’s condition is much better now." "It’s her own achievement," Meng Yao replied. Du Ruyi’s character is such; she is not someone who endures humiliation. Perhaps, without needing to do anything further, Li Tanyun will fail completely! A few days later, Xiong Er came to Hundred Herbs Hall to find Meng Yao. Meng Yao said a word to Lu Luoxing, then followed Xiong Er. Zhao Ting had gone down the mountain again. He was quite frustrated now. Originally he thought well of bringing Meng Yao to his side so that they could cultivate their relationship. But suddenly, something that was originally agreed upon changed. It wasn’t that he wasn’t allowed to bring her, just that it needed to be postponed. After Meng Yao arrived, Zhao Ting openly sent Xiong Er and his wife away. Meng Yao spoke first, telling Zhao Ting what had been happening recently. From Zhao Dahe’s injury to all the things Li Tanyun had done. "No major harm?" Zhao Ting asked. "He’s about seventy to eighty percent recovered; he won’t miss the exams," Meng Yao said. Zhao Ting breathed a sigh of relief, "What we originally agreed on will probably be shelved." Zhao Ting informed Meng Yao about the recent movements of the Heaven and Earth Sect. "Could this change be because of Li Tanyun?" Meng Yao asked. Zhao Ting inclined toward this answer in his heart, but he also vaguely felt that Li Tanyun, being the Du Family’s son-in-law, had no reason to be involved with the Heaven and Earth Sect. "It’s unclear for now," Zhao Ting said. "Does the Heaven and Earth Sect have any token?" Meng Yao asked. Zhao Ting took out a square card carved with numbers, "Every formal member of the Heaven and Earth Sect has one of these cards, only the numbers differ. The smaller the number, the higher the position within the sect." The card Zhao Ting held had the number ten. Meng Yao took the card and examined it carefully. "I will look into whether Li Tanyun possesses such a card," Meng Yao said. "Are you planning to visit the Prefect’s Mansion?" Zhao Ting asked, "No, who knows if it will be dangerous. Though your skills are decent, they’re only decent, and Li Tanyun, being a Magistrate, surely has skilled guards around him." "I’m not going to force my way in!" "What if something unexpected happens?" Returning to the Heaven and Earth Sect, an unexpected issue might prevent him from arriving on time. "Rest assured, I’ve been seeing Li Tanyun’s wife, so I’ll find a way," Meng Yao said. "You just mentioned that Du Ruyi and Li Tanyun aren’t on good terms. How will you find an opportunity while treating Du Ruyi?" Zhao Ting refused to back down. "Alright, alright, I won’t investigate, okay?" "Don’t think I don’t know what you’re planning. You’re certainly thinking that, once I’m back at the Heaven and Earth Sect, you can do whatever you want since I wouldn’t know. A Yao, you can’t risk yourself." Zhao Ting said sternly, "If it’s really Li Tanyun, with all the recent trouble around him, the Heaven and Earth Sect must be nearby." "I won’t take risks." Meng Yao sighed, "I promise." "I’ll start with the Stone Guardian when I return." Zhao Ting decided to make a heavy move on his next return. Meng Yao remained silent. "By the way, you said you’re treating Du Ruyi now," Zhao Ting spoke again. "Can you tell me what Du Ruyi’s current state is like?" "I can’t disclose that." "I know Du Ruyi. How about this: you invite her over?" Zhao Ting thought for a moment and suggested. "Just tell her Zhao Ting is looking for her." Meng Yao found Lu Luoxing and asked her to help contact Du Ruyi. Lu Luoxing, assuming Meng Yao had some good remedy to change Du Ruyi’s medication, readily sent someone to invite Du Ruyi. Du Ruyi arrived very quickly. Meng Yao sent Lu Luoxing away. "Does Madam Du know Zhao Ting?" Meng Yao asked directly. "Sister Meng knows Zhao Ting?" Du Ruyi was a bit surprised. Although she had a great impression of Meng Yao and was willing to associate with her, she hadn’t asked Lu Luoxing much about Meng Yao’s situation. Lu Luoxing only mentioned that Meng Yao was from the countryside, living a tough life with her children after her husband’s early death. So how could she know Zhao Ting? "Yes, he asked me to pass a message to you and wants to meet with you if it’s convenient." Meng Yao inquired. "Convenient," Du Ruyi answered affirmatively. "Then I’ll take you now," Meng Yao said, "Do take care of things over at Ah Xing’s place, Madam." Du Ruyi told Lu Luoxing she was feeling down and wanted Meng Yao to accompany her for a walk. Lu Luoxing didn’t suspect anything, after all, last time, as soon as the Master said a few words, Aunt Du had figured things out. Meng Yao took Du Ruyi to Xiong Er’s house. Faced with Zhao Ting who appeared as Xiong Da, Du Ruyi certainly couldn’t recognize him. "Sister Meng, didn’t you say you were going to introduce me to Zhao Ting? Where is he?" Du Ruyi looked around. Meng Yao pointed at Zhao Ting who looked like Xiong Da, "Right here." Du Ruyi’s mouth twitched, "You’re kidding, right? Although I haven’t seen Zhao Ting in years, people can’t have changed this much, right!" This person looked nothing like the one she remembered! "Little Porcupine." Zhao Ting called her by three words. Du Ruyi’s face was filled with amazement, "You really are Zhao Ting? This, this..." Indeed, not only women change drastically over a decade, but so can men. "You look a bit, a bit..." Du Ruyi struggled to find the words. "I’m wearing a mask, not all scraggy," Zhao Ting glared at her. Newest update provıded by 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⁂𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚⁂𝔫𝔢𝔱 "A mask? Why wear a mask at all?" Du Ruyi was obviously relieved, "Besides, what happened to you after you disappeared back then?" "That can be discussed later. I’m asking for your help now," Zhao Ting said. "What kind of help?" Du Ruyi asked. "Let me ask you this first, is there any possibility between you and Li Tanyun?" Zhao Ting inquired. "No way but death," Du Ruyi replied. "That’s good then." Zhao Ting smiled. "You better not smile; with that face, it’s creepy when you smile. Just tell me what help you need!" Du Ruyi shivered slightly.