Once the group had left the Restaurant, Bai Ruozhu instructed Jianqi to investigate the background of that bully. Even though they were about to leave, it was still good to have a clear understanding.
Jianqi was about to depart when Bai Ruozhu thought for a moment and stopped him. She handed him ten taels of silver and said, "Take this to Xiaoru, and tell her to stop singing in this area, or to leave Jiuzi City and seek out other relatives. This money should be enough for her to hire a horse carriage and cover her expenses for a while."
Tu Ying's eyes lit up next to her. She had wanted to help Xiaoru but knew the rules, so she hadn't dared to speak up. Bai Ruozhu's approach was good—it provided the needed help, and from then on, Xiaoru's fate was in her own hands.
Having received his orders, Jianqi left, and Bai Ruozhu and her companions then left the City and boarded the horse carriage. The group reorganized briefly and then continued on their journey.
