The group returned to the royal palace that day and recounted their search for Master Hao Feng. Chu Hai mentioned that his master had left a secret message, saying that he would go to the agreed-upon place.
Upon hearing this, the monarch of Danliang Country let out a sigh of relief and said, "Master Hao Feng's meaning is that he will come to the royal palace, his message indicated that he received our letter and will proceed according to our arrangement. She must be safe for now."
Bai Ruozhu was half in doubt, thinking perhaps the monarch was overly optimistic? Thus, three days passed without any word from Master Hao Feng, and Bai Ruozhu's skepticism towards the monarch's guess only grew.
Unexpectedly, on the night of the third day, a dark figure slipped into the royal palace and met privately with the monarch.
