Xiao Hu's response confirmed Ruan Chao'en's suspicions. He glanced at Huang Quanjiu, who did not return his gaze but instead looked threateningly at Xiao Hu.
All of this was indeed arranged by Huang Quanjiu. The Eighth Army Corps was directly restricted by the Peace Party Headquarters, and many things were out of their hands, while the Second Army Corps could easily deal with Ruan Chao'en in Prison. Here, rather than saying Huang Quanjiu was imprisoned, it was more accurate to say he came to gloat at Ruan Chao'en.
He originally thought of starving him for a few days then letting him beg for mercy before generously ending this farce. Certainly, Huang Quanjiu, a proud man, would never humble himself before Ruan Chao'en to smooth things over. This outcome suited him, although it did create a rift between the two, but at least things were settled.
He could give Ruan Chao'en a bit of food when he was unbearably hungry, but that didn't mean he wanted others to bring him meals.