When Xi Jiu returned, the pile of wood he had left was already chopped.
"So thin and long, chopped even better than me. Not bad, brother!"
He patted Yu Xing on the shoulder.
Yu Xing instinctively tried to dodge.
Xi Jiu, however, suddenly narrowed his eyes, staring at the upper half of her face exposed outside the mask. "Brother... why do you look so familiar? Are you... are you Yu Xing, one of the Four Killers by Prince Xuan's side?"
Yu Xing remained silent. She handed the great saber back to a nearby guard, then looked at Xi Jiu and asked, "May I ask if my Prince has come over?"
"No," Xi Jiu shook his head, then added as if remembering something, "Really, no."
The people around Prince Xuan were all extremely suspicious, so an explanation was necessary.
However, Yu Xing sensed his distance and quickly said, "Since he hasn't, I'll head back now..."
Suddenly, a rumbling sound.
Instantly, it was somewhat awkward.
How good were Xi Jiu's ears? His gaze immediately fell on Yu Xing's stomach.
"It's this late, you haven't had dinner, have you?"
Yu Xing blushed and hurriedly said, "Thank you for the information, I won't disturb you further."
"Forget it, forget it. We're all on the same boat, no need to act like half-enemies."
Xi Jiu suddenly grabbed her wrist. "Little brother, come, let me treat you to something."
Late at night, everyone had tasks, and it wasn't easy for anyone.
However, not having eaten anything by the third watch, could their stomachs hold up?
"Thank you for your kindness, but I don't need it." Yu Xing wanted to shake him off.
But he had no ill intentions, so she couldn't get truly angry.
He was very strong and didn't let go once he grabbed her. "Food is the paramount necessity for the people. Without eating, how can you have the strength to work?"
He didn't drag her far, just walked to a small stool nearby, sat down, and stuffed something into her arms.
"What is this?"
"Bread."
"Bread?" Is it a type of steamed bun?
Xi Jiu also took one out, unwrapped the paper, "This is what the Princess distributed to us. I haven't had the heart to eat it yet, you try it."
Fortunately, the Princess knew he had a large appetite and gave him two at once, otherwise, it really wouldn't be enough to share.
However, if she had known Yu Xing hadn't eaten, even if there was only one, Xi Jiu would have given it to him.
After all, he had eaten a steamed bun during dinner.
"Try it," Xi Jiu poured her a cup of tea.
The tea was already cold. Xi Jiu smiled, "Make do with it."
He then started to eat, and looking at him, he seemed to be enjoying it immensely.
Yu Xing looked at the bread in her hand, hesitated for a long time, and finally, like Xi Jiu, unwrapped the paper and took a bite.
...She almost cried!
It was so delicious!
It was truly delicious!
Being hungry and feeling wronged, at this moment, to have such a delicious thing, how could she resist?
In just a few bites, she finished it.
"Drink some water," Xi Jiu poured her another cup.
"I need to get back to work. The Prince really didn't come tonight, I wasn't lying to you. The people from our Princess's side truly have no hostility towards the people from your Prince Xuan's mansion. Next time you come, you don't need to be so reserved."
Xi Jiu stood up, clapped his hands, and said, "I'm leaving now. Remember to put on your mask after eating and protect yourself."
Yu Xing didn't speak, watching him leave.
That tall back, not exactly handsome, but it could inexplicably give a sense of security.
She ate the last bite of bread, suddenly stood up, and called out to Xi Jiu, "I'll help too!"
Xi Jiu looked back at her and smiled brightly, "Good, put on your mask first!"