Gu Qingxue still needed to make the final preparations for her medicine. She went to the east wing room alone to make the final preparations while Rong Zhan waited for her in the hall.
On this side, Ah Jiu pretended to bring the four children back to the house next door. In reality, he only went back to his room and took all the things he needed. Then, he sneaked out of the back door with the children and went straight to the village chief's house.
On this side, the village chief's family stood outside the hall. Each and every one of them was cold and hungry, shivering from the cold. They watched as Princess Liuying sat alone at the table and ate.
The village chief looked at Princess Liuying with fear and trepidation. He smiled apologetically and asked, "Princess, this is the best meal our family can entertain you with. I wonder if the princess is satisfied?"
