The Yang siblings marveled at their own cleverness as they ate, fully attributing their decision to stay to the quality of Shopkeeper Chen's cooking; without this dish, they wouldn't have chosen to remain.
Delicious as the meal was, it was still food that, if eaten too quickly, could inevitably lead to choking. Chen Nuo considerately prepared water for them.
Yet, the siblings were so intent on eating that they didn't stop even for a sip of water, each keeping a wary eye on the other, fearing that a moment's delay might see their meal snatched away by others.
Taking advantage of the siblings' focus on their food, Chen Nuo suddenly asked, "Has General Yang Jian encountered any new developments in the Heavenly Court lately?"
Preoccupied with eating, Yang Jian was unaware of the ulterior motives behind Chen Nuo's question. As Chen Nuo was known for being disinterested and free of desires, Yang Jian didn't guard against him.
