The hired helper and He Yuguang's conversation was very muted, so Ji Yi couldn't hear anything. After about a minute, the helper came back and said, "Sir said he doesn't have an appetite right now, so I'm afraid you will be eating alone."
Ji Yi responded with an "Oh," lowered her head, and ate another spoonful of congee. She casually said, "Could I please trouble you to prepare a portion of breakfast for me to bring to Yuguang Ge?"
"Yes, madam. Just a moment."
Ji Yi didn't make a sound but she quickened her eating pace.
After she finished her bowl of congee, Ji Yi picked up the napkin, wiped her mouth, and got up. She carried the breakfast that the helper prepared and headed for the study room.
