The commotion caused by Li Huowang unsheathing his sword startled Lady Cui, instantly jolting her awake.1

“Ah, what’s happening? Weren’t you asking rice? Why are you so worked up?” She asked in a flustered voice, as though genuinely unaware of what had just transpired.0

Li Huowang had been ready to strike, but paused and looked at the bewildered Lady Cui with an uncertain expression. He couldn’t determine whether she was pretending or whether she was truly perplexed. Logically, if they were interested in him as a Strayed One, then they shouldn’t be acting this way.0

“Are you going to ask or not? If not, I’m leaving,” Lady Cui said as she lifted her basket and prepared to leave.0

After a moment, Li Huowang decided that he did not want her to leave. He dragged over...2