When she heard the guard's words, Yao Zhi frowned and muttered, "My people can't handle long hours of working nonstop."
After a moment of pause, she continued, "Sir, please inform the refugees that we will close the stall in two hours. We will continue tomorrow morning."
The guard looked at the people lining up and said hesitantly, "Young Master Lei, you see, there are so many people here. If you close the stall, then they might cause trouble."
Yao Zhi smiled and replied, "Well, aren't there the town guards?"
Before the guard could say more, she interrupted him, "My people have been working since morning without resting. I'm distributing porridge and steamed buns out of sympathy and didn't owe anyone anything. I won't put strangers' well-being above my own people's."
After she said this, she cupped her fists and bowed slightly. "Thank you for your understanding, Sir."
