With everyone pitching in, and now with so many strong young men to help, the last batch of goods was quickly packed and loaded onto the carts.
The hired hands gradually departed. Hu Liang and Widow Xie still wanted to persuade the soldiers to stay for a meal, but Ji Huan knew they would refuse no matter what, so she didn't let them insist.
Lu Danian watched his men secure the loads on the carts and inspected them one more time. Then, he walked over and asked, "Miss Ji, didn't you say you had something to send to Doctor Zhen? The lead cart is still empty. Go ahead and load on whatever you have."
"Right away."
Ji Huan led Hu Liang and Hu Dacheng into the house. They each emerged carrying a basin of small yellow croakers fried in batter. Even though the basins were covered with cloths, the aroma... Lu Danian's nose twitched, then twitched again.
His voice was a bit stiff. "Miss Ji, this... We really can't..."
