Chapter 368: 368 people have one great regret Chapter 368: 368 people have one great regret After unhooking the rear carriage, the horses could run faster, and the journey back would be cut down by at least two-thirds. Therefore, Ye Jiu had no intention of keeping the carriage, or else it would take a lot of time to travel back.

After pondering it over and over, Lu, the head escort, pulled 500 taels of silver from his pocket and said, “We initially agreed to escort the young master to the capital city, but since we’re only going halfway, it’s only natural we cannot take so much money from you.”

Ye Jiu refused, “Head Escort Lu is being too polite. The ones breaching the escort contract halfway and not allowing it to continue are us, so this silver is rightly ours to give.”

Thinking of his brothers who were struggling to get by, Head Escort Lu finally accepted the silver, “If that’s the case, then thank you, young master. I will take my men and head back tomorrow. I hope that your journey continues safely and smoothly, and that you find your elder brother soon.”

“I’ll hold you to your auspicious words,” Ye Jiu said with a smile.

Lunch was steamed plain white rice served with delicious braised pork. Ye Wenzheng alone ate two full bowls before stopping, and even Ye Jiu had a full bowl herself.

With the constant rush over the past few days, there had been little chance to eat well or sleep soundly.

After finishing their meal, Ye Jiu took the rare opportunity to lie down in bed and took an afternoon nap.

Upon waking up and just opening her eyes, she was startled by the silhouette in front of her.

Clutching her racing heart, Ye Jiu’s vision finally cleared, and after recognizing the person in front of her, she couldn’t help but exclaim, “Sikong Sir, why would you scare someone in broad daylight?”

She was already faint-hearted, and this person still frightened her.

Seeing Ye Jiu’s cute demeanor, Sikong Mo coughed lightly, “Sorry, I just came over and didn’t notice.”

That was barely the truth, as he had actually been standing there for quite some time.

Watching Ye Jiu lying on the bed, Sikong Mo kept wondering where this sudden closeness he felt towards her had mysteriously come from.

Then, as he watched, he became utterly captivated.

“So, Sir Sikong, do you have something on your mind?” Ye Jiu didn’t doubt Sikong Mo’s explanation.

“Si Nan has just bought some sheep from a local farmer and is in the process of slaughtering them. Tonight, we plan to roast the whole sheep and stew some mutton. I came to ask if you’d like to join us for dinner,” Sikong Mo said earnestly, though it was a lie.

In truth, it was he who had ordered Si Nan to buy them.

He had noticed Ye Jiu had become significantly thinner compared to her initially chubby appearance and wanted her to eat well and return to her former state.

Ye Jiu had become much paler, and Sikong Mo couldn’t help but think how much cuter she would be if she were a bit plumper, resembling a white dumpling.

If Ye Jiu knew what he was thinking, it would take a great deal of self-control for her not to slap him in the face.

What girl wouldn’t want to maintain a slender figure, and yet he, audacious enough, wanted to fatten her up, which was absolutely unforgivable!

Unfortunately, Ye Jiu was unaware of Sikong Mo’s inner thoughts, and instead, at the mention of roasted whole sheep, she immediately began to salivate.

She had longed for roasted whole sheep for so long, and it was a great regret of her two lifetimes that she had never tasted it.

“Oh yes, absolutely.” Ye Jiu’s mouth reacted faster than her brain, and she agreed immediately. Afterwards, she felt it might have been inappropriate, “But by doing so, we might be causing trouble for you, Sir Sikong.”

“It’s no trouble at all. As long as you’re happy,” replied Sikong Mo. A few roasted sheep in exchange for her smile was well worth it.