The old woman who had been in one star rating mode suddenly turned to five star review mode. She knelt beside the food to kowtow to Jiushu. They may have gotten the red paper to put on walls as if they were a well to do family, but the reality is reverse.
In a valley full of robbers, they are the only honest folk. No peddlers came this way. Their only income came from repairing weapons. It has hung upon her conscience like a pall. A feeling of eating with blood money. More than food, she's thankful to Jiushu for giving them an honest way of life.
The old smith and his grandson are just as shocked.
"This concludes the part you are not supposed to talk about." Jiushu commented lightly.