Why did you lie?

Feng Ye Isey was surprised to see Zhi Yin standing out.

"Yin…Holy lady." He stammered but pulled himself from the stupor, bowing his head, "You should have summoned me instead of coming here, '' he said politely.

Zhi Yin's expressions dimmed when she saw how courteous he behaved with her. Suppressing the discomfort in her heart, she smiled brightly.

"Can't I come here?" She pouted her cherry lips.

"You can't" Before Feng Ye Isey could reply, Qin Ru cut her off coldly. Zhi Yin's expressions turned cold.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean exactly what I said. You can't come here."

"But Why?"

"You are a holy lady of this kingdom. People revere you as a messenger between gods and them. You just can't saunter in anyone's house or else people will point out, you as being partial. No one has the guts to challenge you but that's not the same for everyone. All those bunch of idiots will pour down all the hatred on him.

She pointed her slender finger towards Feng Ye Isey. "I am sure, as his friend, you definitely don't want it to happen"

"Or perhaps do you?" She questioned.

Zhi Yin was tongue-tied.

Feng Ye Isey saw how the situation was heating up. To cool it down, he asked diverted their conversation. "May I know the reason of your arrival Holy lady"

Zhi Yin's expressions eased when Feng Ye Isey gave her importance. "I just took a day off from my duties. Since it was raining yesterday, I knew you often get feverish when it's raining so I bought hot garlic soup for you. It's fresh and personally cooked by me. I know it's your favorite. Isn't it"

Without waiting for his response she made her way inside and placed the box on the table. Her eyes narrowed when she saw Qin Ru sitting next to Feng Ye Isey's seat. She politely nodded to Ye Shi and took a seat opposite to Qin Ru, which was also a seat next to Feng Ye Isey. Ye Shi knew exactly what was happening, however, she had a good impression of Ye Shi. It was a pity she became a holy lady or else, now she would be her daughter-in-law.

Qin Ru's expressions turned dark when she saw Ye Shi's expression.

Feng Ye Isey made his way back to the table. Since she already took a seat, he can't possibly chase her out. Sighing to himself he braced himself.

The three of them continued to eat breakfast. It was Ye Shi who served them. However, Zhi Yin served Feng Ye Isey the soup, she brought with her.

Thud!

Qin Ru placed her bowl which was filled with sloppy-looking fruits in front of him.

"This is for you. I cut them personally," she said.

The atmosphere turned awkward.

Ye Shi was shocked when she ate the food made by Qin Ru. With a single bite, she knew that it was the food made by Feng Ye Isey. Although she knew Feng Ye Isey could cook, it had been years since he voluntarily cooked. To her surprise, today he cooked for her.

To ease the atmosphere, she served noodles to Zhi Yin. "Taste it. Today the breakfast is made by Qin Ru''

At last, she didn't expose him but smiled mischievously.

Feng Ye Isey was embarrassed because he knew that his mother must have found out who made it. On the other hand, Qin Ru stiffened.

Of course!

How can she deny it?

"Yes. Please have a taste"

However, Zhi Yin smirked.

"You can fool Aunt Ye Shi but not me. From the smell of it, I can tell that the food is prepared by Feng Ye Isey himself"

Feng Ye Isey grip on his chopstick tightened momentarily.

Ye Shi was flustered too. She ducked her head down and continued eating the food in silence. How can she not know that the food was prepared by her son. It was just that, she didn't want to expose Qin Ru"

But….

Qin Ru who was gobbling food choked when she heard her.

Fk!

How did she know?

Cough Cough Cough

She coughed violently.

Feng Ye Isey placed a glass of water in front of her as he gently rubbed her back. "Why were you gobbling the food? It's not like anyone is going to steal it"

Soon her fits calmed down as she drank water.

"I am sorry" She whispered. Feng Ye Isey didn't say anything else as he placed eggs on her bowl.

"Here, eat some proteins"

Zhi Yin felt a sour feeling rising from her pits of the gut. She was aware of how gentle Feng Ye Isey could be and that was the reason she fell for him. Unlike anyone else, he was warm and protective. She didn't need to pretend in front of him while he smiled as warm as the sun. Bathing her in his gentleness but now.

She lost all of it.

She lost him.

She admitted she was jealous. Jealous of Qin Ru who was getting all the gentleness she had craved for.

"Why did you lie Qin Ru?" She was hell-bent on exposing her.

Ye Shi wanted to dig a hole and hide. This was too awkward.

Feng Ye Isey, halted, placing his chopsticks down he said. "She isn't lying. The food is definitely prepared by her. All I did was to instruct her. Since she followed my recipe and used the same ingredients, the taste is similar"

Qin Ru was awed. She never imagined Feng Ye Isey would stand up for her. Not only did he stand up but also lied to protect her. She felt happy. Looking all smug, she gave Zhi Yin a victorious smile.

Ye Shi was shocked.

Zhi Yin, as for her, felt all the blood inside her boiling at the moment. Just like Qin Ru, she too never imagined Feng Ye Isey to lie.

Who was he kidding?

She can tell he was the one who made the food with a single bite.