Eunuch Jang heard the comment and answered before Lee Yeong could speak.
"My master understands the importance of keeping useful people close."
Lee Yeong almost smiled at the shameless confidence in his voice, while Seon Jeo looked away before Eunuch Jang noticed his amusement.
Lee Hyeom did not appear offended that he had provided neither rice nor cooking skill, because he immediately turned toward the work he understood better and ordered his men to control the line gently, carry bowls to the elderly people unable to stand and watch every entrance in case the police returned with reinforcements.
When one woman thanked him for feeding the town, he shook his head and pointed toward Lee Yeong's group.
"Do not thank me for the rice, because I brought nothing except trouble for the police. The grain belongs to that stranger, and the heavenly porridge belongs to his proud servant."
The woman looked toward Lee Yeong.
"Then who is he?"
Lee Hyeom followed her gaze.
