The two best friends ate with great gusto, back and forth, clearly delighted by the meal.
Xu Junjun had spent this entire time bouncing around on horseback, her heart in her throat from worrying about Jiang Wumei’s safety, which had left her with little appetite. Now that she saw her friend and confirmed she was safe, Xu Junjun finally let go and ate until she was stuffed. Seeing her eat with such vigor, Jiang Wumei found herself eating an extra bowl of rice, too. By the time they finished, both were so full they had to lie down on the daybed, sipping tea to help with digestion.
Once the dishes were cleared, Jiang Wumei got up and paced the room for a while. Once the bloated feeling had faded by half, she returned to sit beside Xu Junjun, who was back to snacking on melon seeds.
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