The peasant woman did not refuse. After crushing the herbs, she applied the medicine for him. When she opened his clothes, she saw the pure white and smooth silk garment inside. She glanced at it only once before lowering her eyes to apply the medicine.
Seeing her compliance, Tuoba Yilu stated he was hungry and wanted to eat, and he promised, "Once I find my trade caravan, I will certainly reward you handsomely."
The peasant woman smiled and agreed, deliberately taking out a small bag of wheat. "We only have coarse grains like this at home, dear guest, please wait a moment while I grind the wheat to host you."
Tuoba Yilu considered this her duty, so he nodded.
The peasant woman took the small bag of wheat and left the house, finding the soldiers searching at the marketplace. She said, "Officer, a stranger came to my house, injured, wearing silk undergarments. He claimed to be a merchant ambushed by bandits here, but I think he is the person in your picture."
