The slender figure named Zhao Shijiu was also a member of the Hidden Guard. Despite looking frail and delicate, in reality, he was an expert assassin and knowledgeable in pharmacology. This was the main reason the Emperor sent him here.
Nan Jin Yu initially wanted to refuse, but upon hearing about a skilled cook, the words of rejection got stuck in his throat, turning into a nod.
Zhao Shijiu was very perceptive. Upon seeing the peaches on the table, he immediately went over to check them.
After examining them for a while, he handed one to Nan Jin Yu, "These peaches are quite good, Master. I have already checked them; they're not poisoned. Would you like to try one?"
Nan Jin Yu cast a sidelong glance at him with a look of disdain in his eyes, maneuvered his wheelchair around him, went to the table, and picked up an untouched peach.
As soon as the peach was in his hand, the image of the thin little girl resurfaced in his mind.
