Yu Huang didn't notice the change in Ao Yun's expression. She was simply stating a fact.
Yu An tugged on Yu Huang's sleeve and coaxed, "Female Mother, I want to come with you. I also know how to cook, so I can make you all delicious food on the way."
"It's already noon. Why don't we rest here for a bit and eat something before we get back on the road?"
Without waiting for Yu Huang's permission, she pulled a pot from the pile of luggage.
"Uncle, how should I address you?"
The man who had spoken up for Yu An earlier replied, "You can just call me Chu Feng, Miss."
"Uncle Chu," Yu An said with a grin, "could you please get me some water and find a few stones...?"
Chu Feng glanced at Yu Huang. Seeing that she didn't object, he called a few other Beastmen to help him get what Yu An needed.
Yu An silently counted the number of people, then proceeded to wash the rice, chop the meat, and clean the vegetables. As soon as the makeshift stove was built, she started making congee.
