TNIBFT -Chapter 214 She Is the Sister

Qin Fengyi’s eyes darkened as she slowly rose to her feet.

Seeing her approach, Duan Qingshan and Old Yang hurriedly shrank back, making way.

This Lord Meng was undoubtedly a master among masters.

Ruthless in action!

A single strike could kill; there was no dragging things out.

The speed of that sword just now was beyond anything they could achieve. Lord Meng’s strength was clearly far superior to theirs.

Qin Fengyi stood at the doorway, her gaze commanding as she looked at the soldiers brought by Ji Zhengping.

With a single look…

“Clang… clang…”

One by one, the soldiers dropped their swords and knives to the ground and knelt.

These soldiers, of course, knew the person before them: the secret envoy of the Great Zhou, Meng Yuquan. Offending anyone was dangerous, but offending him was unthinkable.

Qin Fengyi swept them all with a cold glare and said sharply, “Go back and tell Xiao Haoyang: if you dare to target Ye Tian’s family again, I will skin him alive, break his bones, slaughter his entire clan, and ensure his line ends. Do you understand?”

“Yes!”

“Yes!”

The soldiers knelt, trembling with fear, not daring to lift their heads.

Even the generals were casually slain, let alone these low-ranking soldiers.

Ye Tian stood behind Qin Fengyi, his suspicions growing stronger. This Meng Yuquan—disguised as a man—was protecting his family. No, her goal wasn’t to protect him—it was to protect the children.

Who was her true identity?

The gifts she had brought—the clothes for the three children—were obviously sewn by hand, stitch by stitch. The sizes were almost perfect, and the materials and craftsmanship were exquisite, showing her careful attention.

Moreover, the variety of gifts was extensive, practically covering everything a noble child might use.

In the original book, he hadn’t yet reached the ending, but the three major villains had been killed one by one. The book didn’t mention their mother at all, nor the background of the three villains.

Ye Tian frowned slightly.

Qin Fengyi continued, “Gao Defu went back on his word. I’ve already killed him!”

“As for peace talks, Great Liang shows no sincerity at all. I see no need to continue them.”

Everyone was shocked.

Especially Yuan Heipang. Hearing this, he froze in place, mouth agape, staring at Ye Tian in disbelief. This Meng Yuquan actually knew that he wasn’t Gao Defu?

Why hadn’t she exposed him?

Was she playing along with him?

“I…I…he, he…” Yuan Heipang didn’t know what to say, pointing first at Ye Tian, then at Qin Fengyi, stammering.

Ye Tian looked at the back of Qin Fengyi, his gaze deep as he lowered his head.

If she truly was the children’s biological mother, he would never allow her to take them away.

Five years of neglect, and now she returns.

Even setting aside Ye Tian’s deep feelings for his children, he didn’t know Meng Yuquan’s intentions. If her care for the children were genuine, visiting them occasionally would be acceptable. Ye Tian wasn’t petty—he would agree. But taking them away? Never!

“Ye Tian!”

Just as Ye Tian was lost in thought, Qin Fengyi turned to look at him.

Ye Tian snapped back to attention and quickly looked up.

Their eyes met.

Ye Tian felt a little uneasy. Perhaps it was because this was their first meeting, or maybe his heart raced from their previous physical closeness.

Qin Fengyi looked at him and saw his gaze shift away, avoiding her. She sighed in resignation, “These past years, you’ve worked hard.”

“I will make it up to you in the future. Whatever you want, whatever I can do, I will give it to you.”

Ah?

Ye Tian’s heart raced.

Was she planning to spoil him now?

He looked at Qin Fengyi, but her gaze was firm, and Ye Tian didn’t know how to respond.

“My dad wants lots and lots of money!”

“He likes jewelry, he likes gold, and many valuable things… and, of course, the little gem-studded sword…” Ye Shuangxue stepped forward, holding Ye Tian’s hand, her round eyes staring at Qin Fengyi.

“Sis, do you know now?”

Seeing his daughter’s mischievous expression, Qin Fengyi smiled indulgently.

Ye Tian said, “Lord Meng, children speak without filters. My daughter is still young—her calling you ‘sister’ might just be because she thinks you’re beautiful.”

“I hope, Lord Meng, you won’t take it to heart.”

Qin Fengyi nodded.

Neither of them spoke.

After a long moment, Qin Fengyi looked to the side at Nanfeng and said, “Let’s go.”

“Our matters should be dealt with as well.”

Nanfeng saluted and accepted the order.

Watching Qin Fengyi and her attendants disappear at the end of the street, Ye Tian finally withdrew his gaze. Old Yang, standing on tiptoe, asked in confusion, “This Lord Meng is really strange—he actually came to help us?”

“To be so kind to the master… could it be that he’s fallen for you, Master?”

Old Yang almost cried out of envy.

Duan Qingshan, meanwhile, was carrying Ji Zhengping’s corpse and shouted to Old Yang, “Old Yang, come over—don’t think about slacking off!”

“I’m coming!”

“I’m coming!”

Old Yang, unwilling, hurried over.

Ye Tian lifted his daughter. Ye Shuangxue turned her head, gazing dreamily at the end of the street with an expression full of attachment. Seeing this, Ye Tian didn’t know what to say.

“Do you like Lord Meng a lot?” he asked.

“If you like him very much, Father can let him come spend some time with you these next few days.”

Before Ye Tian could finish, Ye Shuangxue excitedly said, “Really?”

Then she suddenly calmed down, wrapping her little arms around Ye Tian’s neck and saying, “Never mind, I still like Father the most.”

“You’re not jealous, are you?”

Ye Shuangxue looked at him suspiciously.

Jealous?

Ye Tian quickly denied it. “Seems like I’m really not jealous.”

“By the way, why did you call her ‘sister’?” Ye Tian asked, looking at his daughter.

Ye Shuangxue’s small face looked proud as she said loudly, “Because she’s different from you, Father. She’s soft here—Father doesn’t have it, Sister Ling’er does—so she’s a sister.”

The little one spoke with complete seriousness.

Ye Tian’s face turned red. He quickly reached out to cover his daughter’s mouth, nervously glancing around. “Grandma, could you speak a bit more quietly?”

Ye Shuangxue frowned and pushed his hand away, her expression confused. “I’m telling the truth.”

“If you don’t believe me, you can feel it next time.”

“Don’t talk!”

Ye Tian hastily interrupted his daughter and hurriedly carried her back inside.

…

Elsewhere, Qin Fengyi returned to her temporary residence.

The place was full of her trusted aides. Upon entering the estate, the guards all knelt immediately, “Your Majesty!”

“Your Majesty!”

“No need for such formalities outside. From now on, just address me as Lord Meng.”

“Yes!”

No one dared to raise their heads or stand.

“Everyone, rise,” Qin Fengyi commanded, and only then did the group dare to stand.

“Lord, Lady Shangguan has arrived!”

Nanfeng whispered.

Qin Fengyi nodded, her brow slightly furrowed. “Where is Shangguan Ning now?”

“Send her to the study to wait for me.”

“Yes!”

Qin Fengyi, speaking, casually removed her fox fur coat. Nanfeng immediately took it and handed it to another attendant behind her. Qin Fengyi moved without pause toward the study.

A few minutes later, in the estate study, Shangguan Ning carefully pushed open the door. She saw Qin Fengyi, wearing a golden crown, sitting upright at the desk, expression serious, reviewing official documents.

Shangguan Ning bowed her head. “Your Majesty.”