TNIBFT -Chapter 251 It’s Definitely Not My Daughter’s Fault

Ye Tian shrugged, a helpless expression on his face.

Daughter?

He meant me?

Ye Shuangxue realized this and her little face instantly fell. Ye Tian said he had driven away several tutors out of anger?

Were those tutors really driven away by her?

Clearly, the tutors were just too rigid. All they knew was the Four Books and Five Classics, and when the tutors reported things to Ye Tian, he always stood on her side, even going so far as to say with a headache, “If she can’t learn, let her eat well and live well. A child shouldn’t be made to suffer, and I don’t need to make myself suffer either. Both father and daughter can be happy.”

And now he was talking badly about her.

Ye Shuangxue’s small eyebrows shot up. Just as she looked up, she met Qin Fengyi’s slightly worried gaze.

The little one’s heart skipped a beat—why did she suddenly feel a bit guilty?

“I…” Ye Shuangxue pressed her lips together.

She turned to look at Ye Tian. Ye Tian wore a helpless expression and raised an eyebrow as he continued:

“Your daughter… I don’t know who she inherited it from. She’s been in school for half a year and still can’t write her name. Back in my day, it wasn’t like this…”

Ye Tian cast a suspicious glance at Qin Fengyi.

Qin Fengyi’s eyes flickered. She lifted her hand and gently stroked her daughter’s little head, her voice cool and clear:

“I… I could write my name back then.”

After saying that, a blush appeared on her snowy-white face. Seeing Ye Tian staring at her, Qin Fengyi quickly added:

“Shuangxue is very smart. It’s definitely the tutors’ fault for teaching poorly—it’s absolutely not my daughter’s problem.”

“Yes, yes, yes!”

Ye Shuangxue nodded her little head like a chick pecking at rice.

Finally, someone clever enough to see where the problem lies!

Watching the copy-paste mother-and-daughter act, Ye Tian wanted to laugh:

“I’ve done my best. If you don’t properly educate this child, she’ll grow up illiterate, not to mention understanding any of the profound truths in books. You agree, right?”

Qin Fengyi’s delicate brows knitted slightly. She looked down at the little ones, her expression complicated.

She herself often fell asleep while reading—did her daughter inherit this flaw?

It seemed she had inadvertently passed it on to her daughter, but there was no way she would let Ye Tian know this secret.

“Yes!”

Ye Yunting clung to Qin Fengyi’s leg, glancing at Ye Tian before looking back at his mother:

“Even in her dreams, my sister calls for mother and wakes up crying every time. If mother were there to teach her, she’d definitely be stronger than any tutor.”

Ye Yunting blinked his big, shiny eyes.

Calling for mother even in her sleep?

Hearing this, Qin Fengyi’s heart almost broke. She crouched down and pulled both children into her arms, her voice thick with a nasal tone:

“These fools can’t even teach a five-year-old properly. What good are they?”

Ye Yunting poked his little head out and winked at Ye Tian.

Seeing his son’s wise expression, Ye Tian silently gave a thumbs-up. Looks like things are under control.

Just as Ye Tian relaxed, he heard Qin Fengyi comforting her daughter:

“It’s okay. Even if my daughter truly can’t read or write, she will always be the most honorable person. Anyone who dares to say otherwise will pay.”

Ye Tian: …

Something about this doesn’t feel right.

Pampering the child like this? She’s bound to grow up spoiled and villainous.

Ye Tian felt a headache coming—maybe the child’s mother has some issues!

Could this whole family all turn out to be villains?

“Leave the education of the children to me!” Ye Tian spoke, changing the topic: “Speaking of Lin Xianzhong, you really don’t need to go to Lindong City.”

“What do you mean?”

Qin Fengyi released the children and straightened up. Seeing that the adults had matters to discuss, Ye Yunting played with his sister nearby.

Ye Tian said:

“Although I don’t know your status in the Great Zhou, I can guess it’s not simple. The Great Zhou’s political situation is chaotic. Lin Xianzhong holds a large army guarding the frontier and is surely a thorn in someone’s side. I heard that the Great Zhou Empress doesn’t interfere in state affairs, the court is full of factions, and everyone wants to win over Lin Xianzhong.”

At the mention of the Great Zhou Empress, Qin Fengyi’s eyes flickered.

Ye Tian continued:

“In recent years, Lin Xianzhong has remained neutral. Some have tried to sway him but failed. Yet he commands an army, making him a thorn in certain people’s eyes. That’s why they sent him to attack Sifang City.”

“Sifang City is barren, a thankless post. No matter whether this battle is won or lost, Lin Xianzhong is bound to cause trouble.”

Qin Fengyi nodded slightly.

Ye Tian’s analysis was accurate. “But how will you take down Lin Xianzhong?”

“The forces in Lindong City outnumber yours at least ten to one.”

Qin Fengyi’s eyes were worried.

Ye Tian turned his head. The sky was gray, and a gentle breeze lifted the stray hairs across Qin Fengyi’s forehead. She tilted her face up to look at him, her gaze bright as if filled with countless stars. Beneath her high nose, her moist, pink lips were inviting. Ye Tian swallowed nervously and quickly averted his eyes.

A subtle, intimate atmosphere hung between them.

Qin Fengyi felt embarrassed and raised a hand to rub the tip of her nose.

Ye Tian said, “Tomorrow I’ll take you somewhere, and you’ll understand.”

“I have Senior Sun. Even if we can’t defeat Lin Xianzhong, I can guarantee the safety of the children. And you, being from Great Zhou, going against Lin Xianzhong for the children—wouldn’t that give people leverage against you?”

“Besides, he’s coming in the next few days; why rush over now?”

Ye Tian’s reasoning made sense!

Qin Fengyi thought for a moment. Her light cavalry was camped at the border of the two states. If anything went wrong, she could ensure Ye Tian and the children’s safety.

Ye Tian was always thinking about her. Qin Fengyi felt her cheeks flush, her heartbeat suddenly racing.

“Then, for the next few days, should I take care of the children?” she asked.

Ye Tian glanced at the two little ones, their faces full of innocence.

Seeing Qin Fengyi’s eager expression, he said, “You can take care of them, but don’t spoil them.”

“Don’t worry, I absolutely won’t!” Before Ye Tian could finish speaking, Qin Fengyi’s eyes shone brightly, her gaze full of excitement, fixed on the pair of children, brimming with affection.

Ye Tian didn’t believe a single word of her promise.

“Time to go home!”

By the time the conversation ended, night had fallen. The riverside homes glowed with dim, yellow lights, reflected faintly on the icy river.

Hearing Ye Tian’s voice, Ye Yunting and Ye Shuangxue ran toward him.

“Dad, it’s so dark! I want a hug!”

“Hug!”

His daughter opened her arms and looked up at him with her little face.

The older boy pitifully trailed beside them.

Just as Ye Tian bent down to pick up the children, Qin Fengyi stepped forward, her eyes hopeful: “May I carry you home?”

The two little ones exchanged glances, then looked at Ye Tian in unison.

“Why can’t Dad carry us?”

His daughter asked softly. Qin Fengyi froze for a moment, then glanced at Ye Tian: “Your father… isn’t feeling very well.”

Ye Shuangxue frowned, then reluctantly nodded.

Ye Tian was speechless. What kind of excuse was that? Whose health was bad?

Qin Fengyi easily lifted the two children into her arms, leaving the black horse behind.

“Let me guess, Shuangxue, what’s your favorite snack?”

“Is it lotus cake?”

“Or roast duck?”

“Candied hawthorn?”

“None of them! You guessed them all wrong!”

Mother and daughter laughed in turns, their voices cheerful. Ye Tian stood behind, watching Qin Fengyi’s back, a small smile tugging at his lips.