TNIBFT -Chapter 269 Can I Say This?

“Uh…”

Ye Tian’s head was full of black lines as he reached out to pat Xiao Jiang’s little head. “How is that possible?”

“Your father is the kind of man who would sell himself for power and prestige?”

“Hehe…”

Xiao Jiang grinned foolishly.

He didn’t quite understand how Ye Tian had become the city lord, but as long as he could see Ye Tian, as long as their family could be together, nothing else mattered.

“Xiao Jiang!”

“Xiao Jiang.”

Countless voices called out. Xiao Jiang turned his head, and Fang Shenghu suddenly stepped forward, scooping him up and spinning him around twice in excitement. Laughter and joy filled the air.

“Uncle Fang, you came back too?”

“I brought you a gift!”

Xiao Jiang looked mysteriously pleased. It was rare for him to think of others, and Fang Shenghu felt gratified.

“Xiao Jiang, did you also bring a gift for Sister Ling’er?” Tao Ling’er asked sweetly.

Xiao Jiang’s cheeks flushed as he nodded. “I did, I did! Everyone has one, even the Master. Once I get home, I’ll sort them out and deliver them to everyone, house by house.”

Everyone burst out laughing.

Qin Fengyi stood nearby, watching her youngest son surrounded by everyone, a smile playing on her lips. That maternal look never left her face—it seemed her own child was truly endearing.

“Oh, Father!”

Xiao Jiang frowned, his little face serious as he looked at Ye Tian.

Ye Tian raised an eyebrow, about to speak, but Xiao Jiang interrupted, “Did you read the letter I wrote?”

“The new bride I found for you is right on the carriage. If you agree, you’ll have a wife from now on!” Xiao Jiang’s big eyes sparkled, full of expectation.

Everyone froze…

Ye Tian froze…

The scene went completely silent.

Xiao Jiang shook Ye Tian’s large hand. “But I’ve already agreed! Father, you can’t let my words not count. And… and I’ve already accepted her token.”

His voice was soft, sweet, and a little coaxing.

Ye Tian’s body wobbled with his son’s shaking, his brain turning to mush. Was he really being sold out by this kid?

Speechless, Ye Tian looked up at the exquisite Xiangyun carriage.

“Xiao Jiang, you can’t just accept tokens like that. We need to return it to her immediately,” Tao Ling’er said anxiously.

Xiao Jiang pouted, looking up at Ye Tian. “Father, she’s the prettiest person I’ve ever seen. If you don’t like her, you can keep her for now, and when I grow up, I’ll make her my wife.”

“Anyway, Xiao Jiang likes her!”

“Hahaha…” Fang Shenghu and the others laughed heartily.

Ye Tian felt awkward. “You little brat… you’re just a few years old, and you’re already trying to arrange your father’s marriage?”

“Come on, let’s head home!”

Exchanging tokens was just a childish joke; Ye Tian was certain the woman in the carriage wouldn’t take it seriously.

Tao Ling’er quietly pressed her lips together, secretly relieved.

Xiao Jiang looked a bit downcast as Ye Tian led him forward. He kept glancing back at the carriage, which remained motionless.

For Ye Tian’s sake, he had worried himself sick—but alas, his father was so unreliable, Xiao Jiang could only sigh helplessly.

Ye Tian led the three children toward the city gate.

“Ye Tian!”

“Aren’t you going to give an explanation?”

A familiar yet cold voice rang from behind. Ye Tian’s pupils contracted as he immediately turned around.

In the midst of the bustling crowd, Qin Fengyi stood backlit, her lips curved in a smile. She wore a sleek black outfit, her figure elegant, long hair fluttering in the breeze. She held out a hand, and in it was a small grasshopper woven from straw.

She smiled brightly at Ye Tian.

And remained perfectly still.

That smile seemed to dim all the colors around, making Ye Tian’s heart pound uncontrollably.

The crowd murmured quietly.

“Who is this person?”

“So handsome! If he were to be my husband, I would treat him with all my love!”

“If he were my husband, I’d take care of everything while my concubine is in confinement…”

“If anyone dares to wrong him even a little, I’d be worse than a pig or dog!”

The soldiers in black armor all wore stern expressions, forming a protective circle around Qin Fengyi.

Tao Ling’er’s eyes darted anxiously—glancing at Ye Tian, then at Qin Fengyi. This… isn’t this Lord Meng?

Her grip on Master Tao’s arm tightened more and more, and she kept asking repeatedly, “Who exactly is she?”

“Brother Ye Tian wouldn’t like her, right?”

“Definitely not!”

Lord Meng had only known Ye Tian for a little over ten days, whereas she had known him for more than half a year. By order of seniority, it shouldn’t be Lord Meng!

Yet Meng Yuquan in the crowd seemed like a gem among people—just standing there, he radiated a natural aura. Tao Ling’er had thought she looked decent, but next to Meng Yuquan, her beauty was instantly eclipsed.

Tao Lichun glanced at his daughter, his weathered face full of helplessness.

Seeing it was Qin Fengyi, Ye Tian’s lips curved into a smile.

So the “big sister” his son had mentioned was actually Qin Fengyi. Had he known this earlier, why would he have hesitated?

Nearby, Xiao Jiang said, “A life saved must be repaid with one’s life! I’m too young, so why not let my dad repay it instead?”

“That doesn’t seem right, does it?”

Ye Tian pretended to be embarrassed and stole a glance at Qin Fengyi.

Qin Fengyi strode forward, put away the token in her hand, raised an eyebrow, and looked at Ye Tian. “I think it’s perfectly fine!”

Ye Tian was taken aback and looked up.

Their eyes met, seemingly stuck together. Ye Tian said, “Then shall we say it’s settled?”

“Why not choose the day immediately and hold the wedding banquet while we can?”

A wedding banquet?

An official marriage?

Qin Fengyi’s ears turned bright red. She nodded slightly, “I’ll follow your lead!”

The onlookers were dumbfounded!

So hasty… and just like that, they’re married?

Tao Ling’er wanted to say something but was stopped by Tao Lichun, who shook his head in helplessness at his daughter.

Ye Tian felt a mix of surprise and joy. He looked down at the three children—the eldest frowned worriedly, the second seemed deep in thought, and the youngest, undaunted, jumped excitedly.

Was this going too smoothly?

Ye Tian had a little doubt in his heart. Qin Fengyi said, “Xiao Jiang just returned. He must have a lot to say to you. You should go ahead first!”

Ye Tian nodded.

Seeing Qin Fengyi leave with her entourage, Ye Tian called out loudly, “Thank you for protecting Xiao Jiang!”

Qin Fengyi paused mid-motion as she mounted her horse. She turned to the three children with a gentle, lingering gaze. These three little brats wouldn’t call her “mother”? No problem—first, she would win over Ye Tian. Once she married him, the three children would call her “mother” too!

The key was, by marrying Ye Tian, she would immediately eliminate any other women and secure her place as the children’s stepmother.

“Giddy-up!”

In the sunset, Qin Fengyi flicked her whip, and her steed bolted, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Xiao Jiang watched her retreating figure, beaming with pride. “I told you, big sister is the most beautiful in the world and incredibly strong. You have no idea…”

He recounted in detail how Qin Fengyi had defeated Master Geng. Xiao Jiang said, “Aside from Grandpa Sun, big sister is the most formidable person I’ve ever seen. Really, not even the experts from Medicine King Valley can match her!”

Ye Tian was thoughtful.

Qin Fengyi’s strength was extraordinary, and her background far from simple. She didn’t want to explain, and Ye Tian didn’t ask.

Listening to Xiao Jiang’s enthusiastic chatter, as if he had found a treasure, Ye Shuangxue said helplessly, “You really don’t know who she is?”

“Who is she?”

Xiao Jiang asked in return.

Ye Yunting looked at Ye Tian and asked, “Can this be told?”