TNIBFT -Chapter 308 Lin Xianzhong Sleeping on the Emperor’s Floor

Under the night sky, Ye Tian’s robe fluttered in the cold wind. His face showed little expression; this was something he had anticipated.

Seeing Ye Tian remain unmoved, Xiao Xun’er furrowed her brows. “What are you going to do?”

Ye Tian looked up and smiled. “Meet force with force, meet water with earth.”

“The Emperor of Daliang fears Dazhou. Now that Lin Xianzhong has surrendered, it serves two purposes: first, it slaps the face of the peace faction; second, the Daliang Emperor fears the wrath of the Dazhou Empress, so he uses this as a warning—hand me over first, then offer apologies later?”

Ye Tian’s expression was mocking.

Xiao Xun’er lifted her head; the moonlight was hidden behind dark clouds, the sky pitch-black except for faint moonlight.

“But… I’ve already discussed it with my eldest brother!”

Xiao Xun’er suddenly spoke, looking at Ye Tian. “In this life, I will never harm you—even if it’s my own brother!”

Seeing Xiao Xun’er’s determined, fervent gaze, Ye Tian was momentarily taken aback.

Xiao Xun’er rose to her feet.

In the dim moonlight, her figure was slender and graceful; a gentle breeze stirred, carrying a subtle fragrance.

The black veil on her face lifted slightly as she turned to Ye Tian. “Since the Daliang Emperor wants us to lend troops, then we will lend troops—whatever number we can! The Emperor is foolish; my eldest brother has been marginalized at court, nearly killed multiple times. Why should we sacrifice ourselves for him?”

“You captured Lin Xianzhong, yet the Emperor fears that because of your status, you might return to the capital to avenge your father. He fears that if you grow strong in Sifang City, no one at court will dare come here to kill you. So he sends my eldest brother to die in your stead!”

“My brother and I have survived against all odds. Now, we will never compromise with them!”

Xiao Xun’er’s eyes were resolute, seemingly flickering with flames.

Ye Tian patted his robe and stood beside her. “So… you’re planning to rebel too?”

Xiao Xun’er looked at Ye Tian, her long lashes lowering. “By then, I’ll have my eldest brother choose a city close to Sifang City, so we can still watch over and help each other.”

Not knowing what her eldest brother had endured, Ye Tian nodded slightly.

Under the cold wind, Ye Tian tilted his head and took a swig of wine…

…

Meanwhile, in Lin Xianzhong’s room.

Lin Xianzhong lay on his side at the edge of the bed, while Feng Jiaojiao, dressed in a white undergarment, slept in the wooden bed.

She turned to look at her husband, who was a meter away, feeling that Lin Xianzhong seemed unusual tonight.

Feng Jiaojiao reached out and gently nudged his arm. “Erniu, what’s wrong with you today?”

The couple had only reunited for a few days.

A few days ago, Lin Xianzhong hadn’t been like this—every night he was affectionate, and they had endless things to talk about, their feelings deep and tender.

But tonight…

Lin Xianzhong turned his back to her, arms crossed, body curled up, completely motionless.

Every muscle in his body was tense.

Could he be ill?

Feng Jiaojiao’s heart skipped a beat. She hurriedly climbed out from under the covers and reached out to touch his forehead.

As soon as she did, she noticed his forehead was covered in cold sweat.

“Erniu, what’s going on with you?”

Feng Jiaojiao exclaimed.

Startled, Lin Xianzhong leapt up from the bed. His face flushed, and nervously he reached out to cover her mouth. “Shh, keep your voice down! This room isn’t soundproof—if the people downstairs hear, it won’t be good.”

Ye Tian had stationed Qin Fengyi downstairs from Lin Xianzhong.

Knowing that Qin Fengyi was staying below, Lin Xianzhong felt like dying; all night he had been looking for a chance to speak with her, but the Empress hadn’t given him any opportunity.

This was overstepping!

To put it bluntly, it’s placing oneself above the Son of Heaven—that’s a capital offense!

That bastard Ye Tian must know something.

Lin Xianzhong felt utterly helpless.

From downstairs came the laughter of the children. Normal voices wouldn’t carry, but laughter seemed to penetrate even the walls. Lin Xianzhong’s heart sank, panic rising.

Seeing his pained expression.

Coupled with how Lin Xianzhong had been sneaking glances at Qin Fengyi all night, hesitant to speak, burdened with thoughts, Feng Jiaojiao pouted, flipped over to face away from Lin Xianzhong, and said coldly, “Yesterday you weren’t afraid anyone would hear, but today you are? I see—you’re just afraid the master’s wife will hear, aren’t you?”

Her words were tinged with sourness.

Lin Xianzhong felt something was off, yet not entirely wrong. He didn’t bother to argue.

The next moment, Feng Jiaojiao kicked him in the back. Caught completely off guard, he hit the ground with a muffled “thud!”

“Ouch!”

He groaned, hastily keeping quiet. Looking at Feng Jiaojiao on the bed, facing away and sulking, he didn’t know how to explain himself.

Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, he would surely report to the Empress, make amends for his mistakes, serve her faithfully, and continue his duties. If he stayed any longer, Ye Tian would definitely find a way to deal with him!

Downstairs!

The three little ones, just about to sleep, were lying on Qin Fengyi.

Suddenly, a loud noise rang out. In the darkness, the three little heads immediately popped up, eyes wide and sparkling, darting around frantically.

Xiao Jiang cupped Qin Fengyi’s face in his tiny hands: “Mom, what was that sound? Xiao Jiang is scared!”

As he spoke, the little one didn’t forget to burrow into Qin Fengyi’s neck.

Qin Fengyi patted her son gently, speaking softly, “Probably someone fell off the bed.”

“So clumsy!”

Ye Shuangxue couldn’t resist teasing: “Uncle Lin is really clumsy. Even adults fall off the bed. He must have been dreaming.”

“Yeah!”

Qin Fengyi’s hands moved—her left hand gently patting the eldest, her right hand lightly on Xiao Jiang. In a calm voice, she said, “Can’t even sleep properly and scared Xiao Jiang. What use is someone like that?”

Qin Fengyi decided that first thing tomorrow morning, she would find a chance to make Lin Xianzhong leave Sifang City.

…

The next morning.

Everyone was still having breakfast in the hall when Duan Yingying nervously ran in from the back door: “Master!”

“Master! Something’s wrong!”

The atmosphere instantly tensed. Everyone turned to look at Duan Yingying. She frowned: “It’s Miss Xiao. I was preparing to deliver her breakfast, but she’s gone. Did something happen to her?”

All eyes shifted to Ye Tian.

Qin Fengyi slowed her chewing, staring at the pickles before her, lost in thought.

Xiao Jiang glanced at Qin Fengyi and hurried over: “Sister Xun’er is my friend, she has nothing to do with my dad, really!”

After saying this, he even gave a sly wink to his elder brother.

Ye Yunting’s face flushed red, and he nervously nodded.

Qin Fengyi’s lips curved into a small smile as she looked up at Ye Tian.

At this moment, Ye Tian, calm and unhurried, said: “Don’t worry. She’s gone.”

“Probably won’t be coming back. Do whatever you need to do.”

Everyone exchanged glances.

…

Meanwhile, on the snowy plains.

“Giddy-up!”

Xiao Xun’er rode a tall horse, cracking her whip, the horse galloping at full speed, hooves kicking up snow.

Her face was partially veiled with black, eyes blazing with urgency as she watched the approaching Medicinal King Valley team.

Someone behind her said, “Young Mistress, the young general is just ahead.”

Xiao Xun’er nodded.

Over there, Xiao Tianchen knew his sister would come. Mounted on his horse, he kept scanning the distance. The vast snowy plains were a blinding white, with two small black dots growing closer in the distance.

His heart leapt: “Giddy-up!”

He cracked his whip against the horse’s rear, sending it forward in a burst of speed. Xiao Tianchen turned to his subordinate behind him: “Go tell Divine Doctor Qiu that the Young Mistress has arrived!”