TNIBFT -Chapter 313 Feels Good, Right?

The townspeople were left speechless.

What Ye Tian said was correct—this poison did not originate from him. The Medicine City Lord’s residence did not have it, nor did any of the major apothecaries. Now asking Ye Tian to save people—wasn’t that putting him in a difficult position?

This was all fate!

On the weary faces of the townspeople, there was only terror and despair.

Xiao Jiang couldn’t bear it in his heart.

“Actually…”

Qin Fengyi stood behind Ye Tian and spoke softly. She didn’t know if what she was doing now was right or wrong.

If this were in the Great Zhou, absolutely no one would dare block her path!

The emperor’s authority was majestic, not to be violated.

The emperor’s power could not be underestimated!

When the emperor saved the people, it was both benevolence and duty. But what did it mean when the townspeople blocked the emperor, begging for medicine?

Coercion?

If it were her, all these people would have to die!

Ye Tian turned to look at her. Their eyes met. Qin Fengyi’s gaze flickered, and her lips moved slightly: “I mean… I could actually deliver the herbs.”

Ye Tian: ???

Seeing Qin Fengyi’s resolute expression, Ye Tian did not doubt her.

Qin Fengyi’s status was not simple. Being able to have a place in the Great Zhou and some influence under her command was completely normal.

“When’s the earliest you can get them here?” Ye Tian asked.

Qin Fengyi replied, “Tonight.”

Ye Tian nodded.

Xiao Jiang, held in Ye Tian’s arms, widened his eyes: “Does that mean we’re going to get rich?”

“Everyone needs the antidote. If we sell it at one or two gold per gram, I’m sure people will fight to buy it.”

The little boy’s eyes sparkled.

Ye Tian raised his hand: “Bam!” He lightly tapped Xiao Jiang on the head.

“Ouch!” Xiao Jiang rubbed his head with both hands, looking pitifully at Ye Tian.

Qin Fengyi frowned, her heart aching. She was about to speak when Ye Tian said, “Little brat, how did I teach you?”

“A gentleman loves wealth, but acquires it properly. Did you forget what your father taught you?”

Xiao Jiang covered his head and mumbled weakly, “I didn’t… I was just joking.”

“And besides, do I look like that kind of person?”

“Yes, you do!”

After speaking, Ye Tian handed Xiao Jiang into Qin Fengyi’s arms.

Xiao Jiang knew he had said the wrong thing. His expression was pitiful, but he didn’t dare go against Ye Tian.

In the original story, the youngest son was a detested profiteer, treating human life like grass, caring only about money, with no regard for the lives of others.

Ye Tian would never allow him to repeat that mistake.

“Daddy seems angry?” Ye Shuangxue whispered.

Qin Fengyi glanced at Xiao Jiang in her arms and said gently, “Ye Tian is right. A gentleman loves wealth, but acquires it properly. We must have our own boundaries.”

“Mhm.”

Xiao Jiang nodded. Actually, boundaries could be quite flexible.

Over there, having received a definitive answer, Ye Tian addressed the townspeople gathered outside the Apothecary Hall:

“Everyone, go home for now. Gathering at the hall’s entrance not only increases pressure on the Medicine King Valley doctors but also risks catching a cold. When the herbs arrive tonight, everyone can come to the Lord’s residence to buy the antidote herbs.”

The moment Ye Tian said this, it was as if a bomb had gone off.

The crowd started chattering all at once:

“Weren’t they out of herbs?”
“Is the Lord really saying that?”
“Seems like it’s the lady carrying the child who’s delivering the herbs…”
“She’s beautiful and kind!”

Qin Fengyi heard nothing but praise. It was the first time so many people had complimented her so directly. Her cheeks flushed crimson, and she felt a bit embarrassed.

After all, speaking ill of the ruler, whether praise or criticism, was a capital offense.

For her, it was the first time in her life that so many people had praised her.

Ye Tian glanced at Qin Fengyi. Her face remained as cold as ice, but her eyes were watery and evasive, and her ears were flushed red—obviously embarrassed. Yet her expression stayed neutral, chin held high, exuding an aloof elegance.

Ye Tian wanted to laugh.

He deliberately spoke loudly: “This is Miss Qin. Knowing that everyone had been poisoned and that there was no antidote available in the city, she could not bear to see the people suffer. She sold her family’s possessions to buy medicine at great cost for everyone and promised to sell it at market price. Can such a favor ever be forgotten?”

“You…”

“Ye Tian!”

Qin Fengyi frowned, helplessly looking at Ye Tian.

The crowd’s burning gazes turned to Qin Fengyi, full of awe, disbelief… and admiration.

Qin Fengyi felt completely uncomfortable, as if everyone could see through her. And Ye Tian’s words were so exaggerated—selling her family’s property? Could she really be that noble?

This…

She shoved Xiao Jiang into Ye Tian’s arms and took the initiative to tug at Ye Tian’s sleeve. “Let’s go, let’s go!”

“Hurry up already!”

The family of five moved forward, followed by a large crowd of townsfolk singing their praises: “Truly a god with a heart of a Bodhisattva!”

“Yes, without Miss Qin, we would have all perished. She is the savior of everyone!”

“What a good person!”

“My mother is saved! I will bring my whole family to bow to Miss Qin and thank her…”

Listening to the voices behind her, Qin Fengyi’s face turned crimson, and she wished she could hide in a hole in the ground.

Her personality was reserved; she rarely spoke with others.

Ye Tian’s actions made her extremely uneasy. Even after Qin Fengyi boarded the carriage, still immersed in the townspeople’s praise, a new feeling stirred in her. She pressed a hand to her chest, frowning deeply.

Ye Tian cracked the whip, and the carriage slowly moved forward.

“So, how does it feel? Not bad, right?”

Ye Tian lifted the curtain with one hand, raising an eyebrow at Qin Fengyi.

Qin Fengyi pursed her lips, her eyes avoiding his: “In the future… in the future, this must never happen again!”

“Seeking fame and praise like this is not the conduct of a gentleman!”

Her small face was serious, cheeks flushed, a fine bead of sweat at the tip of her nose. One hand rested on her knee, fingers nervously fidgeting. Ye Tian smiled: “Alright, alright. Whatever you say.”

The parents were having a conversation.

The three little ones sat in the carriage, exchanging glances. Everything at home had already been arranged.

This matter—whether they wanted to or not—had to be done!

Ye Shuangxue glanced at her eldest brother, while Ye Yunting sat properly in the corner, watching Xiao Jiang.

In fact, the three children had already prepared for this day. The plan had been to have Ye Tian help during the opening of the Apothecary Hall. Now, this was a perfect opportunity for Ye Tian to propose to Qin Fengyi publicly. With the children’s help, the whole city would know that Madam Meng was their mother. Even if Ye Tian wanted to back out, it would be impossible.

They hadn’t expected the Apothecary Hall to have such a turn of events.

“Father…” Ye Shuangxue lifted the curtain. Outside, a cold breeze stirred, lifting strands of hair from her forehead. The little girl squinted at Ye Tian.

Ye Tian turned his head. “What is it?”

“Father, is this thing inside yours?” Ye Shuangxue blinked her big eyes.

Ye Tian paused, sizing up the small brown package in his daughter’s hands. It was indeed his. Just as he nodded, his daughter smiled: “Father, let me see the gift you prepared for Mother.”

Gift?

I prepared a gift?

When did I…?

Ye Shuangxue, delighted, let the curtain fall with a flourish.

Ye Tian frowned and glanced at her, curious about what the little “overbearing flower” was up to.

The next moment, shouts of amazement came from inside the carriage:

“Wow… what is this? Father’s favorite, a golden hairpin with a large gem! Mother, wear it…”

“What is this? A golden ‘love-lock’ Father gave Mother?”