TNIBFT -Chapter 323 We Must Protect Mother

Qiu Feibai spoke cautiously.

His gaze was sharp, fixed on Ye Tian as if trying to make him understand right then and there.

Ye Tian frowned and turned away from Qiu Feibai. “Everything you said—I thought about it from the very beginning. Later, I came to realize that as long as she treats the children well and treats me well, even if she’s a criminal of Da Zhou or an enemy of the world, as long as she is my wife, I must stand firmly behind her without any conditions.”

“The moment we married, I made up my mind: I will never doubt her in this life!”

Ye Tian turned to Qiu Feibai, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

He had spoken too freely!

Qiu Feibai sighed helplessly and nodded. “Since you trust her so completely, I won’t say anything more. No matter what, the Medicine King Valley will always stand behind you.”

“Thank you, Brother Qiu!”

Ye Tian grinned cheekily and draped a hand over Qiu Feibai’s shoulder. “Come on, let’s go out for a drink!”

The two of them left the courtyard, arm in arm.

Qin Fengyi lifted her head slightly, her phoenix-like eyes calmly following Ye Tian and Qiu Feibai’s retreating figures. She had heard every word he said, not missing a single one.

She wasn’t mistaken—Ye Tian was someone truly worthy of trust!

As for her own identity, Qin Fengyi’s delicate brows furrowed. She hadn’t wanted to hide it from Ye Tian.

But back then, the downfall of the Ye family and the military schematics of Da Liang were connected to her. She still held a copy of that map—the very plans she had drawn herself when attacking Da Liang. If Ye Tian ever learned of this, their marital bond might be completely destroyed.

Even if Ye Tian was willing, his Ye family guards wouldn’t agree.

“Mother…”

A soft, childlike voice interrupted her thoughts. Qin Fengyi raised the corners of her mouth. “What is it?”

Xiao Jiang bent down and reached out a small hand to touch Qin Fengyi’s belly.

Qin Fengyi froze, unsure what her son was trying to do.

Her eyes widened in surprise. “You…”

“Mother, do you have a little brother or little sister in there?”

Xiao Jiang tilted his head, full of curiosity.

Beside him, Ye Shuangxue immediately leaned forward anxiously. “A little brother or little sister? When will they come out?”

“I’ll be the big sister to protect them, and I’ll take them out on the streets to beat up bad guys.”

“Then what will their names be?”

The children chattered excitedly. Ye Yunting’s little face flushed, his eyes eagerly looking at Qin Fengyi.

Qin Fengyi twitched the corner of her mouth, unsure how to answer. “They… probably don’t have a little brother or sister yet?”

“No way!”

Xiao Jiang immediately interrupted, his expression serious. “The bride—that’s the new mother. Once married, she is the mother. Mother, you surely know that, right?”

Uh…

Qin Fengyi felt a wave of black despair.

Her daughter and eldest son immediately stepped forward, extending small hands to help Qin Fengyi sit on the edge of the bed. Ye Shuangxue carefully leaned her little head on Qin Fengyi’s belly, her expression earnest.

Ye Yunting wrung his hands anxiously. “Is there one?”

“Is it moving?”

“From today on, we must protect Mother and the little brother and little sister. No one is allowed near Mother.”

“Mm!”

The three children nodded seriously in unison.

This is bad!

The bridal chamber would have to wait!

Qin Fengyi could only laugh and cry at the same time, hugging the three little ones as the four of them rolled around on the large bed.

…

After the wedding, the three children protected Qin Fengyi so thoroughly that Ye Tian had no chance—not even to be alone with her.

“Sigh!”

Early in the morning, Ye Tian got up and sat in the main hall, sighing.

His wife, as beautiful as a flower, was right there—but he had no chance. How could he not be anxious?

“Master?”

“Master?”

A voice came from behind. Ye Tian frowned and slightly turned his head.

Old Yang stood there with a sycophantic smile, eyes darting around nervously. Ye Tian said, “Say what you mean.”

“Master…”

Old Yang rubbed his hands together, face full of smiles. “I’ve been thinking… my skills aren’t bad, right? I mean… I’m saying, if there’s a chance, could I try being a Grand General just once?”

After saying this, he feared Ye Tian would scold him, so he looked down pitifully, sneaking a glance at him.

Ye Tian stayed expressionless, staring at Old Yang for a long moment.

No reaction—definitely a no-go!

Old Yang’s heart sank and leapt at the same time. Just as he was about to leave disappointed, Ye Tian suddenly said, “I think it’s worth a try. You’ve been with me for quite some time. If the opportunity arises, and you’re willing, I’ll let you give it a shot.”

“However, let’s be clear—if you mess it up, you’ll have to obediently come back and be a caretaker. This is a one-time chance. Don’t say I didn’t give it to you.”

“Yes, yes, yes!”

Old Yang excitedly rubbed his hands together, his dark face flushed red. His bright, narrow eyes sparkled. “Master, don’t worry! I’ll cherish the chance and win the battle!”

Old Yang was full of ambition.

After all, as a ninth-rank expert, taking down some weaklings on the battlefield would be a piece of cake for him.

With that settled, Ye Tian resumed rocking in his chair.

Creak!

Creak…

The rocking chair creaked softly. Old Yang had no intention of leaving. Seeing Ye Tian look over, he grinned. “Hehe…”

“Master, early this morning I saw Senior Sun sneaking out.”

“I had nothing to do, so I followed him. Who knew he left the city?”

Old Yang reported the situation, watching Ye Tian’s reaction carefully.

Ye Tian paused.

He looked at Old Yang with approval. “Not bad. Even daring to spy on Senior Sun—your courage isn’t something everyone has!”

“Hehe…”

“It’s all for Master’s sake!” Old Yang scratched his head sheepishly.

Leave the city?

Why would Old Man Sun leave the city?

Ye Tian frowned. Feeling Old Yang’s curious gaze on him, he said, “Go handle your business for now.”

Old Man Sun had said he wouldn’t go anywhere recently.

With enemies on the snowy plains, he wouldn’t leave the city if he wanted to protect the three children.

These past few days, Sun Wuji’s expression had been strange. Suddenly, Ye Tian realized something, leaping up from his rocking chair. “Damn it!”

“Firearm!”

He sprinted toward the backyard. The firearm in his own room was fine—Ye Tian, Qin Fengyi, and the three children were always coming and going, so it had to be the firearm in Qin Fengyi’s room.

Seeing Ye Tian frantically searching, Qin Fengyi followed, puzzled. “Did you lose something important?”

“Is your firearm still there?”

Qin Fengyi frowned, face serious, and rushed back to her room.

Moments later, she returned, her expression icy. “It’s gone. Everything else is still here. Only this firearm is missing. My room is guarded by Nanfeng—how could anything go missing?”

Ye Tian said, “It was Senior Sun.”

“Absolutely him!”

…

On the snowy plains.

The air was freezing, ice forming from dripping water, and the ground was slippery. A large troop moved slowly forward.

Sun Wuji had just escaped from Sifang City and was about to find someone to practice on. Suddenly, seeing so many people, he had a clever idea. He stealthily hid the firearm under his chest, caught a low-ranking soldier, stripped him of his clothes, and wore them himself.

“You, go over there and take a look!”