Border Soldiers: My granaries are full of grain and meat, and I guard this region.

"Qi Feng! Have you gone mad?! You're actually going to turn against me for a lowly servant girl?!"

Zhao Dazhuang pointed at Qi Feng with one finger, the black mole on the corner of his mouth trembling as he spoke angrily.

"Don't forget you still owe Hezhuangfang five taels of silver! Your two dilapidated plots of land aren't worth that much!"

Seeing that Qi Feng remained silent, Zhao Dazhuang seemed to regain his confidence, his gaze continuing to sweep over Yu Yourong, a lewd smile on his face.

"But our brotherhood is what it is. If I take this woman back, your debt with He Zhuangfang will be wiped clean, how about it?"

The villagers of Qijia Village gathered outside Qi Feng's house, shaking their heads as they watched this scene.

"Tsk tsk! Qi Feng finally got a wife, and now Zhao Dazhuang is going to ruin his family!"

"That's for sure! Qi Feng is a compulsive gambler; he'll probably sell his newly acquired wife soon!"

Listening to the surrounding chatter, Zhao Dazhuang had an idea and continued:

"Here's what we'll do, Qi Feng. You take this woman back with you, and not only will your debt be wiped clean, but I can also lend you another five taels of silver to go have some fun in Hezhuangfang! You can win this woman back with your skills! And maybe you can even win your family's two plots of land!"

The surrounding villagers gasped in shock upon hearing this, saying that the reason gamblers find it so hard to turn back is because of this trick that can win them back in one go.

"Qi Feng! Don't fall for his tricks! We've finally gotten some stability; if you go back to gambling, you're doomed!"

"Exactly! This girl is so pretty! Maybe she'll give you a big, healthy son next year!"

Zhao Dazhuang turned around and glared angrily at the group of people, his eyes fierce.

"Get out of my way! This is between Qi Feng and me, what's it to you!"

Qi Feng could feel Yu Yourong behind him unconsciously clenching the hem of her clothes.

Zhao Dazhuang looked at Qi Feng, waiting for his reply.

Qi Feng didn't waste any words with him and went straight up to slap Zhao Dazhuang hard across the face.

Snapped!

A crisp sound rang out, leaving not only those around them stunned, but even Zhao Dazhuang was caught off guard, his head buzzing.

"You, you're fucking asking for it!"

But before Zhao Dazhuang could retaliate, Qi Feng struck again with both fists, knocking Zhao Dazhuang to the ground, and finally kicked him hard in the groin!

After being struck by this blow, Zhao Dazhuang could no longer utter any harsh words. He clutched his manhood and rolled on the ground, his face deathly pale.

Qi Feng looked at Zhao Dazhuang coldly, his tone icy.

"Zhao Dazhuang, You Rong is not my slave, nor my maid; she is my wife, Qi Feng's bride! If you dare to make a move on her again, the consequences will be far more severe than today! I will show you what it means for a common man's rage to cause bloodshed!"

"roll!"

Zhao Dazhuang shakily got up, pointed at Qi Feng as if he wanted to say something, but seeing Qi Feng's murderous eyes, he finally lost the courage to continue making threats and slunk away.

The villagers of Qijia Village looked at each other in bewilderment upon seeing this scene.

"I can't believe Qi Feng actually dared to do it! If Zhao Dazhuang reports this to the authorities, he'll be finished!"

"Hmph! Does Zhao Dazhuang think we people from Qi Family Village are just sitting around doing nothing? It was clearly that scoundrel who provoked Qi Feng's wife first!"

"That's right! Although Qi Feng is a bit of a scoundrel, he's a prodigal son who has turned over a new leaf. If he's willing to reform himself, he'll still be a member of our Qi Family Village."

A kind-hearted old lady spoke up to remind Qi Feng.

"Qi Feng, you've really angered Zhao Dazhuang today. That kid holds a grudge, so you'd better watch out!"

Qi Feng looked at the old woman, who was Lin Sao from the other end of the village. She used to have a pretty good relationship with his father.

Qi Feng cupped his hands in greeting, "Don't worry, Sister Lin, I know what I'm doing. I'm currently carrying out important duties for the imperial court, and I need to accumulate 500 catties of meat and grain within a month. If Zhao Dazhuang dares to lay a hand on me, he'll be obstructing the imperial court's official business! Those constables certainly won't let it go!"

The villagers dispersed, and Qi Feng closed the door and went inside with Yu Yourong.

Seeing Yu Yourong following silently behind him, Qi Feng put down the hunting bow and pack on his back, pulled her in front of him, and hugged her directly.

Feeling Qi Feng's strong and warm chest, Yu Yourong's face flushed instantly.

"Husband... what are you doing... it's still daytime..."

But Yu You Rong only struggled tentatively for a couple of moments, and when she realized she couldn't break free from Qi Feng, she simply let him hold her.

"You Rong, are you very afraid I'll sell you off today?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Yourong's eyes suddenly reddened.

"I owe my life entirely to my husband. I dare not disobey your orders. Even if you truly wish to sell me, I will do as you please..."

Upon hearing Yu Yourong's words, Qi Feng cupped her face in his hands and gently wiped away her tears as he looked at her red and swollen eyes.

"Silly girl, how could I sell you? From now on, you can only be my woman!"

"I'll teach Zhao Dazhuang a lesson when I have the chance! As for what happened in Hezhuangfang, you don't need to worry about it. When I go hunting tomorrow, go stay with Aunt Lin for a while, and I'll pick you up when I come back."

"I still need to deliver 500 catties of meat to the imperial court next month, and Zhao Dazhuang can't do anything to me."

Yu You Rong blinked her big eyes and looked at Qi Feng.

"And what about a month later?"

Qi Feng smiled gently.

"A month from now, Zhao Dazhuang will be kneeling and begging me to spare him!"

"Alright, enough of that. Let's see what I caught on the mountain today!"

Qi Feng opened the package, revealing a wild rabbit.

"Take this rabbit skin to Aunt Lin tomorrow and make a pair of hand warmers."

Qi Feng took out a kitchen knife and quickly cleaned the rabbit, then lit a fire and started roasting it.

Yu Yourong went to the kitchen to cook the last bit of wheat into porridge. Soon, the aroma of rabbit meat and wheat filled the entire yard.

Qi Feng tore off a rabbit leg and handed it to Yu Yourong.

"Your body hasn't fully recovered yet, eat more meat to nourish it."

Looking at the sizzling, oily rabbit leg, Yu Yourong blushed and then took it.

On the one hand, she was still in some pain, and on the other hand, it was because she hadn't eaten meat for a long time.

After the meal, the two were full and satisfied, and Yu Yourong finally realized what an outstanding man Qi Feng was.

If yesterday she was forced to do it out of desperation to survive, today she has truly fallen in love with Qi Feng.

"My lord... it's getting late... let's rest..."

"I have room for your body..."

Before Qi Feng could finish speaking, he saw Yu Yourong pounce on him.

Her large bosom pressed against Qi Feng's chest, and feeling its softness, Qi Feng also wrapped his arms around Yu Yourong's slender waist.

Before long, the enchanting atmosphere filled the room again.