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

After the two finished their memorial service, the sky gradually darkened.

Qi Feng and Ye Ling Shuang did not linger any longer and began their descent.

Ye Ling Shuang remained silent on the way, her fingers constantly fidgeting with the hem of her clothes. When they arrived at the place where the carriage had stopped, Ye Ling Shuang stood still and turned to look at Qi Feng.

"Brother Qi." Ye Ling Shuang pursed her lips, took a deep breath, and said, "There's something I want to tell you. I've been thinking about it for a long time. I wanted to tell you this last time at the restaurant, but Zhi Wan interrupted me. Today, I don't want to keep it to myself anymore."

Qi Feng stood there looking at Ye Ling Shuang, already having a vague idea of ​​what she was going to say, but he didn't interrupt, just waited quietly.

Ye Ling Shuang gently bit her lower lip, staring intently at Qi Feng, her face slightly flushed.

"Brother Qi, I like you, not out of gratitude for saving my life, but because I truly like you. Brother Qi, you saved me three times, healed my wounds, helped me avenge my people, and accompanied me to pay respects to my clan. I, Ye Ling Shuang, have never admired anyone in my life, but I admire you, and you are in my heart."

Ye Ling Shuang's voice grew softer and softer, and she dared not look Qi Feng in the eye anymore. Her heart was pounding, and she felt both anticipation and fear.

She was looking forward to Qi Feng's reaction after hearing her words, but she was also afraid that Qi Feng would reject her.

"Brother Qi, I want to be with you. Although I know you already have Sister Yourong, I still want to be with you, and I'm willing to be your concubine."

After saying that, she looked down at her toes, her fingers constantly gripping her clothes, and her back was already soaked with sweat.

Qi Feng was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled, his gaze towards Ye Ling Shuang filled with tenderness.

He took two steps forward, getting closer to Ye Ling Shuang. At this distance, he could clearly see a hint of moisture on Ye Ling Shuang's eyelashes.

"Ling Shuang," Qi Feng said softly, "I already knew. I knew you wanted to tell me this when you were at the restaurant last time."

Ye Ling Shuang was stunned upon hearing this, her face quickly turning crimson, and she was somewhat at a loss for words: "You...when did you..."

Qi Feng smiled faintly and reached out to brush the stray hairs from Ye Ling Shuang's temples behind her ear.

"Do you remember the first time we met? You were surrounded by a group of thugs, and you looked so cold. I helped you heal your wounds afterwards. Although you always seemed aloof, you were never like that with me. And everything that happened afterward, I saw it all. Doesn't that prove anything?"

Hearing Qi Feng's words, Ye Ling Shuang's ears turned bright red instantly, and she froze on the spot, even her breathing briefly stopping.

Qi Feng's heart softened when he saw her like this.

Yu Yourong had previously advised him to accept Ye Ling Shuang as his wife, but he didn't mention it at the time because he was mindful of Yu Yourong's feelings.

In terms of appearance, Ye Ling Shuang and Yu You Rong are about the same. If Yu You Rong gives people a gentle and quiet feeling, then Ye Ling Shuang gives people the feeling of a cold and aloof beauty.

Moreover, due to her years of martial arts training, Ye Ling Shuang has an excellent figure. Any man would be attracted to her, so how could Qi Feng be an exception?

Now that Ye Ling Shuang has taken the initiative to find him and express her feelings, it is enough to show how brave Ye Ling Shuang is in this world.

Looking at Ye Ling Shuang in front of him, Qi Feng reached out and pulled her into his arms.

Ye Ling Shuang's body was stiff, but after feeling Qi Feng's warm embrace, it gradually softened and she rested her forehead on Qi Feng's shoulder.

After hesitating for a moment, Ye Ling Shuang finally reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist. The two of them hugged on the hillside for a while without saying a word.

As the sun set and the sky was ablaze with fiery clouds, Ye Ling Shuang felt that all the grievances, fears, and loneliness she had felt over the past six months had vanished in an instant, and now she felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey.

After a while, Qi Feng released her, looked down at Ye Ling Shuang's already flushed cheeks, and gently pinched her little face.

"Let's go back and talk about it. Yoo-yong and Chi-wan are still waiting."

Ye Ling Shuang nodded and obediently followed behind Qi Feng, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.

The two boarded a carriage, and by the time they returned to Fuxing County, it was nearly evening, and the Ye Family Restaurant was still quite busy.

Upon seeing Qi Feng and Ye Ling Shuang return, Yu You Rong immediately put down her account book and went to greet them.

She first looked Ye Ling Shuang up and down, and seeing that Ye Ling Shuang had a smile in her eyes, she understood what was going on, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.

Yu Yourong glanced at Qi Feng again. Qi Feng smiled awkwardly, his eyes darting around, avoiding Yu Yourong's gaze.

Seeing this, Yu Yourong smiled knowingly.

"Husband, Sister Ling Shuang, you're back! Come and eat!"

After closing the shop that night, the four of them rested in the small hall in the backyard. Ye Zhiwan was exhausted from the day and washed up and went to bed early, leaving only Qi Feng, Yu Yourong, and Ye Lingshuang in the hall.

The candlelight flickered slightly. Yu Yourong stopped her needlework and asked Qi Feng, "Husband, what do you plan to do about Ling Shuang's matter?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ling Shuang tensed up and lowered her head, not daring to look at Qi Feng and Yu You Rong.

Qi Feng was drinking tea when he heard Yu Yourong's words and froze. He put down his teacup, looked at Yu Yourong, and then glanced at Ye Ling Shuang.

"You Rong, what do you mean by this?"

Yu Yourong sighed, her tone tinged with reproach: "Husband, are you really not understanding or just pretending? I can see right through Ling Shuang's feelings for you."

Qi Feng remained silent for a moment. Seeing that he didn't speak, Yu Yourong continued, "Husband, I don't mind if you take another one. On the contrary, I think you should take several. There's nothing wrong with a man having three wives and four concubines. I know Ling Shuang's character well. She and Zhi Wan are all alone and have no one to rely on. If you can accept her, she can have a home in the future. Besides..."

Yu Yourong looked down at her lower abdomen, her words tinged with melancholy.

"I've been with my husband for so long, but my belly hasn't shown any signs of pregnancy, and I'm getting anxious. If Sister Ling Shuang could give the Qi family a son, it would be a good thing and would also fulfill a wish of mine."

Upon hearing this, Ye Ling Shuang blushed and clenched her fists tightly.

"Sister Yourong..."

Upon hearing this, Qi Feng reached out and grasped Yu Yourong's small hand.

"Yourong, don't put too much pressure on yourself. You're still too young. I don't plan to have children right now. The fact that you're not pregnant has nothing to do with you."

After saying that, Qi Feng looked at Ye Ling Shuang and pulled her over with his other hand.

"Since you don't mind, then I, Qi Feng, am not one to be coy. Ling Shuang, if you're willing, starting tonight, you belong to me, Qi Feng. From now on, as long as I have food to eat, you'll never go hungry!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ling Shuang raised her head, her eyes filled with tears, and nodded vigorously.

"Brother Qi, I'm willing!"