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

That night, at Yu Yourong's insistence, Ye Ling Shuang and Qi Feng slept together.

In the room, Ye Ling Shuang lay stiffly on the bed, motionless, her eyes staring blankly at the ceiling.

Her parents died when she was young, and no one had ever taught her this kind of knowledge. Yu Yourong had just given her a few words of advice before she came in, but she had forgotten them all because she was nervous.

Qi Feng couldn't help but laugh as he looked at the dazed Ye Ling Shuang.

"Ling Shuang, what are you doing? Why are you so nervous?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ling Shuang stammered, "No... I'm not nervous! I heard from others that we sleep together at night after we get married."

Qi Feng smiled slightly.

"Is this how you sleep?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ling Shuang blushed immediately.

"I...I don't know..."

Seeing how nervous Ye Ling Shuang was, Qi Feng stepped forward and gently patted her head, trying to calm her down.

"Ling Shuang, your injuries haven't healed yet. Get some rest tonight and don't push yourself too hard."

After saying that, Qi Feng went to bed and lay down next to Ye Ling Shuang, falling asleep fully clothed.

Upon hearing this, Ye Ling Shuang felt a pang of disappointment, and her eyes welled up with tears.

A short while later, Qi Feng, who was about to fall asleep, suddenly felt Ye Ling Shuang's body trembling slightly beside him, and immediately got up.

Seeing Ye Ling Shuang's red and swollen eyes, Qi Feng asked anxiously, "Ling Shuang, what's wrong?"

Ye Ling Shuang wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, looking somewhat aggrieved: "Brother Qi, do you not like me?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Feng chuckled, realizing that his words had caused Ye Ling Shuang to misunderstand.

"How could I not like you? Ling Shuang, you're beautiful and have a great figure. How could I not like you? Besides, you have a wonderful personality."

Hearing Qi Feng's words, Ye Ling Shuang felt slightly relieved, but couldn't help asking, "Then why didn't you...?"

Ye Ling Shuang did not continue speaking.

Qi Feng shook his head: "Ling Shuang, your injuries haven't healed yet, I'm afraid..."

"It's alright! My injury has healed." Ye Ling Shuang interrupted Qi Feng, stood up, and awkwardly kissed Qi Feng.

After thinking for a long time, Ye Ling Shuang finally remembered that kissing was one of the things Yu You Rong had told her, but that was the only one she remembered.

Qi Feng felt a warmth in his heart as Ye Ling Shuang clumsily kissed his face, and he gently put his arm around her.

"Ling Shuang, are you really willing?"

Hearing Qi Feng's words, Ye Ling Shuang opened her eyes wide and looked at Qi Feng.

"I do, Brother Qi."

Hearing Ye Ling Shuang say this, Qi Feng no longer hesitated and immediately pressed Ye Ling Shuang down beneath him.

A moment later, a soft cry of pain was heard, and the room fell into a brief silence.

Not long after, the bed frame began to creak softly...

The next morning, when Ye Zhiwan opened the door while rubbing her eyes, she saw Ye Ling Shuang walking out of Qi Feng's room, her long hair loose and her face showing a soft expression she had never seen before.

Ye Zhiwan was stunned at first, and after confirming several times that Ye Ling Shuang had come out of Qi Feng's room, she froze on the spot as if struck by lightning.

"Sister, you...you...!"

Ye Zhiwan pointed at Ye Ling Shuang, her words becoming incoherent.

Ye Ling Shuang's ears turned red, but she didn't flinch, only saying softly, "From now on, you can just call your Brother Qi brother-in-law."

Ye Zhiwan opened her mouth for a long time, and finally let out a scream from her throat: "Brother Qi, you kidnapped my sister!"

Qi Feng poked half his head out of the house and said with a smile, "I've already made breakfast, come and eat quickly."

After saying that, Qi Feng looked at Ye Ling Shuang again: "Ling Shuang, are you alright? Do you want to rest for a while longer?"

Hearing Qi Feng's words, Ye Ling Shuang blushed and said, "No...it's nothing." However, Ye Ling Shuang's steps were still a little awkward.

During the meal, Ye Ling Shuang bowed respectfully to Yu You Rong, who stepped forward and reached out to help her up.

"Sister Ling Shuang, there's no need for formalities between us. From now on, we're all family."

Hearing what the two were saying, Ye Zhiwan angrily shoveled the rice into her mouth.

She couldn't understand it at all. Qi Feng had only accompanied her sister back to Ye Family Village, so how could her sister have been kidnapped by Qi Feng?

Qi Feng looked at Ye Ling Shuang and Yu You Rong, a tender look appearing on his face.

"Ling Shuang, You Rong, I will definitely hold a wedding for you two in the future, so that everyone in the entire Fuxing County will know."

Hearing Qi Feng's words, Ye Ling Shuang and Yu You Rong exchanged a glance, and a warm feeling flowed through their hearts.

Qi Feng always keeps his word, and they believed that he would definitely give them a proper wedding and formally marry them into his family.

......

The Ye Family Restaurant's business stabilized for seven or eight days. During this time, Qi Feng was not idle. He modified the distillation equipment again, increasing the alcohol production efficiency by nearly 30%.

Ye Zhiwan, on the other hand, happily kept accounts, took inventory, and arranged for employees every day, and the days flew by.

Since Ye Ling Shuang's relationship with Qi Feng stabilized, she seems like a completely different person, losing the cold and distant aura she once had.

However, Ye Ling Shuang still maintains a cold and aloof demeanor towards outsiders, only revealing her feminine side when she is in front of Qi Feng.

Yu Yourong saw this and felt much relieved.

Early that morning, Qi Feng was in the backyard adjusting the new distillation process, looking for areas for improvement, when Wang Chong suddenly arrived at the Ye Family Restaurant looking for Qi Feng.

"Brother Qi, Military Advisor Zhong requests your presence; he says he has important matters to discuss."

Qi Feng was taken aback upon hearing this: "Young Master Zhong is back?"

"I arrived yesterday evening, and I sent my servant to invite you first thing this morning."

Qi Feng's heart stirred slightly.

Previously, Zhong Shao had returned to Shuofeng County to report on his duties in order to resolve Ma Shuo's matter and to completely resolve the Ma Shuo case. Logically, he should have returned in a few more days. Now that he has returned early, he must have something urgent to attend to.

He turned and said something to Ye Ling Shuang, then greeted Yu You Rong, saying he might be back late that night, before following Wang Chong out the door.

Upon arriving at the county government office, Zhao Tongchuan's clerk led him directly to the back hall.

Zhong Shao sat behind the tea table, his teacup already refilled three times, indicating he had been waiting for a while.

Upon seeing Qi Feng enter, Zhong Shao quickly stood up and stepped forward to greet him, saying, "Brother Qi, you've finally arrived."

Qi Feng bowed and sat down, getting straight to the point: "Young Master Zhong, you were in such a hurry to see me, has something changed regarding Ma Shuo?"

Zhao Tongchuan took a small sip of tea, his gaze towards Qi Feng filled with surprise.

Zhong Shao did not answer immediately. He first waved his hand to dismiss those around him, then personally closed the door before sitting down and sighing.

"Ma Shuo's case has been approved for immediate execution, and he should be executed at the end of this month, but Huang Dingyuan has not given up."

Qi Feng raised an eyebrow upon hearing this: "What else could he do? Is he going to protect Ma Shuo to the death?"