[Wuxia] The List of Peerless Beauties of the Jiangshan [Complete] - 26

Chapter Thirteen: Lin Su's Mother

"In a few days, Sister Mei will be giving birth, right?"

In the Tingyu Courtyard, Ye Feng said with emotion, "Time flies! In the blink of an eye, several months have passed."

Opposite him, Sun Mei, sitting gracefully in a bamboo chair, smiled slightly, her pretty face radiating maternal love. Her belly was now high and protruding; according to her due date, she would be giving birth in a few days. This other world was quite different from Ye Feng's original world; women in this world could give birth after eight or nine months of pregnancy.

Beside Ye Feng were Hua Yi, Li Yin, Liu Yan, Lin Su, Yang Yi, Ru Qing, and other women. Lan'er, one of his three concubines, was serving him. Zhao Bai sat beside Sun Mei, his face full of joy, slowly sipping the wine beside him.

He had been rushing around all this time; it must have been tiring for him. Because Hua Yi had experience with childbirth, and all the women lived in the Tingyu Courtyard, Sun Mei also moved there for companionship. This provided both care and conversation. However, as the courtyard became increasingly crowded, there was nowhere left for Zhao Bai, forcing him to frequently move between places.

It was nearly September, and the weather was still very hot. Everyone was currently enjoying the cool air in the Suolv Pavilion on the north side of the Tingyu Courtyard. Through the golden vine and red lacquered bamboo blinds, ivy hung from the windows, and the sound of flowing water drifted from the artificial hill outside. Combined with the gentle breeze, everyone felt quite comfortable.

Since the Qihuo Army's training was basically complete, and although the battle at the front was at a stalemate, Dong Yinqiu had not immediately launched an offensive. Therefore, the Qihuo Army was not under heavy pressure and did not necessarily need to immediately march to the front. Ye Feng, Liu Yan, and Li Yin decided to let the soldiers rest for a month before heading to the front. Taking advantage of this downtime, Ye Feng and the others also took the opportunity to relax.

Hua Yi smiled and said, "It'll be soon. According to the midwife, Mei-jie should give birth in about seven days, and then she'll become a mother." She then lovingly stroked the little Qingpeng, who was clinging to her feet like a lump of flesh.

By now, Qingpeng and Wuyi were about a year old. They could walk, though they sometimes fell. They would sometimes babble, though only saying simple words like "daddy" and "mommy," which was enough to delight Ye Feng and Hua Yi.

The two babies were the joy of everyone in Tingyu Courtyard; everyone loved holding them. In terms of personality, Qingpeng was more playful and active, while Wuyi was quieter. Qingpeng liked to cling to Hua Yi's feet and play. Wuyi, on the other hand, liked to be held by Ye Feng. Sometimes when Wuyi cried, Ye Feng would hold her and she would stop crying, which surprised Ye Feng; he hadn't expected himself to be so charming.

The two babies got along quite well and never fought when playing together.

Among the women, besides Hua Yi, Yang Yi was the one who loved holding the two little babies the most. Ever since her daughter, Xiao Yanyan, mysteriously disappeared, all her maternal love had shifted to Xiao Qingpeng and Xiao Wuyi. Seeing Xiao Qingpeng toddle away from Hua Yi's feet, she rushed over and picked him up, laughing, "Come here, Xiao Pengpeng, let Auntie hold you! Wow, you've gained weight again! You eat so much every day!"

Sun Mei's gaze was also mostly fixed on Xiao Qingpeng and Xiao Wuyi; their playful antics often brought a smile to her face. Hearing Hua Yi and Ye Feng's words, she stroked her prominently protruding belly, her bright face filled with affection and anticipation.

"Sigh! You're all pregnant, how come my belly hasn't shown any signs of life for so many years?"

Li Yin sighed, comfortably reclining on a bamboo rattan chair. Behind her, her maid, Xiao Sha'er, was massaging her shoulders, while another pretty maid from her household occasionally fed her glistening grapes from a jade plate. Of all the women, she was the one who knew how to enjoy herself the most.

After Li Huiwei left, all the affairs of Yuyue Prefecture fell on her shoulders. However, Li Yin, under the guise of laissez-faire governance, delegated everything to her subordinates, spending her days indulging in pleasure. She was quite discerning in her judgment of character, selecting only talented individuals for her duties, and trusting those she employed. Therefore, her officials were grateful for her patronage, and managed Yuyue Prefecture well, without any major problems.

Among Ye Feng's wives, she was somewhat special. Although she had her own bedroom in the Tingyu Courtyard, she was also the commander of Yuyue Prefecture, with many military and political matters requiring her attention. Therefore, she frequently returned to the governor's mansion for official business, and when she did return, she would often go back to enjoy herself with her maids and dancers. Ye Feng didn't bother with her.

Of course, Li Yin would always invite Ye Feng to join her for fun. Ye Feng, thinking "might as well have some fun," often went to her place for open-air gatherings with her and the other women, usually twenty or thirty at a time, which was quite entertaining. Li Yin's favorite thing was to pester Ye Feng to practice the "Joyful Bliss Skill." According to her, it brought pleasure and increased power—why not?

During this time, every night after finishing their day's work, when Ye Feng and the women went to bed, he would practice the "Joyful Bliss Skill" together. This was the most convenient way to increase power. Among the women, Qing and Lin Su, though shy, were already used to it from their previous trip to Chunshui Kingdom.

Yang Yi was surprised; she was obedient and did whatever Ye Feng asked.

Hua Yi, however, was always shy and speechless. Although she had practiced this skill with Ye Feng every time they were intimate for several months, she still wasn't used to it. This was her nature; she was too chaste, and subconsciously found it difficult to accept this seemingly lewd behavior. However, the effects after a few months were obvious. Hua Yi's skill level was now considered second-rate in the martial arts world. Although she had no interest in practicing martial arts moves, it was always good for her health.

Only Li Yin loved this thing the most. Whenever Ye Feng and she shared a room, she would pester him to do this "Joyful Bliss Skill" without Ye Feng even asking.

Hearing Li Yin's sigh, Yang Yi, who was holding Xiao Qingpeng, quickly ran to her and comforted her, "Sister Yin, don't worry, it will happen eventually." Among Ye Feng's wives, Yang Yi was the closest to Li Yin.

Li Yin sighed, "I hope so." She pinched Xiao Qingpeng's little face, "This little guy is getting more and more chubby and fair."

Sitting not far from Li Yin, Liu Yan's pretty face also showed sadness. She and Ye Feng had been together for several years since the original world, but her belly had never shown any signs of pregnancy. Now, after arriving in this other world, it had been almost a year, and her belly was still not showing any signs of pregnancy. In the original world, he hadn't noticed, but now in this different world, medical technology and other conditions were insufficient, and he couldn't even find out the reason for his infertility. Although Ye Feng didn't care about these things, in every woman's heart, a woman who cannot bear children is always incomplete. Maternal love is every woman's nature.

Ye Feng was helpless about this; medical technology in this world was limited, and he was powerless to help women suffering from infertility.

"Brother!" Seeing the atmosphere become slightly somber, Lin Su, sitting next to Ye Feng, said to him, "The new garden is finished. When are you going to go and see it?"

Last year, because the population of Tingyu Courtyard was increasing, Ye Feng planned to build a new residence. At that time, the entire design and construction plan of the new garden was handled by Lin Su and Gui Wuyan.

"Oh." Ye Feng was overjoyed. He had been so busy lately that he had forgotten about it. He said to everyone, "Since we're free tomorrow, let's all go take a look."

Yang Yi was the first to excitedly ask, "Is the new garden finished? I've been looking forward to this day for so long. By the way, Sister Su, has the new garden been named yet?"

Lin Su shook her head and said, "Not yet."

Li Yin said, "Of course it'll be called the Martial Arts Champion's Mansion. What a grand and impressive name!"

Hua Yi looked around the pavilion and said with some emotion, "Having lived in Tingyu Courtyard for so long, it's hard to leave all of a sudden." Ru Qing, Lin Su, and the other women all nodded. They all had a deep affection for Tingyu Courtyard.

Ye Feng smiled and said, "Don't worry, everyone. With so many people, moving out of Tingyu Courtyard is inevitable. But we can still keep Tingyu Courtyard. Whenever we want, we can come back and stay for a few days." The women were relieved.

Zhao Bai, who had been sipping his wine, put down his cup and smiled at Ye Feng, "Second Brother, I heard the new garden isn't far from my place. Now I don't have to rush back and forth."

Sun Mei stroked her lower abdomen and glanced at Ye Feng.

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"It really is beautiful."

The next morning, when Ye Feng and his group arrived at the new garden, they all exclaimed this. The group included Ye Feng, Li Yin, Hua Yi, Liu Yan, Ru Qing, Lin Su, Gui Wuyan, and others. Sun Mei, due to her mobility issues, stayed at the Tingyu Courtyard, where Zhao Bai naturally accompanied her. Yun'er and the other two girls also served her at the Tingyu Courtyard.

The new garden was located in the Fuyue District, a beautiful area that had always been a gathering place for the high-ranking officials and wealthy families of Yuyue City. Everywhere one could see the magnificent garden complexes of the wealthy families.

The new garden was not far from Zhao Bai's residence, a secluded place covering a large area, divided into east and west sections by a covered corridor. Upon entering the garden, one is immediately in the eastern part. Following the winding corridor southwards, one turns northwest. The garden is filled with artificial hills, ponds, and various flowers and trees in full bloom, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere. Exquisite courtyards appear everywhere along the winding corridors. In the northeast corner of the courtyard is a library, connected to the residence, which pleases the book-loving Hua Yi.

From north to south, a waterside pavilion spans the water, with a long, narrow bridge over the pond, which is full of lotus flowers. On the west side of the garden is a small hill. On the hill is a refined residence, and to the east of the residence is a platform.

Ye Feng and his companions climbed the steps and looked out from the platform. The view was quite expansive, a cool breeze was blowing, and a small lake was not far from the garden, which invigorated them.

Looking down, they saw that the area below the residence was full of flowering trees, with various flowers in full bloom. Not far from the residence, to the east was a bamboo grove, and to the west was a peach grove, with peach blossoms in full bloom, creating a beautiful scene. A light rain had just fallen, creating a misty atmosphere that added to the enchanting scenery. The tinkling of dripping water from the eaves of the elegant residence evoked a poetic and picturesque feeling.

Ye Feng remarked with emotion, "I think this garden should be named Guanyuxuan (Rain-Viewing Pavilion)! It would better capture the essence of this garden."

The women pondered for a moment and all agreed. Li Yin also nodded, "Indeed, Guanyuxuan is more elegant than Wuzhuangyuanfu (Martial Arts Champion's Mansion)!"

Gui Wuyan also nodded, "Guanyuxuan? This name is indeed fitting!"

Ye Feng said to Lin Su and Gui Wuyan, "Su-mei, Mr. Guan has worked hard to build this garden."

Lin Su smiled slightly, feeling quite satisfied. She had poured her heart and soul into building Guanyuxuan, just waiting for Ye Feng to say these words. Although she appeared calm on the surface, she was overjoyed inside.

Gui Wuyan stroked his beard and smiled, "You're too kind, sir. This is what I, Guan, should do." Although he was a member of the Demonic Sect, he still referred to himself as Guan Lü in front of others.

Yang Yi, holding Lin Su's neck, exclaimed, "Sister Su is so amazing! The garden you built is so beautiful! I love it!" Seeing this, all the women laughed. Although Yang Yi had given birth to a daughter, her innocent expression remained unchanged. Among the women, she was the most pure-hearted.

Lin Su couldn't help but smile, "I'm glad you like it, Sister Yi."

The group then enthusiastically explored the garden, with Gui Wuyan leading the way, providing explanations.

Ye Feng, taking a moment to spare, instructed Liu Mingzhi, who was following behind, to handle the move-in arrangements for the guards, Sun Yanggu, Li Huan, and others. Two new, expansive residences had been built not far from Guanyu Pavilion, where the elders of the Demonic Sect could reside. Liu Mingzhi accepted the order and left.

Walking along the winding corridor, Li Yin, Liu Yan, Hua Yi, Yang Yi, and the other women chatted ahead. Seeing Lin Su walking beside him, Ye Feng remembered something and asked, "Su-mei, has Mother-in-law's condition improved lately?"

Last year, Ye Feng had sent several groups of people to the Winter Cold Kingdom to seek out the divine physician who could cure Lin Su's mother's illness, but for some reason, after the first group, there was no further news of the Winter Cold Kingdom's divine physician. Ye Feng had no choice but to give up.

Fortunately, after Lin Su learned the method Ye Feng had taught her to care for her mother, her mother's condition improved somewhat. She still occasionally flared up, but it was much better than before.

Lin Su replied, "After I followed the method you taught me that day, my mother's illness improved somewhat, although it still flares up sometimes. But compared to before, it's much better. This is all thanks to you!" Since marrying Ye Feng, Lin Su had a steady stream of money to treat her mother's illness, and after following the method Ye Feng taught her that day, her mother's illness had indeed improved a lot.

Ye Feng nodded and said happily, "That's good."

After a slight hesitation, he added, "Since we're free this afternoon, I'll go visit your mother with you again." Lin Su happily grasped Ye Feng's hand, "Okay."

However, to be honest, Ye Feng was a little afraid to go see Lin Su's mother with her. The first time he went to see her mother with Lin Su, he happened to encounter her mother having an attack, and he was grabbed and beaten by her mother, unable to fight back. Since then, he had been apprehensive about seeing her again. Fortunately, on the several visits afterward, he didn't encounter Lin Su's mother having an attack, but Ye Feng was still a little scared. The saying "once bitten, twice shy" perfectly illustrates this point.

Ru Qing, walking ahead of Ye Feng, overheard his conversation with Lin Su, glanced back at Ye Feng, but said nothing.

As noon approached and everyone was about to leave Guanyu Pavilion, she finally found a moment to speak to Ye Feng mysteriously, "Brother Feng, the cloth escort team has returned from Chunshui Kingdom, and they brought back a letter for you. Guess who wrote it?"

Ye Feng thought to himself, "Could it be...?" He asked aloud, "Who wrote it?"

Ru Qing rolled her eyes at Ye Feng, "It's a letter co-written by Queen Chunshui and Jin Yueji. Aren't you happy?"

Ye Feng asked, "Where's the letter?" Ru Qing chided, "You're so eager to hear it's from Queen Chunshui and Jin Yueji?"

Looking at his beautiful sworn sister's slightly angry expression, Ye Feng was captivated and immediately laughed, "How could that be? They can't even compare to you."

Ru Qing was secretly pleased, but said, "You're so sweet! Here, the letter is at my family's residence. Come with me to get it tomorrow."

Ye Feng understood that Ru Qing wanted to create an opportunity to be alone with him, so he said, "Alright!"

Ru Qing beamed, "It's settled then!"

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afternoon, Ye Feng and Lin Su went to Lin Su's mother's house in Meiyue District.

Upon arriving at the elegant courtyard surrounded by several peach trees, Ye Feng saw a beautiful and dignified middle-aged woman standing quietly under the peach trees on the hillside, gazing into the distance. This sight made Ye Feng feel a little uneasy; he remembered a similar expression on Lin Su's mother's face when he first met her and when she hit him.

Fortunately, Lin Su's mother seemed normal and not having a seizure. Upon seeing Ye Feng and Lin Su, she smiled happily and said, "Su Su, Xiao Feng, you've come! Come in and sit down." Her smile was quite charming.

Ye Feng felt relieved and followed Lin Su and her mother into the courtyard.

Passing through a moon gate woven from a bamboo fence and flower screen, they entered a peony garden. Beside the garden was a pond, dotted with rocks, and planted with several banana trees. Green willows drooped around the pond, and vines hung down, with fallen petals floating below. Previously, he had been flustered every time he came, and had never had a chance to appreciate the place properly. Now, it seemed that Lin Su's mother was a woman with a refined taste for life.

Upon entering the clean and elegant hall, a young maidservant hurried out to serve him. This was a gift Ye Feng had specially bought for Lin Su's mother to take care of her.

The maidservant brewed tea and stood by. Ye Feng slowly sipped his tea, but with Lin Su's mother present, he still felt a little restrained. After exchanging a few words with Lin Su, Lin Su's mother glanced at Ye Feng, hesitated for a moment, and went back to her inner room to retrieve a package. As

she approached Ye Feng, a faint fragrance wafted over him; it was unclear whether it came from her or the package she was carrying.

Ye Feng quickly stood up, his expression wary, afraid that she might have had another episode and he would be hit again. Seeing Ye Feng's reaction, Lin Su's mother couldn't help but chuckle, her smile suddenly becoming incredibly charming. She said with a smile, "Little Feng, don't be afraid. I'm just adding some osmanthus sugar to your tea. Don't worry, I won't hit you."

It was clear that Lin Su had told her about the incident that day. Mentioning this made Ye Feng extremely embarrassed, and he sat down awkwardly. Lin Su also smiled, her lips pursed. The little girl next to her wanted to laugh but dared not.

Lin Su's mother added some osmanthus sugar to Ye Feng's tea, stirred it with a spoon, and smiled, "Drink up."

When she wasn't having an episode, she was very sensible; she was well aware of Ye Feng's affection for Lin Su and his care for her. At this moment, her gratitude was expressed through her actions.

After this little incident, Ye Feng couldn't help but relax and chuckled to himself. Ye Feng gradually began talking to Lin Su's mother. He discovered that when she wasn't having an episode, she was quite witty and experienced, with a composed and elegant demeanor, like someone from a wealthy, scholarly family.

The conversation was pleasant, and time flew by; soon it was dinnertime.

Lin Su's mother personally cooked, revealing her excellent culinary skills. She quickly prepared several delicious dishes, including braised bamboo shoots with osmanthus and tofu skin, spicy and sour lily bulbs and celery, loofah with peach kernels, stir-fried arrowhead slices, sweet and sour tofu, braised white fungus in wine, zucchini with sweet bean sauce, lotus seed and mushroom salad, and braised duck with konjac.

The braised duck with konjac was particularly impressive; its bright red color, tender and delicate konjac, and fatty duck meat, with a savory-sour, spicy, and fragrant flavor, drew praise from Ye Feng.

Paired with a few glasses of fine wine, Ye Feng was thoroughly impressed.

After dinner, they chatted for a while longer. Ye Feng and Lin Su said goodnight to Lin Su's mother and went to Lin Su's room to sleep.

They undressed and lay on the bed. Lin Su nestled gently in Ye Feng's arms, and he stroked her smooth back, sighing, "Someone as good as your mother, and your father still left her, not knowing how to cherish her at all. Although he's my father-in-law, I still have to say, he's truly blind."

Lin Su retorted bitterly, "Yes, he is indeed blind. He doesn't deserve to be a husband or a father. All the reason is because he abandoned my mother. If I meet him, I'll ask him why he did that!" Ye Feng wanted to say

something more, but then thought it inappropriate to speak ill of his father-in-law like that. He changed the subject, saying, "It's a pity we can't find that divine physician from the Cold Winter Kingdom to cure your mother's illness." But thinking about mental illness, it was difficult to cure even in their own world, let alone in this medically backward world. The lack of that Cold Winter Kingdom physician was a constant regret.

Lin Su comforted him, saying, "Brother, this situation is already very good. I am already very satisfied."

Ye Feng said, "That's good." His hands slowly moved from her smooth and delicate back to her full and soft breasts, and he whispered, "Su-mei..."

Lin Su's cheeks slowly flushed, and she whispered, "Brother..." Before she could finish speaking, her red lips were sealed by Ye Feng.

Ye Feng moved vigorously, and amidst Lin Su's alluring moans, both of them were in ecstasy.

Chapter Fourteen: Resolving Heartache

The next morning, as soon as Ye Feng woke up, he heard the melodious chirping of birds. He reached out and touched his side, but Lin Su was gone.

Ye Feng jumped up, opened the window, and the fresh air rushed in, making him feel refreshed. Not far away was a babbling brook, and the banks were full of peach trees, a beautiful sight. Today was truly a wonderful start.

Ye Feng quickly dressed and went to the kitchen. Lin Su was busy cooking, and the aroma of the dishes wafted over.

Ye Feng didn't disturb her. He pushed open the door and went into the courtyard, stretching lazily. Hearing a rustling sound, he turned around and saw a plump and graceful figure watering the peony garden in the yard with a watering can. It was Lin Su's mother, his mother-in-law.

At this moment, Lin Su's mother also saw Ye Feng and smiled, "Xiao Feng, why don't you sleep a little longer?"

Ye Feng replied, "Oh, I won't sleep anymore." Watching Lin Su's mother skillfully watering the flowers, a strand of hair fell from her forehead, adding a touch of charming beauty to her figure. Although she had Lin Su, her face and figure were still very good, with rosy cheeks, a slender waist, full hips, and high, full breasts.

Ye Feng said, "Mother-in-law, would you like your son-in-law to help you?"

Lin Su's mother smiled and said, "No need, it's not a big deal. I'm used to watering flowers like this every day."

Ye Feng nodded, pushed open the courtyard gate, and walked outside.

Stepping outside, the air felt even fresher. A peach grove stretched before the courtyard gate, its blossoms in full bloom. A sweet, intoxicating fragrance filled the air. Not far from the courtyard flowed a clear river, a path winding its way through the grove to the riverbank. Across the river, a few houses stood, wisps of smoke rising from their rooftops, a sign that another day had begun.

This was, in fact, one of the more tranquil areas of Plum Blossom District, a densely populated area of commoners in Golden Moon City.

As Ye Feng was praising the place, Lin Su's mother came out of the courtyard and stood beside him. She asked, "What do you think of this place, Xiao Feng?"

Ye Feng replied, "The environment is quiet and peaceful, with the sounds of chickens and dogs, and the people are simple and honest. It's truly an ideal place to live."

Lin Su's mother replied, "I've lived here for twenty years, and the longer I stay, the more reluctant I am to leave. I think I'll live here forever."

Ye Feng said, "Mother-in-law, why don't you and Su move to my place? It would be better if you could look after each other."

Lin Su's mother shook her head: "Su Su has mentioned it to me several times, and I understand what she means. It would be more convenient for her to take care of me if I moved to your place, but I won't move. I like it here." Seeing her insistence, Ye Feng didn't say anything more.

A mischievous smile suddenly appeared on Lin Su's mother's face. She turned to Ye Feng and said, "I don't care. You don't need to worry about me. As long as you treat Su Su well, that's enough. Since she married you, I've seen her much happier than before, so I have nothing to worry about."

Ye Feng said somewhat awkwardly, "Of course I will treat Su Su well..." He hesitated for a moment before finally saying what he had never dared to say before: "I'm just worried about your illness!"

He looked at Lin Su's mother's face and, seeing that she seemed normal, breathed a sigh of relief.

He thought to himself, since he had already said it, and as the saying goes, a heart ailment requires a heart remedy, it's best to find out for her future health. He tentatively asked, "Mother-in-law, where is Su Su's father now?... Is he also surnamed Lin?"

Lin Su's mother's pretty face changed slightly. She glanced at Ye Feng and said indifferently, "He's not surnamed Lin. Su Su has my surname. As for where he is now, so many years have passed, I don't know if he still lives there."

Ye Feng thought that Lin Su's mother knew where the man lived. He pressed for details, "How did you get this illness?"

Lin Su's mother's expression was uncertain, and Ye Feng felt a little uneasy, worried that his words might trigger another attack.

After a long pause, Lin Su's mother finally said with a determined look, "Alright, I'll tell you about the past, but don't tell Su Su. That child has suffered too much since childhood; I don't want her to carry any more burdens." Ye Feng nodded, his heart filled with emotion.

Lin Su's mother hesitated for a moment before recounting her past.

It turned out she was the daughter of a wealthy family in Yue Nan City, Yue Nan Prefecture. Twenty years ago, she fell in love with a man surnamed Bai from another wealthy family. They made vows of eternal love and were deeply devoted to each other! However, although they loved each other in private, both their families disapproved of their relationship and, to sever their connection, even arranged marriages for them.

The two were deeply in love at the time, maintaining a secret relationship despite strict orders from their families, and even planned to elope. However, on the night of their planned escape, the man surnamed Bai changed his mind, leaving her waiting in vain, and married the woman his family had chosen for him the next day.

Meanwhile, Lin Su's mother, in extreme pain, discovered she was pregnant. She had no choice but to seek help from the man surnamed Bai, but he refused to see her and instead humiliated her by his family.

Forced to return home, her pregnancy was soon discovered. Her family, enraged, berated her for disgracing the

family and drove her out on a stormy night. That very night, the pain and shock caused her to fall ill. In Yue Nan City, she became the object of ridicule, finding no place to belong, and eventually came to Yu Yue City.

In the years following Lin Su's birth, due to hardship, her condition worsened, and despite various treatments, her condition remained unstable until now. So, from a young age, Lin Su had to earn money to support her mother, enduring immense hardship.

At this point, Lin Su's mother's eyes reddened, and large tears streamed down her face. Ye Feng sighed deeply, cursing the man surnamed Bai as a complete scoundrel. He said indignantly to Lin Su's mother, "Mother-in-law, don't worry, I will get justice for you. Since I have nothing else to do for the time being, I'll set off for Yue Nan City tomorrow to avenge you."

Lin Su's mother stopped crying, staring blankly at Ye Feng, her expression slowly relaxing. She seemed thoughtful and said softly, "No wonder Su Su liked you."

She wiped away her tears and shook her head, saying, "No need. After so many years, I've come to terms with it. Let's just let it go. But I never want to see that person again in this life. He has no right to acknowledge Su Su as his daughter."

Then a smile appeared on her face: "This is the first time in so many years that I've told anyone about this. I've kept it a secret even from Su Su. After telling you just now, I feel so much lighter, like a heavy burden has been lifted from my heart."

Ye Feng also said happily, "That's good! Actually, when someone has something on their mind, they need to confide in someone." He was genuinely happy that she had resolved her inner conflict.

However, after thinking for a moment, he hesitated and said, "Mother-in-law, I think it would be better if you told Su-mei about this. For so many years, Su-mei has suffered so much because of this. We shouldn't let her continue like this; it's not fair to her..."

Tears welled up in Lin Su's mother's eyes again: "Alas, my poor daughter, she's suffered so much all these years!"

Just then, the two heard a sound behind them and turned around. It turned out that Lin Su was leaning against the courtyard gate, her face already streaked with tears. She called out, "Mother!" and threw herself into her mother's arms, sobbing uncontrollably. It turned out that when she came out to call Ye Feng and her mother for dinner, she had heard every word her mother said.

Lin Su's mother also hugged Lin Su tightly, crying, "My poor child."

Seeing Lin Su and her mother crying together, Ye Feng felt a pang of sadness, but also breathed a sigh of relief, thinking, "This is the best outcome!"

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Around noon, Ye Feng left Lin Su's mother's house and went to the luxurious mansion of Ru Qing's parents in the New Moon District.

Throughout the journey, Ye Feng was still immersed in excitement. He could clearly feel that since Lin Su's mother had shared her troubles, her entire mental state had changed dramatically, which greatly helped her condition. Perhaps, given time, her recovery was just around the corner.

Mental illnesses require relaxation and emotional support. With Lin Su's mother having resolved her inner conflict, at least her condition wouldn't worsen. And after all these years, Lin Su finally knew the cause of her mother's illness and had resolved her own inner conflict. Although the ending was sad, it was still a good thing. After

a pleasant breakfast, seeing that the mother and daughter still had something to say to each other, Ye Feng didn't want to stay any longer and took his leave to go to Ru Qing's house. Lin Su stayed home to accompany her mother.

Ye Feng rode his horse alone through the streets of Jin Yue City, thinking about what had just happened, feeling deeply moved. Soon, he arrived at Ru Qing's house. When he arrived

at the gate of Ru Qing's residence, Ru Qing was already dressed in her finest attire, looking stunningly beautiful, and waiting at the gate. Upon seeing Ye Feng arrive, she was overjoyed, giving him a sharp glare and scolding, "I thought Brother Feng wasn't coming!"

Ye Feng laughed, "How could that be?" He embraced her and kissed her. Ru Qing blushed and quickly broke free from his embrace, stealing a glance around. The servants pretended not to see anything.

Chapter Fifteen: Springtime in the Garden Ye

Feng and Ru Qing walked into the mansion side by side. Ru Qing's father, Ru Zhiqian, her mother, Liu, and Ru Zhiqian's two concubines, Yang and Zhang, were already waiting in the living room. Yang and Zhang's youngest sons, Ru Erfang and Ru Ergai, were also sitting to the side.

Seeing Ye Feng enter, Ru Zhiqian hurriedly came out to greet him, laughing heartily, "My dear son-in-law has arrived! Please come in and sit down." Liu, Yang, Zhang, and the others also greeted him with smiles. Now that Ye Feng's reputation and power were growing, Ru Zhiqian and the others were becoming increasingly warm towards him.

Ye Feng quickly bowed to everyone. Ru Zhiqian smiled and said, "My dear son-in-law, no need for formalities, please sit."

Madam Zhang covered her mouth and giggled, "Ah Feng, you're always so busy. I remember you haven't visited in a long time." Hearing her captivating smile, Ye Feng couldn't help but glance at her again. Seeing Ye Feng looking at her, Madam Zhang glanced at him, her eyes carrying a hint of allure

. Ye Feng had always thought she was quite charming, but today she was even more glamorous. Her large, watery eyes held a seductive allure, her round, full hips and high, full breasts exuded a sensual charm.

Ye Feng subtly shifted his gaze, finding her behavior somewhat strange today. Beside them, Ru Zhiqian's other concubine, Madam Yang, with her quiet and beautiful appearance, simply smiled at Ye Feng. She was never one to talk much. Due to her privileged lifestyle, she maintained her appearance well; her skin was fair and smooth, and her figure was full and curvaceous.

Everyone took their seats. Although Ru Zhiqian was growing older, he seemed to be in a good mood. He smiled and asked Ye Feng about recent events, which Ye Feng answered one by one. The two children beside him, Ru Erfang and Ru Ergai, looked at Ye Feng with admiration; they had long heard of his reputation.

The lunch was sumptuous, and everyone chatted and laughed.

Ru Zhiqian talked about recent business; the Ru family's business was much smoother than last year, but progress had stalled due to the outbreak of war. Currently, they were only developing in the five prefectures of Jiangnan. Fortunately, the Ru family's business focus had always been on the five prefectures of Jiangnan, so the direct losses from the war weren't significant. However, if the war continued like this, the future was uncertain.

Ye Feng couldn't do anything about this. Therefore, everyone quickly changed the subject to other matters.

During the meal, Ru Zhiqian frequently offered wine, and Madam Zhang also toasted Ye Feng, her alluring eyes occasionally glancing at him. Ye Feng felt that Madam Zhang was acting strangely today, and it wouldn't be good if others noticed her looking at him like that. He glanced at Ru Zhiqian, thankfully he didn't notice. After

lunch

, Ye Feng and Ru Qing strolled through the garden of the Ru residence.

The Ru residence was vast, with ponds shimmering everywhere and ancient trees casting long shadows. Walking along the winding corridors, they frequently encountered exquisite residences, each significantly larger than their newly built garden. Although the weather was hot, the Ru residence felt remarkably cool.

Ye Feng, with his arm around Ru Qing's soft waist, walked under the rows of ancient trees. Looking around, he sighed, "Sister Ru, the design of your mansion is extraordinary. Who designed it? It must have cost a fortune!"

Ru Qing smiled, "This mansion was passed down from our ancestors, nearly two hundred years ago. I don't know who designed it back then."

She changed the subject, and Ye Feng said, "Brother Feng, didn't you say yesterday you wanted to see the letter from Chunshui Kingdom? I brought it for you." He took the letter out of his clothes. Since Ru Qing was in charge of all the wholesale cloth business in Chunshui Kingdom, she was also responsible for receiving and handling correspondence between the two places. Just

as Ye Feng was about to take the letter, Ru Qing rolled her eyes at him: "Look how happy you are!"

Ye Feng smiled slightly. He liked Ru Qing like this; a little jealousy now and then made her more feminine. At this moment, Ru Qing's expression was coquettish, giving her an even more alluring charm.

Ye Feng hugged her waist tightly and laughed, "What's there to be happy about? In my heart, Sister Yi and you are the best." Before Ru Qing could speak happily, Ye Feng, seeing that no one was around, suddenly had a special idea. He whispered in Ru Qing's ear, "Sister Ru, it seems we haven't done it in the garden yet. Why don't we do it here now?"

Ru Qing's cheeks immediately flushed red, and she scolded, "How can we do that in broad daylight in the garden...that...Feng-di, you're so naughty..."

Ye Feng chuckled, "What are you afraid of? There's no one around." He hugged her tighter and looked around. Naturally, no one was around.

There was a long corridor not far away, behind which was a huge ancient tree. It was cool and breezy, and there were several flowering trees beside the ancient tree, with fragrant flowers wafting in the air. The place was ideal. He said, "Let's go over there."

Ru Qing's pretty face turned red, and she protested in a low voice, "No, Feng-di...it's too embarrassing..." Ye Feng didn't allow her to say anything and pulled her over there.

As Ruqing continued to protest, Ye Feng pressed her against the edge of the corridor, lowered his head, and kissed her full, red lips. One hand slipped inside her thin white silk blouse, kneading her breasts. Ruqing gasped, both nervous and excited, her body quickly becoming hot.

Ye Feng sensed this and whispered in her ear, "Sister Ru, it seems you really enjoy doing this in this kind of setting. You're excited so quickly." Ruqing struggled, her voice trembling, "No... Brother Feng, you're so annoying..."

Ye Feng chuckled, untying her belt, instantly revealing Ruqing's snow-white skin, which appeared even more radiant in the daylight. Ruqing blushed and said shyly, "No, Brother Feng, someone might come." Ye Feng ignored her and untied her bodice, immediately revealing Ruqing's firm, smooth breasts, their cherry-red nipples already erect with excitement.

Ye Feng praised, "Sister Ru, you've always been so beautiful here!" He lowered his head and took Ruqing's right cherry-red nipple into his mouth. Ruqing finally gave up struggling, her voice trembling as she murmured, "Brother Feng..." and tightly embraced Ye Feng's head.

Ye Feng sucked on her breasts contentedly for a while, then looked up at Ruqing and smiled, "Sister Ru, let your husband help you take off your lower garment." He then reached to untie Ruqing's skirt. Just as things were reaching

their climax, footsteps suddenly sounded, followed by a gasp from the two: "You..."

Ye Feng and Ruqing were both startled, not expecting anyone to come.

Ye Feng turned around and saw Yang and Zhang staring at him and Ruqing in disbelief. It turned out that Yang and Zhang had strolled in from the garden gate and, after turning a corner, saw Ye Feng and Ruqing playing in broad daylight, and were thus stunned.

Ye Feng and Ruqing were both skilled in martial arts, but they were only focused on having fun and hadn't expected anyone to come, thus being caught red-handed by Yang and Zhang.

Ru Qing, extremely embarrassed, quickly straightened her clothes and whispered, "Second Mistress, Third Mistress." She then scolded Ye Feng, "It's all your fault!" and fled quickly.

Ye Feng, also somewhat embarrassed, greeted Yang Shi and Zhang Shi. Both women had flushed cheeks; they couldn't help but feel ashamed in such a situation. However, Zhang Shi's eyes still held a hint of wateriness as she looked at Ye Feng.

After greeting them, Ye Feng also hurriedly fled.

Only when he reached a secluded spot did Ye Feng exhale, inwardly cursing himself for his foolishness. Suddenly, he remembered the letter Ru Qing had given him from the Spring Water Kingdom. He took it out and opened it, seeing a single sentence written in beautiful handwriting: "Endless longing!"

"Endless longing!"

Ye Feng was overwhelmed with emotion, recalling his time with Queen Spring Water and Jin Yueji in the Spring Water Kingdom, and became lost in thought.

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That evening, Ye Feng rested in Ru Qing's room at the Ru residence.

"Sister Ru, I could never get enough of those two grapes on your body,"

Ye Feng said, sucking on one of Ru Qing's nipples with a loud smacking sound.

Ru Qing let out a soft moan, "Brother Feng, you're so naughty~" She gently stroked Ye Feng's hair with one hand.

"Dare to say I'm naughty? I'll seal your mouth shut..."

Ye Feng abandoned the "grapes" in his mouth and instead kissed Ru Qing's red lips, his right hand kneading her full, soft breasts. Ru Qing responded passionately. Their lips intertwined intensely, their tongues darting into each other's mouths like nimble snakes.

After a long while, Ruqing let out a breath, reached out and pressed down on Ye Feng's large hand that was mischievously rubbing her breasts, and said in a sweet voice, "Brother Feng, you're making my heart feel like it's going to fly out."

Ye Feng chuckled and said, "As long as your little opening down there doesn't fly away, it's fine." Ruqing's

pretty face turned red, and she said reproachfully, "You're so annoying...

" Ye Feng said, "Oh, then I'll be even more annoying." He touched Ruqing's lower body, which was already soaking wet.

"Wow, it's all wet!"

Ruqing's pretty face turned even redder: "Isn't it all your fault?"

"Okay, it's my fault, but here I come..." Ye Feng spread Ruqing's long, shapely legs apart and thrust himself into her beautiful body.

Ruqing groaned with satisfaction, her limbs wrapping tightly around Ye Feng's body like an octopus, cooperating with his movements. The two had been married for so long that they were already very skilled at their coordination, and they both knew which positions and movements would make them and each other feel the most comfortable. Soon, their movements became like a storm.

"Ah...ah...so good...so good...harder...Feng-di, harder..." Ruqing moaned sweetly. Her cheeks were flushed, and her eyes were full of watery allure, further stimulating Ye Feng's vigorous movements.

At this moment, Ye Feng's senses flashed, and he suddenly felt someone outside the window. He turned his head and saw a figure standing outside the window. Judging from the figure, it looked very much like Zhang Shi.

Seeing Ye Feng stop, Ruqing came back to her senses from the extreme pleasure and asked Ye Feng, "Feng-di, what's wrong?"

Ye Feng's mind raced, and he smiled and said, "Nothing..." and continued his vigorous movements.

During Ye Feng and Ruqing's lovemaking, the figure outside the window remained motionless, but it seemed to tremble constantly amidst Ruqing's ecstatic moans.

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After their lovemaking, Ruqing nestled contentedly against Ye Feng's chest, and Ye Feng quietly comforted her. When he looked outside again, the figure outside the window was gone.

The atmosphere inside was warm and cozy. After a while, Ruqing suddenly sighed softly.

Ye Feng asked gently, "Sister Ru, what's wrong?"

Ruqing sighed and said, "Father is getting older and older, and it's a pity I'm a girl..." She paused there.

Ye Feng sensed something in her words and naturally wouldn't let it go. Under his questioning, Ruqing told him.

It turned out that because her father, Ru Zhiqian, was getting older, although Ruqing was the eldest daughter in the family and managed most of the family affairs, she was still a girl. Her father's two concubines, Yang and Zhang, both had two sons, so they had long harbored the idea of vying for control of the family's management and operations. Especially recently, they had been spreading rumors about Ruqing and her mother, Liu. It was a little better before, but as Ru Erfang and Ru Ergai got older, they became more and more emboldened.

Recently, Ru Qing received news that Zhang Shi had colluded with her maternal family to accelerate their power grab, and had been trying to persuade the more mild-mannered Yang Shi to join their group. This matter had caused Ru Qing considerable distress. According to the Ru family rules, women were not allowed to hold power. As the patriarch, Ru Zhiqian couldn't say anything. Frankly, Yang Shi and Zhang Shi had borne him two sons, whom he doted on.

He had heard about their affairs, but preferring to avoid trouble, he had remained silent. However, his business was inseparable from Ru Qing, which put him in a dilemma.

Ye Feng sighed, realizing that such power struggles within wealthy families were the same in every world. He pondered that if the Ru family's foundation were in Ru Qing's hands, it would be equivalent to his own, greatly benefiting his career. He slowly said, "Don't worry, Sister Ru, with me here, there's nothing to worry about."

Ru Qing gazed at Ye Feng for a moment, then nodded. She knew Ye Feng's abilities and felt reassured.

Ye Feng asked affectionately, "Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

Ru Qing smiled and said, "My brother Feng has so many things to do, how could I trouble you with everything?"

Ye Feng hugged her tighter and shook his head, saying, "Between husband and wife, your business is my business. Don't talk about trouble. Remember not to hide anything from me in the future, okay?"

Ru Qing kissed him and said sweetly, "I know, my dear husband Feng!"

Ye Feng laughed and pressed himself against her, whispering in her ear, "Now that we've finished talking, let's do it again."

Ru Qing had just said, "You're so annoying..." when Ye Feng sealed her lips with his.

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The next day, Ye Feng encountered Madam Zhang several more times, feeling that her gaze was somewhat strange, but he ignored it.

In the afternoon, Ye Feng took a nap, then got up and strolled around the Ru family's gardens. He rarely walked alone in the Ru family's residence, taking this opportunity to appreciate the scenery. Along the way, the mansion's long corridors and winding paths, dotted with rocks and small lakes, offered a variety of views. Ye Feng sighed inwardly, "These wealthy families really know how to enjoy life."

Before he knew it, he had reached the western back garden of the Ru Mansion, where the crowds were even smaller; he hadn't seen a single person for a long time.

He admired a rare variety of rose for a while, then noticed an exquisite garden gate on his right and headed towards it. As soon as he turned the corner, he sensed something was amiss. A person was walking along a path from the corner of the garden wall, and the two bumped into each other.

Ye Feng quickly caught her, and to distribute the force, he turned and leaned against the wall, pressing her firmly against it. At the same time, he felt a soft yet firm sensation in his hand and smelled a faint fragrance. He realized he was holding a woman, and judging from his intuition, a mature woman at that.

Ye Feng looked down and saw that the person beneath him was Zhang Shi. Her watery eyes were looking at him, her face flushed, and she was slightly out of breath. Their bodies were pressed tightly together, in full contact. Ye Feng felt Zhang's body beneath him rapidly heating up, and he quickly released her.

He said to Zhang, "Second Aunt, are you alright?" Ru Qing addressed Zhang as Second Aunt and Yang as Third Aunt. Ye Feng followed suit.

Zhang said in a sweet voice, "I'm fine, thank you, Xiao Feng." Her alluring eyes glanced at Ye Feng, clearly intending to seduce him. Looking at her full, high breasts, slender waist, and full hips, she exuded a sensual and seductive charm. Ye Feng couldn't help but feel a stirring in his heart.

Ye Feng said, "It's good that you're alright."

Zhang chuckled and said, "Xiao Feng, you're quite skilled. By the way, where are you going?"

Ye Feng said, "Just taking a walk."

Zhang said "Oh," gave Ye Feng another alluring look, and slowly walked away, swaying her serpentine waist. Ye Feng stared at her constantly swaying, round, full hips, his heart pounding even harder.

Zhang took a few steps, stopped, glanced back at Ye Feng with a seductive, watery look in her eyes, and then continued walking. Ye Feng noticed that Zhang was heading back to the small garden she had come from earlier; there were fewer people there. Ye Feng had heard Ru Qing mention before that beyond this back garden lay the back mountain, a place rarely visited.

Suddenly, a strange, wicked, and exciting thought surged within Ye Feng, instantly filling his entire body, just like that night with the three women of the Wang family in Wanglong Village and Qing Shi Town. This was the state of the Evil Scripture when activated. Ye Feng was already used to it; whenever he had evil thoughts or negative emotions, it would trigger the Evil Scripture within him, and triggering the Evil Scripture would, in turn, amplify his evil thoughts and negative emotions.

Ye Feng was experiencing this now. A strange light flashed in his eyes, he chuckled, and followed.

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When Zhang saw Ye Feng follow, a flicker of joy crossed her eyes. She swayed her ample hips as she walked ahead, stopping at corners to glance at Ye Feng, as if leading the way.

Ye Feng followed closely behind, his excitement growing, his body heating up, his lower body tense, urgently needing release. They walked on, without encountering a single person.

The two emerged from the Ru Mansion's back garden and headed towards the back mountain.

They walked along the mountain path, the back mountain even more deserted, covered in bamboo groves and ancient trees casting long shadows, creating a cool and comfortable atmosphere.

Soon, Zhang entered a cool pavilion halfway up the mountain. The pavilion was constructed of massive bamboo, with smooth, flat stones on the ground. Beside the pavilion was a spring, its water tinkling melodiously. Surrounded by towering ancient trees, the pavilion offered cool, airy space and a refreshing breeze—a perfect place to rest.

Ye Feng, without any hesitation, also entered the pavilion, smiling at Zhang. A flicker of delight crossed Zhang's eyes, and she chuckled, "What's the meaning of Xiao Feng following me all this time?"

Ye Feng smiled wickedly, "I'm sure Second Aunt knows better than I do."

Zhang gave Ye Feng a flirtatious wink and asked, "Know what?"

Ye Feng remained silent, smiling faintly as he strolled up behind Zhang. Looking at her full, high breasts from behind, and smelling the alluring scent emanating from her body, he felt even more excited. While Zhang wasn't a stunning beauty, she was still a rather attractive and alluring woman, and such women could satisfy a man more in bed. He slowly moved closer to Zhang's body, and Zhang felt Ye Feng's approach, her breathing quickening.

Ye Feng took another step forward, leering as he pulled Zhang Shi into his arms. At the same time, his right hand grabbed her firm, full breasts through her clothes, whispering in her ear, "Second Aunt, now you know, right?"

Zhang Shi's body trembled, offering only a token resistance before collapsing gently into Ye Feng's arms, her voice trembling, "Xiao Feng, you're so naughty."

Ye Feng understood immediately, kneading her full, soft breasts through her clothes while whispering in her ear, "Isn't this what Second Aunt has been hoping for? You slut, you've been seducing me all this time just to get me to do it." "You?"

Zhang moaned softly as Ye Feng kneaded her breasts, feeling waves of pleasure surge through her body with each of his movements, making her feel weak. Although she had long wanted to seduce Ye Feng, she was still a little embarrassed by his explicit words and said in a seductive voice, "You're so annoying... saying such things about me..."

Ye Feng chuckled and said, "Why pretend? Just say it if you want it." While whispering flirtatious words in her ear, his right hand kneaded her full breasts more vigorously, feeling their softness and elasticity, a very comfortable sensation.

Zhang's cheeks flushed, and her panting intensified. She let Ye Feng freely knead her breasts, feeling an indescribable pleasure welling up inside her. She hadn't felt this good in a long time. In addition, the hard, hot thing pressing against her buttocks from behind made her whole body heat up. Because Ru Zhiqian was getting older, she hadn't had sex for several years. Under Ye Feng's caresses, she felt as if she were floating on air, and it seemed that anything she did was worthwhile for all that she was experiencing.

Ye Feng played with her breasts for a while, his left hand tightening around Zhang's slender waist, his right hand sliding down from her breasts to between her legs, pressing against her plump private parts through the thin fabric of her dress.

Zhang trembled violently, feeling extremely comfortable, and couldn't help but let out a soft moan.

Ye Feng whispered in her ear, "Second Aunt, does it feel good?" Feeling the wet heat of Zhang's lower body, he became even more excited, rubbing her soft private parts up and down through the thin fabric. Instantly, a tingling sensation spread through Zhang's heart.

Zhang panted heavily, feeling every caress of Ye Feng bring her waves of pleasure. She quickly became aroused, her body trembling, emitting soul-stirring moans, and spreading her legs as wide as possible to facilitate Ye Feng's movements. Before long, her private parts were wet, and her juices flowed continuously, soaking through the thin dress below.

Ye Feng quickened his kneading pace, and Zhang Shi cried out in ecstasy, her voice tinged with sobs. Suddenly, she screamed, her head snapping back, her body tensing, and a gush of heat spurted from her body, soaking her skirt and Ye Feng's hands. She had reached orgasm under Ye Feng's caresses.

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Just then, Ye Feng and Zhang Shi heard a woman's trembling voice say, "Ah, you...you...what are you doing..."

Ye Feng and Zhang Shi were startled and looked up simultaneously, only to see a woman standing on the stone path in front of the cool fence, staring at them in astonishment. It was Yang Shi. Because the stone path in front of the cool fence turned a corner and went up the mountain after passing the fence, Ye Feng and Zhang Shi hadn't noticed Yang Shi until she appeared. It turned out she had gone up the back mountain to cool off that afternoon, and unexpectedly encountered Ye Feng and Zhang Shi having an affair on her way down.

Ye Feng was somewhat better off, but Zhang Shi, though promiscuous, was suddenly caught in the act of adultery by Yang Shi, a woman she was on good terms with. She was filled with shame and speechless, unsure how to react.

Ye Feng's hand was still pressed between Zhang Shi's legs, and Zhang Shi, having just experienced an orgasm, had a large wet patch between her legs.

Seeing the two in such a lewd scene, Yang Shi dared not look any longer. After speaking, she blushed and turned to leave, but Ye Feng quickly snapped back to reality and shouted, "Stop right there!" His voice was authoritative and irresistible.

Yang Shi was startled. She was naturally gentle, and under Ye Feng's command, she dared not leave. She turned back, but dared not look at the two.

Ye Feng shouted, "Come in here!"

Yang Shi stared at Ye Feng in disbelief. Ye Feng shouted again, "Do I have to say it a second time? Come in!" His voice was stern.

Yang Shi dared not disobey and obediently entered the cool enclosure. Ye Feng's hand was still on Zhang Shi's genitals. Yang didn't dare look at the two men, standing there blushing.

Ye Feng's expression softened, and he chuckled, "Since you're here, let's go for both of you at once. Third Aunt, you sit and watch the show. After I finish with Second Aunt, it'll be your turn soon." Yang looked at Ye Feng in disbelief, but the lewd scene before her eyes made her quickly look away. Her pretty face was flushed, her full breasts heaving, and she sat awkwardly on a stone chair.

Zhang also snapped out of her shock, realizing that dragging Yang into the mess was a good way to prevent the affair from getting out, as she and Yang were already on good terms. Hearing Ye Feng's words, she felt ashamed but had no choice.

Ye Feng lewdly said to Yang, "Third Aunt, you can just watch the show now."

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He lewdly said to Zhang, "Second Aunt, let's continue."

Zhang blushed, unsure whether to nod or shake her head, feeling a thrill from Yang's presence.

Ye Feng gently kissed Zhang's red lips. Zhang, initially hesitant due to Yang's presence, quickly became more passionate, clearly uninhibited. The two engaged in a fierce French kiss, Zhang's thirst and wantonness truly surprising Ye Feng. Yang, sitting shyly to the side, wanted to watch but was too embarrassed. Hearing the sounds of their kiss, she felt restless.

While continuing the kiss, Ye Feng removed Zhang's clothes, untying her bodice. Summer clothing was thin, and soon Zhang's bare upper body was revealed to Ye Feng and Yang.

Her upper body was pink and tender, her waist full and round, her breasts plump and erect, the nipples still red. Ye Feng couldn't help but admire, kneading Zhang's soft breasts a few times, feeling their softness and smoothness, somewhat different from kneading through clothing.

Zhang let out a few soft moans as Ye Feng caressed her, her breasts swelling rapidly. Yang, standing nearby, became even more restless, her pretty face flushed with embarrassment and her heart pounding.

Ye Feng spread Zhang's clothes on the ground and told her to lie down. Zhang knew the crucial moment was approaching, and felt her whole body burning hot, her eyes watery as if about to spill. She gave Ye Feng a seductive glance and obediently lay down.

Ye Feng removed Zhang's skirt and then her underpants, instantly exposing her genitals to both Ye Feng and Yang.

Her thighs were plump and fair, her vulva round and plump, shaped like a steamed bun, covered with thick, dark pubic hair. Her opening was slightly parted, revealing dark red labia with a clitoris the size of a peanut, incredibly alluring. Ye Feng felt a surge of excitement: "What a slut! It'll feel amazing to fuck her later!"

He excitedly parted Zhang's legs, his hands caressing her alluring petals. Her red, tingling labia parted, revealing the slit in the middle. He even flicked her clitoris, eliciting another soft moan from Zhang.

He smiled and said to Yang beside him, "Third Aunt, Second Aunt has so much hair here. I wonder what the difference is between you and Second Aunt? Who has more hair?"

Yang blushed even more at Ye Feng's lewd words, her body burning with heat. Looking at Zhang's exposed vulva before her, she quickly turned her head away.

Zhang lay on the ground, letting Ye Feng caress her. Hearing Ye Feng's lewd words, her pretty face flushed red, waves of heat surged through her heart, and her lower body gushed with lustful fluids. She felt a mixture of shame, excitement, and anticipation.

Ye Feng caressed her for a while, then laughed, "Alright, it's my turn to undress." He stood up and removed his clothes. Instantly, his thick, long penis sprang forth, veins bulging, barbs erect, leaving Zhang Shi stunned.

Yang Shi, standing nearby, also felt her heart pounding and quickly turned her head away.

Ye Feng smiled at Zhang Shi, saying, "Second Aunt, I'm here!" He lifted Zhang Shi's fair thigh, grasped his erect, thick penis, aimed it at her private parts, and thrust forward forcefully. With a soft "whoosh," it slid in smoothly, lubricated by her lustful fluids!

Zhang Shi felt a thick, hot thing inserted into her private parts, a current-like pleasure quickly coursing through her body, and she couldn't help but let out a satisfied moan.

Ye Feng moved slowly, his thick, long penis thrusting in and out of Zhang's dark, hairy vulva.

With each movement, Zhang felt waves of indescribable pleasure, causing her to moan incessantly. The pleasure was unlike anything she had ever experienced, especially since she hadn't had sex in years; the joy was intoxicating.

Ye Feng felt that Zhang beneath him was voluptuous and alluring, her body slippery and sticky, overflowing with vaginal fluid, making his thrusts incredibly pleasurable. Gradually, his movements quickened, causing Zhang to become even more wet, the sounds of their lovemaking echoing loudly.

Amidst the commotion, Zhang glanced at Yang, feeling embarrassed by her wanton state, especially with outsiders present, including Yang, whom she knew very well. Yang, seeing Zhang moaning and being penetrated in front of her, felt equally ashamed. They exchanged a glance, then shyly looked away. Soon, Zhang's state was overwhelmed by overwhelming pleasure.

Slowly, Yang, watching Ye Feng and Zhang's thrusting, couldn't tear her gaze away. She watched Ye Feng's large member rapidly moving in and out of Zhang's hairy crotch, the sounds of their bodies slapping against each other causing Zhang's red labia to fold and flow, her juices gush out. Her heart felt like it was on fire, her body trembled, and she was unknowingly soaking wet, longing for herself to be beneath Ye Feng.

For a moment, only the sounds of flesh colliding, Zhang's seductive moans, and the squelching sounds of their fluids filled the air—a scene of extreme debauchery.

With Ye Feng's increasingly frenzied movements, Zhang clung to him like an octopus, her cheeks flushed red, as if she had drunk fine wine, clearly experiencing the ultimate pleasure from his penetration. In the throes of intense pleasure, Zhang's moans were like a plaintive cry.

"Oh...oh...so good...so good...ooh...I'm going to die from pleasure...ooh..."

Hearing Zhang's moans, tinged with sobs, Ye Feng was also extremely happy, his thick, long penis pounding into Zhang's vagina like a torrential downpour. Suddenly, Zhang screamed, clinging tightly to Ye Feng, her whole body trembling violently. Ye Feng felt a surge of heat gush out from her body; she had reached another climax.

Ye Feng stopped, and after a long while, Zhang's trembling body calmed down. Finally, she let go, lying weakly on her back on the ground, her beautiful face full of post-coital satisfaction.

After a while, Ye Feng pulled his penis out of her, bringing with it a stream of vaginal fluid. He stood up, his eyes then turning to Yang, who was breathing heavily and had a flushed face.

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Seeing that it was finally her turn, Yang was at a loss, her cheeks blushing. The passion Ye Feng and Zhang had just shared filled her with immense shame, yet also a burning desire within her, her heart fluttering with longing. She now realized her lower body was already soaking wet.

Stealing a glance at Ye Feng's throbbing, thick member, veins bulging, glistening with the fluids from his encounter with Zhang, her face flushed even more, her heart pounding wildly.

Seeing Ye Feng facing her, she covered her face with her hands, unable to look at him.

Ye Feng, his erect member still large, walked over and embraced her waist, laughing, "Don't be shy, you've already heard so much of that show, come on."

He removed Yang's hands from her face. Yang, unable to contain herself, blushed deeply, glanced at Ye Feng, her eyes watery with desire, then lowered her head, appearing even more alluring. She was usually well-mannered and gentle; she had never experienced anything like this before. She had always harbored feelings for Ye Feng, and now she couldn't resist. She knew she had stumbled upon Ye Feng and Zhang Shi's affair, and if they didn't get her involved, they wouldn't let her go.

Besides, she didn't want to resist; indeed, her desire had been aroused, and she desperately wanted it.

Ye Feng slowly kissed her red lips. Yang Shi hesitated for a moment, then responded to Ye Feng's kiss. Ye Feng kissed her for a while, finding her lips soft and her breath alluringly fragrant. Especially since Yang Shi usually seemed quiet and chaste, being with her was even more exciting. After the kiss, Yang Shi's breathing quickened, her cheeks flushed, especially with Ye Feng's erect penis pressing against her private parts during the kiss, which made her heart flutter.

After the kiss, Ye Feng removed Yang Shi's outer garment, revealing her body. Yang Shi blushed and let Ye Feng do as he pleased.

Her body was well-maintained, her skin snow-white, her breasts full and round, her waist slender, her legs long and white, and her pubic hair thick and abundant, already overflowing with lustful fluids.

Ye Feng smiled, reached into her genitals, and touched her; his fingers were already completely wet. He teased, "Third Aunt, you're so wet."

Yang blushed, not daring to look at Ye Feng.

Ye Feng then smiled at her, "Would you like to do it standing up or lying down?"

At this moment, Zhang, who was resting nearby, said, "Sister, it's better to do it lying down; that's more comfortable." Anyway, she had already done it with Ye Feng, so she wasn't afraid to say anything.

Yang's heart fluttered even more at this. It was already unavoidable, so she gritted her teeth, spread her clothes on the ground, and lay down.

Ye Feng squatted down, parted her legs, looked at her, and laughed, "You have as much pubic hair as Second Aunt." This made Yang extremely embarrassed, and Zhang, who was resting nearby, was equally shy.

Alright, everything is ready. Ye Feng lifted Yang's legs onto his shoulders, and under Yang's shy gaze and Zhang's watchful eyes, his thick, long penis thrust in hard. Yang let out a seductive moan, feeling a tingling pleasure spreading through her bones. She had never experienced this pleasure before, especially since she hadn't had sex in many years; the pleasure was even more intense.

Ye Feng thrust hard into Yang, his movements fast and fierce, causing Yang to cry out continuously, as if she were in heaven. Amidst the slapping sounds of flesh colliding, her whole body convulsed and trembled. At the same time, Ye Feng's hands continued to knead Yang's full breasts, feeling their smooth, soft texture, which he found irresistible.

While Yang was experiencing ecstasy, Ye Feng was also greatly aroused. The usually dignified and gentle Yang had such a seductive side, which made him quicken his movements even more.

After an unknown amount of time, Yang let out a scream, her whole body convulsed, and she gushed out her juices, reaching her climax.

At the same time, Ye Feng felt a relentless squeezing and grinding within Yang's body; a tingling sensation ran down his spine as a powerful stream of semen shot into her, causing her to tremble again.

Afterwards, Yang's limbs went limp, and she collapsed to the ground, utterly satisfied.

Chapter Sixteen: Sun Mei Gives Birth to a Daughter

. In the following time, Ye Feng indulged himself on Zhang and Yang several more times.

Finally, in high spirits, he simply piled them on top of each other, sometimes on top, sometimes on the bottom, playing with them with great pleasure. The two women had never experienced anything like this before. They couldn't help but moan incessantly. The cool fence was filled with boundless spring colors.

Afterwards, the three sat on the stone slabs of the cool fence, panting. Ye Feng, by this time, the evil energy of the Evil Scripture had dissipated, and seeing that he had committed another absurd act, he couldn't help but curse himself inwardly.

As Zhang Shi awoke from her climax, her alluring eyes languidly glanced at Ye Feng beside her. She said listlessly, "Little Feng, how are you going to deal with us sisters from now on?"

Hearing this, Yang Shi also looked at Ye Feng. She was still panting, her body burning with heat, and she felt embarrassed. She and Zhang Shi were much older than Ye Feng, and both Ye Feng and Ru Qing called them "Auntie." But she herself had been unfaithful, betraying Ru Zhiqian and engaging in such an absurd affair with Ye Feng. The thought made her feel ashamed.

However, the unparalleled pleasure she had just experienced with Ye Feng was unforgettable, leaving her conflicted. She simply wanted to hear what Ye Feng had to say.

Ye Feng smiled as he gazed at the two women's delicate figures and said, "As long as Second Madam and Third Madam are willing, Ye Feng is happy to take on the role of comforter and is at your service at any time."

Madam Zhang blushed; Ye Feng's words made her heart flutter again. Thinking of the pleasure she had just experienced, her heart stirred once more. She glared at Ye Feng and said, "No matter what, I don't want Xiao Feng to go off and abandon us sisters."

She sighed and said, "Besides, Master is getting older now. What if that day comes… We sisters are still young. We only hope that Xiao Feng will come to see us often in the future."

Ye… Feng's mind raced, recalling what Ru Qing had told him last night. He smiled and said, "So you're still doing things behind Ru's back? Besides her, who else in the Ru family can bring you a good future?"

Zhang and Yang's expressions changed simultaneously. They exchanged a glance, and Zhang said in a trembling voice, "You...you all know?"

Ye Feng said calmly, "What in this world can be kept from us, husband and wife?"

Zhang's face flushed red and then turned pale. She sighed, "We're just planning for Erfang and Ergai's future. You know, the future head of the Ru family will definitely be a man."

Ye Feng shook his head and said, "The capable should take the place. It doesn't necessarily have to be a man or a woman. You all understand that if Ru-jie isn't in charge in the future, it will only ruin the Ru family's business and may not be good for Erfang and Ergai's future either."

Madam Zhang also understood that in the Ru family, Ru Qing's abilities and contributions were irreplaceable. She sighed, "Then what does Xiao Feng suggest we do?"

Ye Feng advised, "Let's leave the management of the Ru family to Ru-jie. She's a loyal person and will definitely do her best to plan for Erfang and Ergai's future. Besides, you should trust us, husband and wife."

Madam Zhang and Madam Yang were speechless. They had known Ru Qing for so many years and knew her character. Ye Feng's loyalty and righteousness had already spread throughout Yuyue City since the Zhao Bai incident last year. If the Ru family's business were handed over to Ru Qing and Ye Feng, it would indeed be beneficial to the entire Ru family.

At this moment, Yang, who had been silent for a while, said, "We are willing to hand over the family business to Aru, but we have a condition."

Ye Feng asked, "What condition?"

Yang whispered, "After Master passes away, we hope that Xiao Feng can take us two sisters as concubines."

Zhang was taken aback for a moment, then nodded. This seemed to be the best solution for them.

Ye Feng pondered for a while and said, "This condition is rather difficult to fulfill. Not to mention the gossip from outsiders, it will not be good for my reputation as the martial arts champion. It will also not look good on Sister Ru. Anyway, after Master dies, I will often come to comfort you, which is essentially the same as taking concubines. Moreover, I will also train Erfang and Ergai well and help them become successful."

Zhang and Yang thought about it. Indeed, this was the best solution at present. Not to mention that they could often get joy from Ye Feng and soothe their hearts and minds, and that in competing with Ruqing, with Ye Feng's strong support, they might not necessarily win.

Moreover, Ye Feng's martial arts were outstanding, and his power was growing. It would certainly be a good thing if their sons could follow him. The two exchanged a glance and agreed. With

the matter resolved, the three of them enjoyed another round of their lovemaking. Afterwards, Madam Zhang and Madam Yang went to see Ru Zhiqian and Ru Qing, explaining that for the future of the Ru family, they had decided to support Ru Qing's succession as head of the family.

Ru Zhiqian and Ru Qing were both surprised and delighted. Since Madam Zhang and Madam Yang had said so, what could Ru Zhiqian say? His only hesitation was that there was no precedent for a woman to be in charge in the Ru family, so he consulted Ye Feng for his opinion.

Ye Feng smiled and said, "Who says women can't be in charge? One of my wives, Commander Li Yin of Yuyue, isn't she the head of Yuyue Prefecture? My other wife, Liu Yan, is also the chief of staff of the Beggars' Army; in fact, she trained the Beggars' Army herself."

Ru Zhiqian no longer hesitated and agreed to Ru Qing succeed as the next head of the family. With the support of Madam Zhang and Madam Yang, no one in the Ru family had any objections.

Ru Qing was overjoyed and understood that Ye Feng was behind it all; the tenderness between the two of them goes without saying. When

Ye

Feng returned to Tingyu Courtyard, everything there was being moved to Guanyu Pavilion by Hua Yi, Liu Mingzhi, and others. Ye Feng, however, was idle.

Two days after returning to Tingyu Courtyard, Ye Feng moved to the new residence, Guanyu Pavilion, with everyone else.

Sun Mei, due to childbirth, also temporarily stayed at Guanyu Pavilion with the other women. Zhao Baifu's residence was not far from Guanyu Pavilion, making travel more convenient than before.

Last year, when Ye Feng led the Demonic Sect to Jade Moon City, due to housing issues, apart from the fifty Tiger Guards, the rest of the Demonic Sect elders lived in the Jade Moon branch altar and other strongholds. Now that Guanyu Pavilion and the surrounding residences were completed, the elders all moved to these places for easier meetings. Within a few days, everything was arranged.

In terms of security, the inner courtyard of Guanyu Pavilion was guarded by the two peerless masters, Sun Yanggu and Li Huan, while the outer courtyard was guarded by the Tiger Guards. With the surrounding area filled with members of the Demonic Cult, Guanyu Pavilion was practically impregnable.

Because the pavilion was spacious, Li Yin moved in with the other women, including all her maids, bodyguards, dancers, and musicians, making the pavilion even more lively.

Looking at Li Yin's women, Ye Feng secretly admired them. However, during his time with Li Yin, Ye Feng had already slept with all of her women, deflowering those who hadn't yet.

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Time flew by, and finally, the day of Sun Mei's delivery arrived.

That afternoon, Ye Feng, Zhao Bai, Hua Yi, Liu Yan, Li Yin, and Sun Mei chatted in the garden of Guanyu Pavilion. A musician played music nearby. This was Ye Feng's suggestion; listening to music was good for the health of the fetus.

As they were talking, Sun Mei suddenly felt a dull pain in her abdomen, which later intensified.

Hua Yi, having experience with childbirth, immediately knew that Sun Mei was about to give birth. She hurriedly instructed the maids to summon the midwife. The midwife, seeing that labor was imminent, quickly escorted Sun Mei to the delivery room. After that, all that remained was to wait.

The women gathered outside the room, whispering amongst themselves. Ye Feng and Zhao Bai paced back and forth in the courtyard, both filled with anxiety.

Fortunately, unlike Hua Yi, Sun Mei's delivery was as smooth as Yang Yi's. Soon, a loud cry was heard, and quickly, the midwife brought out the baby girl, smiling at Zhao Bai, "Congratulations, Lord Zhao, your wife has given birth to a daughter!"

Zhao Bai's hands trembled with excitement as he quickly took the baby. Ye Feng also approached to see; the baby girl was exquisitely beautiful, remarkably resembling Sun Mei. Judging from her appearance, she would surely grow up to be a beauty.

Hua Yi and the other women also gathered around, repeatedly congratulating Zhao Bai, who was so overjoyed he was almost incoherent.

Then, everyone went to the room to see Sun Mei. Sun Mei leaned against the bed, her bright face pale, yet filled with maternal love. She took the infant from Zhao Bai's arms, gazing at her tenderly, her affection evident on her face.

Looking up, she saw Ye Feng standing before her, glancing at him with an unreadable expression. Then she and Zhao Bai looked at the child together. Hua Yi and the other women surrounded them, all overjoyed, constantly discussing the baby.

Ye Feng sighed inwardly; although this child was his and Sun Mei's biological daughter, she was now, in name, Sun Mei and Zhao Bai's daughter, and would remain so in the future.

That evening, Zhao Bai hosted a grand banquet at his residence. Hearing of the birth of Ye Feng's sworn brother's daughter, and given Zhao Bai's generous nature and many friends, many guests from Jade Moon City came to offer their congratulations that night.

During the banquet, Hua Yi named the baby Zhao Niluo.

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Several happy days passed.

At this time, Li Yin received another request for help from Li Shang, the prefect of Xinfu Prefecture, saying that the Donghan Kingdom's cavalry was harassing and burning Xinfu Prefecture even more severely, and requested Li Yin to send troops to support them. After several months of suppression, the Donghan Kingdom's control over the five northern prefectures of the Dayue Kingdom was more consolidated. Therefore, they harassed the Dayue Kingdom's cavalry along the Dayue River in the south of the Dayue Kingdom even more.

Of course, their main force was still concentrated in the Dayue River area opposite Jinyue City. The rest of the area was mainly used for harassment and plunder, not for occupying territory, so as to avoid getting bogged down in the bitter war of 1445, and to keep the various parts of the Dayue Kingdom busy and unable to concentrate their forces on Jinyue City.

In the battle against the Donghan Kingdom, the Dayue Kingdom set up several important defensive lines along the Dayue River. After several months of reconnaissance, the Dayue Kingdom also understood the Donghan Kingdom's strategic intentions, and deployed its main forces in the Dayue River area of Jinyue City, while only seeking to defend the other areas.

With the general strategic layout in place, Li Yin decided to end the harassment of Xinfu Prefecture by the Winterfrost Kingdom's cavalry, thus restoring a peaceful and stable environment for the people of Xinfu Prefecture.

Seven days later, Li Yin led 10,000 elite Jade Moon troops from Jade Moon City to Xinfu Prefecture, and Ye Feng also led his powerful 5,000 Beggars' Army to accompany Li Yin.

Chapter Seventeen: The Three-Pronged Plan

A few days later, Li Yin and Ye Feng, along with 15,000 men, arrived in Xinfu City. Li Shang, the prefect of Xinfu Prefecture, hurriedly came out of the city to welcome them.

Before entering the city, to showcase the might of the Jade Moon elite troops and boost the morale of the people of Xinfu, Liu Yan suggested that Li Yin hold an entry ceremony. Li Yin followed Liu Yan's suggestion.

The group camped outside the city. Early the next morning, the army held the entry ceremony. News spread, and the people of Xinfu City flocked to the streets to watch.

The ceremony began, with Li Yin's 10,000 elite troops leading the way. Indeed, their banners were bright, and their spirits were high. The people lining the streets cheered enthusiastically. Most of the people were seeing Li Yin for the first time, having long heard of this female general's reputation for leading troops; seeing it today, they could see it was indeed well-deserved.

Hearing the cheers of the people, Li Yin stood tall and proud. Dressed in military attire—a pink battle robe, high-waisted leather boots, and a suit of steel armor—she was truly a heroic and valiant general.

Following them were Ye Feng and Liu Yan's five thousand Beggar Army soldiers, each tall and burly, well-equipped, and marching in a majestic formation. Fully armed with steel swords, armor, and spears, their distinctive and stylish uniforms left the civilians speechless, hardly believing this was just a militia. The superior equipment and palpable killing intent were unmatched, even by Li Yinyu's elite troops who had passed earlier.

For secrecy, the Beggar Army did not display their original crossbows, hook-and-sickle spears, and long-handled swords—the new weapons used against the Winter Cold Kingdom—for this entry into the city.

Ye Feng, Liu Yan, and Zhao Bai rode side-by-side at the head of the Beggar Army, also dressed in Beggar Army uniforms, followed by standard-bearers carrying the Beggar Army flag.

The civilians on the streets murmured amongst themselves as they watched these formidable Beggar Army soldiers.

"Look there, that's our Great Yue's martial arts champion!"

"Who's that female general beside the martial arts champion? I've never seen her before."

"I heard this militia was trained by the martial arts champion himself, they're really fierce."

"This doesn't look like a militia at all, even the Great Yue's elite troops are no match for them."

"With Lord Li and the martial arts champion here, everything is fine, the safety of the people of Xinfu Prefecture is no longer a problem."

These discussions among the people are numerous, but one thing is certain: the arrival of Li Yin and Ye Feng's more than ten thousand elite troops greatly boosted the confidence of the people of Xinfu Prefecture. The atmosphere of fear that had permeated the city was swept away, truly achieving the goal of stabilizing the people's hearts.

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Xinfu Prefecture originally had more than twenty thousand troops, five thousand of whom were regular soldiers, and the rest were local garrison troops and militia. With the addition of Li Yin and Ye Feng's fifteen thousand troops entering the city, the total number was nearly forty thousand. Due to the constant harassment by the Donghan Kingdom's cavalry, the prefect of Xinfu Prefecture, Li Shangyuan, had finally felt relieved. Safety was no longer an issue, and with Commander Li Yin of Yuyue now in charge, he was even more relieved of any responsibility.

Li Yin had brought over 10,000 men to Xinfu Prefecture, a significant investment. Yuyue Prefecture originally had 100,000 standing troops; Li Huiwei had taken 60,000 to Jinyue City, and 10,000 remained in Chunshui Kingdom. Li Yin had brought another 10,000. Since Yuyue Prefecture was the largest prefecture in the Great Yue Kingdom, only less than 30,000 standing troops remained in the seven prefectures excluding Xinfu Prefecture, covering nearly a million square kilometers, plus some local garrisons and militia. However,

Li Yin had also heeded Liu Yan's advice and implemented a reserve system throughout Yuyue Prefecture, training soldiers to respond to unforeseen circumstances. At this time, the Great Yue Kingdom had not yet implemented this advanced reserve system; during wartime, if there was a shortage of soldiers, they would conscript laborers from various places, or even forcibly recruit them—no wonder such an army was ineffective.

Of course, this system had long been implemented in the Beggars' Army as well. The Demonic Cult had over 100,000 followers throughout the Great Yue Kingdom and over 10,000 in Jade Moon Prefecture. Therefore, besides the 5,000 elite Beggars' Army soldiers, the other Demonic Cult members were responsible for logistics and reserve training to ensure a continuous supply of soldiers.

Li Yin sidelined the new prefectural governor, Li Shang, and temporarily took over all military affairs of the new prefecture. Local administration naturally remained under the jurisdiction of Governor Li Shang.

Inside the new prefectural government office, Li Yin, Ye Feng, Liu Yan, Zhao Bai, and Governor Li Shang discussed the military matters. Also present were Li Yin's advisor, Lu Tianming, and her close generals, Yang Chong and Yang Jun.

Before a sand table depicting the terrain of the new prefecture and southern Kaiyuan Prefecture, they carefully analyzed how to deal with the harassment from the Winter Cold Kingdom's cavalry.

Even before the Beggars' Army was formed, Ye Feng and Liu Yan had intensified their reconnaissance of the area surrounding Jade Moon Prefecture. Furthermore, the Demonic Sect already possessed considerable influence throughout the Great Moon Kingdom, having a thorough understanding of many terrain features. Therefore, Liu Yan created a physical sand table model of the terrain based on the local topography. Li Yin, seeing this, thought it was a good method and immediately went back to create one for military use. Thus, sand tables became widely used in the Jade Moon army.

Judging from the terrain, the entire Jade Moon Prefecture, except for the new prefecture, was safe.

In Kaiyuan Prefecture, occupied by the people of the Winter Cold Kingdom, the northern border with the Cold Howling Prefecture was separated by the eastward-running Yuanhan Mountains. To the west of Kaiyuan Prefecture was the Jade Moon Mountains; beyond the treacherous Jade Moon Mountains lay the territory of the Orchid Kingdom, but apart from some mountain people, no large forces had been known to have crossed them.

To the east of Kaiyuan Prefecture was the Kaidong Mountains, which ran straight south. This effectively divides Kaiyuan Prefecture in two. The northwest of Kaiyuan Prefecture is mountainous, while the northeast is flat, favorable for cavalry and large-scale troop movements. Kaiyuan City, the capital of Kaiyuan Prefecture, is situated on the flat, fertile, and easily accessible Yuandong Plain. A hundred li away from Kaiyuan City, across the Dayue River, lies Jinyue City.

In fact, Ye Feng and Liu Yan believe this administrative division of Kaiyuan Prefecture is unreasonable. The northwest of the Kaidong Mountains should be a separate province. The northeast of the Kaidong Mountains should also be a separate province.

To the south of Kaiyuan Prefecture, starting from the Dayue River (which should actually be called the Dayue River), the current is slow and the river is not wide. From the Dayue River to the Yuyue River in Xinfu Prefecture, a distance of about a hundred li, is characterized by numerous rivers, lakes, and mountains, unfavorable for large-scale troop movements. This forms a buffer zone of over ten thousand square kilometers with Li Yin's Yuyue Prefecture and Xinfu Prefecture. The Winterfrost Kingdom had no garrison here, only occasional cavalry squads of a hundred or a thousand men would harass and burn and kill. Therefore, the original inhabitants had long since fled into Xinfu Prefecture. On

the south bank of the Jade Moon River lay Xinfu City, the capital of Xinfu Prefecture, with high walls and thick ramparts. Here, the river widened between the north and south banks. Unable to enter Xinfu City, the Winterfrost cavalry bypassed it, rampaging through villages and towns within Xinfu Prefecture, burning and killing indiscriminately. For safety, the people fled into Xinfu City. Thus, Xinfu Prefecture, a major grain-producing area of Jade Moon Prefecture, known as a land of fish and rice, was gradually declining.

At this time, the majority of the Winterfrost army's offensive force was concentrated in the northeast of Kaiyuan Prefecture, in the area from Kaiyuan City to the Dayue River, stretching for hundreds of miles, facing Jinyue City across the river.

Therefore, in the mountainous northwest of Kaiyuan Prefecture, which is unfavorable for logistics and troop movement, the Donghan Kingdom only has 30,000 troops stationed in the three northwestern prefectures of Kaiyuan Prefecture, garrisoned by Ke Lie, a general under Dong Gu of the Invading Moon Central Route Army. Ke Lie is known for his brutality and is keen on burning, killing, and looting in the three northwestern prefectures of Kaiyuan Prefecture, even though the three northwestern prefectures of Kaiyuan Prefecture are nominally occupied and ruled by the Donghan Kingdom.

Only under the repeated strict orders of Dong Yinqiu have they been forced to restrain themselves somewhat, and instead focus on harassing and burning the Xinfu Prefecture of Li Yin Yuyue Prefecture opposite Kaiyuan Prefecture.

Therefore, the strategic objective of Li Yin and Ye Feng this time is to resolve this situation and restore a peaceful living environment for the people of Xinfu Prefecture.

After careful discussion and with Liu Yan's suggestion, Li Yin, Ye Feng, and Liu Yan devised a bold three-pronged plan.

After the death of General Li Fei of Dayue, the Donghan Kingdom army has always been invincible, and the Dayue Kingdom army that it encountered was always routed in one battle and fled at the mere sight of them. The same was true in Xinfuzhou of Yuyue Prefecture. Xinfuzhou had more than 20,000 troops, but whenever the Donghan Kingdom's cavalry came to burn and kill, the local garrison either fled at the first sign of trouble or refused to come out. This inevitably made the people of Donghan Kingdom arrogant, believing that the Yue people were weak and incapable of fighting.

Taking advantage of this psychology, Liu Yan plans to have the Jade Moon elite troops or the Beggars' Army launch a preemptive strike. They will first cross the Jade Moon River and proceed to Kaiyuan Prefecture. There, they will ambush the Donghan Kingdom's cavalry, who are raiding, at a chosen location in the former Nanzhou region between the Dayue River and the Jade Moon River. If the Donghan cavalry are severely wounded or annihilated, given the Donghan people's arrogance, they will surely be enraged and bring a large force to retaliate. During this lull, the Jade Moon elite troops or the Beggars' Army will then launch another preemptive strike, crossing the Dayue River and entering the heart of Kaiyuan Prefecture. There, they will again ambush the large Donghan army, this time in the mountains north of the Dayue River.

The Donghan people are arrogant; they always believe the Dayue army only knows how to defend. They never imagined the Dayue army would dare to launch a preemptive strike and cause trouble on their territory. Therefore, the first two steps of this plan are highly feasible.

Now, the outcome of these two battles will be observed. If the results are good, the third step of the three-part plan will be implemented. The plan was to choose a plain in Kaiyuan Prefecture to engage the Donghan Kingdom cavalry in a decisive battle, utilizing the hook-and-sickle spear and long-handled sword units of Ye Feng and Liu Yan's Qihuo Army to annihilate the Donghan people. This would resolve the security issues of the new prefecture, shatter the myth of the Donghan army's invincibility, break the Dayue Kingdom army's fear of the Donghan army, enhance the prestige of the Qihuo Army and the Yuyue Army, and greatly boost the morale of the Dayue people.

While the first two steps of the plan involved some flexibility and ingenuity, the third step was a direct confrontation.

Li Yin and Lu Tianming largely agreed with the first two steps, and Yang Chong and Yang Jun also nodded in approval, expressing deep admiration for Liu Yan's plan. However, Li Yin and the others hesitated regarding the third step. Although Li Yin often claimed to be a skilled warrior, he was still somewhat afraid when faced with a direct confrontation with the Donghan people. The Donghan people were renowned for their bravery and warlike nature; even Li Fei had died at their hands.

Moreover, it would be a head-on confrontation in the open. Even if Li Fei were alive today, let alone Li Yin, he wouldn't be confident in fighting the Winterfrost Kingdom's cavalry in the open.

After Liu Yan's repeated persuasion, Li Yin finally made his decision. However, in the decision, Li Yin, Ye Feng, and Liu Yan agreed that if the first two steps of the plan went smoothly, the third step would be led by Ye Feng and Liu Yan's Beggars' Army, with Li Yin's Jade Moon elite troops providing support from the rear. This included all of Li Yin's cavalry's resources—2,000 cavalrymen—who would launch a counter-charge after a successful battle.

The Great Yue Kingdom's cavalry archery skills were traditionally inferior to the Winterfrost Kingdom's, and their warhorses were also inferior. However, this time, the Jade Moon army was equipped with advanced steel crossbows developed by Liu Yan, giving Li Yin's cavalry a fighting chance against the Winterfrost Kingdom's cavalry.

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In the end, the Beggars' Army soldiers were chosen for the first two steps of the three-part plan. According to Li Yin, the Beggars' Army had the most rigorous training and the best equipment; who else could they choose? Indeed, within Li Yin and the Yu Yue Prefecture army, the Beggars' Army was no longer seen as a militia, but as an exceptionally elite force. The Beggars' Army's superior equipment, generous benefits, and comprehensive discipline and compensation system were the envy of the Yu Yue Prefecture soldiers.

Ye Feng and Liu Yan accepted the decision without hesitation. They indeed wanted to test the Beggars' Army's combat capabilities in battle. An army, no matter how well-equipped or rigorously trained, is merely a showy honor guard if it hasn't seen combat and been tested by blood and fire.

However, to show her full support for Ye Feng and Liu Yan's Beggars' Army, Li Yin would accompany them throughout these two steps of the plan. Firstly, to demonstrate her support, and secondly, she wanted to see the results of the Beggars' Army's rigorous training. If the results were good, she would consider forming a new army based on the Beggars' Army's organization and training methods.

Once the plan was finalized, the efficient and well-organized Qihuo Army began operating. Scouts were dispatched everywhere to gather intelligence on the movements of the Donghan Kingdom's army within Kaiyuan Prefecture. Logistics were also urgently put in place to prepare for the battle. Li Yin provided invaluable assistance.

Everything proceeded smoothly and systematically.

The Qihuo Army camp was located next to the Xinfu soldiers' camp. Their usual training amazed the Xinfu soldiers, who had never seen them before. Their equipment, however, filled the Xinfu soldiers with envy. Unlike them, every Qihuo soldier had a set of armor and shield, a steel sword, and a steel crossbow. The hook-and-sickle spear and long-handled sword squads also had each soldier equipped with a hook-and-sickle spear and a long-handled sword, making them armed to the teeth.

In fact, the equipment on the Qihuo Army, even for a single soldier, was something only officers were qualified to use. Indeed, due to limited production capacity, not all soldiers in Jade Moon Prefecture were equipped with the new equipment. Only a small group of soldiers close to Li Yin were equipped with the new armor, steel swords, and crossbows. Most other soldiers still used iron equipment. The situation was even worse for the soldiers in New Prefecture City.

The generous treatment of the Beggars' Army also made the soldiers in New Prefecture City envious. Ye Feng was never stingy when it came to soldiers' welfare; the Demonic Sect had operated in the Great Moon Kingdom for hundreds of years and possessed considerable wealth, so Ye Feng naturally didn't mind spending money.

The people of New Prefecture City also had a very good impression of the Beggars' Army. This militia was strictly disciplined, never disturbed the people, was friendly, fair in trade, and even frequently did good deeds for the people. The people of New Prefecture City had never seen such a friendly army, and quickly, the Beggars' Army soldiers won the favor and support of the people of New Prefecture City.

A few days later, all logistical preparations were completed. At this time, intelligence also arrived that a thousand-strong cavalry unit from the Winterfrost Kingdom would arrive in New Prefecture City to plunder in three days.

Soon, the entire Qihuo Army assembled and set off with murderous intent towards the pre-planned ambush point.

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This was a long, narrow valley within the former Nanzhou of Kaiyuan Prefecture. The valley was flanked by dense forests, easily concealing several thousand men—an ideal ambush location. According to Qihuo Army intelligence, this was a frequent route for the Donghan Kingdom's cavalry to raid Xinfu Prefecture. The Donghan cavalry had passed through this area at least ten times without incident. Based on their habitual behavior and their contempt for the Dayue Kingdom's soldiers, the Donghan army raiding Xinfu Prefecture would likely pass through this area again.

Ye Feng, Li Yin, Liu Yan, and others lay in ambush here. For this ambush, Ye Feng deployed two companies of the Qihuo Army, nearly three thousand men. Each soldier was armed with a steel crossbow, and taking advantage of the terrain and superior weaponry, they were determined to riddle the raiding Donghan cavalry with bullets. There was also a hook-and-sickle spear squad to deal with any Donghan cavalry that escaped.

Ye Feng peered towards the valley entrance. Beside him lay his longsword, a large, long-handled blade modeled after Guan Yu's Green Dragon Crescent Blade. Made entirely of fine steel and forged countless times by artisans, it was exceptionally sharp; a single strike could cleave an opponent in two. His original Dragon Tiger Blade was now only used as a waist knife.

Beside him were Li Yin, Liu Yan, Zhao Bai, and others. A platoon of guards stood watch.

To show her support for Ye Feng and Liu Yan, Li Yin had also brought a thousand-strong guard to observe the battle.

Everything was ready; they were just waiting for the Winterfrost Kingdom's army to walk right into their trap. However, as noon approached, there was still no sign of the Winterfrost Kingdom's army. Zhao Bai said anxiously, "Are the Winterfrost barbarians not coming?"

Liu Yan calmly replied, "Brother Zhao, please be patient. We'll see soon enough." She was also a little anxious: "Could the intelligence be wrong?"

Zhao Bai nodded, calming down. A few days ago, after Sun Mei gave birth to his daughter, Xiao Niluo, he was overjoyed for many days, cherishing her like a precious treasure. He was content with everything, his only regret being the lack of achievements. Therefore, he was now full of energy, only wanting to kill enemies and gain merit.

Seeing Zhao Bai's expression, Ye Feng couldn't help but smile slightly, while also recalling the scene of parting with Hua Yi and the other women not long ago. He had parted from them many times, and each parting was painful, but this was a critical time, and Hua Yi and the others were very supportive of him.

Just then, a scout excitedly came to Ye Feng and Liu Yan and reported: "Reporting, sir, a troop of Winterfrost Kingdom cavalry is approaching the valley, numbering about a thousand."

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