Chapter 1843: Chapter 1823: Lin Yan Story Part 7_1 Chapter 1843: Chapter 1823: Lin Yan Story Part 7_1 “Father is back.”

The little girl’s eyes suddenly lit up with joy as she ran towards the threshold with her short legs.

“Little sister, slow down.”

Ye Zimo followed in a hurry, picking up his sister in one swoop.

Although he was only six years old, he was strong and had been practicing martial arts since he was a child. His little arms and legs were very powerful and he had no trouble lifting his sister.

The siblings reached the doorway just in time to see their mother helping their father into the courtyard, while Ye Zilin, their big brother, carried the medicine box with a serious expression.

“Father!”

The little girl was delighted to see her father return safely and waved her little arms, sweetly calling for her father.

“My good girl.”

Ye Feng heard the soft milky voice and hurried his steps, but it caused his wound to hurt, making him wince in pain.

Xie Ying waved at the children and, using a bit of strength, helped her husband into the main room.

Ye Zilin understood what was happening and rushed into the room first with the medicine box.

Ye Zimo, rarely not fooling around, followed while holding onto his sister.

Xie Ying cleared the small dining table and helped her husband lie down on the kang bed. The little girl pretended not to know any better and climbed onto the kang, sticking close to her father. Her little hands accidentally brushed against his wound.

Pure spiritual power flowed through her palm into the wound, visibly slowing the bleeding and forming scabs beneath the bandages.

Ye Feng took a comfortable breath, hugging his beloved daughter and listening to her soft, milky voice, his heart softening like melted water.

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After the food grew cold, Xie Ying carried the tray back to the kitchen and heated it all again.

After serving her husband and children, she took the tray to an adjacent room.

Seeing Xie Ying enter, the young man gratefully looked at her, assessing her quietly as he took the bowl of food from her.

If the news from his father was correct, this woman, Third Uncle’s wife, was the daughter of the enemy country’s general as mentioned in the letter.

Shiyan and Longyin Kingdoms had been long-standing adversaries, perpetually engaged in war.

This time, the Duke of Zhen’s residence was framed for colluding with the enemy and betraying the country, with a Longyin Kingdom spy being the hidden mastermind behind the scheme.

Thinking of his wronged and suffering relatives who were to be executed, he averted his gaze, gritted his teeth, and hid his resentment.

“Call out when you’re done eating, Zilin will come to collect the bowl.”

Unaware of his thoughts, Xie Ying smiled warmly, set down the dishes, and left the room with the tray.

“Father, Mother, your unfilial son lacks the ability to save you both.”

With a bowl in hand, the young man took a bite of food and couldn’t help but cry.

The little girl, sharp in perception, clearly heard his painful murmur. Her eyes dimmed for a moment before she cheered up and consciously played the role of the happy pill, making her family feel better.

“Zilin, you performed well today.”

Ye Feng lay in bed and beckoned his eldest son to approach: “When your father is not around, you’ll be the mainstay of the family. You must bear the responsibility of protecting your mother and looking after your siblings.”

“Father, rest assured.”

Ye Zilin seemed to guess what was coming, clenching his fists and nodding seriously: “I will protect Mother and take good care of my siblings.”

“Good, your father believes in you.”

Recalling his son’s fearless demeanor while facing a mountain of corpses and his decisiveness when using the corpse-dissolving powder, Ye Feng smiled with relief and rubbed his son’s head as a reward.

“Father, you must be tired.”

Ye Zilin was considerate and understanding, “Close your eyes and rest for a while.”

“Mmm.”

Ye Feng smiled contentedly and closed his eyes peacefully.

Seeing their father asleep, Ye Zimo and Ye Ziyan also closed their mouths obediently, not disturbing their father’s rest.