King of Hundred Victories Saber

Chapter 524: Chapter 182: Nightstorm: Children Abducted and the Mysterious Mark (Part 4)

Shi Feiyang sat together with his three wives, all with joyful smiles on their faces.

Gong Simeng sat beside Shi Feiyang, carefully ladling a bowl of soup for him, and said softly, ”Feiyang, try this soup. I specially instructed the kitchen to make it. You’ve been running around outside for so long, you must replenish yourself well.”

Shi Feiyang took the bowl of soup, looked at Gong Simeng with gratitude, and said, ”Si Meng, thank you for your hard work. You’re taking care of Yan’Er and carrying a child, you must also take care of yourself.”

Qi Meizhen picked up a piece of Shi Feiyang’s favorite braised pork and put it into his bowl, smiling, ”This braised pork tastes great, you should try it.” Shi Feiyang nodded with a smile, put the meat in his mouth, and praised, ”Hmm, Meizhen always knows me best, this taste hasn’t changed a bit.”

Saying this, he didn’t forget to pick some greens that Qi Meizhen liked and said with concern, ”Meizhen, you should eat more too, don’t just worry about me.” Bai Zhi sat quietly to the side, smiling as she watched their interaction.

Shi Feiyang turned his head to Bai Zhi, gently asking, ”Bai Zhi, have you been well recently? Is the baby in your belly behaving?”

Bai Zhi nodded gently, responding softly, ”Everything is good, the child is well-behaved, you don’t need to worry.”

Shi Feiyang reached out, gently touched Bai Zhi’s belly, eyes full of expectation, and said, ”Really looking forward to the child’s birth, our family would be even livelier.”

In the warm atmosphere, the three shared bits and pieces of their lives, chatting away.

Shi Feiyang talked about the thrilling process of eliminating the ”Jade Phosphorus Cave,” and the three wives sometimes frowned with tension, other times smiled proudly at his bravery. Gong Simeng said with a hint of worry, ”Don’t take such risks again in the future. If something happens to you, what will we do?”

Shi Feiyang held her hand firmly, ”Don’t worry, for you and the child, I will definitely take care of myself.”

The dining table was filled with laughter and joy, brimming with family warmth.

Yet Yili trailed far behind, her once joyful heart suddenly plunged into an icy abyss.

The sweet moments spent with Shi Feiyang along the way kept replaying in her mind, those moments of walking hand in hand, exchanging deep gazes, made her believe she held a unique place in Shi Feiyang’s heart.

But at this moment, seeing Shi Feiyang with his three pregnant wives, it felt as if an invisible hand clutched her heart tightly, causing immense pain.

She stood motionless, eyes vacant, staring at the backs of Shi Feiyang and his three wives, lips trembling slightly, wanting to say something, but found her throat blocked, unable to make any sound.

The sunlight fell on her body, yet lacked any warmth, instead like countless needles pricking her skin. The gentle breeze lifted her hair, yet couldn’t soothe her emotions tangled like a mess.

Her eyes gradually moistened, a thin layer of mist blurred her vision, rendering Shi Feiyang’s figure in front of her vague and indistinct.

Recalling the times they spent together before, the care and affection Shi Feiyang showed her, every gentle glance, every considerate word, she was completely mesmerized.

She once naively thought this love would continue forever, never expecting that upon returning to Flying Tiger Pass, facing Shi Feiyang’s three wives, she became an outsider.

Yili bit her lip hard, trying not to let her tears fall. Her hands unconsciously gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, turning her knuckles white with the effort.

The sense of loneliness and loss surged in waves, completely submerging her.

She felt like she was in a dark abyss, lonely and helpless, the surrounding hustle and laughter had nothing to do with her.

”Mandarin Duck Saber” Xiao Lingling, ”Round Barrel” Lu Dechu, ”Bamboo Pole” Jiang Huotian, and others noticed Yili’s change, hurried over. ”Round Barrel” Lu Dechu chuckled and said, ”Miss Yili, what’s wrong? Are you tired?” Xiao Lingling gently held Yili’s hand, kindly saying, ”Yili, don’t be unhappy. We’ll keep you company.”

The quirky ”Bamboo Pole” Jiang Huotian rolled his eyes, stood in front of Yili, cleared his throat, and said, ”Miss Yili, let me tell you a joke. One day, Xu Xian bought his wife a hat, and when Lady Bai wore it, she died. Do you know why?” Yili, originally feeling downcast, listlessly shook her head.

Jiang Huotian chuckled and said, ”Because it was a capsizing (’pressing snake’) hat!” He laughed out loud after saying it.

Xiao Lingling and Lu Dechu also laughed, trying to lift Yili’s spirits with laughter.

However, Yili only forced a slight smile, which quickly faded, her brows still tightly furrowed, as if an invisible lock had sealed away all her happiness.

Her eyes wandered, her heart full of tangled sorrow, pulling her deeper into it. The air around seemed to solidify, making it hard to breathe. She stood silently, like a forgotten statue, lonely and desolate.

Jiang Huotian rolled his eyes, stood in front of Yili again, cleared his throat, and said, ”Miss Yili, I’ll tell you another joke. Xu Xian bought Lady Bai a new pair of shoes, and she fell sick after wearing them. Do you know why?”

Yili, originally feeling low, just shook her head listlessly.

Jiang Huotian chuckled and said, ”Because they were ’snake (breaking)’ heels shoes!”

Yili still didn’t laugh.

Seeing this, Jiang Huotian thought for a second and started again, ”Miss Yili, let me tell you one more. There was a tofu seller and a flour seller who had a fight, and the flour seller accidentally spilled it, covering the tofu seller completely. Can you guess what others said?