Chapter 46: A Happy Family

  "What does this mean?"

  Ye Feng turned around swiftly, gazing intently at her delicate face as he asked in a deep voice, "If it's high-quality grain, can you guarantee that those corrupt officials of Jia Tai won't embezzle it for themselves and profit from reselling?"

  Aphrodite thought of those greedy faces of the officials in Jia Tai, and felt a pang of gloom.

  Ye Feng saw that she was no longer so aggressive, and took the opportunity to add another sentence, saying decisively: "As long as you can guarantee it, I can give you grain, top-quality grain. How much money can rotten grain make? How much money can first-class good grain make? Anyone who is not a fool will calculate this account, am I worse than a fool?"

  Ye Feng coldly laughed without stopping. After these days of explanation, he very clearly knew that the officials of the Jia Tai Kingdom were not much different from those corrupt officials of the Qing Dynasty when it was on the verge of collapse, every day extorting and exploiting the people's wealth.

  The maid saw Aphrodite's face full of worry, and her heart was very worried. She glared at Ye Feng fiercely, then pulled her sleeve and whispered: "Miss, miss?"

  Aphrodite came back to her senses and saw the worried look on her face, gently patted her hand and said softly: "I'm fine."

  Afro turned her head and looked at Ye Feng, saying with difficulty: "And what's the third point?"

  Ye Feng was taken aback and said: "I've already made two points, you're already in such a state. As for the third point, I think I don't need to say it anymore?"

  Aphrodite shook her head, let out a long sigh and said in a low voice: "In the era of the gods, there was a famous saying that 'if one thing is known in the morning, it can be peaceful even if it dies at night.' To make me feel at ease, just say it."

  Ye Feng stared at her steadily, his heart suddenly surging with emotion: "In the morning, I hear of the Tao; in the evening, I may die." This was a phrase from their era of gods. So where was this place? And how did she know this phrase?

  The duke coughed lightly twice, and only then did he come to his senses, seeing Nia and Diana's gazes as sharp as swords. He hastily said: "Thirdly, Miss, I think the money for buying grain shouldn't be yours, but rather that of the Kingdom of Galt behind you?"

  Afura nodded and said frankly: "Yes. I just happened to be there, couldn't bear the miserable situation of the refugees, so I took over this task from General Hannibal."

  Ye Feng burst out laughing, then his smile suddenly froze, staring at her with a piercing gaze, saying: "How can you guarantee that Hannibal won't intercept the grain and use it as military rations to attack us?"

  Afurou's whole body shook, and after a moment of contemplation, she stood up and bowed deeply to Ye Feng, saying: "Lord Ye has a broad vision and profound wisdom. It is not something that ordinary people can understand. Afurou has learned from you. For any offense, I hope Lord will forgive me."

  Ye Feng saw that she didn't get up, and hastily helped her up with both hands. The skin of his hand was as smooth as Afu's condensed fat, and a faint fragrance came from the tip of his nose. Looking at her slender and almost perfect figure again, he lost his mind for a moment, smiled and said: "Miss, this can't be just talked about, I must punish you!"

  Afu Luo raised her head, and with those big watery eyes, she glanced at him lightly, hooked him fiercely, smiled sweetly, and said: "I don't know how the master wants to punish me?"

  Two bursts of murderous aura suddenly emerged, Ye Feng was shocked awake, hastily releasing his hands and retreating a step. He thought to himself: Of course you'll be punished by sleeping on my bed tonight, but under the dense murderous aura, no matter how big his temper was, he didn't dare say it out loud.

  He had no choice but to put on a serious face and say, "I'll punish you by having you play a tune for everyone, how about that?"

  The duke smiled secretly to himself.

  Afura smiled and said: "I'd be delighted to."

  She waved her hand and let the maid bring over a flute, placing it on her delicate lips, playing softly, the refreshing and elegant melody was like a hundred flowers blooming together, extremely pleasant to listen to.

  The melodious flute sound was transmitted far away at the beginning of the lantern festival. The servants in the mansion heard it, and they all involuntarily put down their work, walked over one after another, quietly pricked up their ears to listen, fearing that they would miss a single note, leaving regret.

  The music came to an end, and the crowd finally woke up from their reverie. Even the old gatekeeper at the entrance of the mansion, who didn't understand music, was moved to the point of being enchanted and nostalgic.

  Everyone applauded and cheered.

  "The duke looked up at the sky and said, 'Why don't we have dinner here tonight?'"

  He saw that everyone had no objection and ordered the servant to bring the dishes to the pavilion.

  At this time, night fell, and everyone sat down under the starry sky.

  Everyone ate and chatted, the atmosphere was very harmonious. Later, Oula remembered that Yefeng's barbecue tasted great at first, so he took several large pieces of beef from the kitchen and lit a fire in the center of the venue, letting Yefeng roast them for everyone to share.

  Ye Feng used his culinary skills to perfection, grilling the beef to a crispy outside and tender inside. The aroma alone was enough to make everyone's mouth water. In the end, both hosts and guests left with full bellies and big smiles.

  As the crowd returned to their rooms to rest, Aphrodite felt a reluctance to leave, as if there was something here that she couldn't find anywhere else in her travels. She let out a soft sigh. Lina turned around and looked at her with concern, asking: "Miss, what's wrong?"

  Aphrodite glanced at the crowd behind her and said in a low voice: "I think I will never forget this night for the rest of my life."

  Lina felt a chill run down her spine, as if she had just heard an ominous prophecy.

  The duke said in a low voice: "Nia, I want to have a dinner party with my poet friends these two days, but the money is not enough, can you..."

  Nia said firmly: "No way, this month's expenses are almost over budget again."

  Ola ran over and said: "Dad, do you want money? How much do you need? I still have a little left. No, I'll lend it to you first."

  Nia said disdainfully: "Fine, have it your way."

  She walked away after finishing speaking.

  Euler opened his own pocket and showed it to the duke with a proud expression: "How is that? Not bad, huh?"

  The duke nodded and asked: "It's a lot, where did you get the money from?"

  Ouyang patted his chest and said: "Don't ask where I got it from. How much do you want?"

  The duke said: "First give me fifty gold coins."

  As he spoke, he reached out and dipped his hand into Oola's pouch.

  Ou La covered one hand and took out a piece of paper, saying: "Don't rush for now, first sign this."

  The duke felt strange in his heart, and under the light of the fire beside him, he looked at it angrily and shouted: "Little rabbit, you've become a spirit, and you're even going to lend usury to your old man?"

  Ou La turned his head and ran away, saying "It has nothing to do with me, it's all Ye Feng Jiao's fault."

  Ye Feng saw the Duke's accusing gaze and shouted loudly beside him: "Nonsense, I didn't teach you at all. If you have the guts, don't run."

  "The duke shouted as he chased after him: 'Don't let me catch you, or I'll flay the skin off your back!'"

  The three of them shouted as they ran further and further away.

  Aphrodite listened to the commotion and suddenly realized that what she lacked was a sense of home. After years of drifting outside, experiencing hardships, although the world is vast, there is no place to return to, the feeling of loss surged up in her heart, and that feeling was so painful.

  Lina exclaimed: "Miss, you've cried."

  Afu wiped her eyes and said softly: "Nonsense, just now it was just the wind blowing into my eyes."

  She lifted her head to gaze at the night sky, where countless stars shone silently with a soft glow. The moon peeked out from behind clouds as thin as silk, its gentle light pouring down like water.

  Aphrodite said softly but firmly: "I won't forget tonight's..."

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