Oh no! My grandmother made me shoulder the responsibility for eight households!

Chapter 280 Yagyu Yuki's Request

night.

Lin Chen went to Lan Fenghuang's courtyard.

Although the service from Qing'er and the other girls made him somewhat reluctant to leave, he couldn't become too addicted.

He's a worldly man now, not the naive newbie he was when he first arrived.

Besides, you can get tired of eating certain things all the time.

Eating here every now and then is the best long-term solution.

When Lin Chen pushed open Lan Fenghuang's door, Lan Fenghuang was practicing her martial arts cross-legged.

Hearing the noise, she opened her eyes, saw it was Lin Chen, and stopped her cultivation, calling out:

"My husband."

Lin Chen walked over and sat down next to her.

Lan Fenghuang looked at Lin Chen, hesitant to speak.

Lin Chen raised an eyebrow: "What's wrong?"

Blue Phoenix shook her head and said softly:

"It's nothing, just... congratulations, husband."

Lin Chen smiled: "Congratulations on what?"

Blue Phoenix lowered her head and whispered:

"Sister Mingyue is pregnant."

Lin Chen looked at her and suddenly understood something.

He reached out and pulled her into his arms.

Lan Fenghuang leaned against his chest without saying a word.

Lin Chen patted her on the back:

"Once your affairs are settled, you'll have to bear me children."

Blue Phoenix gave a soft "hmm".

After a while, she looked up at him:

"My lord, shall we stay tonight?"

Lin Chen nodded.

……

It was already late at night when I came out of the Blue Phoenix Courtyard.

Lin Chen stood in the courtyard and looked up at the moon.

The moon is round and bright tonight.

He smiled, turned and walked towards Yagyu Yuki's courtyard.

His appetite has grown too big now, and Lan Fenghuang can't handle it alone, so she has to change the battlefield.

……

In the Yagyu Seiin courtyard.

The light is still on.

When Lin Chen pushed the door open, Liu Shengxue was sitting by the window in a daze, one hand supporting her chin, like a statue.

Hearing the noise, she turned around, saw Lin Chen, paused for a moment, and then quickly stood up:

"My husband."

Lin Chen walked over, sat down next to her, and naturally crossed his legs.

Liu Shengxue looked at Lin Chen with a somewhat complicated expression.

It's not the kind of complicated, affectionate feeling; it's the kind of complicated feeling that goes, "Why are you here at this time again?"

Lin Chen laughed and said, "What? Not welcome?"

Liu Shengxue shook her head and said softly:

"No... I just didn't expect my husband to come tonight."

Lin Chen leaned back in his chair, stretched out a big yawn, and even yawned halfway through the stretch.

"What? Can't I come?"

Liu Shengxue pursed her lips and remained silent.

There was a moment of silence.

Lin Chen turned his head to look at Liu Shengxue.

Moonlight streamed in through the window, falling on that face, cool and clear, the same color as the moonlight.

"Something on your mind?"

Yagyu Yuki paused for a moment, then shook his head.

Lin Chen didn't press further and just sat there.

His crossed legs were swaying back and forth.

It was quiet for a while.

Yagyu Yuki suddenly spoke:

"My husband."

"Um?"

"Today... I received a letter from my father."

Lin Chen's expression remained unchanged, and he replied calmly:

"Oh? What did you say?"

Liu Shengxue lowered her head, her fingers gripping her sleeves until they turned white.

After a long while, she said softly:

"Father said that things are not peaceful in Dongli recently. People from Zhongzhou have come and demand that Father submit to them."

Lin Chen narrowed his eyes, already expecting this.

After all, they don't have their own Zhenbei King to keep them in check.

Liu Shengxue continued, "Father said that he has delayed for some time, but he is afraid he can't delay for much longer... He hopes... he hopes that my husband can take care of Dongli."

As he finished speaking, his voice grew softer and softer.

Lin Chen paused for a moment, then spoke calmly:

What do you think?

Liu Shengxue raised her head and looked at Lin Chen.

The moonlight shone on her face, and in her eyes, there was trepidation, anticipation, and something else... indescribable.

She said softly, "I...I don't know."

Lin Chen looked at Liu Shengxue and suddenly smiled.

"Okay, I understand."

Liu Shengxue was taken aback: "What does my husband mean?"

Lin Chen stood up, walked up to her, and looked down at her.

Looking down from this angle, you can just see the faint curve of her slightly open neckline.

His gaze lingered on it for a second before moving to Liu Shengxue's face.

"I will send someone to tell them to give me some face and not make things too difficult for your father."

Liu Shengxue's eyes lit up.

Lin Chen continued, "But—"

Liu Shengxue's heart jumped again.

Lin Chen reached out and pinched her cheek, squeezing it until her face was distorted.

"You have to be strong yourself to forge iron, understand? I can only ensure their safety, I can't control anything else."

"A great upheaval is about to happen. I'm already doing a good job protecting the Lin family. You expect me to fight those old geezers from Zhongzhou?"

Liu Shengxue's eyes suddenly reddened.

She stood up, as if to say something, her lips moved, but no words came out.

Lin Chen sighed when he saw her like that.

He reached out and ruffled her hair, messing it up.

"Alright, alright, stop crying. Here's what I'll do: I'll send a terrestrial immortal to Dongli to oversee the safety of your father and the others. Is that enough?"

Yagyu Yuki was stunned.

A terrestrial immortal?

Send one?

She stared blankly at Lin Chen, tears still on her face, forgotten to wipe them away.

Lin Chen felt a little uncomfortable under their gaze and pouted, "What's wrong? Think it's not enough?"

Liu Shengxue shook her head, and tears finally fell.

She took a step forward, hugged Lin Chen, and buried her face in his chest.

Lin Chen patted her back, but in his heart he was thinking:

Trading a terrestrial deity for the peace of Dongli is a worthwhile deal.

Besides, if that cheap father-in-law really gets killed by the people from Zhongzhou, this woman will definitely make a scene, which will only cause more trouble.

After hugging for a while, Liu Shengxue raised her head and looked at Lin Chen.

Under the moonlight, her face still bore traces of tears, but her eyes shone brightly, like flower petals glistening with dew.

She said softly:

"My lord, it's getting late. Let me help you to rest."

Lin Chen looked at the expression that flashed in her eyes—there was gratitude, dependence, and something else... that he couldn't quite understand.

But Lin Chen was too lazy to understand it.

He smiled and opened his arms:

"it is good."

Liu Shengxue lowered her head and helped Lin Chen undress.

The movements were gentle, with a hint of cautious ingratiation.

Lin Chen looked down at her and suddenly remembered the scene of staying here before.

Although Yagyu Yuki was always obedient and responsive to every request.

But Lin Chen could see a hint of humiliation and forbearance in her eyes.

What now?

They were all barely perceptible.

So, women need to be trained slowly.

Lin Chen reached out and lifted Liu Shengxue's chin, making her raise her head.

Liu Shengxue looked at Lin Chen with a slightly evasive gaze and her face flushed slightly.

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Serve me well tonight, and I'll send someone to Dongli tomorrow."

Liu Shengxue pursed her lips and said softly:

"Yes, my husband."

……

Late at night.

The moon hid behind the clouds, then peeked out again.

Some sounds came from inside the room intermittently, then gradually faded away.

After a while, Lin Chen lay on the bed, holding Liu Shengxue in his arms, his fingers gently stroking her smooth shoulders.

Yagyu Yuki leaned against him, closed her eyes, and her breathing gradually became steady.

Lin Chen looked at Liu Shengxue and suddenly asked:

"Do you think your father would be moved to tears if he knew how hard you've been working?"

Yagyu Yuki opened her eyes, paused for a moment, then blushed and whispered:

"My husband, I did it willingly..."

Lin Chen laughed heartily, but then, his tone shifted abruptly.

"By the way, did your father's letter mention which family came from Zhongzhou?"

Liu Shengxue thought for a moment: "It seems... they are from the Corpse Refining Sect."

Lin Chen's eyes narrowed slightly.

Corpse Refining Sect?

That would be interesting.

He narrowed his eyes, his fingers pausing on Liu Shengxue's shoulder.

Liu Shengxue noticed Lin Chen's change and asked softly:

"Husband, what's wrong?"

Lin Chen snapped out of his reverie, looked down at her, and smiled:

"It's nothing, go to sleep."

After saying that, he closed his eyes.

But in his heart he was thinking:

The Corpse Refining Sect... It seems that sending a terrestrial immortal won't suffice.

……

Early the next morning.

When Lin Chen woke up, Liu Shengxue was already up and combing her hair in front of the dressing table.

Lin Chen lay on the bed, watching her back.

Sunlight streamed in through the window, falling on her long, jet-black hair, making it shimmer.

Liu Shengxue saw Lin Chen wake up in the mirror, turned around, and whispered:

"My husband is awake? I'll have someone prepare breakfast."

Lin Chen stretched and sat up. "No rush."

He got out of bed, walked behind Liu Shengxue, placed his hands on her shoulders, and looked at her in the mirror.

"Did you sleep well last night?"

Yagyu Yuki blushed slightly and lowered her head:

"Um."

Lin Chen smiled and whispered something in her ear.

Yagyu Yuki's ears turned red instantly. "In broad daylight..."

Lin Chen laughed heartily, let go of her hand, and turned to put on his clothes.

Halfway through dressing, he suddenly remembered something.

"By the way, regarding your father, besides the terrestrial immortal I promised you, I will send the Eighteen Arhats to visit him personally."

Liu Shengxue was taken aback: "Eighteen... Arhats?"

"Yes, that's them." Lin Chen tightened his belt.

"As soon as they make an appearance, even if it's a Celestial Ancestor himself, the people in Zhongzhou will have to think twice."

Yagyu Yuki's eyes instantly reddened.

She stood up, walked up to Lin Chen, and seemed about to say something, but her lips moved without uttering a word.

Lin Chen looked down at her, reached out and pinched her cheek.

"Alright, stop being so touched. Just stay put and behave well. If you do well, I might consider having an heir for you."

Liu Shengxue was slightly lost in thought, then a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, and he nodded emphatically.

Lin Chen smiled, turned around and walked out.

What constitutes good performance is entirely up to him, isn't it?