Chapter 1104

First Volume, Chapter 1104: Insist on Offering Oneself in Return

Ma Fangyuan quickly explained: "In response to General Zhao's question, this girl is Liu Jia's second daughter, Liu Yunxia."

Hearing this, Qin Feng became interested and sized up the girl before him.

When he first returned to the County Yamen, Qin Feng had heard Ma Fangyuan mention Liu Yunxia; he had returned so late only because this girl was too difficult to handle—she ran around wildly, and several Yamen Runners failed to catch her despite encirclement and interception.

Now seeing her in person, Qin Feng couldn't help but smile inwardly—she was indeed just as spirited as the rumors claimed.

Liu Yunxia was exactly eighteen this year, two years younger than her elder sister Liu Yunchun, yet their heights were identical.

Compared to her sister's maturity, Liu Yunxia was clearly much younger and more vibrant.

Her round cat-like face held two large, lively eyes that clearly marked her as a girl with "strong ideas."

Recalling how, before escaping the Wang family, Liu Yunxia had demanded status from Wang Chi, it further proved she was clever.

She knew she couldn't escape Wang Chi's lust, so she traded her chastity for her sisters' food and clothing security—but she never expected Wang Chi to be so ruthless, wanting only her body and refusing to grant her any status.

Liu Yunxia was no pushover; seeing the deal fall through, she immediately resorted to desperate measures.

Had Liu Yunxia not fled, Qin Feng might never have known that Ming County harbored a rising Powerful Clan; in fact, Qin Feng owed Liu Yunxia thanks for helping Shedynasty eliminate a threat ahead of time.

As Qin Feng studied Liu Yunxia, she walked up to him on her own and knelt before him.

"Thank you, Marquis Qin, for saving us—my family of three."

"I have nothing to offer in return, but I am willing to serve you as a beast of burden, to repay your kindness."

Facing Liu Yunxia's sincere gratitude, Qin Feng smiled inwardly.

No wonder she was clever—she seized the chance and immediately clung to his leg.

Her "serving as beast of burden" secretly meant she hoped to leave this place with him; soon, "beast of burden" would become "offering herself in return," and the three Liu sisters would become the classic example of "one person attains enlightenment, even dogs and chickens rise to heaven."

Liu Yunxia knew her advantage well: her young, beautiful body.

Willing to gamble her chastity for tomorrow's future—she wasn't promiscuous, just pragmatic.

Qin Feng didn't dislike Liu Yunxia, but he had no reason to do anything more for her, especially since Li Xiaolan and Jing Qianying were already pregnant, and in Jingdu, Xie Yun'er waited like a stone wife.

Even if Qin Feng were the worst of men, he wouldn't be chasing women at a time like this.

Still, Liu Yunxia dared to think and act—she was a talent, and the County Yamen was short-staffed; perhaps she could be useful.

"Have you ever attended a Private School?"

Surprised by Qin Feng's sudden question, Liu Yunxia hesitated but answered honestly.

"Does the Marquis think a child from a poor family like mine could ever attend a Private School?"

Her retort answered the question while highlighting her poverty and helplessness, hoping to win Qin Feng's pity.

Qin Feng saw right through this small cleverness.

He ignored her tactic and continued: "Having no education at all won't do—you can still start learning now."

Saying this, Qin Feng pulled out fifty taels of silver and handed them to Ma Fangyuan.

"This fifty taels of silver covers the medical expenses for the Liu sisters and the fee for Liu Yunxia's Private School tutor."

"Once Liu Yunxia has gained sufficient knowledge, assign her a post in the County Yamen—after all, this girl is not only clever and courageous, but also kind-hearted."

Hearing Qin Feng's praise, Liu Yunxia's face flushed red.

She looked shyly at Qin Feng and whispered: "If the Marquis wishes to cultivate me, why not take me away with you directly?"

Qin Feng sighed deeply and said earnestly: "I already have too many people around me—there's simply no room."

Liu Yunxia whispered: "I meant… the kind of person… you keep in that way…"

Qin Feng knew exactly what she meant—he gave her a knowing smile: "That's exactly the kind of person I meant."

Beside them, Zhao Yulong, seeing Qin Feng and Liu Yunxia exchanging glances, feared Qin Feng might make a mistake and quickly interjected sternly.

"The Marquis Qin's principal wife is Da Liang Ming Yue Princess; his second wife is Bei Di Nü Huang; his third wife is the daughter of Liang's Ning State Duke, Xie Yun'er."

"In addition, he has two concubines and three close female companions, like siblings."

Hearing this, not only Liu Yunxia but even Ma Fangyuan stared in shock—how could a mere Marquis have three wives and two concubines?!

Clearly, the rumors were true: Qin Feng was deeply favored by His Majesty, or else how could he have been granted so many marriage allowances?

Liu Yunxia gasped: "Good heavens—you have so many women around you?"

Qin Feng raised an eyebrow: "Still want to go?"

Liu Yunxia shook her head like a rattle drum: "I won't go… wait…"

"General, what did you just say? Who is the Marquis Qin's wife…?"

"Mingyue Princess, Bei Di Nü Huang, the State Duke's daughter…"

Hearing Liu Yunxia's exclamation, the others finally snapped back to reality—their gaze toward Qin Feng changed drastically.

This man's status had surpassed their wildest imagination.

Though Qin Feng was merely a Marquis, he somehow felt more powerful and privileged than even His Majesty.

No—

In some ways, he surpassed His Majesty.

After all, even the Liang Emperor could never marry the Bei Di Nü Huang!

Liu Yunxia's eyes suddenly brightened with excitement—any woman who became Qin Feng's wife was naturally a phoenix among mortals; she, a country girl, had no such ambition.

But… that didn't mean she had no chance.

She gathered her courage and asked: "Marquis Qin, what is the status of your concubines?"

Qin Feng shrugged: "Maids."

What?!

Liu Yunxia froze again—Qin Feng's wives were of terrifyingly high status, yet his concubines were terrifyingly low—two absolute extremes.

After a moment of shock, Liu Yunxia's face flushed red once more—she understood clearly: if she could become Qin Feng's concubine, her three sisters would still rise from the mud to become phoenixes.

For her sister's future, Liu Yunxia ignored Ma Fangyuan's subtle signals and declared bravely: "I, Young Lady, have no way to repay Grand Marshal Qin's great kindness—I offer myself as his Concubine…"

Here we go again!

Qin Feng burst out laughing: "Hahahaha, Liu Ernu, just stay right here and be content! Even if you want your sister to live well, you don't have to keep thinking of becoming someone's Concubine."

"The women around me are those I've lived with day and night—where is there any such thing as love at first sight?"

"Unless I know someone inside and out, even if she's as beautiful as a Celestial Immortal, I dare not act rashly—what if she's a Jianxie planted by the enemy? Wouldn't that bring fire upon myself?"