254: Chapter 254 Preparing to Head Home!

Hearing this, Lu Shiyin’s beautiful eyes brimmed with crystalline tears. She looked up and gazed deeply at the man holding her in his arms, her heart surging with an indescribable emotion.

She reached out and gently caressed Ye Changge’s cheek, her voice trembling slightly:

“Husband... why are you so good to me?”

Her voice was soft, yet it carried a sincerity that came from the depths of her Soul.

As she spoke, her eyes gradually reddened.

“But Husband has given such a precious Spiritual Artifact to me and let me manage this Taiyi True Water. This is a supreme treasure capable of producing Heaven And Earth Treasures... Isn't Husband afraid that I... that I...”

She stopped halfway, unable to continue.

Of course, she would never do anything to betray her husband.

However, she was truly curious—

Why did her husband trust her so much?

So unreservedly?

Looking at the woman in his arms with tears in her eyes and her true feelings revealed, Ye Changge’s heart also softened completely.

He gave a gentle smile, reached out to wipe away the tears at the corners of her eyes, and said warmly:

“Shiyin, you are my wife.”

His voice was low and gentle, yet it carried an unquestionable certainty:

“If I am not good to you, who should I be good to?”

He paused for a moment and continued:

“Moreover, over these years, you have managed the Ye family's household, raised the children, and handled the businesses—which of these have you not done with all your heart? If it weren't for you holding down the fort in the rear, how could I have the peace of mind to venture outside?”

He took her hand and placed it on his chest.

He knew that Sister Shiyin was usually dignified, steady, and calm under pressure, but in reality, her heart also had soft and fragile moments.

She just didn't show it easily.

Her emotional outburst today was because she was truly moved.

After a long while, Lu Shiyin’s crying gradually subsided.

She lifted her head from Ye Changge’s embrace; her eyes and the tip of her nose were red, yet she was still as gentle and moving as ever.

She looked at Ye Changge and suddenly burst into a giggle.

“I’ve lost my composure like this; I’ve made a fool of myself before Husband.”

Ye Changge shook his head and reached out to wipe the tear stains from her face.

“We are husband and wife, why talk about making a fool of yourself?”

Hearing this, Lu Shiyin’s heart warmed again.

She leaned into Ye Changge’s embrace, and the two of them held each other quietly, neither saying a word.

The sunlight from outside spilled through the carved window frames, casting mottled shadows on the floor.

The study was quiet and warm, with only the sound of their intertwined breathing.

After a long time, Lu Shiyin gently pushed Ye Changge away, stood up, and began to tidy her slightly messy collar.

As she tidied up, she scolded playfully:

“It’s all Husband’s fault for making me cry for so long... My eyes are swollen. It won't be good if the children see me like this when I go out later.”

Ye Changge chuckled.

“Sister Shiyin looks beautiful no matter what.”

Lu Shiyin rolled her eyes at him but didn't retort.

She took out a small mirror and looked at herself carefully. After confirming that nothing seemed out of the ordinary, she breathed a sigh of relief.

“Husband, let’s go out.”

She turned around and reached out her hand to Ye Changge.

Ye Changge took her hand, and the two of them walked toward the study door together.

“The children are probably getting impatient from waiting,”

Lu Shiyin said softly.

Ye Changge nodded.

The two of them pushed the door open and walked side by side into the courtyard.

In the courtyard, the sunlight was just right.

Several little ones were playing in the yard; some were chasing each other, some were squatting on the ground watching ants move, and a few younger ones were sitting on soft brocade cushions, being looked after by maidservants.

Hearing the sound of the study door, everyone in the courtyard looked up.

“Daddy! Auntie!”

The little ones were the first to react, swarming toward Ye Changge and Lu Shiyin.

Ye Xiu ran the fastest, diving into Ye Changge’s arms, hugging his leg, and shouting with his little face tilted up:

“Daddy! You’re finally out! Xiu'er missed you so much!”

Ye Ruyi was not to be outdone, squeezing to Ye Changge’s side and grabbing his hand:

“Daddy, Daddy! Ruyi missed you too!”

Ye Changge smiled and crouched down, picking up the two little ones, one in each arm.

Ye Xiu and Ye Ruyi immediately burst into giggles.

The other children also gathered around, some hugging his legs, some pulling at his clothes, all shouting “Daddy” at once.

Looking at this group of adorable, delicately carved little ones, Ye Changge’s heart was filled with tenderness.

He patted their heads one by one and said warmly:

“Alright, alright, hasn't Daddy come out now?”

Ye Zhi also walked over from the flower bed. Although she wasn't as lively as her younger siblings, she stood obediently to the side and called out softly:

“Daddy.”

Ye Changge reached out and ruffled her hair.

“Did Zhi'er Cultivate properly today?”

Ye Zhi nodded obediently.

“Yes, Zhi'er Cultivates every day according to the Cultivation Technique Daddy taught.”

Ye Changge nodded with satisfaction.

“Good, Zhi'er is the most well-behaved.”

He looked around at the little ones in the courtyard, and a strong sense of mission suddenly welled up in his heart.

These children were all his flesh and blood.

They were the future of the Ye family.

He had to make sure they stood higher and went further in this Cultivation World.

Lu Shiyin stood to the side, her lips curling up slightly as she watched Ye Changge being surrounded by the children.

She stepped forward and said warmly:

“Alright, stop acting up and let Daddy catch his breath.”

Only then did the children scatter slightly, but they still stayed around Ye Changge, unwilling to leave.

Ye Changge put Ye Xiu and Ye Ruyi down, stood up, and his gaze swept over everyone in the courtyard.

Then, he spoke:

“Children, Daddy has a few words to say to you.”

Hearing this, the children all quieted down and looked up at him with their little faces.

Ye Changge paused and continued:

“In a few days, we will set off for home.”

As soon as he said this, the children immediately erupted in chatter.

“Go home? Daddy, weren't we going to stay in this Market Square for a while?”

Ye Xiu tilted his head, his face full of confusion.

Ye Ruyi also chimed in:

“Yeah, yeah! Auntie just took us to see the school! She said we would be going to school here from now on!”

Although Ye Zhi didn't speak, she also looked at Ye Changge in confusion.

Hearing this, Ye Changge shook his head and smiled:

“That was before. Now that Daddy is back, we don't need to live in this Market Square anymore.”

“That’s great!”

Lu Shiyin listened from the side, her lips curling up slightly.

She looked at Ye Changge, her eyes full of tenderness.

Sensing her gaze, Ye Changge also turned to look at her, and the two shared a smile.

After the children's discussion subsided slightly, Ye Changge continued:

“However, before we set off for home, Daddy still has one thing to do.”

He paused and his gaze swept over the children:

“For the next few days, you can have a good time playing in the Market Square. Wherever you want to go, let Auntie take you.”

“Really?!”

The children immediately cheered.

“Daddy is the best!”

“I want to go visit the Spirit Beast Shop!”