As evening approached, the standoff finally came to an end. Qingyan collapsed onto the mast floor. This trip had been far too sensitive for her. She lay face down on the floor, feeling the sea breeze chilling her to the bone.

"Little Darling, how are you?" After returning, Yinzhen found that Qingyan was no longer on the watchtower, so he quickly went up to her.

She looked up at Yinzhen, a weak smile appearing on her lips. Yes, Yinzhen looked terrible. He picked Qingyan up in his arms, his face icy cold.

"Fourth Prince, don't be angry!" Qingyan was very worried about Yinzhen's safety, which is why she rushed out directly.

Yinti and the others were still unaware of what Qingyan had done, and simply assumed that someone was helping them.

The pirates' ship was disturbed when its flag was mysteriously shot down, forcing the leader to abandon his attack on the navy. As a result, Yinti and Yinzhen were able to return safely; otherwise, there might have been real problems.

"Little Darling, you're not allowed to take any risks!" Yinzhen knew her too well. If she took out a sniper rifle this time and was discovered by others, she would definitely be reported directly to Kangxi.

After all, Kangxi was the true ruler of the country, and Yinzhen feared that he was not capable of protecting her.

"Fourth Brother, I understand, I won't do it again!" Qingyan blinked, realizing she really couldn't take that risk again. "If you were in danger, I would still do the same!"

Yinzhen kissed her smiling face, carried her to the courtyard. This time, he had Erlu send away all the guards, both overt and covert, before coming to find Qingyan.

"My dear child, you have to think about the children. If I come back safely, but you're gone..." Yinzhen hoped that this little family could be safe.

"I understand!" Qingyan replied, her head bowed.

Yinti had a slight feeling, but didn't say much. Kangxi had once reminded him that Qingyan was a promising talent, and that the firearm was her best weapon for self-defense. If there was any danger, he must make sure she had enough bullets by her side.

At first, Yinqi thought that Kangxi was overthinking things, but today he realized that he was short-sighted.

"Take good care of the twins these next few days, and let your sister-in-law go to the training ground more often!" Yinti said directly to Yingenjueluo.

Yin Genjueluo nodded and said, "I understand!"

When Qingyan brought the twins over, she specially changed into a black riding outfit. Yingenjueluo Shi understood that Qingyan should go and help.

The general's family background was basically clear. There was a mysterious secret within the Ulanara family that outsiders could not know. However, before Ingenjueluo was married, her father specifically instructed her to maintain a good relationship with the Fourth Prince's wife.

In the neighboring courtyard, Yinzhen specifically instructed Su Peisheng to prepare warm water so that Qingyan could take a bath as soon as he returned.

"Little darling, it's alright now, we're home!" Yinzhen placed Qingyan directly in warm water, letting her wash herself clean first.

She sat in the warm water, which warmed her icy body somewhat. She looked up at Yinzhen's worried eyes.

"Little darling, don't go out and take any more risks, I'm so worried!" Yinzhen gently stroked Qingyan's little head, telling her not to do that again.

Yinzhen's worried look warmed Qingyan's heart.

"I don't ask you to help me, I just want you to stay by my side safely." Yinzhen comforted Qingyan. "Father-in-law must have guessed it too, otherwise he wouldn't have forcibly silenced her as soon as she returned to the camp."

Qingyan pursed her lips, knowing that she was going to be nagged by Fei Yanggu again, as it always was.

"Fourth Brother, I understand. If Father comes over, you have to talk to me!" Qingyan said with a wrinkled little face.

While holding a wet towel and helping Qingyan wash up, Yinzhen also echoed Qingyan's words.

At this moment, Fei Yanggu and his two sons were already waiting for them in the main hall. Qing Yan's overly risky actions had greatly angered Fei Yanggu.

"Little darling, what's wrong with you?" After washing up, Qingyan followed Yinzhen to the front hall. Fei Yanggu stared at Qingyan without saying a word and asked, "Aren't you allowed to take risks if you don't tell me?"

Fei Yanggu's words made Qingyan shudder. Yinzhen quickly stood in front of Qingyan and comforted Fei Yanggu and his two sons with a smile.

"Fourth Master, you've gone too far with Xiao Guai!" Saito sighed, only Yinzhen could spoil Qingyan like this, otherwise it would cause trouble.

If Fei Yanggu were to discipline him, Qing Yan, no matter how brave he was, would not have used a gun.

“Father-in-law, brother-in-law, you don’t need to worry too much. Father knows that Qingyan is skilled in fire control, and no one discovered that it was Qingyan’s doing this time.” Yinzhen remembered that before Kangxi left, he specifically instructed his two sons to make sure that Xiaoguai was well prepared.

What? !

Fei Yanggu and his two sons were shocked. It turned out that His Majesty was also aware of the situation.

“It doesn’t matter if His Majesty knows. In the new army, Saito and Eshuo are the best marksmen. Qingyan learned this skill from them.” Fei Yanggu didn’t hide anything and said it directly. “I told them not to say anything, but in the new army, which general would accept it?”

"Father-in-law is right. It's best for Xiao Guai to stay quietly by my side. I won't say anything more. After all, Xiao Guai needs a stable environment." Yinzhen agreed, and they just needed to keep it a secret.

The three members of the Fei Yanggu family also came here because of the pirates.

Yinti and Yinzhen led their ships out to sea for training, and surprisingly encountered pirates in the waters, which was rather strange.

"Fourth Master, let's put this matter aside for now. Do you have any thoughts on the pirates?" Fei Yanggu asked directly. "Little Darling, what about you?"

Qingyan was taken aback. How could Fei Yanggu know this?

“Father, I saw it. Those pirates must be Western nobles. They have family crests on their collars, and the material is definitely silk!” Qingyan said, carefully recounting what she had seen through the sniper scope.

"Are you sure?!" Fei Yanggu asked.

“Definitely, Father. I’ve been to church and heard the pastor say that the nobles there usually wear buttons with their family crests on their collars, so I paid special attention to it!” Qingyan said directly.

"Alright, little darling, remember not to tell anyone else about this!" Fei Yanggu instructed. "Fourth Master, let's meet in the study tomorrow evening."

"Okay, father-in-law, just come over when you're done. I'll be waiting for you here!" Yinzhen nodded immediately.

After Qingyan saw her father and brothers off, she stuck out her tongue at Yinzhen. Luckily, Fei Yanggu had to go out, otherwise, she would have been given a lecture.

"If your elder brother is present tomorrow, that's fine. Otherwise, you'll have to obediently take the reprimand!" Yinzhen poked Qingyan's little head and said.