The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

Mo Shiyu witnessed this scene with mixed feelings in her heart. She turned around and quietly retreated to the courtyard, secretly lamenting the fickleness of the world and the various aspects of human life.

The maids' footsteps were brisk but hurried, and their tiny words were like the spring breeze, gently brushing past Qin's ears, reminding her: "Qin, the young lady is here, the young lady is here!"

Qin's fingers rubbed the rough lapel quickly a few times, as if to wipe away the traces of a day's work. A trace of panic flashed in her eyes, and then she straightened her back, stood up hurriedly, stepped into the mottled sunlight, and walked out of the slightly shabby yard.

"I heard them all call you Miss. It's really thanks to Miss Mo's rescue. Otherwise, my life would have been swallowed up by the cold river water long ago."

Qin's voice trembled, and tears rolled down like pearls from a broken string, each drop carrying gratitude for the kindness and the difficulty of life.

Mo Shiyu looked at the haggard, plainly dressed woman in front of her, and her heart was filled with ripples. Is this really the mother of the elegant and talented Xie Tianyi? There seemed to be no similarities between the two, whether in temperament or appearance, which was unbelievable.

"Why did you appear under that remote bridge yesterday? Was it because you couldn't find the way back to Master Xie's house?"

As soon as Mo Shiyu finished speaking, she realized that her question might be too direct. After all, even if Xie Tianyi was really lost, he did not go out to look for him yesterday. There seemed to be an unknown secret behind this.

When this matter was mentioned, a flash of anger appeared in Qin's eyes, and her emotions instantly burned like ignited firewood.

"That's not San'er's home. That's the house of Chen Xi, that scheming villain! If we move in, wouldn't we be walking into a trap and being hunted by the government again?"

Qin's words were like a key that opened the door to the truth and made everything clear.

Mo Shiyu's heart was in turmoil. She had never thought that Chen Xi was such a cold-hearted person who would not even allow his parents-in-law to live in her house. Such behavior was truly chilling.

Looking at Qin's helpless crying appearance, Mo Shiyu couldn't help but wonder, if she became Xie Tianyi's wife in the future, how would she deal with such parents-in-law?

However, the reality is cruel. Chen Xi is now Xie Tianyi's legitimate wife. Being unfilial to her parents-in-law is a heinous crime in terms of ethics and morality.

A plan quietly emerged in Mo Shiyu's mind, a plan that could use this opportunity to bring down Chen Xi.

She thought of her cousin's new dancer. When she went to her cousin's house to discuss things yesterday, she found that her cousin's interest in Chen Xi was not as great as before. This was undoubtedly a signal.

It seems that if you want to change your destiny, you have to rely on yourself.

Mo Shiyu silently made a vow in her heart, giving herself a year, and she would become an indispensable presence in Xie Tianyi's life.

When Xie Tianyi passes the imperial examination, she will be able to stand above everyone else as an official's wife. At that time, no one in the mansion will dare to look down on her, the daughter of a concubine.

"As a child, how can we bear to let our parents become homeless? Don't worry, I will take you there. After all, my father is the county lieutenant, and it is my responsibility to help you."

Mo Shiyu's words were firm and full of justice, like a ray of warm sunshine in winter, warming Qin's heart.

Qin seemed to have grabbed a life-saving straw in despair. Her tears stopped abruptly and a grateful smile bloomed on her face.

"Thanks to you, miss, you are really my savior!"

Qin was secretly delighted. With the county lieutenant's daughter as a backing, what was Chen Xi to her? The future Xie family mansion would be dominated by her.

Night falls and another day passes.

The two brothers of the Xie family brought their wives and quietly returned to the village under the cover of night.

The atmosphere in the Xie family's residence was solemn.

"Brother, my parents are still in the county town, what should we do?"

Xie Lao Er looked worried and asked Xie Lao Da for help.

In the panic of yesterday, they were only concerned with escaping for their own lives, leaving their elderly parents far behind.

Boss Xie squatted in the middle of the courtyard, his brows furrowed, and he remained silent.

Soon, the children were sent back with the help of their neighbors. Then the two brothers of the Xie family realized that their children were still left alone outside.

"Oh, the two brothers are finally back? Their father asked me to take care of them early in the morning, saying they would take care of them for the whole day."

Jiang hurriedly thanked the neighbor for his enthusiasm and carefully took the child.

After the neighbors left, Boss Xie spoke slowly, his voice revealing helplessness and determination: "Wait a little longer. If Dad and Mom don't come back in a few days, we will find a way to find them."

The absence of Mr. Xie and Qin forced the eldest brother Xie to take on the role of the family's backbone, and everyone else could only obey silently.

The next morning, two carriages were parked quietly in front of the Chen Mansion in Taohuawu, one in front and one behind, which was particularly eye-catching.

Unable to stand Qin's scent, Mo Shiyu chose to ride the horse alone instead of riding with Qin.

When I returned to this place again, my mood was completely different.

With the help of her servants, Qin got off the carriage with an arrogant attitude and stood not far from the gate of Chen's mansion, waiting for the servant of the Liu family to knock on the closed door.

"Excuse me, who are you looking for?"

Jiang Da opened the door, his tone somewhat alert.

"I am Xie Tianyi's mother. Go and ask Xie Tianyi and Chen Xi to come out and greet me. Also, why is there a plaque of the Chen family hanging on the door of this mansion? It should be replaced with the Xie family's!"

Qin's words were filled with an unquestionable momentum. The second half of the sentence was carefully planned by Mo Shiyu and specially taught to the illiterate Qin. The purpose was to sow a deeper rift between Chen Xi and Qin.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Da replied respectfully, "Please wait a moment, I will go in and inform you, young master."

After saying that, the door slammed shut again, leaving Qin alone outside. She was so angry that she almost kicked the door.

Seeing this, Mo Shiyu rushed forward to comfort them to prevent the situation from getting out of control.

In the living room of the Chen Mansion, Xie Tianyi and Chen Xi were sharing breakfast with the two little ones. Master Fang was also present, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

"Sir, there is someone visiting outside the door, saying it is your mother, and asking you to go and greet her in person."

Jiang Da's announcement broke the silence. Xie Tianyi put down his chopsticks and his face darkened. He had finally gotten rid of them yesterday, but he didn't expect them to come back again today.

"And a young woman was accompanying him, and there was a carriage?"

Xie Tianyi's heart tightened. He already had a premonition about this "young woman".

After Jiang Da gave a detailed description, he confirmed Xie Tianyi's guess, and then added: "Your mother also said that the plaque hanging in the mansion should be the Xie family's, not the Chen family's."

Chen Xi turned his sharp eyes to Xie Tianyi when he heard this, and Xie Tianyi suddenly felt an ominous premonition.