The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

Chapter 29 Spare Me

Turning into a long, narrow and dim alley, the stone pavement under his feet was uneven due to years of disrepair, but Chen Xi's heart was filled with warm longing for home. In his mind, he imagined a table full of delicious dishes. He didn't notice that an ominous cloud was quietly gathering around him.

In the past two days, Chen Xi's extravagant spending behavior inadvertently attracted the greedy eyes of Wang Er, a well-known gangster in the town.

Wang Er was short of money at the time, and the appearance of Chen Xi seemed to be a ray of hope given by fate. For this reason, he waited outside the clinic for two days and nights, and through careful observation, he got a clear understanding of Chen Xi's living habits.

Finally, on this seemingly ordinary day, Wang Er and his men hid near the clinic, watching Chen Xi's every move.

When they saw Chen Xi returning with a full load, carrying large and small bags of food, greed flashed in their eyes. It was almost certain that Chen Xi was carrying not only food, but also a lot of coveted gold and silver treasures.

The subordinates were like flatterers. They followed Chen Xi's steps closely and kept reporting the latest developments to Wang Er. They especially mentioned that Chen Xi planned to cross a remote alley in order to catch the ox cart returning home faster.

Upon hearing this, Wang Er raised a sly smile and quickly hatched a plan in his mind, deciding to give Chen Xi a "surprise" in that quiet alley.

As night fell, the cold wind blew gently through the narrow alleys. The old lanterns flickered with faint light, adding a sense of mystery and uneasiness to the drama that was about to unfold.

Wang Er and his men cleverly hid behind a rusty door, and through the crack in the door, they watched Chen Xi step into the "trap" they had carefully set up step by step.

The two of them couldn't help but feel their heartbeats quicken. They exchanged excited yet nervous glances, rubbing their hands together, waiting for the best moment to come.

At the same time, Chen Xi's thoughts were still immersed in the warm imagination of the upcoming family reunion. He was unaware of the hidden crisis around him. There was a faint smile on his face and his steps were brisk, as if the whole world was filled with the fragrance of home.

Just when this tranquility was about to be broken, Wang Er and his men suddenly jumped out from the shadows like ghosts and blocked Chen Xi's way.

Wang Er's men, perhaps experiencing this kind of situation for the first time, were so nervous that they even stuttered when threatening: "Quick, hand over the money you have, otherwise, we will not be polite, we will not be polite."

The trembling voice echoed in the silent alley, sounding both ridiculous and sad.

Chen Xi was stunned at first, and then he was amused by this sudden "performance". He suppressed his laughter, looked at the stuttering younger brother in front of him, and said half-jokingly: "Young man, you are so scared that you can't even speak clearly. You still want to come out and 'do things' like this, it's really laughable."

After saying this, his hearty laughter echoed in the alley, and he seemed particularly relaxed and comfortable.

Wang Er saw that Chen Xi not only did not show any fear, but instead looked very relaxed. He couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, so he pretended to be dignified and introduced himself.

"Do you know who I am? In this Xiaohe Town, who doesn't know my name, Wang Er? You are unlucky today and have run into me. If you know what's good for you, take out the money. And don't even think about taking the basket of meat on your back. Then we may be able to let you go."

As he spoke, Wang Er deliberately pulled out a sharp dagger from his bosom, and gently tossed it in his hand, with a cold light flashing, trying to use this momentum to make Chen Xi surrender.

In the past, such means would be enough to make most people tremble with fear and go weak at the knees.

However, facing Wang Er's arrogance, Chen Xi just sneered lightly, with a flash of disdain in his eyes. He said without turning his head: "Whether you are Wang Er or the king of heaven, in broad daylight, what do you think you can do to me? I advise you to save your energy and find a serious job."

This calmness made Wang Er, who was originally prepared to watch a good show, stunned. Obviously, the development of things was beyond his expectations.

"Oh my, what should I do? If you really have the courage, you will know it clearly after trying it."

Wang Er had a sly smile on his face and a cunning gleam in his eyes. He slowly approached Chen Xi step by step, like a cat playing with a mouse, enjoying this sudden hunting game.

At first, they just wanted to teach Chen Xi a lesson and let her know the rules of this street, but they didn't expect that this seemingly weak girl was actually fearless and didn't fall for their bluffing threats at all.

"Humph, the money and things are all here with me. If you have the guts, come and get them yourself."

Chen Xi spoke with contempt, and his eyes showed a determination that should not be underestimated, like a sword that had not been unsheathed, emitting a faint cold light.

As soon as these words came out, the little followers beside Wang Er all showed surprise on their faces. One of them was impatient and could not bear this provocation. He was the first one who could not suppress the impulse in his heart and rushed towards Chen Xi with a roar.

However, Chen Xi was well prepared. His body was as agile as a spirit deer. He moved sideways and dodged the man's attack lightly.

At the same time, her left hand firmly pressed the opponent's shoulder with smooth and powerful movements, and her right hand used the force to push back, and with a light pull, she completed the astonishing shoulder throw almost in the blink of an eye.

"Oh!"

With a dull sound, the man fell heavily to the ground like a kite with a broken string, curled up in a ball and groaned in pain.

This scene made the air around them freeze a little.

When Wang Er saw this, his anger was like a ignited wildfire that spread across the prairie in an instant.

He roared, all the muscles in his body tensed, like an enraged beast, he rushed forward, vowing to teach Chen Xi an unforgettable lesson.

But Chen Xi's reaction was faster than the wind. Just when Wang Er was about to touch the corner of her clothes, she twisted her body and dodged Wang Er's attack lightly like a fish swimming through a gap.

Wang Er used too much force, stumbled, and missed his target. When his center of gravity was out of control, Chen Xi seized the opportunity and kicked Wang Er in the vital point.

With a loud bang, Wang Er lost his balance like a ship hit by huge waves. He fell on the ground with his back facing the sky, his limbs facing the air, looking extremely embarrassed.

There was dead silence all around, and everyone's eyes were filled with surprise and awe as they watched this sudden reversal.

Looking at the two people groaning in pain and curled up on the ground, Chen Xi deliberately slowed down his pace and pretended to be nonchalant, but in fact he was secretly gathering strength, and then suddenly stepped heavily on Wang Er's back, which was trembling slightly with fear.

This kick hit Wang Er exactly where it hurt, causing him to wail heartbreakingly: "Ouch - please don't, please don't, auntie, we really know we were wrong, and we will never dare to have any more delusions in the future. Please have mercy on us and forgive us this time!"