The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

"Oh, Master, you are sensible. I understand that you are worried about me. But my parents have passed away and gone to the underworld. I really have no place to use the word filial piety. I can understand their worries, right?"

As soon as Chen Xi finished speaking, the Chen family members stared at her as if she were a monster, wondering in their hearts.

This girl is usually cunning and mean, but today, as the sun rises from the west, has she changed her personality?

Could it be that she is afraid that she will suffer physical pain once the official leaves, so she pretends to be obedient to please him?

If I had known this would happen, I wouldn’t have done it in the first place!

The Chen family members cursed in their hearts, but no matter what, she had to learn a lesson today.

"If they are determined not to divide the family property, then please prepare a document of severance of relations, proving that my brother and I have cut ties with the Chen family from now on, and have nothing to do with each other, whether dead or alive!"

When these words were spoken, everyone in the Chen family was stunned. Splitting up the family was one thing, but it had actually come to the point of severing ties?

Even Feng Junyuan looked at Chen Xi with great interest. Such decisive words did not seem to come from her who was usually gentle and docile. She had been crying and asking him for help just a moment ago, but she had become so tough the next moment.

Since I have decided to help Chen Xi divide the family, I naturally cannot ignore her request.

"What do you think?"

Old Mrs. Chen fell into deep thought. Chen Xi had contributed too much to this family over the years, doing all the dirty and tiring work. If the relationship was really severed, wouldn't the family be missing a free laborer?

The eldest daughter-in-law, Zhou Xuemei, gently pulled her mother-in-law's sleeve and whispered: "Mom, what are you afraid of? This little girl is worthless and will be kicked out of the Chen family sooner or later. She will be starving and have nowhere to go. Won't she come back to beg us? Then you can teach her a lesson!"

When Old Lady Chen heard this, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she thought to herself that it was true. Chen Xi left the Chen family empty-handed. Apart from starving to death on the streets, what other options did he have?

If you act stubborn and tough now, you will suffer in the future.

"Okay, I agree! If we break off the engagement, she can't take even a penny away from the family!"

Old Mrs. Chen slammed the table and made a decision.

Upon hearing this, Feng Junyuan immediately picked up his pen, dipped it in ink, drafted a letter of severance, and asked both parties to sign it.

From then on, Chen Xi and his sister completely drew a line between themselves and the Chen family.

Before the ink had dried, the Chen family couldn't wait to get angry: "Village Chief, since Chen Xi has severed her relationship with us, is she still considered a member of our village? Should she be asked to pack up and leave?"

Before the village chief expressed his opinion, Chen Xi responded calmly: "Who said I'm not from the village? Just find someone from the village to marry, isn't that enough?"

Her tone was relaxed and casual, and it was obvious that she had something in mind.

"Who can you marry? What man would want a widow like you who has no one to rely on and a brother to drag along?"

Old Mrs. Chen's face was full of contempt, her nose turned up to the sky, as if she had already seen the scene of Chen Xi crying and begging for mercy in the future.

"Thank you, Tianyi."

When Chen Xi uttered these three words, everyone around him instantly looked at him in surprise.

No one expected that her lover was Xie Tianyi.

Xie Tianyi was the only scholar in the village and had a good chance of passing the imperial examination. However, he encountered an accident on his way to Beijing for the examination. Not only did he fail to make the list, he was also seriously injured. His legs were paralyzed from then on, and he became a useless person.

Also returning with him were two young children, who were said to be born to him and a prostitute in the capital, and are now three years old.

People privately discussed that Xie Tianyi must have been bewitched by that vixen, which led to his hopelessness of success, his disability, and the ruin of his family.

Now his family is poor and his house is deserted. Even mice have to leave money to enter the house before they will leave.

"Hey, Chen Xi, you're in such a bad situation now. You've fallen to the point of being the wife of a cripple and the stepmother of someone else's child! Fortunately, you severed your relationship with the Chen family long ago, otherwise I would be so angry at you that I would bleed!"

Old Madam Chen's sarcastic words were like a sharp sword, pointing directly at Chen Xi's heart, as if she wanted to trample her completely under her feet.

However, Chen Xi didn't care about it at all.

Life depends on people, and she has the soul of a modern person and superb medical skills. She firmly believes that she can make a name for herself in this strange world.

Besides, Xie Tianyi's appearance is rare in the world. Even though he is deserted now due to his leg injury, the scene of matchmakers patronizing his door is still vivid in people's minds.

Everyone in the world is realistic. If you don't have a foundation for yourself and can't support your family, how could a girl be willing to commit herself to you easily?

But Chen Xi chose Xie Tianyi, not only because of his outstanding appearance, but also because one winter day three years ago, she accidentally fell into the river while washing clothes, and Xie Tianyi happened to pass by and rescued her.

To preserve her reputation, the two agreed never to mention the matter again, and that was their last meeting.

Now, she is still young and determined to live in the countryside temporarily, and Xie Tianyi is undoubtedly the best choice.

"Chen Xi, are you really going to marry Xie Tianyi and not regret it?"

The village chief pretended to ask with concern, but in fact he acted as if he was not happy to see Feng Junyuan jump into the fire pit.

"I'm sure." Chen Xi ignored the looks from others and had already made up his mind.

"Okay, since you have already drawn a clear line with the Chen family, then pack up and move directly to the Xie family. From now on, you belong to the Xie family."

Once the village chief has spoken, he cannot take it back.

Although Feng Junyuan had objections, he knew that this was Chen Xi's own decision and he was powerless to interfere. He could only secretly decide to ask more questions when the village chief reported to the government in the future.

The official left and the village chief saw him off to the village entrance. The crowd started to talk again, accusing Chen Xi of being so audacious that she not only broke off the engagement but also insisted on marrying Xie Tianyi. Some even mentioned that Old Lady Chen's face was as gloomy as a dark cloud covering the sun.

Zhou Xuemei followed Chen Xi home to pack her luggage. She seemed concerned but was actually monitoring her, fearing that she would take away any property that did not belong to her.

In fact, it was completely redundant. For many years, Chen Xi and his brother had been living in the dilapidated woodshed at home. There were very few items left, and the few clothes they had had long been washed to a white color.

Chen Xi was quick and agile. She quickly packed her clothes and stepped out of the door. It seemed as if every breath of air she breathed was filled with freedom. She had finally gotten rid of the Chen family's relatives who had been sucking her blood and sweat like blood-sucking worms.

"Chen Xi, if you have a hard time in the future, you can kowtow and admit your mistakes at the entrance of the village. Maybe I will be kind enough to let you return to the Chen family."

Old Madam Chen looked arrogant, as if she was certain that Chen Xi would eventually cry and beg for mercy.

"Thank you for the reminder. I'm afraid you won't be able to wait for that day in this lifetime."

Chen Xi showed no sign of weakness and responded forcefully, successfully hitting Old Lady Chen's sore spot once again.

Chen Xi was concerned about his seriously ill brother Chen Rong, and wanted only to settle him down as soon as possible, so he set out for the Xie family and immediately set out to rescue his brother.

Although the Xie family's house is located in a remote area, it is a genuine blue brick and gray tile house, which was obtained by Xie Tianyi when he was a scholar.

But now, he is afraid that he will never be able to break free from the shackles of this land until his death.