The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

Faced with Xie Tianyi's sudden concern, Chen Xi was a little at a loss for a moment.

After realizing that his emotions were a little out of control, Xie Tianyi coughed twice, looking a little embarrassed.

"Everything went smoothly. The herbs were successfully sold to the clinic."

Chen Xi chose this light piece of good news to answer first, with a barely perceptible sense of ease and pride in his tone.

When Xie Tianyi heard this, his frown gradually relaxed.

"You don't have to worry too much about me. I can still handle these small things in daily life. I almost forgot about the main thing. I came here specially to call you for dinner." Chen Xi chuckled, and the atmosphere became relaxed and happy.

I originally wanted to ask Chen Rong to help hold Xie Tianyi so that his newly recovered body wouldn't be too tired.

But Xie Tianyi's eyes revealed a sense of persistence and self-respect. Chen Xi understood the silent signal and chose to stand aside silently.

"Help me out, I want to see if I can walk a few steps."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xi carefully supported Xie Tianyi.

With her gentle support, Xie Tianyi moved forward step by step with difficulty, but he was also extremely determined.

At the same time, there was a cheerful noise coming from the kitchen.

Chen Rong woke up Xiaochen and Xiaoyang, and the two little guys jumped to the dining table with excitement on their faces.

"Remember to wash your hands. You can only eat if your hands are clean."

Chen Xi's voice was gentle but firm. Xiao Yang and Xiao Chen smiled at each other, then turned around and ran towards the well in tacit understanding.

They had already gotten used to and accepted this new rule, knowing that at home, Chen Xi's words were small laws.

The two washed their hands obediently and checked each other to make sure no corners were missed.

After some effort, Xie Tianyi finally moved to the dining table with Chen Xi's patient help.

These short dozen steps seemed to have exhausted all his strength, and the fine beads of sweat on his forehead sparkled like morning dew.

He maintained his dignity as the head of the family and was unwilling to appear too vulnerable in front of Chen Xi and the children.

Chen Xi watched from the side, helpless, and could only silently give him spiritual support.

It was not until Xie Tianyi sat safely in the chair that she felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders, and a relieved smile appeared on her face.

Xie Tianyi's face showed a tired look mixed with a hint of satisfaction.

"Daddy, Daddy, you are really awesome today. I want to applaud you!"

Xiaoyang deliberately made an exaggerated expression and clapped his hands, looking both funny and full of childish admiration.

Xiao Chen quickly added, "That's all thanks to Sister Meili. If it weren't for her careful care, how could Daddy recover so quickly and look so majestic? Right, Brother Xiaorong?"

Chen Xi listened to these childish words and didn't know how to respond for a moment. He could only laugh secretly in his heart.

I don't know where these two little guys learned all these twisted theories from, but they sound very logical when they talk about them.

The warm faces of the family are reflected on the dining table.

Xie Tianyi gently put down his chopsticks, his eyes gently swept over Xiaoyang and Xiaochen's young faces, and slowly said: "Xiaoyang, Xiaochen, you have to change your words in the future, and you can't call me 'pretty sister' like before."

His finger inadvertently tapped towards Chen Xi opposite him, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness.

"She is now an important partner in Daddy's life. You can call her Aunt, or...if you like, you can also call her Mother. Do you understand?"

Xiaoyang and Xiaochen blinked their big eyes, their faces full of confusion and curiosity.

They looked at each other, then turned back and asked Xie Tianyi in a baby voice: "Daddy, if the beautiful sister becomes our mother, then will we have a warmer home like the little animals in the story who have a mother?"

The innocent words of the children made Chen Xi burst into laughter.

Xie Tianyi's mouth corners slightly raised, but he was also a little at a loss.

He pondered for a moment, and finally nodded slowly, his eyes flashing with determination: "Yes, from today on, Chen Xi is your mother. You have to treat her like your father and be obedient, okay?"

The two little guys nodded heavily after hearing this.

Looking back, before Chen Xi and his sister came to this house, this place always exuded a sense of coldness and loneliness.

Life was difficult, and there were often simple meals on the table. Sometimes we didn’t even know where our next meal would come from.

But since the arrival of Chen Xi's family, the house has not only become more lively, but every meal has become more sumptuous, and tempting meat can often be seen on the table.

At night, Brother Chen Rong would accompany them to sleep, making their lives a lot sweeter and more peaceful than before.

At this moment, Chen Xi's eyes fell gently on Xie Tianyi, "Tianyi, there is something I want to discuss with you."

"Tell me, no matter what, we will face it together."

Chen Xi's eyes moved and gently swept over Chen Rong, "Chen Rong is still young, it is not a long-term solution for him to stay at home. He should go out and broaden his horizons. Now with my income, it is enough to support our family's daily expenses. In another two months, Xiaoyang and Xiaochen will also be of school age. I think it is better to let Chen Rong take them both and embark on the road of studying together. What do you think?"

Xie Tianyi's brows relaxed when he heard this, and his eyes were full of approval: "It is the best arrangement for three children to grow up together and support each other. As for the tuition, don't worry, I still have some savings, which is enough to cope with this transition period."

Chen Xi looked at Xie Tianyi slowly with a hint of uncertainty in his eyes, and his thoughts couldn't help but drift back to the moment when he first stepped into the door of the Xie family.

In such an environment, how could Xie Tianyi hide private savings?

Although I was filled with doubts, seeing that the other party had no intention of continuing to explain, I had no choice but to suppress these questions silently in my heart and did not ask any more questions.

After dinner, the messy table with cups and plates was made tidy again after a busy period.

Chen Xi had a new plan in mind. She remembered that it had been raining for several days, and mushrooms and fungus should be everywhere in the forest.

So, she gently asked Chen Rong to take care of the house, and briefly told Xie Tianyi about her plan.

She carried a bamboo basket that she had prepared long ago on her back and headed deep into the forest.

Anning Village is like a pearl inlaid in the embrace of mountains, surrounded by mountains on three sides, while at the foot of the mountain there is a clear river winding through.

As he walked deeper, Chen Xi unknowingly reached the foot of the mountain, and all kinds of small mushrooms were poking their heads out.

Every few steps, Chen Xi bent down and gently touched these generous gifts from nature, with waves of gratitude welling up in his heart.

Inspiration suddenly came to him, and an idea took root in Chen Xi's mind.

She planned to return immediately and asked the village chief to help inform the villagers of Anning Village that the next day was a good time to go up the mountain to pick mushrooms, and promised to purchase all the collected mushrooms and fungus at a fair price.