The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

Of course, this invitation did not include those Chen family members who had been indifferent to her and those villagers who had spoken coldly to her.

As Chen Xi continued to travel through the mountains and forests, a strange green color attracted her attention.

It was a strange plant that looked like grass but not completely like grass. Curiosity drove her to slowly approach and observe it carefully.

The skin of this plant is as white as jade and so tender that it seems like the slightest touch will leave a mark.

Chen Xi's heart suddenly jumped. Could this be ginseng?

The image of ginseng, which she had only seen in yellowed medical book illustrations or on flickering screens, now appeared vividly before her eyes. The shock was simply unbelievable.

In order to avoid unexpected situations, Chen Xi always thoughtfully brought her mini hoe with her. This inconspicuous tool became an indispensable treasure when exploring the mountains and forests.

Today, the habit has once again proven its prescient wisdom.

A precious ginseng quietly appears among the rugged rocks. It is this small hoe that has become the key to protecting this gift from nature.

The sunlight filtered through the treetops, scattering in patches on Chen Xi's focused face.

Her eyes were fixed on the ginseng growing in the cracks of the rocks. Every time she dug the hoe, she was as delicate as if she were embroidering, fearing that even the slightest vibration would damage this masterpiece of nature.

Finally, after a long period of persistence and delicate operation, the ginseng with intact roots lay in Chen Xi's palm.

At this moment, her heart was filled with indescribable excitement and sense of accomplishment, and her tired body seemed to be instantly filled with the joy of victory.

The ginseng was of such perfect quality that Chen Xi knew that this was not just a simple harvest, but also a testimony of a harmonious dance with nature.

As the sun began to slowly set, Chen Xi carefully wrapped the hard-earned ginseng in soft wild grass, put it in the backpack, and set off on his way home.

On the way home, Chen Xi was thinking about tomorrow's arrangements. He planned to take this precious medicinal material to the town's medical clinic and ask the experienced old shopkeeper to estimate its price.

Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

Before night fell, Chen Xi returned to that simple yet warm home.

In the dim candlelight, she suddenly realized that the clothes she had hurriedly changed last night had not yet been washed.

Why not take this opportunity to take your younger brother Chen Rong to the clear stream near the village to wash clothes?

On weekdays, the two children always stayed at home quietly and rarely took the initiative to go out. This made Chen Xi feel a little distressed, but also sincerely gratified for their little courage.

So she agreed without hesitation, thinking to herself that such time might be more precious than anything else for their growth.

The next morning, the four of them headed towards the creek together, full of laughter and joy.

After arriving at the destination, Chen Rong took care of Xiaoyang and Xiaochen, making sure they did not get close to dangerous waters.

Chen Xi was scrubbing clothes on the side.

The splashing of cool water brings a hint of coolness, but also washes away the dust in the soul.

As her eyes swept across, Chen Xi saw two babies running happily on the grass nearby, and her heart was filled with infinite warmth and comfort.

For children, there is nothing more joyful than playing freely in nature.

At this moment, Chen Xi secretly vowed to work hard to create more opportunities for them so that they can go out of their homes, enter school, and interact with more friends.

There are all kinds of rumors in the village about the backgrounds of these two children.

Some people whispered that they were the fruit of Xie Tianyi's secret love and a secret meeting with a rich girl.

Another theory is that it was the result of an ill-fated relationship between Xie Tianyi and a beautiful and talented prostitute from a brothel.

Chen Xi chose to remain indifferent to these rumors.

As for those villagers who never tire of gossiping about other people, let them continue chewing on those boring gossips in their own world.

The clothes gradually regained their original color under the caress of the stream water, and Chen Xi's attention was attracted by the fish swimming flexibly in the stream.

An idea quietly sprouted in her mind - why not use this natural resource to add a delicious fish soup to dinner?

She and Chen Rong acted quickly, found two branches, and sharpened the ends.

Faced with this unique fishing method, Chen Rong's face was full of curiosity and confusion, because in their village, fishing is often done by going into the water barefoot and competing directly with the fish.

"Sister, can we really catch fish like this?" Chen Rong's words were full of doubt.

"Just wait and see." Chen Xi's answer was concise and confident.

Her eyes were focused on the water, patiently looking for the best moment to attack.

Time flowed in silence until a group of fish swam leisurely closer. Chen Xi seized the fleeting opportunity, flicked his wrist lightly, and stabbed it into the water accurately. When it came out of the water again, a struggling and jumping fresh fish was firmly pierced on the tip.

"Sister, you are so awesome! You really caught a fish!" Chen Rong's joy was beyond words, and she could hardly contain her excitement.

The two little guys watching on the side were also infected by this sudden success and jumped and clapped their hands.

Chen Xi gently took the fish off and placed it on the wet grass on the shore, and told Chen Rong: "String them together with branches."

After saying that, she once again devoted herself to fishing, and her figure looked particularly determined in the sunlight.

Time passed quietly, and several more fish fell into their simple trap.

The three people on the shore looked at the strings of fish that proved the results of their hard work, and they were filled with joy.

As the branches were gradually filled with the fruits of the harvest, Chen Xi estimated that the dishes on the dinner table were already rich enough, and couldn't help but smile: "We can have a big meal tonight, pack up and go home."

Walking on the familiar and slightly narrow path at the entrance of the village, Chen Xi's sixth sense seemed to foretell something. A cold gaze quietly fell on her back, causing her to shiver involuntarily.

She instinctively raised her eyes and her sight passed through the sparse crowd and met the sharp gaze of Chen Zhenwen who was returning from work in the town.

Chen Xi sighed secretly in his heart. He wanted to lower his head, pretend he didn't see it, and quicken his pace to escape from this uninvited embarrassment, but how could Chen Zhenwen miss such a "good opportunity".

"Oh my! Isn't this the eldest daughter of our Chen family? She really has grown wings and is ready to fly. She doesn't even bother to say the most basic greetings when meeting the elders? Look, which ditch did she catch those two fish in her hands? Could it be that the Chen family's dining table standards have been downgraded to eating game from the river?" There was obvious provocation and disdain in Chen Zhenwen's words.

"These are not dead fish. We caught them by hand at the river."

Chen Rong stepped forward and responded in his firm yet calm tone.