The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

After hearing this suggestion, Chen Rong nodded repeatedly.

As the sun slowly sank, Chen Xi quickly and efficiently prepared dinner. At this time, the villagers who had worked all day began to walk down the mountain in twos and threes, preparing to weigh mushrooms in exchange for daily necessities.

Chen Xi and Chen Rong hurriedly ate a few mouthfuls of food during their busy work, and then immediately plunged into the busy acquisition work.

Thanks to yesterday's experience, today's process was exceptionally smooth, without excessive delays and waste. Before the sky completely fell into the night, everything had been arranged in an orderly manner.

As night fell, when the last noisy voices disappeared at the end of the alley, Chen Xi and Chen Rong walked into the yard again and worked together to neatly stack the mushrooms that had been drying for a day, ensuring air circulation to prevent them from rotting due to moisture.

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The night breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness, but it was also mixed with the faint humming sound coming from Old Lady Chen's room.

In the Chen family's simple little house, Old Mrs. Chen was lying on the old wooden bed, groaning due to leg pain.

There seemed to be no other way to relieve the leg pain except to endure it silently until dawn and then seek medical attention.

Chen Zhenwu gently carried a basin of warm water, and his steps were somewhat cautious, as if he was afraid of disturbing the tranquility in the air.

The mist rising from the water surface, carrying a hint of warmth, slowly permeated the room.

He walked up to his mother, tested the temperature, and after confirming that it was just right, he slowly bent down, intending to use this warm water to wash away his mother's fatigue of the day.

However, as soon as her foot touched her mother's skin, which was full of traces of time, the old lady suddenly retracted her foot, crying out, "It hurts so much that I can't stand it."

Zhenwu looked at his mother's painful expression with mixed feelings. He thought to himself that if he could master some medical skills, perhaps he could alleviate some of his mother's suffering.

"Brother, my mother's leg hurts so much. I don't think it's just a sprain. We need to be mentally prepared for a situation that may not be optimistic."

There was heartache in Chen Zhenwu's voice, but his eyes were unusually firm, showing that apart from his emotions, he still maintained a rare calm and rationality.

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhenwen frowned slightly, as if thinking about something.

He analyzed based on his limited medical knowledge: "I think the situation is probably a broken bone. If it was a minor fracture, maybe she could still move a little. But my mother's legs can't move at all now. This situation is really not optimistic."

After thinking for a moment, Chen Zhenwen continued in a serious tone, "Tomorrow morning, we have to take mother to the clinic and ask the experienced Chinese medicine doctor there to give her a thorough check-up. Tonight, I will guard the first half of the night, and you will be in charge of the second half. No one can leave mother's side for a moment, just in case."

As soon as Chen Zhenwen finished speaking, Chen Zhenwu nodded in agreement.

Under the eaves of the Xie family, Chen Xi and Chen Rong finally finished collecting mushrooms after a busy day, washed off the dust, and prepared to rest.

Tomorrow is an important day for her to see patients in the clinic.

Lying on the bed, the moonlight shone through the window onto Chen Xi's face, but her heart was surging like waves.

The thought that flashed through her mind during the day came to her mind again clearly at this moment, and she decided to discuss the matter with her husband Xie Tianyi.

"Are you still awake? I have an idea and would like to hear your opinion." Chen Xi's voice was soft and full of expectation.

"Well, go ahead." Xie Tianyi's voice came from the darkness, warm and encouraging.

"Look, the three houses we live in now are cozy but a bit crowded. Xiaoyang and Xiaochen are growing up, and they should have their own private space. I was thinking, why not invite a few craftsmen to build two more rooms? What do you think?"

Xie Tianyi was silent for a while, seeming to be seriously weighing this proposal.

Then, he gave a well-thought-out answer: "Actually, I have also thought about this question, but I don't know what you think. Since we have the same idea, as long as your time permits, let's start preparing as soon as possible."

Hearing Xie Tianyi's straightforward agreement, Chen Xi felt a surge of joy in his heart: "Okay, then on my way back from my consultation tomorrow, I will look for those skilled craftsmen."

"But you have been busy harvesting mushrooms recently, and you have to insist on seeing patients. Can your body really handle such a non-stop schedule? Don't just worry about working too hard. Your health is the most important thing to me."

Xie Tianyi's concern is like a ray of sunshine in winter, warm and caring.

Chen Xi was touched by this delicate care, and the warmth in his heart turned into a smile: "Don't worry, I will pay attention. After all, I still have to take care of you."

"Then go to bed quickly, it's already late at night."

Although Xie Tianyi still wanted to talk to Chen Xi, considering her hard work tomorrow, he could only put aside the words in his mind.

As the morning light of the next day just peeked out from the horizon, she gently lifted the quilt. A fresh and slightly chilly air rushed into the room, awakening the sleeping silence.

After a simple wash, she said a few words to her brother who was still asleep, then put on her coat and set out for the town.

The outline of the clinic gradually emerged in the mist. A few figures were sparsely arranged in the morning light. The patients were either standing or sitting. Some had sad expressions on their faces, while others were talking in low voices. Their eyes flashed with a desire for health and trust in the young doctor.

Chen Xi couldn't help but feel a little surprised, and then he suddenly realized that maybe it was because he cured the little boy in the village a few days ago, and word of mouth spread quickly, causing neighbors and villagers to come to ask for help.

At the same time, at the Chen family's house, the two brothers of the Chen family quietly borrowed an old cart from the village chief's house before the night completely faded, preparing to escort the elderly lady to see her long-standing leg disease.

The country paths are winding and every step seems extremely difficult.

The cart bumped along the bumpy road, and every bump seemed to cause her unbearable pain.

"Ouch, my leg, it hurts so much! Slow down, kids, push gently!"

Chen Zhenwen was filled with guilt and anxiety when he heard this, "Mom, I just want to get to the clinic as soon as possible to relieve your pain. If this makes you feel worse, then I'll go slower."

"Brother, you take a rest, I'll push the bike." Seeing this, Chen Zhenwu quickly took the handlebars from his brother.

On Chen Xi's side, the clinic gradually became lively.

These days, the weather is changeable. The temperature difference between morning and evening is so large that it catches people off guard. Colds and fevers have become the norm.

The first patient who came to Chen Xi was a toddler who had just learned to walk. His eyes were tightly closed, his face was flushed, and he only knew how to cry with all his might.

Chen Xi gently tapped the child's forehead, carefully touched the child's abdomen, and carefully examined his little throat.