The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

"Okay, stop being polite. The food will taste bad if it gets cold. Everyone, hurry up and start eating!" Chen Xi urged.

Hearing this, the workers smiled at each other, and the atmosphere gradually became relaxed and pleasant. Everyone picked up their chopsticks and started to enjoy the food.

Because of his mobility problems, Shen Yi chose to eat in the room, with Xiao Yang and Xiao Chen accompanying him.

Outside, Chen Xi and Chen Rong were having dinner with the craftsmen.

In the afternoon, Chen Xi sympathized with the hard work of the craftsmen and suggested that they take a short break before continuing to work. However, the masters were tenacious and insisted on getting back to the construction right after lunch, unwilling to waste a single minute.

The old house of the Chen family.

Although Mrs. Chen's legs were reconnected after treatment, the pain still lingered, causing great pressure on Zhou Xuemei and Zheng Cuihua who were taking care of her.

Old Mrs. Chen kept saying she was thirsty, then hungry. Not long after she finally sat down, she started calling out again.

If you are even slightly negligent, you will be blamed by her.

This was undoubtedly an unprecedented test for Zheng Cuihua. If Chen Zhenwu had not given her spiritual comfort from time to time, she might have wanted to leave long ago.

In comparison, Zhou Xuemei seemed more alert and could always find opportunities to temporarily escape from the chaotic environment, leaving Zheng Cuihua alone to deal with it.

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Chen Xi carefully wiped Xie Tianyi's feet and prepared for acupuncture treatment.

On the other side, Chen Rong was busy washing Xiaoyang and Xiaochen. After coming to the Xie family for so long, he had been the only one silently taking care of the children. Chen Xi couldn't help feeling a little guilty that he had never bathed the children himself.

After the renovation of the east house is completed, Xiaoyang and Xiaochen will have their own rooms, and Chen Rong will also be able to enjoy an independent living space.

As the last needle was firmly inserted into the acupuncture point, the whole room fell into silence, with only the sound of even breathing remaining, until Xie Tianyi's light cough broke the tranquility.

Chen Xi quickly leaned over, his eyes full of concern: "How do you feel today? Do you feel anything different in your legs?"

Xie Tianyi clenched his teeth, beads of sweat oozed out of his forehead. He tried hard to gently lift his legs that had been dormant for a long time. He felt his muscles trembled slightly under the weak will, but there was still a considerable distance from the ground.

"Don't worry, everything is moving in the right direction, take your time."

Chen Xi's voice was like the warm sunshine of spring, gently enveloping his heart and giving him infinite comfort and encouragement.

"I do feel some progress. At least I am beginning to feel a response between my body parts."

Xie Tianyi's tone was mixed with excitement and relief.

When talking about the kitchen renovation plan, Chen Xi's eyes sparkled.

"I have always felt that a neat and tidy cooking space is essential to the quality of life. The addition of two wooden cabinets can not only perfectly store utensils, but also add a natural and warm atmosphere. What do you think?"

Xie Tianyi smiled and nodded, commenting in agreement: "Your idea is very thoughtful. You might as well share your ideas directly with those experienced craftsmen."

A hint of determination flashed across Chen Xi's eyes. "Yes, I will communicate with them as soon as possible and listen to their opinions."

As the sun set in the west, Chen Xi gently pulled out the acupuncture needles from Xie Tianyi's legs and carefully helped him straighten his trouser legs to avoid discomfort caused by wrinkles in his clothes.

In the hot summer, the constraints of long clothes and long pants make people feel bored.

Thinking about how he and his brother had not prepared enough summer clothes when they were at Chen's house, and now that it was unbearably hot and both of them lacked seasonal clothing, Chen Xi secretly planned to find a chance to go out and buy some refreshing summer clothes.

Chen Xi slowly lay down and closed his tired eyes.

She has a consultation waiting for her at the clinic tomorrow, so she has had almost no time to catch her breath during this period of time.

I silently hope that these busy and stressful days will pass soon. Perhaps after this stage, everything will become easier.

Xie Tianyi silently gazed at her peaceful sleeping face, with a complex emotion welling up in his heart, including a deep reluctance to part with her, and a deep gratitude for Chen Xi's selfless dedication during this period of time.

Before he knew it, Xie Tianyi also fell into a deep dream.

Guided by the dream, he felt a mysterious force rising from his legs, pushing him to slowly stand up.

When consciousness suddenly returned from the dream, I found myself standing in front of the window miraculously.

He looked down in shock, examining his legs in disbelief.

After completely accepting the sudden reality of recovery, Xie Tianyi's first thought was to immediately share this great news with Chen Xi.

Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, he decided to wait until tomorrow to tell her about this miracle.

On the other side, the Liu family’s courtyard was surrounded by green trees and a gentle breeze.

Xu Lihong hurried across the courtyard in quick steps, her heart full of excitement that she couldn't wait to share.

As soon as she stepped into the house, she called out to Yu Qiongying anxiously without even taking off her shoes.

Yu Qiongying was sitting at the wooden table, fiddling with needle and thread in her hands. When she heard Xu Lihong's words, she couldn't help but frowned and an expression of disbelief appeared on her face.

"This wasn't your idea, was it? You teamed up with outsiders to fool an old woman like me?"

There was a hint of teasing in her voice, but her eyes were filled with serious inquiry.

Xu Lihong felt a tightness in her heart, as if she was suffocating because of something heavy.

"Chen Xi just asked me to pick mushrooms alone. I will give you all the profits from the forest."

There was a tinge of grievance in her words as she tried to clarify her innocence.

These words seemed to be a reassurance pill, which gradually dissipated the doubts on Yu Qiongying's face, and was replaced by an imperceptible relief.

Seeing Yu Qiongying's expression ease a little, Xu Lihong was thinking about the next step in her heart.

She deliberately slowed down her speech and said with a hint of challenge: "If I go to pick mushrooms, then there will be no one to cook at home. Either you figure it out yourself, or I will stay home and give up picking mushrooms."

After weighing the pros and cons, Yu Qiongying finally compromised. After all, the stable income from picking mushrooms every day was too important for this small family.

As for cooking, although I haven't done it myself for many years, the memory is like an old dormant skill, and once awakened, I quickly regained the feeling.

Thinking back to when Xu Lihong hadn't arrived yet, she was also managing everything at home on her own.

The next day, Xu Lihong got up quietly as soon as the sky turned pale. The kitchen was filled with the aroma of the simple breakfast prepared by Yu Qiongying.

She hurriedly finished her meal, slung the basket over her shoulder, and walked briskly along the path leading to the forest.

In the other corner of the Xie family, Chen Xi fell into a deep sleep due to the hard work of the previous day. She slowly opened her eyes until the sunlight penetrated the curtains and shone lazily on the bedding.

Xie Tianyi looked at her with some tenderness and concern, until he felt that Chen Xi was fully awake, and then he reluctantly looked away.