The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

"You finally woke up." Xie Tianyi's voice was low and gentle, breaking the tranquility of the early morning.

Chen Xi's face flushed, and she nodded, then she remembered the urgency of her work, "Oh, I got up too late today, I have to go to the clinic right away."

Just as Chen Xi was combing her long hair, Xie Tianyi stood up quietly behind her and approached silently.

He took the comb from her hand, and his once weak hands now firmly grasped the wooden comb handle, slowly moving it through Chen Xi's hair.

Chen Xi felt the movement behind him and was so surprised that he almost lost his voice.

Is his leg healed? Can he stand up?

When did it start? Last night he was still lying in bed, unable to move!

Xie Tianyi maintained a calm demeanor, carefully smoothing each strand of her hair, and then gently put the comb aside. The silence in the air seemed to freeze.

He slowly turned Chen Xi's shoulders so that her eyes met his.

"First of all, I must express my gratitude," Xie Tianyi's voice was warm and firm. "When I was in despair, it was you who gave me the possibility to stand up and walk again. Now, my legs have recovered as before. In the days to come, I ask you to allow me to take responsibility for taking care of you and the children."

Chen Xi nodded slightly under Xie Tianyi's sincere gaze, but her eyes seemed to still linger on his legs that had miraculously recovered.

Sensing her doubts, Xie Tianyi further explained: "Just after you finished the acupuncture last night, my legs began to feel strange. I wanted to move but couldn't control myself. Until late at night, I fell into a dream. In the dream, it seemed that there was a force guiding me to take a step. I tried my best, and this morning, I was surprised to find that I could walk freely."

Chen Xi listened and nodded slowly, still immersed in shock.

At this moment, Xie Tianyi unexpectedly left a gentle kiss on her forehead. This unexpected intimacy made her cheeks flush instantly and she was at a loss.

As if nothing had happened, Xie Tianyi continued to talk to Chen Xi in a normal tone: "My legs are fine now, and I hope to share your burden. You see, you have been running around all the time these days, and you even start snoring when you fall asleep."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xi stubbornly retorted: "That's impossible. I never snore. You must have made a mistake."

Seeing Chen Xi finally smile and refute, Xie Tianyi couldn't help but feel a little happy.

"Go wash up quickly and then go to town. Didn't you say there will be an outpatient clinic today?" Xie Tianyi reminded.

Chen Xi suddenly realized that time was running out. Without saying anything, he rushed out of the door like a gust of wind, hurriedly fetched water to wash, and then hurried to the town.

Xie Tianyi looked at her hurriedly leaving back, with a helpless yet doting smile on his face.

This girl, when will she learn to be more calm?

After Chen Xi left, Xie Tianyi walked into the kitchen leisurely and started to prepare breakfast for Xiaoyang, Xiaochen and Chen Rong.

As a father, he hasn't cooked breakfast for his children for a long time.

Just at this moment, Chen Rong walked out of the bedroom sleepily, and was about to go to the toilet in the west. When passing the kitchen, he noticed a busy figure.

Xie Tianyi had his back to Chen Rong, leaving him with only a silhouette. Chen Rong did not see who the person was, and because he was suspicious of strangers in the house, he could not help but become alert and asked nervously, "Who are you? How did you get into our house?"

Xie Tianyi turned around slowly, with a faint smile between his eyebrows, and his thin back gradually became clear in Chen Rong's eyes.

When Chen Rong saw it for the first time, he was dumbfounded. His funny look made people laugh.

He rubbed his eyes a few times, half doubtful and half expectant. After several confirmations, Chen Rong was finally sure that the person standing in front of him was really his brother-in-law who had been bedridden for a long time due to a leg injury.

"Brother-in-law, how is this possible? Why are you here? And, when did your leg... recover?"

Chen Rong's voice was mixed with surprise and excitement, and he almost poured out a barrage of questions in one breath.

His tone was calm and warm, and he explained concisely: "Last night, your sister gave me an acupuncture treatment, and then I started to feel subtle sensations in my legs. This morning, when I tried to stand up, I was actually able to walk slowly. Everything happened so suddenly."

After hearing this, Chen Rong's expression was still full of confusion. His brother-in-law, who needed the support of others last night, was able to walk on his own overnight. This transformation was too miraculous for him to accept for a while.

Xie Tianyi smiled slightly and continued, "Your sister already knew the good news this morning, and now she is at the town clinic. Are Xiaoyang and Xiaochen up yet? Go and call them to have breakfast, I'm almost ready for breakfast."

Chen Rong curiously looked into the kitchen and saw the steaming porridge on the stove emitting an enticing aroma. Next to it were a few golden and crispy fried eggs and a small dish of fresh and refreshing cold dishes carefully placed.

"They are both still sleeping. I'll go wake these two lazy bums up. It's already noon. If they don't get up, they'll be late for school." Chen Rong said with a hint of doting in his tone.

Xie Tianyi smiled and nodded, "Okay, go call them, and remember to come and eat as soon as you finish washing up."

Chen Rong stepped into Xiaoyang and Xiaochen's room, the good news of her brother-in-law's recovery still echoing in her mind, and every step seemed to be following a light melody.

When Xiaoyang and Xiaochen were woken up by Chen Rong, they still looked a bit grumpy, their eyes half-opened and half-closed, looking innocent and confused. "Brother Rong, why are you calling us so early? We don't need to go to school like you do."

Chen Rong patiently advised: "Although you haven't officially started school yet, you should develop a good habit of going to bed early and getting up early, so that you won't be in a hurry or late for school in the future, understand?"

Although the two little guys were not happy, they nodded reluctantly, their eyes half-closed, their little hands groping for clothes on the bed.

"By the way, your father asked you to go find him. He said there will be candy as a reward."

"Really? Dad doesn't let us eat too much sweets, saying it will cause tooth decay." Xiaoyang and Xiaochen looked at Chen Rong in confusion, with doubt and expectation in their eyes.

"Of course it's true. How would you know if you don't go and see?" Chen Rong had a little cunning in his heart, secretly looking forward to seeing their surprised expressions when they saw Xie Tianyi after his recovery.

Xiaoyang and Xiaochen put on their clothes quickly.

Their little feet stepped on the slightly cool floor in the early morning, and they ran straight towards the room with a clear goal.

The door was pushed gently, but Daddy was not there.

The two little guys stood at the door, looking at each other with their round eyes, and their brows couldn't help but frowned slightly.

At this time of year in the past, Dad would always sit in the rocking chair by the window, reading or meditating in the morning light.