The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

"Hey, these are freshly baked pancakes. I thought you could try some. Besides, if you come earlier, you can help out." Mrs. Xiong was very skillful.

Chen Xi quickly dissuaded her, "Sister Xiong, stop working so hard. Sit down and take a rest. We have made all the arrangements here."

As soon as Sister Xiong stepped into the courtyard, her eyes were attracted by the roasted lamb in Xie Tianyi's hand. Her eyes widened involuntarily: "Chen Xi, are you going to entertain some important person? Such a big lamb must have cost a lot of thought and money, right?"

"It's not much, just eat it. It's just the few of us and Xiaoyang's friends."

Chen Xi smiled gently, as if this meal was just an insignificant part of his daily life.

A hint of surprise flashed across Mrs. Xiong's eyes. "There was no one here, but you still slaughtered sheep and chickens. On weekdays, even during festivals, we would feel bad for killing a chicken, not to mention the precious sheep."

Mrs. Xiong thought to herself, Chen Xi and Xie Tianyi were so generous, could it be that their luck had really turned and their fortunes had prospered recently?

"Being able to eat is a blessing. When life is good, you should enjoy it to the fullest. After eating, work hard to earn it back." Chen Xi laughed out loud, looking like an optimist, and easily dissolved the subtle atmosphere in the air.

Time passed quietly, and more than an hour later, the mutton became golden and shiny under the charcoal fire, the fat slowly seeped out, and the surface had an attractive luster.

At this time, Chen Rong led Xiaoyang and Xiaochen into the house with smiles on their faces, followed closely by two lively and cute little visitors, Xiaoqiang and Xiaohua.

Seeing them, Chen Xi hurriedly stepped forward, smiling and enthusiastic: "You are Xiaoqiang and Xiaohua, right? Welcome, welcome to Xiaoyang and Xiaochen's birthday party, I hope you have fun!"

The two little babies are so cute, especially Xiaohua. Her round little face seems to be the softest thing in the world. It makes people feel pity for her and can't help but want to pinch it gently.

Chen Xi's eyes were full of love, and his gaze was so gentle that he could hardly take his eyes off the two little angels.

When she took out the carefully decorated birthday cake from the cupboard, Xiaoyang and Xiaochen's eyes instantly lit up with surprise.

"Wow, that's great! Thank you, Mommy!"

Xiao Chen shouted excitedly, and then placed a kiss on Chen Xi's face.

In comparison, Xiaoyang appears more reserved. His calmness and understanding beyond his age make him look more like a little adult rather than a three-year-old boy.

He walked quietly in front of Chen Xi, with a gentle smile on his face: "Mother, thank you."

His eyes were full of sincerity and gratitude.

"You don't have to thank me. Seeing you grow up healthy and happy is the most wonderful gift for me."

At this moment, the lamb was roasted to perfection. Xie Tianyi placed it on the table in a grand manner, and everyone tore it apart and enjoyed it at will.

In addition, a pot of chicken soup that had been slow-cooked for a long time was also served, and a bowl was placed in front of everyone.

For Mrs. Xiong and the children, it was the first time they had tried such unique and mellow-flavored dishes. Everyone ate with gusto and praised the dishes highly.

"Xiao Xie, your cooking skills are amazing. The food is colorful, fragrant and delicious." Mrs. Xiong's praise came from the bottom of her heart.

It is rare to taste such delicious food on weekdays. Eating meat is usually limited to festivals or when entertaining guests. But today's meal has undoubtedly opened up a new world for their taste buds and satisfied all their fantasies about gourmet food.

Looking at the children, especially Xiaohua and Xiaoqiang, who were eating with relish, Chen Xi's heart was filled with immense satisfaction and relief.

After the meal, the gentle sunlight shines through the window lattice and onto the quaint wooden dining table, adding a touch of warmth to this ordinary moment.

Chen Xi gently brought out an exquisite cake decorated with colorful frosting flowers.

Surprisingly, when she opened the accompanying material package, a row of colorful little candles caught her eye, giving her an unexpected surprise.

In order to celebrate the little ones' third birthday, Chen Xi specially selected three sparkling candles and inserted them one by one on the soft yellow surface of the cake.

Amid the birthday songs sung by their family and friends, Xiaoyang and Xiaochen closed their big, curious eyes, clasped their hands together, and made a pious wish that only they knew about.

Xiaoqiang took the opportunity to get close to Xiaochen, blinking his cunning eyes, as if he wanted to reveal this little secret: "Hey, Xiaochen, what wish did you make? Didn't you always teach us to learn to share?"

Before he finished speaking, a burst of cheerful laughter rang out around him.

Chen Xi had a doting smile on his face, and he shook his head gently and said, "Wishes won't work once they're spoken out, so let's keep it a secret."

Hearing this, Xiao Chen winked at Xiao Qiang playfully and said mysteriously, "It's a secret, which means I can't tell you!"

The innocent and playful look made everyone present couldn't help but smile.

Mrs. Xiong was also deeply attracted by this warm atmosphere and joined the celebration.

Chen Rong also showed his childish side. He gently dipped a little cream with his fingers and drew a few cute patterns on Xiaoyang and Xiaochen's tender cheeks. He said jokingly: "Look, we have two more cute little cats in our family!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the room was filled with laughter. The two little guys looked at each other, with joy shining in their eyes.

Afterwards, Chen Xi distributed the cakes to everyone, and the children couldn't wait to enjoy them.

Mrs. Xiong took a bite, her face full of confusion and admiration: "This cake is really delicious, is there any special ingredients added to it?"

Chen Xi just smiled lightly, without further explanation, and simply said: "It's just some ordinary flour and eggs."

The complex baking techniques may seem too distant and unfamiliar to people who do not cook often.

At this time, Xie Tianyi was quietly washing used dishes in the kitchen, looking focused and enjoying himself.

Chen Xi quietly handed him a piece of cake, and seeing that he was too busy to even spare a hand, she considerately brought it directly to his lips.

After tasting it, Xie Tianyi simply responded: "Delicious."

This straightforward answer made Chen Xi burst out laughing, and she secretly lamented his lack of understanding of romance.

As night fell, after the party ended, Mrs. Xiong took the children to say goodbye.

The four little guys played for a while until Chen Xi suggested sending them home to avoid worrying their elders at home.

Along the way, Xiaoyang and Xiaochen walked hand in hand with Chen Xi. They laughed and talked happily, and it seemed that even the air was filled with the breath of happiness.

When they reached the separation intersection, the two little guys hugged each other goodbye reluctantly and agreed to meet again at the village entrance tomorrow.

When he returned home, he saw that Xie Tianyi had cleaned the house inside and out. The leftover mutton from dinner had been almost cleaned up, leaving only a few bare bones. However, he did not forget to generously share them with the loyal dogs who were looking at him eagerly in the backyard.