The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

Chen Xi waved his hands embarrassedly: "Oh, that little thing is really not worth mentioning. I am very happy that you are safe and sound."

As they were talking, a beautifully decorated carriage slowly stopped by the roadside. The curtain was gently opened, and a couple in gorgeous clothes slowly got out.

Weiwei's father's voice was gentle, but it revealed a majesty that could not be ignored: "Thanks to the young lady for saving our little girl Weiwei, we are grateful from the bottom of our hearts. In this chaotic world, we are lucky to meet such a chivalrous person. Weiwei is unique to us. I may have been too indulgent in my care for her on weekdays, which almost caused her to encounter misfortune."

Weiwei's mother's gentle gaze fell on her daughter, full of love and relief.

"Therefore, we made a detour to Xianghe Village on our way to the capital. First, to satisfy Weiwei's wish to see you again, and second, we also want to express our gratitude to you in person. This is a small gift from our family, please accept it."

As soon as Weiwei's father finished speaking, a team of servants began to get busy, moving the gifts loaded on the carriage into Chen Xi's home one by one.

Chen Xi was overwhelmed by the exquisite gift boxes, precious medicinal materials, and heavy gold and silver utensils, all of which were prepared to thank her.

She was surprised and touched; the value of these gifts far exceeded her original expectations when she helped.

Looking at the mountain of gifts, Chen Xi's heart was filled with complicated emotions.

My memory goes back to that day by the river. It was just an instinctive helping hand, but I never expected to receive such a generous reward.

The enthusiasm and sincerity of Weiwei's family made her deeply appreciate the warmth and kindness between people, but also made her feel a little uneasy about the heavy human relationship.

Weiwei lay in front of the window of the departing carriage, shaking her hands as if to preserve the beauty of this moment. Her clear childish voice was full of longing for a future reunion: "Sister Chen Xi, I really hope that one day you can come to the capital, and we can play together again!"

The carriage went farther and farther away, and Weiwei's figure gradually became blurred.

When he entered the courtyard, Xie Tianyi was standing in front of a pile of boxes, frowning slightly, with a mixture of doubt and joking in his tone: "Is this the dowry of some wealthy family? How come it was sent to our house?"

Chen Xi smiled helplessly, his fingers lightly brushing over the boxes of delicate silk, the plump bags of grain, and the most shocking thing - the silver ingot weighing five hundred taels.

"It was just a random act of kindness, but it earned them such sincere friendship."

Without any further hesitation, Xie Tianyi immediately started to help with the moving.

"Let's move the things in first. It's really not safe to leave them outside."

The two worked side by side, carrying box after box, until the last box was safely placed in the house.

Chen Xi stared at the box shining with silver light, his heart in turmoil.

In this materialistic world, five hundred taels of silver are enough to change the fate of many people.

"We have to consider carefully how to use this money so as not to let them down." She said to Xie Tianyi, her eyes flashing with deep thought.

Grain is piled up in a cool corner, and the golden rice and plump beans emit a warm and attractive luster.

Chen Xi cleverly placed the heavy box of silver behind an inconspicuous old wooden box and covered it with a few worn-out clothes to ensure that this sudden wealth would not be easily leaked.

"It must be the work of a wealthy family. They are so generous." Xie Tianyi whispered.

He walked slowly, his fingers lightly running across the edge of the silk, and a wave of emotion surged in his heart.

"Although we are just ordinary people, this sudden generosity has given us a glimpse into the lives of the so-called 'rich and powerful'."

The two looked at each other and smiled, their smiles filled with relief after hard work and a tacit understanding between each other.

Although they were exhausted from days of running around, their hearts were filled with warmth from this unexpected gain.

This unexpected miracle solved their urgent material needs.

However, this scene did not escape the eyes of the curious people in the village.

Those aunties who liked to gather together and gossip saw the carriage full of valuables stop in front of the Xie family's door, and then the grand team quietly left, and they couldn't help but speculate.

Their imaginations were like wild horses running wild. From the mysterious rich girl that Xie Tianyi met by chance in Kyoto, to the secret plan of the wealthy family to recognize their relatives, all kinds of bizarre plots were played out one after another in their mouths.

This will undoubtedly be another fresh topic that will echo in Zhou Xuemei's ears when she washes clothes by the river tomorrow morning. Those exaggerated stories can always cause quite a stir in this small village.

Chen Xi and Xie Tianyi took great pains to move these boxes, big and small, into their residence.

Recently, because I am busy harvesting mushrooms, there are people coming and going in my house. If these valuables are left in the yard, they will undoubtedly be a hidden danger that attracts covetousness.

Today, these unexpected gains occupy almost half of the space in the cabin, making the already narrow room even more crowded.

"What are you going to do with these treasures?" Xie Tianyi panted and looked at Chen Xi inquiringly.

Chen Xi stared at the pile of wealth in front of him, his brows furrowed, and it was obvious that he had not yet made up his mind.

"I'm still thinking about it. Let's leave it here for now. The person who gave the gift is far away, so even if I want to return it, I can't. I can only find another proper way." There was a hint of helplessness in her tone.

At the same time, in the Chen family courtyard, Zhou Xuemei patiently helped the elderly Mrs. Chen step by step to the threshold, constantly complaining about Chen Xi's faults.

"This ignorant child, sometimes I really can't understand what she is thinking. If I had known that I would worry so much, I would have..."

As she spoke, Zhou Xuemei's tone suddenly softened, filled with complex emotions.

"Mom, haven't you noticed? Ever since Chen Xi accidentally fell at the entrance of the village, he seems to have changed completely, as if he has become a completely different person."

Like Zhou Xuemei, Old Lady Chen had already noticed this, but she rarely mentioned it in front of Chen Zhenwen. After all, such changes were too subtle to be described accurately.

"It's indeed a little different. In the past, Chen Xi was docile and obedient, and never went against my wishes. Now, he has many ideas and his temper is much more stubborn."

There was confusion and a hint of worry in Mrs. Chen's eyes.

Ever since the clinic incident, Old Lady Chen has been brooding over Chen Xi's behavior, and has been thinking privately about finding an opportunity to teach him a lesson so that he would understand the importance of respecting the elderly and honoring the virtuous.

But as the days passed, the right opportunity always seemed to slip away inadvertently, making Mrs. Chen's anger and disappointment grow deeper and deeper.

……

A trace of determination flashed across Chen Xi's brows. She sat quietly in front of the window, the sunlight shining through the paper-pasted window, sprinkling on her slightly thin face.

The Chen family's continuous and unreasonable provocations mercilessly scratched her heart.

She tapped her fingers on the tabletop as she mentally decided not to endure it any longer.