The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

Xu Lihong's words were gentle and calm. It was obvious that she was well aware of her family's situation and was sure that Yu Qiongying's doubts were just bluffing.

"Hey, the rumors outside are not as harmonious as what you say. Everyone has his own story."

Yu Qiongying's face was full of disbelief, and her attitude made it clear that she was suspicious of Xu Lihong.

Facing Yu Qiongying's aggressiveness, Xu Lihong remained calm, "Mom, if you really don't believe it, you might as well go and ask around to see if every household follows this rule."

Her eyes were clear and her tone was confident.

"Don't try that on me. I know everything in my heart. Your little tricks may work to fool Liu Yonggang, but don't try to hide it from me. Behave yourself, or else, don't blame me for letting you have a taste of being divorced!"

Yu Qiongying's condescending attitude and the threatening tone in her words made Xu Lihong feel as if a stone was blocking her chest. She felt heavy and she could only choose to remain silent.

At this time, Liu Yonggang interrupted coldly, "Xu Lihong, if you dare to hide the money, I will show you how I will deal with you."

Xu Lihong felt as if she was pricked by a needle and the pain was unbearable.

Today's controversy ultimately came to nothing due to lack of evidence.

But this undoubtedly sounded a wake-up call for Xu Lihong, reminding her that she must be more cautious in the future so as not to bring unnecessary trouble to Chen Xi.

Few people can handle Yu Qiongying's hot temper.

After a storm, dinner time came quietly, but the kitchen was still deserted. It seemed that the smoke from the kitchen tonight would be lit by Xu Lihong herself.

Dragging her tired body and feeling a dull pain in her waist and back, Xu Lihong walked into the kitchen.

Once upon a time, the two parties agreed that picking mushrooms would save them from having to do housework, but now, this promise has been shattered as easily as a bubble.

In her heart, Xu Lihong secretly vowed that if she could start her own business one day, she would leave them far behind and regret her contempt and harshness today.

As her footsteps became heavier, chaotic and slightly hurried sounds came from the kitchen, as if she was venting her dissatisfaction.

However, this slight resistance caused Yu Qiongying's strong dissatisfaction.

"If you don't want to do it, go back to your hometown as soon as possible and stop pretending here!"

Yu Qiongying's words were sharp, and every word accurately hit Xu Lihong's pain points.

Speaking of her mother's home, it was a past she didn't want to touch upon, the most sensitive and unspeakable scar.

……

Chen Zhenwen and Chen Zhenwu ended their many days away and finally set out on their journey home.

At home, Zhou Xuemei was crying in front of Chen Zhenwen, recounting the unpleasant conflict between Chen Xi and Chen Dabao, describing Chen Dabao as being covered in bruises.

"What? Chen Xi actually dared to use violence against Dabao? He is so bold!" Chen Zhenwen's eyes widened, and he was so angry that he seemed to be able to spit out flames, and his eyes were fixed on Zhou Xuemei.

Chen Zhenwen was thinking about this matter silently in his heart. He must not let it go so hastily.

A hint of determination flashed in his eyes, and he secretly thought that he must teach Chen Xi a lesson and make him understand thoroughly that some people in this world cannot be easily provoked.

I have quietly come up with some strategies in my mind and am ready to teach the other party a lesson.

On the other side, the moment Chen Zhenwu stepped over the threshold, what came into his sight was Zheng Cuihua curled up on a recliner in the room under the dim light, taking a nap and looking very tired.

The slight noise outside the house disturbed her dream. Zheng Cuihua opened her eyelids slightly, and the light coming through the gap gradually focused. She saw clearly that the person coming was Chen Zhenwu, and then she woke up completely.

During this period of time, Zheng Cuihua always felt sleepy and couldn't help taking a nap whenever she had some free time. Her body seemed to be always full of endless fatigue.

In addition, she had an extremely strong desire for meat. When she was alone, she was always too lazy to light a fire and cook, so she often sneaked back to her parents' home. On the one hand, she could satisfy her appetite and enjoy a few hearty meals, and on the other hand, she could reduce some of the pressure on family expenses.

After all, their family had just split up and was in a very tight financial situation. Not only was they short of money, they were also burdened with a debt of 500 wen to the village. If they wanted to improve their food, her mother's home became the most direct and warmest haven.

Zheng Cuihua's parents' family lived in Xiaohe Town. They owned a small but prosperous shop. Compared with the Chen family, their family was much more prosperous.

What's more, as an only child, she has been treated as the apple of her parents' eyes and has been doted on since she was a child.

As long as she revealed the slightest hint of how difficult life was, the two elders would immediately find ways to make up for her, fearing that their daughter would suffer any injustice.

If not for this, with Chen Zhenwu's meager income that was barely enough to make ends meet, the two of them would have probably been struggling to make ends meet and not even have enough to eat.

In comparison, Zhou Xuemei's life was much more difficult.

Her family conditions were worse than the Chen family's, so her daily words and actions naturally lacked Zheng Cuihua's inner toughness and composure.

In his early years, every penny earned by Chen Zhenwu was tightly controlled by Old Lady Chen, who only claimed that all the money had been spent when the family was divided. This made Zheng Cuihua feel depressed and dissatisfied. She felt that she had never enjoyed a day of comfort since she got married, and day after day she seemed to be just a free labor.

Once upon a time, all household affairs were in perfect order under Chen Xi's management, and Zheng Cuihua and Zhou Xuemei hardly had to worry about anything.

But ever since Chen Xi was squeezed out by Old Lady Chen and Zhou Xuemei, all the heavy and trivial chores at home fell on the shoulders of these two weak women.

In this regard, Zheng Cuihua had long been looking forward to dividing the family as soon as possible.

At this moment, seeing Chen Zhenwu returning, Zheng Cuihua was still quite happy.

After all, after the separation, the relationship between the two seemed to have become closer because of the hardships they had shared.

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At the Xie family's side, in the warm time after dinner, Xie Tianyi washed the last bowl and turned back to the room, only to see Chen Xi carefully taking out bedding from the closet.

"Let's go to the east room and make the bed together, so that your friend who has come from afar will have a place to rest tomorrow."

Xie Tianyi smiled and said jokingly, "My lady, you are so thoughtful. You have considered every aspect."

Chen Xi smiled with a hint of anger, and replied: "You are just sweet-talking. I haven't settled the score with you for what happened today."

"Didn't my wife say that it was over? Why are you bringing it up again now?"

Xie Tianyi deliberately put on a bitter face, appearing very innocent and helpless.

Chen Xi walked in front holding the quilt, and Xie Tianyi followed closely behind, still asking questions.

Soon, the beds were made and they moved to Chen Rong, Xiaoyang and Xiaochen's rooms.

The two little brothers were pestering Chen Rong to tell them a bedtime story, their eyes full of curiosity.

Chen Rong was a little surprised by Chen Xi and Xie Tianyi's sudden visit. He raised his head and asked, "Sister, brother-in-law, why are you here?"