The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

What Chen Xi handed over was not only money, but also understanding and support. Her words tried to soothe Xu Lihong's uneasy heart.

As there were guests at home, Chen Xi could not stay for long. After leaving a few words of comfort, he turned around and left, returning to the dining room to prepare for dinner.

Although the stewed chicken was not cooked to perfection, the broth was extremely delicious and fragrant.

The two little guys, Chen Rong and Xiaoyang and Xiaochen, came home skipping and dancing because school was dismissed early, just in time for this heartwarming lunch.

Facing the table full of carefully prepared dishes, Jiang Yufeng said shyly, "Sister-in-law, you are too polite. These delicacies are too rich for me. I really don't deserve them."

His eyes revealed deep admiration for Chen Xi. Chen Xi was not only virtuous and good at managing the household, but also complemented Xie Tianyi perfectly. Jiang Yufeng's worries finally vanished.

Chen Xi responded with a humble attitude. Her words revealed a calmness and magnanimity, perfectly demonstrating her demeanor as a hostess.

After some polite greetings, everyone sat around the table and began to enjoy lunch.

A solemn expression suddenly appeared on Xie Tianyi's face. His eyes were filled with nervousness as he stared directly at Chen Xi.

He spoke slowly, his voice firm: "I have thought about it again and again, and I am still unwilling to give up the path of the imperial examination easily. Although I failed last time, I am willing to try again, for you and the children, to fight for a brighter future."

The reason why he was so nervous was because he knew that Chen Xi had sacrificed a lot for him and had gone through untold hardships to cure his leg disease. Just when the family should be enjoying the joy of family life, he decided to embark on the road to the capital again for the scientific examination. This meant leaving Chen Xi and the children in the capital to face all kinds of life alone. His heart was filled with regret and reluctance.

Jiang Yufeng also looked at Chen Xi. Although his suggestion was well-intentioned, hoping that Xie Tianyi's talent would not be buried, he couldn't help feeling a little distressed when he saw Xie Tianyi's nervousness at the moment.

After all, now that Xie Tianyi has recovered, it is the best time to give it a try.

Chen Xi stared at Xie Tianyi quietly. After three seconds of silence, she suddenly smiled.

To her, Xie Tianyi's nervousness was a silent affirmation, proving her important position in his heart.

It is always good for people to pursue their goals. Xie Tianyi is full of knowledge, but if he had not passed the imperial examination, he would probably have lived a mediocre life like most people in Anning Village.

"You have bravely embarked on the journey of scientific examinations. I believe you will be successful this time!"

Chen Xi's words were without any hesitation, and her full support almost made Xie Tianyi's eyes wet.

With a wife like this, what else could you ask for?

"During this time, just concentrate on your studies. Don't worry about things at home. I'll take care of everything."

Chen Xi's words seemed to bring time back to the days when he had not yet fully recovered. She habitually took on everything just to make sure he had no worries.

Jiang Yufeng was completely relieved. This sister-in-law was not only capable, but also reasonable. The feeling of guilt in his heart disappeared, and was replaced by a sense of relief.

"Although your marriage did not follow the traditional parents' orders and matchmaker's words, if you don't hold a wedding banquet, I'm afraid people will talk about it in the future. Why not choose an auspicious day and hold the wedding ceremony so that I can also share in the joy and ask for a glass of wedding wine."

This suggestion was both sincere and practical. Especially for a scholar who attached great importance to etiquette, holding a wedding banquet was not a difficult task for Xie Tianyi.

Xie Tianyi did not agree immediately after hearing this, but slowly turned his head and looked at Chen Xi tenderly, as if waiting for her decision.

Chen Xi nodded gently. If she thought there was no need to rush, he would be happy to comply.

In Xie Tianyi's world, Chen Xi's wish guides him in the direction of progress.

Chen Xi had indeed given the wedding banquet some careful consideration.

In this era, marriage cannot be proved by a piece of paper, and the wedding banquet for relatives and friends has become the highlight of confirming each other's identities.

She originally planned to wait until the mushroom business was over before making detailed plans.

In addition, the recovery of Xie Tianyi's leg injury is uncertain, making this matter not so urgent.

However, after Jiang Yufeng's casual mention, Chen Xi suddenly felt that it was time to put this matter on the agenda and give this relationship a formal status.

"Don't worry, there will be plenty of wedding wine, and it will be held before Xie Tianyi goes to Beijing for the exam. You will definitely be able to drink this glass of wedding wine." Chen Xi smiled like a flower, with only Xie Tianyi's figure in her eyes.

After going through countless ups and downs, the relationship between the two has become stronger. Although their union was a bit hasty at the beginning, their mutual affection has accelerated the deep integration of their emotions.

Upon hearing the news, Xiaoyang and Xiaochen clapped their hands and jumped for joy: "That's great! When you get married, we can legitimately call you mom, right? From now on, no one can say that we are children without a mother to love us."

The innocent joy of the children made Chen Xi feel a complicated emotion.

Although she and Xie Tianyi are not related by blood, the innocence of these two little guys makes her sigh, how could their biological parents be so cruel to abandon them?

"Even without that marriage certificate, you are still the treasures in my heart."

Chen Xi stroked their heads gently, conveying endless love and a sense of security.

This meal was filled with warmth and laughter, and the air was filled with the smell of happiness.

On the other hand, Xu Jing, who contributed the chicken to dinner, not only failed to stay and share the joy, but also had to face repeated questioning from her parents on the way home.

"Where's the big rooster at home? I wanted to come back and stew it to nourish my body, but I found it was gone. If you didn't move it, could it be that there was a thief in the house? How dare he sneak into the village chief's house? If I find out who it is, I will make his whole family live in unrest!"

Xu Jing's heart tightened, and she quickly interrupted her mother's rapid-fire reproaches: "I gave the chicken to Xie Tianyi."

The village head's wife was stunned when she heard this, and then she exclaimed: "Are you stupid? Xie Tianyi is already with Chen Xi, and you are still eager to send him things?"

The problem is, if this could lead to a change in Xie Tianyi's attitude towards her, it would be fine, but now that the chicken has been sent out, there has been no response at all.

"Mom, you can't catch a wolf without sacrificing your child. Xie Tianyi is the most promising person in the village now. I have some friendship with him in the past. I must seize the opportunity and work hard for him. Don't worry."

Although Xu Jing was annoyed, she was unwilling to admit defeat. She firmly believed that one day she would be able to touch Xie Tianyi's heart.

Xu Gaoping sighed, thinking that today's mushroom harvest was all in vain, and he even lost a chicken.

Seeing him getting up and about to leave, the village head's wife hurriedly called out to him, "It's almost time for dinner, where are you going? Don't you want to eat anymore?"