The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

After the leading man informed him, Mr. Fang did not let Chen Xi wait for long and appeared in the main hall in person.

Chen Xi sat on the carved wooden chair on the left, while Fang Yuanwai sat at the head, looking majestic but not angry, which made people feel awe involuntarily.

To Chen Xi's surprise, this man was very young, no more than thirty years old, with a plump figure and a warm face, without any arrogance at all.

"Boss of Chen's Desserts, I have guessed the purpose of your visit. As long as you are willing to give us the secret recipe, the price is negotiable. Our Fang family will not let you suffer any loss, and your business can proceed as usual." Mr. Fang's words revealed confidence.

Chen Xi suddenly had an idea in his mind, and an idea gradually took shape - why not learn from the modern business model, set up a chain store, and let Mr. Fang become one of the franchisees?

But before that, the first priority is to find out the condition of Fang Yuanwai's wife, which will serve as the cornerstone of cooperation.

So Chen Xi told him frankly: "Mr. Fang, to be honest, I know a little bit about medicine. In addition to the secret prescription, I also want to diagnose your wife's condition first, and then discuss the follow-up matters."

After he finished speaking, Fang Yuanwai's expression suddenly changed, with a flash of surprise and vigilance in his eyes: "How do you know about my wife? What do you want to do? Someone come here!"

Before he finished speaking, hurried footsteps were heard in the mansion and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Chen Xi was stunned. Her words were obviously cautious and polite, so why did they provoke such a strong reaction from the other party?

"What do you mean? I just heard that your wife is not feeling well. I happen to know a little bit about medicine, so maybe I can help. If you don't want to accept it, then I won't say anything. Why make such a fuss?"

There was a hint of confusion and gentleness in her tone.

"Your husband?" Mr. Fang frowned slightly, obviously curious about this woman who suddenly appeared and claimed that she could cure his wife's illness.

"Yes, Xie Tianyi, it is my husband." Chen Xi said firmly, with pride flashing in his eyes.

Fang Yuanwai suddenly realized, and then a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, "Could it be that you are talking about Xie Tianyi, the outstanding scholar from Xianghe Village?"

In this era, to be able to pass the examination and become a scholar, one not only needs profound knowledge, but also extraordinary wisdom. Xie Tianyi's name has long been a legend in the town, and his deeds have inspired many scholars.

Chen Xi nodded gently. Although her identity did not bring her direct prestige, she knew very well that in this world, knowledge and ability were the most solid backing.

Faced with the formation of servants of Mr. Fang's family holding sticks, she wisely chose to take a step back and see the bigger picture. After all, the current conflict was not the way to solve the problem.

She thought to herself that Mr. Fang was so sensitive to the outside world's every move, which showed his deep concern for his wife. Such deep affection was rare in a powerful family.

"So, how good are your medical skills? I have taken my wife to visit famous doctors in this town. If you only know some simple herbal treatments, I'm afraid there is no need for me to waste my breath." There was a hint of doubt in Mr. Fang's tone.

Chen Xi responded calmly: "First of all, I have full confidence in my medical skills. Whether you believe it now or not, you should at least allow me to diagnose Madam before making a judgment. This is reasonable, isn't it?"

Mr. Fang pondered for a moment and felt that this made sense, so he decided to give this woman who claimed to be Xie Tianyi's wife a chance. He personally led her through the intricate courtyard and slowly walked towards the backyard.

"Madam, madam, I have called a doctor for you." Mr. Fang's voice sounded outside the door.

Inside the house, a gentle and weak female voice responded, "Husband, I know my own body condition well. There is no need to trouble the doctor to come specially."

As the door opened slightly, Chen Xi stepped into the room and immediately felt a stuffy heat that was completely different from the outside world.

The summer of June was already hot, but the room seemed to be shrouded in heat, and soon beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

"Madam, please don't move yet and keep the quilt as it is." Mr. Fang quickly sat down beside the bed and gently tidied the quilt for the person on the bed.

Chen Xi politely asked the woman on the bed: "Hello, I am the doctor who is here to treat you. Can I take your pulse?"

Her voice is gentle and professional, which makes people feel trust in her.

When Fang Yuanwai's wife saw that it was a female doctor, she seemed to let down her guard a little and extended her wrist meekly.

As his fingertips touched the weak pulse, Chen Xi's expression gradually became serious, and deep worry gathered between his brows.

Naturally, this change did not escape Mr. Fang's sharp eyes.

"What is my wife's condition? Is there a possibility of cure? No matter how much it costs, I am willing to bear it as long as she can be cured." Mr. Fang's voice was full of anxiety and expectation.

Chen Xi said in a deep voice: "Excuse me, has Madam Fang been weak since childhood, and later suffered from a cold due to an accident?"

Mr. Fang nodded repeatedly, his expression full of helplessness and regret: "It is true. My wife was not in good health before marriage. After marriage, she finally got pregnant. However, she accidentally fell into a pond on a cold winter day. Since then, she has suffered from severe cold and lost the child."

"Chen Xi, as long as you can cure my wife's illness, the prescription and the cost are not a problem. Even if I spend all my money, as long as my wife can recover her health, whether she can get pregnant again is no longer important."

Fang Yuanwai's words were full of affection, which made Chen Xi feel respectful.

In this society where polygamy is prevalent, it is rare to find such a loving and loyal husband.

In this spacious courtyard, there is only one hostess, which further highlights Mrs. Fang's unique status.

"Chen Xi, please tell me something. Is there any hope for my wife's illness? I will do it even if it means losing everything I have." Mr. Fang looked anxious.

Chen Xi replied calmly: "It can be cured, but the treatment process will be more complicated and long."

"I'm not afraid of the complexity. As long as it can relieve my wife's pain, everything is worth it." Mr. Fang's tone was full of determination.

"The pain of acupuncture is not too intense. What I mean by complicated is mainly the time it takes to treat. Mrs. Fang has had a cold for many years. It will take a long time to completely expel the cold from her body."

Chen Xi's words were sincere and practical. She knew very well that Madam Fang's condition was far more serious than it appeared on the surface. If she didn't have a rare treasure like the Lingquan, she wouldn't dare to promise a cure so easily.

"Well, I'll write you a prescription first, and you send someone to get the medicine. After you take it for seven consecutive days, I'll come back to give you acupuncture treatment." Chen Xi's plan was thorough. She knew very well that for a stubborn disease like Mrs. Fang's, patience and perseverance were equally important.

When Fang Yuanwai heard this, he immediately raised his hand to signal the servant beside him, and ordered in an almost urgent tone: "Quick, go to the study and get the best paper and pen, immediately!"