The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

After all, in front of a big shot like Mr. Fang, any gaffe may affect future cooperation.

"Sister, this is too much money. We can't accept it. You are the one who facilitated the franchise. You should keep this money for yourself."

Chen Ersao's voice was full of sincerity and her eyes were firm.

The two daughters-in-law of the Chen family are not only virtuous and good at managing the household, but also have a rare generosity and humility.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xi waved his hands and said with a smile: "Second brother and second sister-in-law, you are too polite. Although I am the one who made the connection, I think the reason why Mr. Fang was willing to send people to learn the skills was because of the skills of second brother and second sister-in-law and your warm hospitality. Moreover, the daily operation of the store is all managed by you. I only make some suggestions occasionally, but I can share the money every month. If you don't accept it, how can I continue to accept this share of the face."

These words were like a gentle spring breeze, leaving my second brother and his wife speechless for a moment, but a warm feeling surged in their hearts.

Indeed, every word Chen Xi said made sense and could not be refuted.

"Okay, second brother and second sister-in-law, don't refuse anymore. By the way, give me some change. I want to go to West Street to buy some fresh fruits to satisfy the children's cravings."

As soon as the words fell, the two of them readily took out a hundred taels of silver from the heavy banknotes and handed them to Chen Xi.

The money was safely in her pocket. Chen Xi did not stay for long. She exchanged a few simple greetings and hurriedly said goodbye. She knew that her second brother and his wife were still busy preparing desserts for tomorrow, and their time was precious.

Not far away, Chen Xi found a secluded corner, deftly took out a few attractive fruits from the space ring he carried with him, and carefully put them into an exquisite small bamboo basket.

Then, she walked leisurely towards the village with relaxed steps.

Chen Xi returned home with full of expectations.

As soon as I entered the door, I was attracted by Fang Wenfu's leisurely and contented figure.

"What are you so happy about, Xi girl?" Fang Wenfu sat on the rocking chair in the courtyard with a smile on his face.

"Mom, you're back! We all missed you!" The two children cheered and surrounded her.

"How can I not be happy after making some money?" Chen Xi smiled brightly. Today's 1,400 taels were undoubtedly an unprecedented joy for this small family.

"Girl Xi, you need to learn from me, an old man, to have the same mentality. Money is something outside of your body. Don't be so happy about these gold and silver treasures. I'm telling you..."

Fang Wenfu was about to give a long speech, but was interrupted by Xiaoyang, "Grandfather Fang is about to start talking again, let's go back to the room and accompany Dad."

After saying that, Xiaoyang pulled Xiaobao and ran into the house.

"It's not impossible to follow Master's advice. In that case, Master can choose not to eat the meal made from the meat I bought with money. That was bought with gold and silver." Chen Xi pretended to be helpless.

"Oh, don't mention it. I just picked the fresh peaches, and I'm afraid Master won't be able to taste them. So I'll eat one for you!" She teased deliberately with an innocent look on her face.

"You, you unworthy fellow!" Fang Wenfu pretended to be angry, but he couldn't hide the smile in his eyes. In the end, he could only mutter helplessly and turn back to the house.

The sun was shining brightly, filling the entire courtyard. Chen Xi was in a particularly good mood, humming a cheerful tune as she cooked six delicious dishes in succession, each of which was mouth-watering.

Fang Wenfu naturally did not miss this feast for his taste buds. Seeing Xiaoyang and Xiaochen giggling while eating, his mood also brightened.

With delicious food in front of him, he didn't want to miss any bite.

As for the peach after the meal, he was determined to get it and would never let Chen Xi, his clever little disciple, monopolize this sweetness.

Three days passed in a flash, and at dawn, Chen Xi was ready to go, embarking on his daily journey of giving acupuncture to Aunt Zhuang.

On the cobblestone road of the small town, dewdrops kissed the tips of shoes, leaving behind a series of crisp sounds.

After finishing the acupuncture, she walked briskly towards the shop in the town, still concerned about her second brother and sister-in-law's business.

However, when she arrived at the store, she found that the familiar wooden door was closed. The patina on the door knocker looked particularly deserted in the sun, in stark contrast to the lively scene of the past.

Chen Xi couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. At this hour, the shop should be bustling with people and filled with the aroma of pastries.

At the stall next to him, a kind-looking uncle was leisurely sorting out the goods. Seeing Chen Xi's confused expression, he took the initiative to talk to her: "Little girl, are you here to buy cakes? It's a pity that you came at an unfortunate time. The owner and his family suddenly closed the stall and went home this morning. I heard that they had something urgent to do, so they won't be open for the next two days."

Chen Xi frowned slightly and asked quickly: "What happened? Is there any difficulty at home?"

The uncle recalled the scene in the morning and said slowly, "It seems that the owner's brother came to visit in a hurry this morning. After that, the owner and his wife packed up their things nervously, saying that there was an emergency at home and they had to go back quickly."

"Thank you for telling me, uncle." After Chen Xi thanked him politely, he felt an ominous premonition in his heart. He immediately turned around and quickened his pace to rush towards Chenjia Village.

As she stepped into the Chen family's doorstep, the scene before her confirmed her guess.

The whole family sat together in a solemn atmosphere.

"Brother and sister-in-law, why did you come back at this time?" Chen Xi asked with concern.

Mrs. Chen stood up quickly, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes, and explained: "Your eldest brother still insisted on joining the army, and said that he planned to leave the day after tomorrow, so the two of us came back early, and wanted to accompany your eldest brother for a few more days."

"I was planning to discuss this with you guys tomorrow, but I didn't expect to run into you today." Chen Xi briefly explained his experience when he just came back from town.

Then, she turned her gaze to her second brother Chen Yongfeng, "Brother, have you really decided to join the army?"

Chen Yongfeng's eyes were firm, and his tone revealed his determination: "Sister, I have figured it out. I want to join the army, make achievements on the frontier, and bring honor to my family."

Chen Xi turned to look at his parents, his voice slightly heavy: "Uncle, do you agree with my second brother's decision?"

Chen Qiangsheng sighed, his eyes complicated: "Your second brother has made up his mind, even if we don't agree, what can we do?"

Liu Xiufen stood aside, her eyes red and her hands tightly twisting the corners of her clothes.

Chen Xi pulled Chen Yongfeng into his room, feeling mixed emotions.

Chen Yongfeng was nervous, fearing that his sister would strongly object, but deep down, the desire in his heart did not allow for any retreat.

"Brother, joining the army is a serious matter. Life and death on the battlefield is only a matter of a moment—" Chen Xi's words were full of worry and concern.

Chen Yongfeng interrupted her and said firmly, "Sister, you don't need to say more. I have made up my mind. Now I have nothing to worry about. My parents are taken care of by my second and third brothers. I am relieved about you. The only thing I can do is to protect myself on the battlefield and strive to return with glory."