The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

The two little heads nodded up and down without hesitation, and their determined look seemed as if they had seen their uncle in armor, looking majestic and awe-inspiring.

"I believe I can," Xiao Yang said seriously, "but it's not easy to be a general. You have to kill the enemy bravely and protect yourself."

Xiao Chen followed his brother's words, with a trace of worry in his eyes, "Wouldn't that be very dangerous for Uncle? Why don't we ask Uncle not to go!"

Chen Xi heard this, his eyes were gentle and deep, he hesitated for a moment and then spoke slowly.

"Xiaoyang and Xiaochen, what kind of people do you want to be in the future?" She guided the children to think about more profound questions.

Xiao Yang couldn't wait to answer: "I want to study and take the exam like my father did!"

His tone was full of desire for knowledge and admiration for his father.

Xiao Chen followed closely behind, his little face filled with longing for the future: "I, I want to study medicine with my mother, and I also want to open a shop to make money."

"Good children, my Xiaoyang and Xiaochen are both promising and ambitious." Chen Xi nodded approvingly, and then changed the subject, "Then if I don't let Xiaoyang study and Xiaochen study medicine, will you be happy?"

This question made the children's faces fall immediately, and Xiaochen's eyes even began to turn red. "No, Mom, if you do this, I will be sad."

Xiao Yang also eagerly agreed: "Mom, I really want to go to school!"

"Yeah, you're all unhappy when you hear mom say that, so how would your uncle feel?" Chen Xi's words made the children suddenly realize.

"My uncle is an adult now. He has his dream, which is to join the army. If we stop him from pursuing his dream because we are worried, will my uncle be happy?"

The two little heads shook like rattles and said in unison: "No."

"Yes, as relatives, it is normal to worry, but we cannot let this prevent others from pursuing a better future." Chen Xi's words were full of deep meaning.

"When my uncle goes to the army, we should support him and cheer him on. Of course, we should also lend a hand when he needs it."

"I understand, just like my mother used her medical skills to make medicine for my uncle to protect him." Xiaoyang's metaphor warms people's hearts.

"And my grandparents gave money to my uncle!" Xiaochen added, his little face beaming with pride.

Chen Xi gently touched the two children's heads, his eyes full of relief.

"You two are really smart. Mother hopes that you can help each other in the future. Remember, you are the closest people."

However, this sentence made the two little guys look puzzled, as if they had their own little secret about the expression "closest".

Seeing this, Chen Xi's expression instantly became lively and interesting. He was secretly surprised at the news about his unborn brother or sister, about which he knew nothing.

"Tell you who said that?" she asked curiously.

Xiaoyang and Xiaochen smiled at each other and said in unison: "It's my uncle and aunt. My uncle said that when daddy recovers, mom will give us brothers and sisters!"

Chen Xi held his forehead with his hand helplessly and chuckled, thinking secretly in his heart, what kind of drama is this from his aunt.

Her eyes inadvertently swept over Xie Tianyi standing beside her, and she found that his ears seemed to be slightly red. She didn't know if it was an illusion or if he was really touched by the children's topic.

She said softly, "Don't say such nonsense anymore. Your parents are already very content with you two little brothers."

But Xiaoyang and Xiaochen were not willing to give in: "But mom, do we really want brothers and sisters?"

Chen Xi was about to respond, but Xie Tianyi's voice took the lead: "Let's stop here. This is an adult matter, children should not interfere."

Chen Xi smiled secretly in his heart, grateful to Xie Tianyi for coming to his rescue at the right time.

As the eldest brother of the Chen family embarked on his journey, this little episode came to an end.

The shop of the third son of the Chen family reopened, and life in the town was once again bustling with the sweetness of "Chen's Desserts".

Mr. Fang sent people to learn the craft, and soon the second branch of "Chen Ji Dessert" took root in the town, echoing Chen Ping'an's shop. Although the latter was still crowded with people and limited supply each day, many customers often returned with regret, this also happened to make Mr. Fang's new store a success, accepting those diners who were unable to taste the delicious "Chen Ji" as they wished.

The Chen family's house is still immersed in prosperity, but behind this prosperity, the family members' hearts seem to be shrouded in a faint haze, that is, the hidden worry about Chen Yongfeng's illness.

"Mom, it's raining!" Xiaoyang and Xiaochen's clear children's voices penetrated the rain curtain and came happily from outside the door, with a bit of surprise and eagerness.

Chen Xi moved as soon as she heard the sound, her steps brisk but steady. She knew that the arrival of the rainy season was always accompanied by some housework that needed to be done immediately.

Two little figures followed closely behind. Although Xiaoyang and Xiaochen are still young, they already know how to share the burden with their mother. Their little hands are busy all the time, and their young faces are filled with pride in helping their family.

After the hot summer, the rainy season arrived as expected. This time the rain not only came quickly, but also with great force. The bean-sized raindrops hit the ground, splashing water.

"Oh, mom, look, it's hailing!" Xiaoyang gently touched the window frame with his fingers, his eyes flashing with curiosity and excitement about the natural wonders.

Xiao Chen was standing by, scratching his round head with his little hands, his face full of confusion and curiosity, "Why is there ice falling from the sky?"

Chen Xi smiled gently upon hearing this, and patiently explained to the children: "Hail is formed in a place called cumulonimbus clouds high in the sky. Water vapor on the ground rises to the sky, and when it encounters cold air, it turns into small water droplets. The higher it goes, the lower the temperature becomes, and these small water droplets turn into small ice beads. In the end, they are too heavy, so they fall down and become the hail we see."

Her explanation was meticulous and detailed, but she didn't notice how unfamiliar and incomprehensible these professional terms were to the two little ones.

Xiaoyang and Xiaochen widened their eyes, obviously feeling both amazed and confused by their mother's words.

At this moment, Xie Tianyi, who was sitting on the bed, had his long eyelashes half covering his eyes, making him look deep and elusive.

Ripples appeared in his heart. The Chen Xi in front of him was completely different from the wife in his memory who knew nothing about business and would not talk about such scientific knowledge.

what on earth is it?

Who is she?

A series of questions gathered in his mind like dark clouds, so much so that Chen Xi's call failed to attract his attention.

"Daddy, Mommy is calling you!" Xiaochen skipped to Xie Tianyi, gently pushed him with his little hand, his eyes full of anticipation.

"What's the matter?" Xie Tianyi's voice unconsciously became a little cold and distant. He needed time to digest all this unusualness.

"The rain has subsided. I'll go make you some medicine. Please help me look after the children and don't let them run around. Also, don't let them pick up hailstones in the yard to eat. That's not clean."