The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

After he finished speaking, he bowed slightly and said goodbye with sincerity.

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As the sun sets, smoke rises from the kitchen and the clear cries of children can be heard from the courtyard.

"Wow! Mom, what strange things are in the basket?" Xiaoyang widened his eyes, his face full of curiosity mixed with a hint of fear.

"So many legs, it looks so scary." Xiaochen hid behind Xiaoyang, with only half of his face showing, and pointed at the creature in the basket with his little hand.

Hearing the noise, Xiao Yang and Xiao Chen ran out of the house, but when they saw what was in Chen Xi's arms, they stopped involuntarily, feeling curious and a little timid.

Chen Xi chuckled and explained gently: "They are crabs, don't be afraid, they won't hurt you."

She walked into the kitchen carrying a basket and gently placed the crabs in the prepared basin.

"This is the first time I've seen such a big crab!" Xiaoyang exclaimed.

"Mom, will these crabs eat people? Xiaochen is a little scared." Xiaochen tightly grasped the corner of Chen Xi's clothes, with worry written all over his face.

After all, in their memory, small crabs in the creek at the entrance of the village were common, but such huge crabs were unprecedented.

Chen Xi squatted down, patted Xiao Chen's head gently, and comforted him: "Don't worry, these crabs are very docile and won't hurt anyone. Let's try them tonight and make a delicious crab dinner."

"I won't eat it. It doesn't look delicious!" Xiaochen pouted and shook his head like a rattle.

Xiaoyang also waved his hands, obviously having reservations about this unfamiliar food.

Chen Xi smiled when he heard that, and secretly decided in his heart that he must make a delicious meal that would make the two little guys salivate in the evening.

She carefully counted the crabs in the basket; there were thirty in total, just enough to be divided into two portions.

One of them was naturally prepared for the Chen family.

Considering that it was getting late, she decided to give the gifts tomorrow, so she temporarily kept the divided crabs in clean water to ensure their freshness.

Chen Xi rolled up his sleeves and cooked fifteen crabs in one go. His cooking techniques were skillful and varied. The crabs had the original flavor of steaming, the spicy flavor of stir-frying, and the delicious and delicate flavor of garlic.

As the food was served, night fell quietly.

"Xiao Xi, is this the crab you made?" Fang Wenfu had been out in the afternoon and had no idea of ​​Chen Xi's culinary masterpiece.

He looked at the tempting golden and fragrant crabs on the table and couldn't help swallowing his saliva. The glutton in his heart was completely awakened.

Having traveled extensively in his early years, he was no stranger to crabs, but the warmth and satisfaction of homely food were long-lost.

After washing his hands, Fang Wenfu couldn't wait to grab one and taste it with big mouthfuls, looking very enjoyable.

Seeing this, Xiaoyang and Xiaochen's original fear seemed to be melted away by the temptation of this delicious food, and they began to try it carefully.

It was so delicious!

"Did you buy these crabs from Mr. Fang?" Fang Wenfu asked curiously.

"No, Mrs. Fang is not in good health because of the cold, so Mr. Fang gave me the whole basket of crabs. I plan to take the remaining crabs to visit my family tomorrow." Chen Xi explained.

Xie Tianyi nodded silently without raising any objection.

"Mom is going back to grandma's house? Can we go with her?" Xiaoyang and Xiaochen asked excitedly, with anticipation in their eyes.

"Of course, let's set off tomorrow morning." Chen Xi agreed with a smile.

At this moment, the door hinge turned slightly, making a creaking sound. Chen Xi went out and saw that it was Mr. Xie.

Xie Tianyi followed closely behind, and when he saw his father, he respectfully called him "Dad".

"I'm here. I stewed some meat at home and thought of sending some over to you." Mr. Xie said as he handed a bowl of meat to Chen Xi.

Although there was not much meat, the thought behind it was profound. Chen Xi could sense that this was what Mr. Xie had saved specially for them.

"We happen to be having a meal here, Dad, please come in and have something to eat with us." Chen Xi invited warmly with a sincere look in his eyes.

Mr. Xie waved his hands repeatedly, feeling embarrassed to take up the children's food rations.

"Grandpa, come in quickly. We have a lot of delicious food at home!" Xiaoyang and Xiaochen each took Grandpa Xie's hands with their tender little hands and invited him into the house.

On the table, various crab dishes exuded an attractive luster, there was a plate of refreshing smashed cucumber, and a large bowl of steaming white porridge.

"Dad, please sit down. I'll get you a set of clean dishes and chopsticks." Xie Tianyi said considerately, and then handed over the tableware.

Seeing that Mr. Xie only drank porridge, Xiaoyang and Xiaochen picked a piece of crab meat each and gave it to him, patiently teaching him how to taste this rare delicacy.

Everyone was very satisfied with the meal and their bellies were full, especially Fang Wenfu, who praised the crabs for being delicious. The two children also ate with joy, and all fifteen crabs were quickly eaten up.

"Mom, what should I do if I want to eat it again in the future?" Xiao Chen looked at Chen Xi eagerly, his little face full of desire.

A warm current surged in Chen Xi's heart, and she said softly: "If there is a chance in the future, mother will make it for you again, and you will definitely eat enough."

After the meal, Grandpa Xie realized that he had only come to deliver meat, and Chen Xi also suddenly realized that he had forgotten to bring the meat that Grandpa Xie brought to the table for sharing. It lay quietly on the windowsill, forgotten.

"Dad, you should take this meat back. We have enough food now, and you should also take good care of yourself."

Xie Tianyi knew the thoughts of the other members of the Xie family. If they knew about the meat, I'm afraid...

Xie Tianyi's words were firm and clear. Old Master Xie's hands were shaking slightly. He slowly, but anxiously, brought the bowl back to his chest.

When he reached the door and was about to step out, Mr. Xie suddenly felt a gust of wind in his heart.

He paused, and a trace of trance flashed in his eyes.

The old man kept saying "OK", but then it turned into endless silence.

He just looked at Xie Tianyi like that, his eyes showing both relief and complex and indescribable emotions.

Thousands of words finally turned into a deep gaze.

"Dad, don't worry. I will always remember your kindness in raising me. No matter when or where, I will never forget it."

Xie Tianyi's words were sincere and firm, and every word fell heavily on Mr. Xie's heart, causing tears to well up in his weather-beaten eyes.

He nodded slightly without saying anything else. His back seemed a little staggering as he turned and left, but tears were flashing in his eyes.

In Mr. Xie's heart, Xie Tianyi had already transcended the boundaries of blood ties and had become his own flesh and blood.

It’s a pity that the Qin family’s former strength is like an insurmountable gap between them.

He sighed. The world is unpredictable and people's hearts are changeable. The only thing that matters is cherishing what you have.

Qin woke up from her dream and found that Mr. Xie was not around. She waited for a while, but still could not find any trace of him.