The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

The group continued to stroll in the bustling market, laughing and talking, but unexpectedly, two figures suddenly appeared in front of them, blocking their way.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be the ruddy-faced, slightly plump owner of the Fugui Restaurant, and the serious-looking attendant beside him.

"Mrs. Chen, what a coincidence! I have something I want to talk to you about. Would you be so kind as to go to the teahouse across the street to chat?"

The owner of Fugui Restaurant had a big smile on his face, but he couldn't hide a hint of anxiety in his tone.

Chen Xi smiled slightly, politely but with a hint of alienation: "I'm so sorry, you see, it's really inconvenient for me to take care of three children!"

Her words were gentle but firm, and she obviously had no intention of having a deep conversation with the other party at this time and place.

After politely declining, Chen Xi planned to drag the children forward. Her mind was entirely focused on how to let the children spend a pleasant afternoon. She was not interested in the intrigues in the business world.

However, the restaurant owner didn't seem to be willing to give up. His eyes flashed, and he quickly followed with his men, still with a forced smile on his face: "It's okay, Madam Chen, I just took up a little of your time."

Chen Xi stopped and looked back with a firm gaze: "Sorry, I have something to do!"

There was unquestionable determination in her tone. Obviously, spending time with her children was far more important to her than dealing with the restaurant owner.

The reputation of the "Good Luck" restaurant is at its peak, and its delicious dishes have long been passed on by word of mouth among people in the county.

Whenever night falls, the restaurant is brightly lit inside and outside, and diners come in an endless stream, because the dishes there are extremely delicious, and every bite is the ultimate tease to the taste buds, leaving people with an endless aftertaste, and they wish they could swallow their tongue.

The owner of the Fugui Restaurant looked at Chen Xi and the children walking away, and a gloom gradually gathered in his eyes.

He originally thought that with their past friendship, he could at least sit down and have a good talk with Chen Xi, but he did not expect to be rejected so straightforwardly, which made him feel unprecedented frustration and humiliation.

This sense of frustration quickly turned into deep resentment towards Chen Xi.

He knew very well that although the plaque of the "Good Luck" restaurant bore the names of Chen Xi's second brother and his wife, the real mastermind behind the scenes was the woman in front of him who looked weak but was actually very skilled.

He came here specially, but was rejected so thoroughly. The resentment and anger in his heart spread like wildfire and were difficult to calm down.

Chen Xi seemed to sense something, and when he turned around, he caught the hateful look of the restaurant owner, and his heart shuddered.

For the safety of the children, she decided to give up her plan of wandering around and quickly returned to the restaurant with them.

After returning to the restaurant, she first handed Chen Jiajia over to her second brother and his wife, and repeatedly reminded them to ensure Chen Jiajia's safety and not to take it lightly at any time.

The second brother and his wife believed Chen Xi's words without a doubt, and immediately arranged for experienced bodyguards to guard Chen Jiajia day and night.

At the same time, Chen Xi also warned Xiaoyang and Xiaochen to avoid going out alone in the near future, just in case.

The undisguised hatred of the owner of the Fugui Restaurant forced her to be on high alert. She knew very well that a person in desperate situation would often do unexpected extreme things.

As expected, in the next few days, some suspicious people often appeared at the door of Chen Xi's house. They were sneaky and seemed to be secretly monitoring the family's movements.

Chen Xi herself was not too scared, but what she was most worried about was that if these people had bad intentions and attacked the children, the consequences would be disastrous.

Fortunately, on the day Xie Tianyi went to the academy, the monitors suddenly disappeared, as if they had never appeared.

Chen Xi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but he did not completely let down his guard.

The two children were full of infinite curiosity and yearning for the academy, and pestered Chen Xi to go with them to see Xie Tianyi off.

Chen Xi did not agree immediately, but asked Xie Tianyi for his opinion first. After all, this was his daily life and his wishes should be respected.

Xie Tianyi, who was completely unaware of this, readily agreed after hearing the children's request. He thought this was a good opportunity to enhance family emotions.

A few days ago, Xie Tianyi accidentally walked into Moyue Bookstore in the county town, presented his masterpiece, and unexpectedly received a generous reward - five hundred taels of silver.

This unexpected wealth did not make him extravagant and wasteful. He still chose to live in the simple old house allocated by the college and did not ask for a more comfortable dormitory.

However, when he returned to the academy, some subtle changes took place in him, and these changes were quickly noticed by his classmates.

The most intuitive thing is the clothes he wears. Those old clothes that were once clean but had turned pale have now been replaced by clothes of high-quality texture and novel styles, which has greatly improved his overall temperament.

All of this was actually a thoughtful arrangement by Xiaoyang and Xiaochen.

After the family conditions improved, they believed that Xie Tianyi, as the head of the family, should maintain his dignity in the academy and should not be looked down upon because of his clothes.

After all, most of the students in the academy came from wealthy families, and it was rare for them to be as financially strapped as they were before.

Xie Tianyi was touched and comforted by the children's filial piety and gladly accepted this special gift.

After some discussion, Xie Tianyi decided to continue living on campus and return home to reunite with his family on the weekends every two weeks. This way he could ensure that his studies would not be affected while also balancing his family life.

"Brother Tianyi, you're finally here. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to see you this semester!"

Jiang Yufeng and Xie Tianyi have a deep friendship. After learning the news of Xie Tianyi's return, he specially applied to live in the same room with him to continue their friendship.

When Jiang Yufeng arrived exhausted and saw Xie Tianyi already settled down, an indescribable joy suddenly surged in his heart.

"Yeah, I'm here."

Xie Tianyi responded with his usual gentleness, a warm smile on his lips.

"Sister-in-law, Xiaoyang and Xiaochen, you are here too!"

Jiang Yufeng greeted Chen Xi and the children enthusiastically, his voice full of sincerity and enthusiasm.

The two children responded politely: "Hello, Uncle Jiang."

Their voices were clear and melodious, and their faces were filled with innocent smiles, adding a touch of warmth and harmony to this ordinary day.

On the first day of school, the sun shines through the sparse clouds and shines on the bustling school gate. Parents are carrying or shouldering bags, full of expectations and reluctance for their children.

In this busy scene, Chen Xi's figure stood out. She held a child in each hand, looking warm and eye-catching, like a flowing picture of family affection, attracting curious glances from people around her.

Chen Xi felt the gazes from all around him, and a hint of discomfort flashed across his brows.

She leaned close to Xie Tianyi's ear and whispered softly. Her words were like a spring breeze, gentle but firm, trying to find a piece of peace in the hustle and bustle.