The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

Amid the astonishment of the crowd, Chen Xi walked around the restaurant, scattering the colorless and odorless special medicine powder along the way. This medicine powder was the crystallization of her wisdom. Once it came into contact with fire, it would burn instantly without leaving any trace.

The flame touched the powder, instantly forming a wall of fire, and Chen Xi quietly evacuated from the back door, as if he had never appeared.

Across the street, Fang Wenfu, Xiaoyang and Xiaochen were waiting anxiously, but they witnessed the restaurant being engulfed in flames. The two children widened their eyes, unable to believe what they saw.

The truth behind the fire was too shocking and too cruel for them.

"Grandpa Fang, there's a fire, go save mom!"

There was anxiety and urgency in Xiaoyang and Xiaochen's voices. Their little hands tightly tugged at the corners of Fang Wenfu's clothes, their eyes full of helplessness and fear, but their little bodies were firmly held by Fang Wenfu with a firm and gentle force.

Fang Wenfu's eyes revealed a deep judgment. He knew Chen Xi's wit and courage very well. He believed that she was not someone who would easily fall into trouble and that she must have a plan to deal with it.

Just as the children's cries were about to turn into sobs, as if the whole world was about to be swallowed up by despair, Chen Xi's figure appeared in front of everyone safely like the first ray of sunshine in the morning light.

Her appearance seemed to dispel all the haze in an instant, and the spark of hope was rekindled in the children's eyes.

"Come on, go home."

Chen Xi's words were gentle and powerful, with a hint of imperceptible fatigue, but also full of longing for home and infinite love for children.

When the children heard this, they felt as if they had received the most precious gift. They immediately ran to their mother, snuggling up to her with their small bodies. By touching that familiar and warm presence and confirming that their mother was safe and sound, they gradually forgot the fear brought by the fire. Holding hands, with joy of surviving the disaster on their faces, they set out on their way home.

After returning home, Fang Wenfu did not ask for details in front of the children. Instead, he used his eyes, which were full of traces of time, to silently convey his care and support.

Chen Xi carefully examined Xiaoyang and Xiaochen's bodies. When she saw the whip marks on their tender skin, her heart seemed to be tugged hard and her eyes flushed. It was the indescribable heartache as a mother.

"Mom, we're not hurt!"

Xiaoyang and Xiaochen comforted her sensibly. Their little hands gently patted Chen Xi's back. Their clear eyes were full of strength. They tried to alleviate their mother's worries in their own way.

"Mom, it really doesn't hurt at all, please don't cry."

Their voices were small but extremely firm, as if telling the world that they were little warriors who could protect their mother.

Xiaoyang and Xiaochen hugged Chen Xi tightly, and their little hands clumsily but tenderly wiped away the tears on her face. Every movement was filled with deep love for their mother.

However, Chen Xi's tears were like a river bursting its banks, carrying too much anger and heartache, and it was difficult to stop.

"Was it that man who hit you?"

Chen Xi's voice was gentle but carried a chill that could not be ignored. She needed to know the truth, even if it broke her heart.

Xiaoyang and Xiaochen nodded silently, with a barely perceptible hint of fear and stubbornness in their eyes.

"He tied us up and seemed to be particularly angry with our mother, so he whipped each of us with a whip, cursing at our mother as he beat us."

Xiaochen's voice trembled slightly, but he still tried to maintain the pride of a little man.

"Mom, we are little men, don't cry!"

Xiaochen puffed out his chest, his tone tinged with pride.

Chen Xi felt mixed emotions. Thinking back to the fate of the owner of the Fugui Restaurant, she did not regret it at all.

In her heart, the man who dared to hurt her children had already been sentenced to death, not to mention that he cruelly whipped two innocent children.

In her opinion, the ending of the owner of Fugui Restaurant was his own fault and there was no injustice at all.

Wiping away her tears, Chen Xi took out the finest ointment from an exquisite porcelain bottle and poured a few drops of precious spiritual spring water from a bottle inlaid with emerald green jade. She carefully applied these precious medicines on the children's whip marks.

As the ointment touched the two brothers, they seemed to feel a cool and warm force. The aching wounds were instantly relieved and the pain miraculously disappeared.

"Mom, this is amazing, it doesn't hurt at all!"

Xiaochen opened his eyes wide, his face full of disbelief and amazement.

"Yes, mother, mother is awesome, to be able to make such a powerful ointment."

Xiaoyang also echoed, his words full of admiration for his mother.

At this time, Fang Wenfu slowly walked into the room, also holding a bottle of ointment in his hand.

He was well aware of his apprentice's carefulness, but still took out the special ointment that he had treasured for many years as a backup, just in case.

This silent care fills the air with a warm and firm force.

Seeing this, the two children politely and gratefully said in unison: "Thank you, Grandpa Fang."

Fang Wenfu smiled and waved his hands, but his heart was full of guilt.

Although Chen Xi never complained, he always felt that he should do more for the two children to make up for the suffering they endured.

After careful consideration, Fang Wenfu decided to personally teach his two children medical skills, not only to make up for it, but also for their future growth.

He first discussed the matter with Chen Xi.

"Master, I think it's great. We can teach them medicine together."

Chen Xi's eyes flashed with approval, "No matter which path the children choose in the future, it is always good to know some medical skills. At least they can protect themselves and help others."

After experiencing a sudden storm, Xiaoyang and Xiaochen's wish came true. They were finally able to live with their mother at night and enjoy the long-lost sense of security and warmth.

"Xiaoyang and Xiaochen, how about mother and Grandpa Fang teach you medical skills?"

Chen Xi's voice was gentle and full of expectation.

"Okay, okay, I want to become as powerful as mother."

Xiaochen jumped on the bed excitedly, clapping his hands, his eyes sparkling with longing for the future.

"But mother, will teaching us medicine affect your business?"

Xiaoyang's questions seem particularly mature, and he always takes into account many details that adults may overlook.

Chen Xi gently pinched Xiaoyang's nose, her smile full of doting, "How could that be? Xiaoyang and Xiaochen are mother's treasures. Your learning and growth will only make mother feel happier and more satisfied."

In her opinion, nothing is more important than accompanying children as they grow up and witnessing their every step of progress.

The sunlight shines through the gaps in the window lattices and into the house, giving this simple room a layer of warm golden glow.

Xiaoyang's little fist drew a childish arc in the air, and his eyes flashed with determination and longing.

"Then when we learn medical skills, we can learn poison skills from mother and Grandpa Fang, and then we won't be afraid of bad guys anymore."

His voice was full of anticipation for the future.

"Yes, if anyone dares to bully me and Xiaoyang in the future, I will teach him a lesson with poison."

Xiaochen followed suit, his tone carrying a hint of childish stubbornness, his little face full of trust in their brotherhood.