The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

Seeing this, Chen Xi felt a warm current in her heart. Fearing that Xiao Yang might be careless, she quickly and gently took the tray and placed it on the table. Her movements were full of maternal tenderness and delicacy.

"Mom, eat it while it's hot."

Xiaoyang's eyes curved into crescents when she smiled. That smile was pure and flawless, as if it could dispel all the haze in the world.

Chen Xi gently rubbed Xiao Yang's head, his eyes full of doting and pride, and praised: "Good boy, Xiao Yang is really filial."

As soon as these words were spoken, Xiaochen next to him immediately pouted, a trace of unwillingness flashed in his eyes, and he muttered in his heart: Why do you only praise my brother?

In order to get the same praise, Xiao Chen ran to Fang Wenfu's room like a gust of wind, and with his nimble little hands he took out a cup of steaming hot tea from the teapot that Fang Wenfu had just brewed.

At this time, Fang Wenfu was sitting on a chair, enjoying a moment of tranquility with his eyes closed, but when he heard Xiaochen's footsteps, he opened his eyes, only in time to catch a glimpse of Xiaochen's passing figure, and a helpless and doting smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Just as he was about to reach out for the tea, hey, where is the tea? The teacup was empty. Thinking of Xiaochen's hurried departure, Fang Wenfu suddenly realized that the tea must have been taken away by this clever little guy.

"You little brat, give me my tea."

Fang Wenfu pretended to be serious, stood up and chased after him, but his heart was full of warmth and fun.

The freshly brewed tea was "borrowed" by the clever little Xiaochen before I could even taste it.

Xiao Chen's short legs ran very fast, and soon he appeared in Chen Xi's room with tea in his hand. He placed the tea in front of her solemnly, and stared at Chen Xi with his expectant eyes, as if saying, "Mom, look how capable I am!"

"Mom, drink tea."

There was a hint of flattery in Xiaochen's voice, and his eyes were shining with anticipation.

Chen Xi naturally knew how to respond to this innocent expectation. She took a sip of tea, the fragrance of the tea melted in her mouth, and the warmth went straight to her heart. Then she smiled and said, "Our Xiaochen is also a caring little cotton-padded jacket."

When Fang Wenfu arrived, he saw that his teacup had been used by Chen Xi, so he joked, "Hey, Xiaochen, honor Madam Su by using my tea."

As she said this, she pretended to play a teasing on Xiaochen, but she just picked him up gently and spun him around in the air. Xiaochen was not afraid at all, and instead giggled. Her laughter was clear and pleasant, full of childhood joy.

Fang Wenfu couldn't bear to be really angry with this little guy. His eyes were full of love and indulgence. The warmth and harmony of this family seemed to be able to melt all the coldness in the world.

After the meal, Chen Xi took Xiaoyang and Xiaochen to the "Good Luck Restaurant" in town, intending to check on the status of their own business and see if there was any way they could help.

Xiaoyang and Xiaochen's minds were all on playing with Chen Jiajia, and their little faces were full of anticipation and excitement.

As soon as I arrived at the restaurant, I was hit by the hustle and bustle outside the door and there was an endless stream of customers waiting in line.

In order to avoid misunderstanding, Chen Xi led the children to enter through the back door, so as to avoid being mistaken for cutting in line when passing through the front door, which would only cause unnecessary trouble.

Passing through the backyard of the restaurant, Chen Xi assured Xiaoyang and Xiaochen to go find Chen Jiajia, while he went to the front hall to see if he needed any help.

As soon as Chen Xi stepped into the spacious and bright hall, before he had time to walk to the kitchen to see if Brother Chen and his wife were busy, he was stopped by a familiar voice.

The person who came was none other than Jiang Yufeng. He was full of surprise and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, what a coincidence to meet you here."

Chen Xi was also surprised. She didn't expect to run into Jiang Yufeng having a meal in such an occasion. She responded politely, "What a coincidence."

As soon as he finished speaking, the woman and child sitting at the same table with Jiang Yufeng stood up. The woman's eyes were filled with tears and gratitude: "My benefactor, I finally found you."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xi turned his gaze towards the woman and the child, feeling a little confused, as if he did not remember where he had seen them before.

The woman seemed to notice her confusion and quickly explained, "Do you remember the child you saved who was almost hit by a carriage in the county town?"

Chen Xi nodded as if he suddenly understood something, and the scene in his memory gradually became clearer.

"Oh, so it's really your family. Is the little one okay? Did he have any nightmares after returning home?"

Chen Xi asked with concern, her tone full of motherly tenderness and care.

"It's okay, the child is fine. Thanks to the benefactor's rescue, our whole family's lives have been saved."

The woman burst into tears of gratitude, her eyes slightly red, while Jiang Yufeng stood aside, his eyes moving between Chen Xi, his wife and son, his face filled with a smile of happiness and satisfaction.

"I never thought that my sister-in-law and my wife would have such a wonderful fate."

Jiang Yufeng sighed.

Then, he introduced them enthusiastically: "Come on, sister-in-law, this is my wife, Jiang Li, and this is my baby, Jiang Xiaole."

"Xiao Li, this is Brother Tian Yi's wife, Chen Xi. Xiao Le, quickly call her aunt."

Jiang Xiaole greeted Chen Xi obediently, his voice childish and polite. Chen Xi responded with a gentle smile, feeling grateful for this wonderful fate.

"My benefactor, it turns out that you are the partner of my husband's old classmate. What a great fate we have."

Chen Xi felt a little embarrassed when Jiang Li kept calling her "benefactor", and her cheeks flushed.

"Don't call me benefactor anymore. It's embarrassing."

Chen Xi said softly.

Jiang Li thought about it and suggested, "Then I'll call you Sister Xiao Xi."

Chen Xi nodded happily. This name made her feel closer, less distant and more warm between sisters.

After some greetings, Jiang Yufeng warmly invited Chen Xi to dine with him. The atmosphere became more harmonious and the table was filled with laughter. It seemed like a family gathering, which made people feel warm.

"No, I've already had dinner at home. I came here specially this time mainly to see if you need my help, brother. You guys just enjoy the food."

Chen Xi declined the invitation to dine together, with a gentle smile on her face, and turned around and walked lightly into the kitchen.

In the kitchen, Brother Chen and Sister Chen were busy as hell. The sound of pots and pans colliding and the aroma of the dishes intertwined, creating a warm and busy picture.

Seeing this, Chen Xi rolled up his sleeves without hesitation and plunged into the steaming battlefield, fighting side by side with his family.

Jiang Yufeng hurriedly finished his meal, carrying the carefully packed food in his hands, and prepared to leave.

"Enjoy your time. I have to go to the academy first. Brother Tianyi is waiting for me there."

There was a hint of urgency in his tone, yet it was also polite.

There was a flash of reluctance in Jiang Li's eyes, but she just nodded slightly without saying anything more.

After Jiang Yufeng's figure disappeared outside the door, she devoted herself to taking care of the children's meals. Her delicacy and patience seemed to be able to pass every bit of warmth in the food to the children.

Jiang Li started her own dinner only after the child had eaten his fill. However, perhaps because the empty table seemed to be missing something, she did not have much appetite. She simply ate a few bites, paid the bill, and took the child on her way home.