The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

Chen Xi's eyes revealed a touch of tenderness and determination. She knew very well that the reason why the sisters protected each other was out of their deep love for each other and they did not want to see the other fall into deeper suffering.

Compared with the previous woman, the new sisters are more pure and refined, like fairies who are not stained by the dust of the world. If they are not protected by a kind and benevolent master, their fate would probably be bleak and unimaginable.

"Okay, stop arguing, all of you stay here."

Chen Xi's words were like a spring breeze, giving them unprecedented warmth and hope.

The sisters' eyes widened instantly, filled with astonishment and disbelief, as if a rain of blessings fell from heaven. They stared at Chen Xi closely. This sudden good fortune was like a tide, washing away the fear and despair in their hearts.

It was not until the traffickers slowly untied the thick ropes that bound their wrists that the real sense of freedom surged into their hearts, almost suffocating them.

"Thank you, Madam Chen, thank you, Madam Chen!"

The two sisters were so excited that they kowtowed repeatedly, with bloodstains faintly visible on their foreheads, and their gratitude was beyond words.

Upon seeing this, Chen Xi hurried forward and gently helped them up. She was not used to such a generous gift, and her heart was filled with sympathy and concern for their plight.

After the traffickers disappeared from sight, Chen Xi asked the eight people to line up neatly. "What are your names?"

She asked gently, wanting to get to know everyone.

"Mrs. Chen, since you have already bought us, you should be the one to give us the name."

One of them answered, with a hint of awe and anticipation in his tone.

Chen Xi was slightly stunned when she heard this. It turned out that there was such a particular detail. She couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. After all, she was not very good at naming.

So she decided to listen to people's original names first, perhaps to get some inspiration from them.

The woman who cooked and the woman who sewed were once servants of the Liu family. One was named Wang Yan and the other was named Wang Hui. Chen Xi simply used these two names, affectionately calling the cook Aunt Yan and the sewing Aunt Hui, which not only preserved their old acquaintance but also added a bit of home warmth.

The driver was simply called Ma San because of his profession.

The Jiang family consists of three members, the male owner Jiang Da and the female owner Jiang Qi. Their child was named "Jiang Sen" because he lacks the element "wood" in the five elements, which means vitality.

As for the pair of sisters from the family of criminals, the elder sister was named Mo Hua and the younger sister was named Mo Qin. Just like their names, they were cold but exuded an extraordinary temperament, which made them both elegant and lovable.

Chen Xi did not ask about their original surnames, but only called them Mo Hua and Mo Qin. Mo Hua had a gentle personality, while Mo Qin was lively and cheerful. The two sisters each had their own characteristics.

The two sisters were filled with joy when they learned that they could keep the names given by their parents. Although the shadow of the past made them almost dare not mention their own names again, at this moment, this name seemed to have become a bridge connecting them to the beautiful memories of the past.

"Everyone, start working according to your respective responsibilities. You will be arranged to live in the rooms in the front yard later."

Chen Xi continued to make arrangements, "Mo Hua, Mo Qin, I am not used to having someone serving me all the time, so you will be responsible for cleaning and keeping it clean. I will naturally summon you if I need you."

This arrangement not only reflects her independence, but also gives the two sisters a certain amount of freedom.

The eight people lived in four spacious rooms in the front yard, each of which was decorated simply and warmly.

After settling everyone down, Chen Xi personally led them to familiarize themselves with the home environment, especially the pharmacy and medicine fields that she and her master Fang Wenfu managed together. These were forbidden areas that outsiders were not allowed to easily set foot in.

The pharmacy is not only a place to store and prepare precious medicinal materials, but also a secret place where the master and apprentice occasionally refine self-defense pills. If outsiders break in, it may cause unnecessary trouble.

Under Chen Xi's leadership, everyone gradually became familiar with this new home, and everyone became busy, each doing their own job.

Chen Xi also taught Aunt Yan how to make several home-cooked dishes, emphasizing the importance of a balanced and economical diet.

"Prepare two meat dishes, two vegetable dishes and one soup for lunch in the future. Pay attention to nutritional balance. Keep breakfast and dinner as light as possible and do not waste food."

Waste was unacceptable to Chen Xi. Aunt Yan nodded repeatedly, secretly thanking herself for having met such a considerate boss. Compared with her past as a servant in the government office where even a bowl of soup was hard to come by, here at Madam Chen's place, not only was there meat to eat, but there was also soup for every meal. It was a world of difference.

Aunt Yan passed these words to others, and everyone's gratitude towards Mrs. Chen became even deeper.

During dinner, Chen Xi mentioned to Xie Tianyi the matter of hiring a teacher for the two children of the Jiang family.

"That's what I was thinking. Although they are still young, they are smart and clever. Now is the best time to open their wisdom."

Xie Tianyi didn't know that the two children's intelligence actually benefited from the nourishment of Chen Xi's spiritual spring water.

The little guys who used to be skinny and sallow have now become healthy and lively under Chen Xi's careful care. Who can remember how skinny and sallow they used to be?

"You have to find a teacher with open minds for the children. You study in the academy and have extensive connections. Remember, the teacher can't be too old-fashioned. He must be able to keep up with the times."

Chen Xi added that she believes that "repaying evil with kindness" is noble, but if everyone does this, then who should repay the good deeds?

Xie Tianyi nodded silently. He understood Chen Xi's unique perspectives, and these ideas were undoubtedly positive and would not harm himself or others.

Under Chen Xi's careful teaching, the two children learned to be kind yet smart.

"I'll take care of this the day after tomorrow."

Considering that tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival, when families are reunited and it is not appropriate to disturb others, it would be more appropriate to choose the day after tomorrow.

Just a few days ago, knowing that the Mid-Autumn Festival was approaching, Chen Xi specially taught Chen's eldest brother and sister-in-law as well as the chain store employees how to make mooncakes of various flavors. The mooncakes have been selling like hot cakes these two days and are in short supply.

Although these mooncakes are expensive, they have rich fillings and excellent taste, and they are sold out as soon as they are on the market.

Thanks to Brother Chen and Mr. Liu who reserved some in advance, the mooncakes were delivered to Chen Xi. Chen Xi gladly accepted them, with a happy smile on his face.

She kept the flavors that Fang Wenfu and the children liked, and asked Mo Hua to distribute the rest to other members of the family to ensure that everyone could taste the sweetness of the festival.

There were eight people, and each of them had two. The children especially liked the five-nut mooncakes, and she was no exception.

She carefully placed the five-nut mooncakes and handed Fang Wenfu his favorite red bean paste mooncakes. Every detail revealed her meticulous care and love for her family.

As for Xie Tianyi, she had no exact understanding of his personal preferences, so she carefully selected two flavors of mooncakes, one with five nuts and one with red bean paste, and kept one for each of them, praying silently in her heart. Even though neither of these two traditional fillings could touch his taste buds, she could only accept this regret helplessly.