The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

Xie Tianyi replied calmly.

In fact, in order to arrive at the academy earlier, Xie Tianyi specifically asked Aunt Yan at home to prepare a hearty breakfast in advance to ensure that he could start the day's study in high spirits.

Mo Shiyu nodded slightly when she heard this, as if she understood something: "So that's how it is."

"Ms. Mo may not know that my sister-in-law's cooking skills are really amazing. Brother Tianyi must have been distracted by the delicious food at home, which is why he came a little late."

Jiang Yufeng interrupted, with a hint of pride in his tone.

Mo Shiyu heard this and a hint of surprise flashed across her face: "Is Mr. Xie already married? I really want to know which lady is so lucky. I always thought that Mr. Xie was devoted to study and always ranked first in the academy, so he had no time to take care of personal matters."

"My wife is just an ordinary village woman."

Xie Tianyi's answer was brief and plain. He never wanted outsiders to ask too many questions about Chen Xi, for fear that someone would become curious about Chen Xi's past and cause unnecessary trouble.

"I see. It's really not easy for Master Xie."

Mo Shiyu's words were full of sympathy and pity.

Jiang Yufeng, who was standing by, was quite curious about Mo Shiyu's sympathy and couldn't help asking, "Why does Miss Mo feel sorry for Brother Tianyi?"

Mo Shiyu looked at Xie Tianyi and sighed softly: "For a man as talented as Mr. Xie, marrying a village woman is probably out of some kind of helplessness. Moreover, village women usually... I'm afraid it's hard for them to have common topics with Mr. Xie."

Her knowledge of Chen Xi was limited to her identity as a village woman and the fact that her family ran a thriving restaurant.

"No, no, Miss Mo, don't underestimate my sister-in-law. Although my sister-in-law comes from the countryside, she is actually..."

Seeing this, Xie Tianyi hurriedly held down Jiang Yufeng's arm, with a restraining look in his eyes.

Jiang Yufeng immediately understood and tactfully shut his mouth, thus cleverly interrupting a conversation that could have caused embarrassment.

"Mr. Xie, what's wrong? Why don't you let Mr. Jiang continue? I really want to hear how extraordinary your wife is in Jiang Yufeng's eyes to attract the attention of so many talented people in the academy."

Mo Shiyu gently covered her mouth with a handkerchief, smiling, and spoke half-jokingly and half-seriously, with a hint of curiosity and anticipation in her tone.

"There is nothing extraordinary about her. She is just an ordinary village woman, and I am just a country person far away from the hustle and bustle. The two of us are just dependent on each other and support each other."

Xie Tianyi smiled calmly, but his words revealed unquestionable firmness and affection.

After he finished speaking, the smile on Mo Shiyu's face seemed to be frozen by a sudden cold wind. She had never expected that Xie Tianyi would be so calm, even a little modest, just to protect his wife of ordinary background.

Mo Shiyu tried hard to adjust her mood and make the atmosphere relaxed again: "Mr. Xie is really humorous. Your modesty makes people feel that you are even more extraordinary."

Although her smile was barely back, her eyes were filled with mixed emotions.

Xie Tianyi chose to remain silent and did not say anything else. The atmosphere became a little subtle for a moment.

At this time, Xue Mingxuan saw this and hurriedly came out to smooth things over: "Come on, Brother Xie, you have to try this signature dish of 'Good Luck'. This newly opened restaurant has unique dishes. I'm afraid Brother Xie has never had the opportunity to experience it."

There was a sense of superiority in Xue Mingxuan's words, and his words seemed to imply that Xie Tianyi had limited financial resources and could not enjoy such delicious food.

Mo Shiyu noticed something was wrong and quietly tugged at Xue Mingxuan's sleeve, signaling him to stop eating with her eyes. However, Xue Mingxuan did not seem to understand her intention and continued to talk to himself, "Especially this squirrel mandarin fish dish. It is limited in supply every day. Brother Tianyi must try more. After all, such an opportunity does not come often."

As he spoke, he smiled and picked up a piece of fish for Xie Tianyi with chopsticks. His action seemed enthusiastic, but it actually contained sarcasm.

Jiang Yufeng was observing all this from the side and was extremely surprised.

Doesn’t Xue Mingxuan know that the “Good Luck” restaurant was opened by Xie Tianyi’s parents-in-law, and that Xie Tianyi himself is one of the shareholders?

It is said that these dishes were designed by Mrs. Chen herself. Xie Tianyi has tasted them many times and will be able to enjoy them at any time in the future.

Just when he wanted to clarify, he saw Xie Tianyi elegantly pick up the piece of squirrel mandarin fish, savor it carefully, and slowly swallow it.

"Thank you for the treat. I'm full now. I'll take my leave now."

Xie Tianyi said this calmly, then stood up and prepared to leave.

Seeing this, Jiang Yufeng hurriedly said goodbye to Xue Mingxuan and followed Xie Tianyi.

"I ate so much that I felt so happy~"

Jiang Yufeng touched his round belly and sighed as he walked.

Hearing this, Xie Tianyi made a rare joke: "You eat so much, aren't you afraid that others will laugh at you for being a glutton?"

Jiang Yufeng was stunned for a moment, his expression extremely embarrassed.

"Is it too late for me to vomit now?"

Jiang Yufeng then realized that the relationship between Xue Mingxuan and Xie Tianyi did not seem to be harmonious.

Xue Mingxuan is often nicknamed "the eternal runner-up", so naturally he has no good feelings towards Xie Tianyi, who is superior to him in every aspect.

Jiang Yufeng couldn't help but feel annoyed. Why did he accept Xue Mingxuan's invitation so foolishly?

"Remember this lesson, and let's go back."

Jiang Yufeng lowered his head and returned to the room side by side with Xie Tianyi, feeling mixed emotions.

In the pavilion, Mo Shiyu whispered to Xue Mingxuan: "Cousin, you may not know that the 'Good Luck' restaurant is actually the property of Xie Tianyi's father-in-law's family."

Xue Mingxuan's face suddenly changed when he heard this: "What? Why didn't you tell me earlier!"

Mo Shiyu pouted in grievance. She had clearly hinted at it through her eyes and actions, but unfortunately Xue Mingxuan did not understand.

"Forget it, take these dishes away. I don't want to see anything from that restaurant again."

Xue Mingxuan ordered.

Mo Shiyu nodded in agreement, and then instructed the maid to clean up the leftovers on the stone table. There was a sense of embarrassment and helplessness in the air.

In the private room of the academy, Jiang Yufeng was lying on the bed, moaning slightly. The delicious food in the afternoon seemed to have lost all its taste in his mouth.

He secretly vowed to himself that he would find a famous doctor for a thorough check-up after returning home in the afternoon to make sure that he was in good health.

On the other side, in Su's residence, Master Guo's teaching to Xiaoyang and Xiaochen went extremely smoothly.

To his surprise, the two children not only had already memorized the "Three Character Classic" fluently, but could even start learning the "Thousand Character Classic" directly.

In today's class, Xiaoyang and Xiaochen behaved exceptionally well, without any childish mischief. When they encountered problems, they would raise their hands and ask questions. Mr. Guo's teaching was both easy and enjoyable.

Mr. Guo once worked as a private tutor in the county, teaching the children of wealthy families.