The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

"Besides that drunken incident, did Jiang Yufeng have any other relationship with that maid?"

Chen Xi asked.

Jiang Li shook her head slightly. After that incident, there seemed to be nothing else.

"My husband is essentially a decent man. He feels deeply guilty for his drunken behavior and has tried his best to make amends to me. But I don't know how long his guilt will last."

She choked up and continued, "I still have Xiaole, I can't bear to leave him, wuwu..."

At the same time, in the front yard, Jiang Yufeng was telling his good friend Xie Tianyi the whole story.

"Then do you have any special feelings for that maid?"

Xie Tianyi frowned and asked.

Jiang Yufeng quickly waved his hands to deny, "How is that possible? I am also confused about what happened that night. I just wanted to use my property and land as compensation because I felt I owed her something."

"But she said that she only wanted to be a concubine by my side, and she wanted nothing else."

Jiang Yufeng's tone revealed a bit of helplessness, "I originally thought that if I gave her a name, my wife and I could still live our lives as usual, but my wife firmly disagreed."

After hearing this, Xie Tianyi was furious and wished he had never met Jiang Yufeng.

"Is this your wife's fault? Obviously not."

He said sternly, "Besides, the maid is asking for a concubine today. Who can guarantee that she won't push for more tomorrow? What if you get drunk again and have a child? How are you going to clean up the mess?"

Jiang Yufeng was frightened by these words and turned pale. He stammered, "No, no, I will never let this happen again."

"No? Now that things have come to this, you still say no!"

Xie Tianyi was heartbroken, as if Jiang Yufeng's mistake was irreversible.

Jiang Yufeng was speechless. The future was long and he couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't repeat the same mistakes.

In the backyard, Chen Xi and Jiang Li sat opposite each other.

"Do you still love him in your heart?"

Chen Xi asked bluntly.

After going through all this, Jiang Li's character has become more direct and frank, and her feelings for Jiang Yufeng are no longer the same as before.

"If it were me, I would choose to divorce. Even if I divorce, I am still Xiaole's mother, and no one can stop me from visiting my child."

Chen Xi admired Jiang Li's courage to love and hate, and thought she was a person of temperament.

"Of course, this is just my personal opinion. Love is like drinking water, you know whether it is hot or cold. The final decision still depends on your own heart."

Chen Xi said earnestly.

Before we knew it, it was already past noon. Everyone, young and old, male or female, sat around the table, enjoying the joy of family.

In the afternoon, after the children played for a while, Jiang Yufeng set out on his journey home with his wife and children.

"My dear husband, I have thought it through. Since you have taken her innocence, it is only right that you give her a legitimate status, but you have violated your oath to me, so let's get a divorce. Xiaole stays with me, and I will not remarry. You can find another good partner to continue the family bloodline."

Jiang Li's words were firm and resolute.

When Jiang Yufeng heard this, his eyes instantly turned red and tears welled up in his eyes.

"No, we can't divorce. Xiaole is still young, he can't live without his father."

He said anxiously, "I will send her away immediately and give her enough gold, silver and treasures. You and Xiaole can't go anywhere."

Jiang Li looked at Jiang Yufeng in surprise. He had been willing to accept the proposal of only giving the maid a concubine status before, so why did he suddenly change his mind at this moment?

Jiang Yufeng's loss of composure was partly due to Xie Tianyi's harsh accusations, and partly because Jiang Li's proposal for divorce caught him off guard.

Both the Jiang and Jiang families are business tycoons with strong financial strength, so it is not difficult for them to support a daughter who divorced and returned home.

Jiang Yufeng's daily life depends entirely on Jiang Li's careful care. Without her, this young master who is used to a comfortable life will be at a loss.

More importantly, Jiang Li was his love at first sight. After their marriage, they were highly compatible in terms of personality and interests. His love for her had long been integrated into his bones and blood and was difficult to give up.

"Xiao Li, don't mention separation. I know I was wrong. I really know I was wrong."

Jiang Yufeng, a tall and strong man, hugged Jiang Li tightly and cried.

Outside the door, there was a rapid knock, interrupting the heavy atmosphere in the house and bringing a hint of unknown variables to this emotional storm.

There was a gentle knock on the door, and the sound was like a spring breeze blowing across the lake, with a barely perceptible tremor.

"Master, Madam, Ningshuang is waiting outside."

Outside the door, the maid's slightly nervous voice was heard.

This sudden call was like a stone that caused a thousand ripples, leaving the two people in the room stunned for a moment.

Jiang Yufeng hurriedly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes with his sleeve and forced himself to stand up.

In his mind, it’s okay to be vulnerable in front of his wife, but in front of outsiders, he must be the indestructible support.

Seeing this, Jiang Li nodded slightly, indicating that Ningshuang could come in.

This maid named Ningshuang was forced to sell herself as a maid because of her father's funeral. Fortunately, Jiang Li rescued her and she redeemed her freedom.

Her existence is both fate and responsibility for this family.

"Master, Madam! I have come to pay my respects to you two."

Ningshuang's voice was clear and pleasant, but it carried a subtle meaning in Jiang Li's ears.

The corners of her mouth inadvertently curled up with a hint of sarcasm, and she wondered in her heart whether this girl had regarded herself as a concubine in the mansion?

Jiang Yufeng looked solemn and his eyes were like torches as he stared directly at Ningshuang. His words were filled with unquestionable authority: "Ningshuang, you should know that you are the maid my wife bought back. You should know your identity."

Ningshuang's eyes couldn't help but turn red when she heard this, and her panic was evident on the surface.

As far as he could remember, Jiang Yufeng seemed to have thought of taking her as his concubine. Once she became his concubine, her position in the mansion would naturally be secure.

But why did he bring up the old matter today? Has his mind changed?

She held back tears and choked up, "Master, I have never forgotten that it was Madam who redeemed me, but after that, my heart belonged to you, I..."

"You just need to remember your origins. No one expected that, and it was not my intention."

Jiang Yufeng's tone was somewhat helpless. "I will give you enough silver and land as compensation. Take these and I will arrange for people in the mansion to release you from slavery. The road ahead depends on you."

Ning Shuang was extremely anxious, but she pretended to be calm. Tears welled up in her eyes. She looked at Jiang Yufeng and Jiang Li and pleaded, "Madam, I only ask for the title of a concubine. I will never disturb you and the young master's life. Please give me a way to live."

As soon as she finished speaking, she slammed her forehead hard on the cold floor, again and again, as if silently expressing her despair, as if begging Jiang Li to give her even a little mercy.

Jiang Yufeng was not a man who was unromantic. With Xie Tianyi's hint, he keenly captured the deep meaning in Ningshuang's words.

"It's no use for you to say these to Xiaoli. It's my decision to let you leave, and I won't change my mind."