The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

Jiang Li was filled with gratitude and hugged Chen Xi tightly, her voice choking with sobs: "Then let's go back first, Sister Chen, thank you so much."

She was not only grateful to Chen Xi for taking her in when she had nowhere to go, but was also touched by Chen Xi's dedication in giving her advice.

What's more, Sister Chen had saved the child's life earlier, and Jiang Li found this kindness difficult to express in words.

"You are my friend. Seeing you doing well makes me happy."

Chen Xi responded gently, with a warm light in his eyes.

Jiang Li hugged Chen Xi excitedly, and only let go reluctantly after a while.

Xie Tianyi took a special leave today to help. After the work is done, it is time to return to the academy.

Chen Xi asked Xie Tianyi if he was about to leave, but unexpectedly got a negative answer.

"Xie Tianyi, I didn't expect you to skip classes sometimes."

Chen Xi said with a hint of sarcasm.

Xie Tianyi narrowed his eyes slightly and defended himself: "I just asked for leave normally."

Chen Xi curled his lips, obviously not completely convinced, but in his heart he felt a little relieved that Xie Tianyi stayed.

The weather was fine, and it was a good time for an autumn outing. Chen Xi decided to take this opportunity to take Xiaoyang and Xiaochen out for an outing.

On weekdays, Xiaoyang and Xiaochen would play in the streets at most. Chen Xi recently discovered a place that was very suitable for an autumn outing, but he had never taken the children there.

Along the way, Xie Tianyi acted as a porter, helping the mother and her two children carry their belongings.

The place Chen Xi chose was picturesque, with a tranquil lake and vast grasslands, which made people relax involuntarily.

"Mom, let us fly the kite you made!"

Xiaoyang and Xiaochen requested excitedly.

Chen Xi had this plan in mind, so he took out the kite and began to patiently teach the children how to fly it.

The two children are smart and learn quickly, but because they are still young, it takes two people working together to control the flight of the kite.

"Xie Tianyi, you come and try it too!"

Chen Xi held a kite in his hand and extended an invitation to Xie Tianyi.

Xie Tianyi hesitated for a moment before slowly walking towards Chen Xi and whispered, "I don't know how to fly a kite."

His voice was as soft as a mosquito, and Chen Xi could hardly hear it.

Yes, Xie Tianyi did not have any extra money to buy a kite to play with in his childhood, and there was no such entertainment activity in the countryside.

It was not until he went to school in the county town that he saw the fun of other children flying kites, but he was always a bystander and never tried it himself.

"I'll teach you. It's very simple. Just stretch out your hand..."

Chen Xi held Xie Tianyi's hand and guided him patiently and carefully.

As an adult, Xie Tianyi's learning ability is naturally not weak, and he quickly mastered the skills.

"It's flying."

Xie Tianyi pulled the kite string, with a happy smile on his face.

Chen Xi couldn't help but look at Xie Tianyi, and that casual smile almost made her lose consciousness.

Seeing that Chen Xi was just looking at him quietly, Xie Tianyi mistakenly thought that she didn't hear what he said, so he took the initiative to step forward and handed the thread to her.

Just as he was about to speak, Chen Xi suddenly moved, and her cheek accidentally brushed against Xie Tianyi's thin lips.

Chen Xi was startled, and a strange feeling came over him: What's going on? It's itchy!

But Xie Tianyi had a different picture in his mind: So soft... At this moment, subtle ripples arose in the hearts of both of them.

After realizing the unexpected close contact just now, their faces were instantly flushed, as if they were clouds brushed by the summer morning light. They suddenly bounced away, and each other's eyes were like lost butterflies, floating around in the air at a loss, looking for a corner to settle down.

This awkward silence was not broken until Xiaoyang's clear childish voice was heard.

"Dad, Mom, look, our kite is stuck in the tree."

The child's call, with a bit of anxiety and expectation, drew their attention away from each other and back to the real world.

The two looked in the direction of Xiaoyang's finger, and saw that the colorful kite was helplessly entangled on the tall treetops. Fortunately, the connecting line had not broken yet, and it seemed to be swaying gently in the wind, telling of its plight.

“The location is really high!”

Chen Xi raised her head slightly, her eyes following the trajectory of the kite to estimate the distance. The sunlight danced on her eyelashes, casting tiny shadows.

Xie Tianyi nodded silently, thinking about how to take down the kite. Obviously, someone had to climb the tree.

"I'll climb up and get it."

Chen Xi tugged at Xie Tianyi's sleeve, with a determined light in her eyes, and she suggested, "Stand under the tree and shake the trunk to see if you can shake it down. You don't need to climb too high. Safety first."

Xie Tianyi followed his instructions and gently shook the tree trunk. The kite swayed gently on the branch, as if being gently embraced by the wind, and slowly fell to the ground. The children cheered.

"Well, how about you take Xiaoyang to fly the kite next, and I play the other one with Xiaochen?"

Xie Tianyi jumped down and said, his face filled with the tenderness and doting unique to a father.

After running and playing, the whole family sat on the grass, enjoying the snacks prepared by Chen Xi himself. Each one was exquisite and delicious, full of the taste of home.

Chen Xi carefully wiped the residue from the corners of Xiaoyang and Xiaochen's mouths, his movements were gentle and full of love. Xie Tianyi watched quietly at the side, with an indescribable warmth welling up in his heart, that was the warmth and happiness of home.

While the setting sun still left a gentle afterglow in the sky, the family of four packed their luggage and set out on the journey home hand in hand. Their backs lengthened in the afterglow of the setting sun, painting a warm picture.

At night, it is Xiaoyang and Xiaochen's bathing time as usual at home.

Xie Tianyi took the initiative to undertake this task. While patiently bathing the children, he gently explained to them the principle of "differences between men and women". The children nodded as if they understood, with curiosity and confusion written all over their little faces.

After washing up, Xiaoyang and Xiaochen looked a little dissatisfied with their pouting lips, but they understood their father's intentions in their hearts. They secretly thought that it would be better for their father to go back to the academy to study earlier so that their mother could spend more time with them.

Chen Xi saw through the children's little emotions at a glance, and a knowing smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. Mother and child are connected by heart, and no more words are needed.

In the backyard, the night breeze blows gently, bringing a hint of coolness.

Xie Tianyi and Chen Xi stood side by side, and the stars in the night sky seemed to be listening to their conversation.

"You are going back to the academy tomorrow? Are you confident about the provincial examination next year?"

Chen Xi's voice was gentle and encouraging.

After hearing this, Xie Tianyi's eyes flashed with determination. He didn't say too much humble words, but just nodded vigorously.

He has been preparing for the upcoming provincial examination for a long time. Countless days and nights of hard study and practice have made him full of confidence.

Seeing Xie Tianyi so determined, Chen Xi's worries gradually dissipated, as if a heavy stone had finally fallen to the ground.