The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

After seeing off the last patient, Chen Xi gently told Mo Hua and Mo Qin to close the door and prepare to end the day's business.

When Xie Tianyi's figure came into view, the sudden and unexpected kiss at noon flashed through her mind again, and her cheeks couldn't help but flush.

"Why did you come here suddenly? Are you completely sober?"

Chen Xi tried to ask in a relaxed tone, trying to hide the subtle emotions in his heart.

Xie Tianyi nodded gently, found a seat opposite Chen Xi and sat down, saying: "After the nap, the alcohol has completely dissipated, so I brought your favorite Chengdong wontons."

He took a deep breath, and the familiar and tempting aroma instantly awakened the memory of his taste buds.

Chen Xi took the hot wontons and the spoon. The fatigue from a busy afternoon seemed to be comforted at this moment. She tasted it with big mouthfuls, a satisfied smile on her face.

"I've been so busy these days that I haven't had time to eat. Thank you."

She talked as she ate, and the little episode at noon seemed to have been diluted by this simple and warm gift.

Seeing this, Xie Tianyi said to Mo Hua and Mo Qin who were standing by, "You guys go back first, I'll take care of you here."

Chen Xi did not stop him. After all, it was inappropriate to let them wait on him while he was dining alone.

Even though Mo Hua and Mo Qin were servants she bought, the relationship between them still needed time to be cultivated and adjusted.

The two looked at Chen Xi, and after receiving a look of tacit approval, they retreated with confidence.

After eating two bowls of steaming wontons, Chen Xi felt refreshed, as if all the fatigue in his body had been dispelled.

"It's getting late, let's go."

She stood up and prepared to leave.

However, Xie Tianyi still sat firmly in his seat and said slowly: "No hurry."

No hurry? Chen Xi muttered to himself, if it goes on any longer, it will be completely dark!

"Here are a thousand taels of silver notes. They belong to me..."

Before Xie Tianyi finished speaking, he was interrupted by Chen Xi.

"Don't tell me, Xie Tianyi, you went to rob people? We can't break the law. If we really need money, it's only natural for friends to help each other."

Chen Xi said this half-jokingly and half-seriously, with a playful gleam in his eyes.

When Xie Tianyi looked at her like this, he felt an inexplicable warmth in his heart and thought she was both cute and funny.

"How can that be possible? This is what I earned from writing books!"

He explained with a smile, a hint of pride in his tone.

When Chen Xi heard this, he immediately felt a surge of admiration in his heart.

Xie Tianyi, a man who may be powerful in the future, does have extraordinary abilities and talents.

"All this money is yours."

Xie Tianyi stood up and stuffed the ten banknotes in his hand into Chen Xi's hands at once, his movements firm and warm.

Chen Xi looked down at the banknote in her hand, her eyes sparkling, but she was not a greedy person.

"This is the result of your hard work. You don't have to share it with me. I am already very grateful for your kindness."

She insisted on returning the banknote to Xie Tianyi.

"I'm not asking for a share, I'm giving it to you. Every penny I earn in the future will belong to you."

Xie Tianyi looked at Chen Xi with a firm gaze, his words were filled with unquestionable sincerity.

These words made Chen Xi feel a little overwhelmed for a moment, with mixed feelings in his heart.

"Chen Xi, I lied to you about something."

Xie Tianyi's voice was low and sincere, "Actually, I remember clearly what happened when I was drunk, but I didn't know how to face you, so I pretended to forget it."

"My behavior last time was indeed inappropriate. I am willing to accept any punishment you want to give me."

Xie Tianyi confessed.

Chen Xi was stunned when he heard this.

Although she was forcefully kissed, it was an accident after all, and she did not think it needed to be escalated to the point of severe punishment.

However, Xie Tianyi gave silver as compensation. How could this be considered gentlemanly behavior?

She narrowed her eyes and pondered secretly, feeling both puzzled and bewildered.

"I won't be punished, but what do you mean by this silver? Do you think money can settle everything?"

There was a hint of questioning in Chen Xi's words.

Xie Tianyi's heart tightened, and he quickly explained: "No, no, no, this kind of thing can't be solved with money. I just don't have anything more practical to give you except this money."

His words revealed a sense of helplessness and sincerity.

The entire fortune is only this one thousand taels? This statement does not sound like a lie.

If he really wanted to use money to humiliate or belittle her, then there was no need for her to continue associating with such a friend.

"Okay, I'll take it this time, but if there's a similar situation again in the future, no amount of money will do."

Xie Tianyi nodded slightly, his brows revealing a hint of helplessness and self-blame. His heart was filled with unspeakable distress about the drunken self who had lost control and even felt unfamiliar to himself.

"I understand. I will find a chance to compensate you. All the money I earn in the future will belong to you!"

Chen Xi heard this, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he responded: "That's not necessary."

In her opinion, an unexpected kiss is far from enough to be a reason to claim the other person's entire future.

"No, it has to be this way. I will be responsible for you. Everything I have is yours, including Xiaoyang and Xiaochen."

Xie Tianyi's tone was firm and left no room for doubt.

Although Chen Xi's heart was not too moved, when he heard "Xiao Yang Xiao Chen", his heart couldn't help but tremble slightly.

She quickly shook her head and secretly warned herself: Chen Xi, you are thinking too much. Don't let temporary warmth cloud your reason.

"Chen Xi, I am willing to marry you in a sedan chair carried by eight people!"

Xie Tianyi suddenly held Chen Xi's hand tightly, his dark eyes were deep, like the brightest stars in the night sky, flashing a light that could not be ignored, and his eyes were strong and sincere, as if to absorb her entire soul. Chen Xi was a little absent-minded for a moment, almost drowning in that ocean of deep affection.

"What do you mean?"

She tried to calm herself down and asked with a trembling voice.

"I want to marry you in the hope of getting a chance to make amends."

Xie Tianyi's words were straightforward, without any hesitation.

In this era, the boundaries between men and women are clear, and once there is physical intimacy, marriage becomes a natural thing.

Chen Xi shook her head gently. She didn't want to hastily decide her future life because of an unexpected kiss.

"Xie Tianyi, let me ask you, do you really like me, or rather, do you love me?"

Her eyes were clear and determined as she stared straight at Xie Tianyi, waiting for his answer.

Xie Tianyi stared at Chen Xi, his throat moving slightly, but he found it difficult to speak.

Seeing this, Chen Xi smiled bitterly, with a hint of bitterness and sarcasm mixed in.

"Look, you can't even say it yourself, so why would you say you want to marry me? Maybe you're a good person and want to take responsibility, but I will never give myself to someone who doesn't love me!"

After saying that, Chen Xi resolutely turned around and left with firm steps, leaving Xie Tianyi standing there in a daze.