The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

"Are you attracted to Xie Tianyi?"

Xue Mingxuan hit the nail on the head.

Mo Shiyu pursed her lips and did not deny it.

"If you are interested, then you can find a way to make Chen Xi mine. Then your status will naturally improve, right?"

Xue Mingxuan said again.

Mo Shiyu smiled faintly and responded, "I understand, cousin."

The two exchanged a meaningful look, and everything was said without words.

Inside the deep courtyard of the Chen Mansion, Xie Tianyi's right eye kept twitching. The frequency seemed to foreshadow some ominous omen, which made his heartstrings tense and his brows unconsciously locked into a knot.

Chen Xi, the modern woman who traveled through time, keenly sensed the heaviness in her husband's expression. She raised a gentle smile and tried to dispel this unnecessary worry in a relaxed tone.

"Those are just superstitions passed down by the older generation. Don't take them too seriously."

Her voice is full of modern people's rationality and open-mindedness, and she always treats these ancient traditions with a detached attitude.

In the academy, after a short break, the students set out on the journey back to school like birds returning to their nests.

There is an indescribable sense of urgency in the air, because next year's triennial provincial examination is quietly approaching, and they have less than a year to prepare.

Everyone has a dream and tries their best to stand out in the exam that determines their fate.

As the Spring Festival approaches, with only two months left, the sky seems to be infected with the tension. The endless rainy days have shrouded the whole world in a layer of faint melancholy.

However, in this gloomy weather, a hint of warmth quietly spread in the Chen Mansion.

Aunt Hui, a clever and skillful woman, finally finished making all the clothes needed for the winter for the whole family after several days of hard work.

Every piece of clothing was full of her hard work. Each master received six sets of exquisite winter clothes, and the servants also received two sets, which was undoubtedly a precious warmth in the cold winter.

On this day, Chen Xi had a rare moment of peace. She and her good friend Fang Wenfu sat around the stove in the house drinking tea. The rain outside the window was fine and dense, as if telling an unfinished story.

"Look, all the leaves outside have fallen. Winter is really here."

Fang Wenfu took a sip of tea and felt deeply moved.

Chen Xi followed his gaze and saw that the trees outside the courtyard looked even more bleak in the drizzle, with bare branches and a desolate scene.

Just as the two were immersed in their own thoughts, Aunt Hui and Aunt Yan walked into the room hand in hand, holding neatly folded winter clothes in their hands.

"Madam, these are the winter clothes prepared for you and the young master, and those over there are for Master Fang and the young masters."

Aunt Hui's voice was gentle and respectful. Chen Xi stood up and examined them one by one. The fine stitches and exquisite fabrics all demonstrated the superb craftsmanship of the servants of the official family.

"Take these to my room first. Leave the master's here. As for Xie Tianyi's..."

She paused, thinking.

It will take Xie Tianyi at least half a month to go to the academy, so these winter clothes will definitely come in handy.

"Put Xie Tianyi's here first, I will deliver it to him in person tonight. Also, give Mo Hua and Mo Qin an extra 1 or 2 taels of silver each, and let them buy what they need, or buy some cloth. Don't forget to tell Ma Dong to prepare enough fodder for the horse. I'm going to the academy after lunch."

Aunt Hui and Aunt Yan stepped back and carried out the lady's instructions efficiently.

Chen Xi carefully selected four sets of winter clothes from the six sets, thinking that Xie Tianyi still had a long time to stay in the academy, it would always be good to bring a few more sets.

In the afternoon, the rain not only did not weaken, but became even heavier.

Chen Xi put on the winter clothes that Aunt Hui had newly made for her. The warm and fine clothes instantly wrapped her up, bringing a touch of home warmth.

She carried the clothes prepared for Xie Tianyi, held two umbrellas in one hand, and prepared to step into the rain.

As soon as we walked out of the courtyard, Xiaoyang and Xiaochen started clamoring to go together.

Chen Xi has always been tolerant of children on non-principle issues, so the two little guys each held a specially made umbrella and jumped excitedly towards the door.

Outside the Chen Mansion, Ma Dong had been waiting for a long time.

The carriage was designed by Chen Xi himself, and he specially hired a skilled carpenter to customize it. Not only was it elegant in appearance, but it was also specially equipped with a awning to ensure that the driver would be safe regardless of wind or rain.

Seeing Chen Xi leading the two young masters out, Ma Dong's face was filled with a satisfied smile, and he felt that he had finally found a place to use his talents.

Most of the time he was only responsible for picking up and dropping off Xie Tianyi to and from the college every month, and the work was not heavy.

"Sit down, young masters, let's go!"

As Chen Xi finished speaking, the carriage slowly started and drove into the rain.

The streets seemed particularly empty in the rain. The carriage moved forward steadily on the wet road and headed straight for the academy.

At this time, it was lunchtime in the college. The students had just finished their lunch and rushed back to the dormitory to avoid the cold and take a nap.

While complaining about the biting cold wind, Jiang Yufeng walked quickly in front of Xie Tianyi, wishing he could return to his warm bed immediately.

The other students also looked anxious, obviously tortured by the sudden cold weather.

The carriage arrived at the academy and stopped steadily. Ma Dong quickly got out of the car with an umbrella to shield Chen Xi and his group from the rain.

Chen Xi carefully opened the carriage door, opened an umbrella for the two children, escorted them out of the carriage, and then took out the clothes prepared for Xie Tianyi from the carriage.

At this time, Ma Dong was talking to the gatekeeper of the academy. When he learned that the academy had sent someone to notify Xie Tianyi, he asked everyone to wait for a while.

Chen Xi nodded gently. She always had extraordinary patience when it came to waiting.

She asked the two children with concern if they felt cold and whether they wanted to go back to the carriage to avoid the rain, but the two little ones shook their heads firmly and insisted on waiting for their father's return.

Chen Xi gently stroked their heads, feeling mixed emotions.

Although the children didn't say it, she knew that whenever Xie Tianyi was away from home for a long time due to his studies, the children actually missed him very much.

In the wing room of the academy, Xie Tianyi had just made his bed when a visitor arrived.

"Tianyi, your wife and the children are here to see you. They are waiting at the entrance of the academy now."

Hearing this news, Xie Tianyi felt a warm current in his heart and a feeling of gratitude arose spontaneously.

"Thank you, senior. I'll be right there."

The visitor waved his hand and left first.

Xie Tianyi picked up the umbrella and carefully closed the door for Jiang Yufeng, then quickened his pace and almost jogged towards the entrance of the academy. His speed was many times faster than when he usually returned to the dormitory.

"Why are you here on such a rainy day?"

Xie Tianyi asked with a smile, his words filled with unconcealable joy.

And under a big tree not far away, there was a figure standing. It was Xue Mingxuan, who had always been at odds with Xie Tianyi.