The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

A passerby was talking in a low voice, casting a curious look at the blue brick house as he walked, thinking that this might be a wealthy family and perhaps he could ask for a glass of water.

Of course, there were people in the crowd who privately speculated that perhaps the Liu family, mother and two of them, had occupied someone else's house, which led to the intervention of the government.

At this time, the leading officer was quite kind and asked Qin gently, "Madam, is this your house?"

Seeing the officer's calm tone, Qin's panic calmed down a little, but she still answered with some trepidation: "Yes, it's our home. Sirs, what can I do for you?"

When the two brothers of the Xie family heard the words of the officer, they moved almost at the same time, like two little birds eager to protect their nest, and gathered around their mother Qin. Their attitude of being in the same boat and overcoming difficulties together made people feel a little sympathy.

The officer's voice sounded again, with an unquestionable coldness: "Then please bring out the property certificate so that we can verify it."

These words were like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing huge waves in Qin's heart.

Her expression changed slightly and her eyes flickered. Where was the official title deed she could show?

This family has not had any formal paperwork since Xie Tianyi left home to study.

Qin pursed her dry lips and explained to the officer with forced calmness: "Officer, you don't know that this is indeed my son's house, but we country folk don't have things like property deeds."

Upon hearing this, the officer's brows flashed with impatience, and he replied firmly: "In that case, please call your son over. We need to verify the ownership of the property in person."

Qin originally wanted to make a small matter, but she didn't expect the officer to be so serious. She was at a loss for a moment and could only look back at her eldest son helplessly, her eyes full of help.

Seeing this, Boss Xie hurried forward to try to ease the atmosphere: "Sir, my third brother is studying hard in the county school. The journey is long, and I'm afraid he won't be able to get back in a while."

As soon as he finished speaking, the officer's face suddenly darkened, as if dark clouds covered the sun. "Do you still want to delay time and get away with it? Come on, arrest this family!"

Qin was panicked when she heard this. Tears welled up in her eyes and she pleaded in a trembling voice, "Sir, what have we done wrong? Please let my son go!"

"You broke into someone else's house and still dare to make excuses?"

The officer asked sternly.

Boss Xie struggled to explain, his tone somewhat anxious: "Sir, we really didn't trespass. This is really my third brother's home."

There were many people in the crowd who were dissatisfied with the Xie family's daily behavior. Seeing this, some people took the opportunity to make public the fact that the Xie family had severed its relationship with Xie Tianyi, making the scene even more chaotic.

At this tense moment, the clear sound of wheels coming from far away broke the tense atmosphere.

A gorgeously decorated carriage slowly stopped in front of the gate of the compound, attracting everyone's attention.

"It's Tianyi's wife Chen Xi, and her family!"

A sharp-eyed villager recognized the woman with outstanding temperament at a glance.

Chen Xi was wearing an elegant long dress and walking side by side with Liu Xiufen. The two chatted and laughed happily, appearing to be particularly close.

Chen Qiangsheng followed closely behind with his two burly sons. Although the three of them were smiling, their eyes revealed a bit of seriousness and vigilance, which was in sharp contrast to the ease of Chen Xi and Liu Xiufen.

When Qin saw Chen Xi, she felt as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw. She didn't care about the purpose of her trip and hurriedly explained to the officer: "Officer, this is my daughter-in-law. Please ask her. We really didn't do anything wrong. Please don't take us away."

Upon hearing this, the officer turned his gaze to the newly appeared Chen Xi, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"Ma'am, is this your home?"

The officer confirmed directly with Chen Xi.

Chen Xi smiled slightly, behaved calmly, and answered neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Yes, Master. However, my husband is currently studying in the county town, and my child and I will accompany him to study. We will only come back to stay for a short time during the holidays."

Facing the interrogation of the officers, Chen Xi appeared to be extremely calm, without any fear or panic that ordinary people would have when facing the officers.

"Then please show me the title deed."

Chen Xi elegantly took out an exquisite property deed from his sleeve and gently handed it to the officer.

After the officer took it, he checked it carefully, especially the seal of the county government, which he checked repeatedly for fear of any mistakes.

"Name."

"Chen Xi."

"date of birth."

"The eleventh day of the fourth month, the year of Renwu."

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After all the information was verified to be correct, the officer finally returned the title deed to Chen Xi.

"Yes, this is indeed your home. But do you know these people?"

The officer pointed at Qin and others and asked again.

Chen Xi looked at Qin with gentle but firm eyes. Facing the other party's expectant eyes, she shook her head gently. This action undoubtedly drew a cold line in front of everyone.

Seeing this, Qin was furious and cursed: "Chen Xi, you ungrateful thing, you don't even recognize your own mother?"

However, before she could finish her words, the officers escorting Qin did not allow any explanation and slapped her in the face with a series of loud slaps, causing blood to seep from the corners of Qin's mouth. The scene became even more chaotic.

Chen Qiangsheng witnessed this scene and felt secretly proud of himself. He felt that the punishment was deserved by the person who insulted his daughter.

Seeing this, Qin couldn't help but join the ranks of accusations: "Chen Xi, what on earth are you thinking? Are you satisfied only if the officers take us all away?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiufen refuted without any hesitation: "Qin, what drama are you playing? This is my daughter's home. You broke in and moved in. If the official doesn't look for you, who else can he look for?"

In the final analysis, the Qin family was in the wrong, as everyone in the village knew that the house belonged to Chen Xi and Xie Tianyi.

As for Xie Tianyi's breakup with the Xie family, everyone knows about it.

Most of the villagers who were watching stood on Chen Xi's side, and did not criticize Qin Shi much.

"Even if this is your home, aren't you the second daughter-in-law who married into the Xie family? I have raised him for so many years. How can it be a huge sin to live in his house?"

Qin's words made Chen Xi feel both angry and amused, and also made the people around him have a deeper understanding of the complex emotions behind this family dispute.

Holding the yellowed title deed tightly in his hand, Chen Xi's every step made a steady and firm sound, as if every step was declaring his sovereignty.

The sunlight shone through the sparse leaves, dappled on him, adding a bit of solemnity to the already tense atmosphere.

He walked slowly in front of Qin, his eyes revealing unquestionable determination.

"Qin, please read carefully. The title deed clearly states my name in black and white - Chen Xi, not the Xie Tianyi you mentioned. Now, you have moved in without permission. This is trespassing and breaking the law."

Chen Xi's words were somewhat cold, but also helpless.