The Koi Wife of the Prime Minister

In the evening, Shen Yan picked some bacon from the clothesline and took it to the backyard to give to Aunt Wang.

Today I got someone's clothes for free, so I have to give him a gift in return. The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and every family has to prepare some bacon for the New Year.

Shen Yan carried the dried bacon and came to Aunt Wang's house in the backyard.

As soon as I entered the yard, I heard Wang Jun and Wang Lin laughing and playing, chasing the chickens and dogs in the yard.

She walked over with a smile and handed the bacon to the busy Aunt Wang. When Aunt Wang saw the bacon, she declined it a little embarrassedly, "Miss Shen, this bacon is too expensive, you should keep it for your family during the New Year."

Shen Yan insisted, "Aunt Wang, this little gift is my way of thanking you for your concern and care for me these days. You have worked hard, please accept it."

Seeing Shen Yan's sincere intentions, Aunt Wang could no longer refuse and took the bacon with a look of gratitude and embarrassment on her face.

"You have been helping to look after these two children for a while, which has been difficult enough for you. Even though your old Song didn't say anything, I still feel embarrassed." Aunt Wang said, feeling a little ashamed. "How can I have the nerve to ask for your things again?"

"That's true. We're all from the same village. It's normal for us to take care of each other. Who doesn't have problems? What's more, I like your two children, and I treat them as my own brothers and sisters." Shen Yan smiled, "Besides, didn't you give me food for free these days?"

This is true. To be honest, the vegetables are not worth much money, but the meat is really valuable. And Wang Jun just said that Shen Yan gave him money to go to school. Aunt Wang scolded him for a long time. How could he take Sister Shen’s money?

At this moment, Shen Yan explained it again, and Aunt Wang agreed to use Shen Yan's money to let Wang Jun go to school first, and when their master paid his wages, they would definitely return it to Shen Yan.

"Whatever you don't pay back, we are all family."

In Aunt Wang's home, Shen Yan has become an indispensable member of the family.

She often helped Aunt Wang take care of Wang Jun and Wang Lin, cooking, washing clothes, collecting firewood and fetching water, and caring for the family in every possible way.

Aunt Wang was grateful for Shen Yan's help and concern, which was especially evident at this time when the Chinese New Year was approaching.

She looked at Shen Yan, her eyes full of kindness and gratitude. During this period, Shen Yan's appearance made Aunt Wang feel an inexplicable happiness and peace of mind, and this family warmth made her feel precious.

The two smiled at each other, their hearts filled with cherishment and gratitude for each other.

As night fell, Shen Yan quietly returned to her home.

As soon as she entered the room, she saw that the lights in the room were on and Song Yunfeng was busy working in the room.

"Husband, you're back." Shen Yan greeted with a gentle smile.

Song Yunfeng turned around and saw Shen Yan coming back, a relieved smile appeared on his face.

"Ma'am, you're back. Did you help Aunt Wang again tonight?"

Shen Yan nodded and said, "Well, Aunt Wang has been busy all day, so I sent some bacon to her house for her to try."

Song Yunfeng came over, put his arm around Shen Yan's shoulders, and said with emotion: "Madam, you are such a good girl. I am really worried about you helping Aunt Wang Er."

Shen Yan smiled and said, "Don't worry, I will take good care of myself."

Song Yunfeng looked at Shen Yan's smile, his heart filled with relief and gratitude.

During this period of time, Shen Yan's help made him feel extremely safe and assured.

Shen Yan was busy heating up the meal for Song Yunfeng and bringing it to the table.

"Husband, please wait a moment. I will go cook something for you."

Shen Yan was busy with a smile on her face. She quickly washed a few vegetables and took out a fresh sausage.

She gently scraped off the thin layer of skin on the surface of the sausage, revealing the tempting bright red meat inside. A faint fragrance filled the room.

Next, Shen Yan cut the sausage into thin slices, cutting each slice evenly and thinly to ensure that it would be easier to absorb the flavor when cooking.

She heated an iron pan and poured in a little cooking oil. When the oil was hot, she put the sausage slices into the pan. Listening to the hissing sound of the pan, she stir-fried them quickly.

The sausage slices roll in the pan, emitting an enticing aroma and becoming golden and crispy little by little.

Shen Yan carefully adjusted the heat and maintained the temperature in the pot to ensure that the sausages were fried evenly and crispy.

When the sausage slices became golden and crispy, Shen Yan quickly poured the chopped vegetables into the pot, then added appropriate seasonings, a touch of soy sauce, a little sugar, sprinkled some green onions and chopped garlic, and stir-fried evenly.

The aroma of the vegetables in the pot blended with the aroma of the sausage and filled the entire kitchen.

Shen Yan has a skilled technique and her stir-frying movements are smooth and powerful, making the dishes even more delicious and attractive.

Finally, she used a spoon to put the fried sausages and vegetables into a bowl, arranging them neatly, which looked and smelled great.

Shen Yan gently picked up the bowl, brought it to Song Yunfeng, and said with a smile: "Husband, please try my cooking."

Song Yunfeng couldn't help but salivate as he smelled the alluring aroma, and exclaimed, "Madam's cooking skills are getting better and better. I'm so lucky today."

When Shen Yan heard her husband's praise, a satisfied smile appeared on her face.

Song Yunfeng tasted the food and nodded with satisfaction: "Madam, your cooking skills are really good. This meal is really well cooked."

Shen Yan smiled and said, "This is what I should do."

Song Yunfeng tasted a mouthful of bacon, and suddenly frowned, saying, "Yan'er, this bacon seems to be more fragrant and fresher than before."

Shen Yan smiled and said, "Yes, this is what I gave to Aunt Wang when I went to her house today. I just made it two days ago."

Song Yunfeng was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized: "So that's it, Aunt Wang gave you food again. This aunt is just too kind, and so are you. If we interact with each other, the relationship between neighbors can last long."

Shen Yan smiled without saying anything, her heart full of gratitude towards Aunt Wang Er and love for Song Yunfeng.

As the night deepened, they sat around the table, enjoying the dinner that Shen Yan had carefully prepared and chatting about family matters.

Although this home is not wealthy, it is full of warmth and happiness.

The New Year was approaching, and Shen Yan did not go out to set up the stall. Instead, she stayed at home and cleaned the house. The next morning, she got up early and cooked porridge for Song Yunfeng, and Song Yunfeng went to the county government office.

Originally, Shen Yan made some paper-cuts and sold them for money, earning some silver. Although it wasn't a lot, it was enough for the New Year.

Now, Shen Yan had some free time and still had a few pieces of red paper left in her hand, so she thought about pasting window paper-cuts on the windows after wiping them clean.

Thinking of this, Shen Yan started to cut window flowers.

Shen Yan unfolded the red paper in her hand, and the smooth surface shone slightly under the light. She gently stroked the paper, feeling its texture and thickness, and determined the best material for paper cutting.