Nowadays, everyone is in exile and everything is precious. Chen Xinyuan was willing to give her such good material. She even suspected that she was dreaming.

For a moment, Chen Xinyan was a little at a loss. If she accepted the cloth, she didn't know what Chen Xinyuan would do. If she didn't accept it, it would seem like she was unwilling to give Xie Fanjin the handkerchief.

Mrs. Chen San hadn't gone far when she saw the situation. She quickly walked over and said with a smile, "Xinyuan, you are so thoughtful. You are right. You should indeed embroider a handkerchief for Miss Xie as a thank you gift."

A hint of success flashed in Chen Xinyuan's eyes, and he was about to stuff the cloth in his hand into Chen Xinyan's arms.

Then Mrs. Chen San said, "I happen to have a piece of material that is just right for embroidering a handkerchief for Miss Xie. You can keep it for yourself. It will be convenient for you to do something else in the future."

Chen Xinyuan's smile was a little stiff: "Aunt, this is not a good thing, but a piece of material, so don't be polite to me."

Chen Xinyan quickly refused the piece of cloth that Chen Xinyuan handed over: "Sixth sister, I appreciate your kindness, but it's not easy for everyone right now, how can I take your things."

Chen Xinyuan wanted to insist, but Mrs. Chen San lowered her voice and said, "We've been at loggerheads with your grandmother and the others. If they knew you sent us something, they would definitely make things difficult for you."

As soon as these words were spoken, Chen Xinyuan's face changed, knowing that this piece of material could not be delivered.

Chen Xinxiu, who was standing in front, took in the entire scene. She looked away and said to Chen Xinyu, "Look, isn't that the thing you didn't want before? Sixth sister actually gave it to fourth sister as a treasure, and I didn't expect she would reject it."

Chen Xinyu glared at Chen Xinxiu with an unpleasant expression: "What on earth do you want to say?"

Chen Xinxiu: "Nothing, I just want to chat with Big Sister. After all, this journey is pretty boring."

Chen Xinyu ignored Chen Xinxiu, knowing that Chen Xinxiu must have bad intentions.

Ever since Mr. Chen came out of the yamen, the Chen family's life seemed to have improved all of a sudden.

Not only is there Angelica and Black Chicken Soup, but now you can even eat pork elbows.

As for Xie Fanjin, everything seemed to be the same as before.

Dumpling soup, pheasant meat stewed with wild vegetables, and cold wild vegetables.

Qin Zhenzhen sniffed the fragrant aroma of the braised pork elbow, then took a sip of the dumpling soup. She wondered, "Grandma and her family lost so much silver, and then gave the two hundred taels to that old man who lost his wife. How can they still eat so well?"

You know, when the Chen family hadn't lost their money, they were reluctant to buy a piece of meat to eat.

Xie Fanjin put down his chopsticks and glanced at Xiao Yanxi.

Xiao Yanxi's expression remained calm as he ate a mouthful of wild vegetables gracefully, showing no intention of speaking.

Everyone fell silent, and they could probably guess what was going on.

"Yuwan, our family made braised pork elbow today and specially gave it to you to try!" Chen Xinyu walked to Qian Yuwan and handed her a plate.

The braised pork elbow is just a small piece that can be eaten in two bites. In the past, giving such a small thing to others was a humiliation, but it is different now. Being able to have a bite of meat is like celebrating the New Year.

Qian Yuwan was a little embarrassed: "Thank you, Xinyu. I don't have anything good to give you, but don't worry, when life gets better in the future, I will definitely thank you!"

"We have been good friends since we were young, and now we are in trouble together. Don't be polite to me. You guys eat first, and I will go back."

Before leaving, Chen Xinyu took a look at the table made of stones at the Qian family's house. On it were a few bowls of pitifully thin rice soup, and even a small dish of pheasant stewed with wild vegetables.

You don't have to guess to know that this was sent by Xiao Yanxi.

When Mr. Chen learned about this, his face became extremely ugly.

The Qian family should know that without his instructions, Chen Xinyu would not have decided to send meat to the Qian family on his own initiative.

Although his Chen family wanted to ease the relationship with Xiao Yanxi, they were still rejected by Xiao Yanxi.

The relationship between the Chen family and Xiao Yanxi has become so strained, the Qian family should show their stance on which side they stand. Why should they accept benefits from both families?

What does it mean, to have the best of both worlds?

Isn’t the Qian family afraid that the Chen family and Xiao Yanxi will attack them because of this? Old Master Chen was puzzled.

As the night deepened, everyone prepared to lie down and rest.

Only the occasional screams of pain from Master Chen could be heard. Previously, because of a rotten apricot, the old woman died. He was beaten with more than twenty boards in the yamen, and his skin was torn and flesh was exposed.

Although we consulted a doctor and took some medicine, the weather was so hot that even a good person couldn't bear it.

He cursed Xiao Yanxi a thousand times in his heart, but he still didn't feel relieved.

"Ouch, could you be gentler?"

Mrs. Chen Er was applying medicine to Mr. Chen Er, and she accidentally applied a little too much force, causing Mr. Chen Er to scream in pain again.

Mrs. Chen Er was aggrieved: "I was being gentle enough. It's strange. This medicine is good, so why isn't your injury getting better?"

Mrs. Chen Er hesitated for a moment and said, "If that doesn't work, why don't we ask Xie Fanjin to take a look?"

Although the Chen family hates Xie Fanjin, it has to be said that Xie Fanjin's medical skills are still good, and everyone can see it.

Whenever Xie Fanjin is mentioned, Mr. Chen will think of Xiao Yanxi. If Xiao Yanxi had not been cold and ruthless and had not spoken well of his uncle, would he have been beaten?

Mr. Chen was furious: "She's not a good person either, don't mention her to me!"

Here, Jin spread out the woven straw mat for Xie Fanjin: "The sun is shining brightly, and it's dry. Come on and lie down and see if it's comfortable."

Xie Fanjin was so happy that he rolled over on the straw mat: "That's great, thank you and the Third Madam!"

Jin couldn't stop smiling.

Xie Fanjin accidentally saw that Chen Xinyan was still lying on the ground, and then she realized that only Xiao Yanxi, Xiao Zhenzhen and herself had the straw mat.

It is very troublesome to weave a straw mat. It takes several people a long time to weave one, so the woven mat was divided among the three of them, and the others had to wait.

Xie Fanjin felt a little embarrassed: "I'd rather sleep on the floor, you guys can sleep on the straw mat."

After all, they are all elders, and Chen Xinyan is in poor health, so she feels a little uncomfortable.

Mrs. Chen San said quickly, "How can that be? We are tough and strong, and we are not afraid of anything. You are just delicate. We will just sleep on the ground for one day. Tomorrow we will have the straw mat ready and we can spread it out."

Xie Fanjin hesitated for a moment and said, "Well, let's say we squeeze together on this mat. It can accommodate two people. Xiao Zhenzhen and I can spread our beds together and squeeze in."

It's not possible to squeeze five people onto two straw mats.

Xiao Yanxi said, "Bingyi and I will sleep on the floor, and you guys can sleep on the straw mats."

Mrs. Chen San was anxious: "How can that be? We have been sleeping on the floor before and we are used to it. Master Xiao, you are of noble status, how can you give up your straw mat to us?"

Xiao Yanxi's face darkened: "I am just an ordinary person now, there is no distinction between noble and humble."

Mrs. Chen San didn't know what to say for a moment and could only look at Jin.

Jin didn't know what to say, and Xiao Yanxi insisted, so she was afraid that Xiao Yanxi would be unhappy if she said too much.

Xie Fanjin immediately said, "Okay, since you are grown men, just sleep on the floor."

As she spoke, she put three straw mats together and invited Chen Xinyan, Mrs. Chen San and Jin to join her.

Seeing Xiao Yanxi also lying on the ground, Xiao Zhenzhen felt a little uncomfortable. She nudged Xie Fanjin with her elbow and said, "Why don't you feel sorry for Third Brother at all?"

Xie Fanjin wondered: "Why do I feel sorry for him?"

Xiao Zhenzhen was annoyed: "Then you are his, you should treat him well!"

Xie Fanjin, who was sitting on a straw mat, turned around and met Xiao Yanxi's gaze. She said confidently, "Shouldn't he be nice to me? Why should I be the only one nice to him?"

Xiao Zhenzhen raised her voice in anger: "Then you are still his maid!"

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