The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

Chapter 213 Betrayal

"Could it be that she is interested in you?"

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

Upon hearing this, Xie Tianyi frowned, obviously not thinking this possibility was very high.

"It shouldn't be that serious. After all, the affairs of officials in this county are very complicated. We should be careful."

Chen Xi secretly chuckled in her heart. She firmly believed that Mo Shiyu had a crush on Xie Tianyi, otherwise why would she appear in her sight so frequently?

Xie Tianyi felt Chen Xi's smiling eyes, and a sense of displeasure surged in his heart.

"By the way, Jiang Yufeng said he would come to visit our house tomorrow. If you don't want to, I can ask them to go to another place."

Xie Tianyi's proposal was full of respect and consideration.

Chen Xi had no objection to this. The key point was that Xie Tianyi discussed it with her in advance, which made her feel valued.

If Xie Tianyi makes the decision on his own, it might cause her dissatisfaction.

"Okay, then please invite them over. I'll ask Aunt Yan to prepare more dishes tomorrow."

Chen Xi's tone revealed a hint of anticipation.

The next morning, the sun was shining brightly. Just after the hour of Si, Jiang Yufeng, accompanied by Jiang Li and Jiang Xiaole, came to visit on time.

As soon as Jiang Li entered the room, she smiled and said, "Sister Chen, it's been a long time."

The last time the two met was in the bustling and noisy Good Luck Restaurant, and the scene at that time seemed to be still vivid in their minds.

After some greetings, Jiang Xiaole also greeted Chen Xi obediently. Then, Chen Xi led Xiaoyang and Xiaochen to greet them. The children quickly became friends with Jiang Xiaole, and laughter echoed in the air.

"Sister-in-law, I'm sorry to bother you and Brother Tianyi today."

Jiang Li's apology was mixed with a hint of intimacy.

Chen Xi smiled gently, and his words were full of sincerity: "No way, you and Xie Tianyi are old acquaintances, it is only natural for you to interact more."

While they were talking, Mo Hua Mo Qin had quietly prepared the tea and placed it on the table carefully.

Chen Xi did not notice that when Jiang Li saw the two sisters, a flash of surprise flashed across her eyes, which disappeared in an instant.

The children's laughter soon filled the room. They couldn't wait to run to the yard to play. Their innocent joy infected everyone.

"Xiao Li, try this tea. My master likes it very much, but I know nothing about tea tasting."

Chen Xi handed over a cup of tea, and Jiang Li took a sip. The fragrance of the tea filled the air, and it was comparable to the top-quality tea served in the Jiang Mansion.

At the same time, Jiang Yufeng and Xie Tianyi were discussing various matters in the academy enthusiastically, while Chen Xi and Jiang Li were standing aside, occasionally exchanging glances. Finally, Jiang Li gently pulled Chen Xi's sleeve, motioning for her to leave.

"You guys chat first, I'll take Xiaoli to the backyard to see the kids."

Chen Xi's proposal was agreed by the two men. They watched the two men leave and continued their conversation.

Stepping into the backyard, Jiang Li pulled Chen Xi into the house, her expression suddenly became serious: "Sister Chen, you are so kind-hearted, how could you easily believe a girl like that?"

Chen Xi was confused, what was wrong with the ink painting and ink zither?

Although they were born into the families of criminals, they are now diligent and loyal servants and should not be subject to excessive suspicion.

"They serve you now, but there is no guarantee that they will not have plans for Master Xie in the future. You are still too naive."

Jiang Li's concerns hit the nail on the head.

Chen Xi suddenly realized that this was what Jiang Li was worried about.

She patiently explained the original intention of taking in Mo Hua and Mo Qin, but Jiang Li's worries did not ease. Instead, they became more intense, and she repeatedly suggested that the two be transferred.

"Xiao Li, what's wrong with you? Is there something you can't tell me?"

Chen Xi keenly noticed Jiang Li's abnormality, and her concern and care were evident in her words.

Jiang Li was stunned at first, and then tears fell like pearls from a broken string. Chen Xi quickly patted her back to comfort her.

After Jiang Li calmed down a little, she realized that she had lost her composure in front of her benefactor.

"I'm sorry, Sister Chen, I just..."

Jiang Li hesitated to speak, finding it difficult to begin.

"Don't worry, did something happen between you and Jiang Yufeng?"

Chen Xi's inquiry was full of concern. She keenly realized that if it wasn't for the problem between her and Jiang Yufeng, Jiang Li wouldn't be so excited about the two maids.

Under Chen Xi's gentle gaze, Jiang Li finally nodded, tears welling up in her eyes again.

"Sister Chen, I really don't know who to talk to about this matter..."

Jiang Li's voice trembled and was full of helplessness.

Chen Xi stroked Jiang Li's back gently and firmly, as if he wanted to absorb all her grievances and anxieties into his broad heart.

Tears glistened in Jiang Li's eyes. She finally opened her lips slowly. Her voice was as thin as a mosquito's, but every word pierced her heart.

"My family and the Jiang family are of equal status and power, so we are never short of people to serve us."

She paused, as if recalling the past that she couldn't bear to look back on. "Just a few months ago, I met a woman in the market. She sold herself into slavery in order to bury her deceased husband. I felt pity for her, so I brought her back to my house and made her my maid. But I didn't expect that after a drunken night, my husband had an affair with her that shouldn't have happened."

Jiang Li's voice trembled slightly, her eyes full of disbelief and pain. "Now I suddenly realized that all of this was carefully planned by the maid. She always looked so weak and helpless in front of my husband, which made me sympathize with her. But it was this sympathy that made me fall into endless pain. It was she, the maid whom I regarded as a sister, who betrayed me the most."

Tears flowed down Jiang Li's cheeks like pearls from a broken string. "Sister Chen, what should I do? How should I face all this brokenness?"

She held Chen Xi's hand tightly, as if it was her only driftwood.

Chen Xi felt mixed emotions, but he couldn't find any words to comfort the fragile soul in front of him.

She could only sit there quietly, giving Jiang Li silent support with her presence, hoping that time would slowly heal the trauma in her heart.

"As a general rule, a drunk person should be incapable of doing evil. But if the maid had laid out a trap from the beginning, perhaps even the drunkenness was part of her elaborate plan."

Chen Xi pondered secretly in his heart, but did not speak out these dark speculations.

"I once thought about divorcing him. After all, we were in love before marriage. After Xiaole was born, although my husband was obsessed with learning, I was the only woman in charge of the family. Although tradition requires a wife to help her husband take concubines."

Jiang Li's voice was filled with a hint of bitterness. "But my husband swore to me that he would only spend his life with me. That maid only asked for the title of concubine, saying that it would not affect the relationship between my husband and me, but I just couldn't get over this hurdle in my heart. She always acted so pitiful in front of my husband, and my husband was soft-hearted and actually considered giving her a title."

What is unexpected is that in this era bound by feudal ethics, Jiang Li dared to propose the idea of ​​divorce, which was undoubtedly a bold challenge.