The Peasant Wife: The Prime Minister's Beloved

Chapter 198 No Concubine

In the afternoon, Chen Xi decided to solve the servant problem. Her steps were firm and her eyes revealed determination.

In her dealings with human traffickers, she acted cautiously yet kindly, knowing full well that every choice she made affected the fate of a family.

In the process of selecting servants, she not only took into account the matching of skills, but also paid more attention to the kindness and loyalty of people. Her approach was tantamount to building a more solid and harmonious foundation for the family.

When everything was settled, Chen Xi stood in the courtyard of the Chen Mansion, looking at the new members of the family, with complicated emotions surging in his heart.

She knew that this was not just a simple employment relationship, but also the beginning of their intertwined destinies.

The girl who mistook Xie Tianyi for "Master Su" and Xie Tianyi's explanation added some surprises and reflections to Chen Xi's life on this peaceful afternoon.

The girl's eyes were filled with astonishment and despair, with tears welling up in her eyes. However, after hearing Chen Xi's words, her tears seemed to be extinguished by a sudden cold shower. Her crying suddenly stopped, leaving only a trembling echo in the air.

She tried hard to hold back her sobs, and her voice was filled with a plea that could not be ignored: "Madam Chen, please have mercy and buy me. I am willing to use all my strength to serve you and the noble young master wholeheartedly, without any complaints."

The girl twisted the corners of her clothes tightly with her hands, and her eyes flashed with desperate determination.

Chen Xi raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes swept across the girl, and he secretly guessed in his heart that the real purpose of this seemingly weak woman might be the elegant Xie Tianyi in front of him.

The corners of her mouth curled up into an imperceptible smile, and she turned to look at Xie Tianyi, with a somewhat indifferent tone: "What's your opinion? If you really want it, then I'll do as you say."

She never interfered with Xie Tianyi's decisions, especially his personal matters. This respect and understanding was the unspoken understanding between them.

When Xiaoyang heard this, his round eyes instantly widened, as if he could not accept anything that might upset the existing family balance. He tightly grasped his younger brother Xiaochen's hand, and the two stood side by side, their little mouths tightly pursed. Xiaochen's little face bulged into two red apples because of anger, and he stood aside, silently expressing his protest.

Facing the children's questioning, Xie Tianyi flashed a bitter smile on his face, and he patiently explained: "Xiaoyang, marrying a wife is a legal wife, and taking a concubine is another matter."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Chen's expression became even more dissatisfied. He clenched his fists and said firmly, "I don't care about these. Anyway, Daddy can only have Mom. He can't marry anyone else, and he can't take a concubine."

His tone was filled with a firmness that left no room for negotiation.

Xie Tianyi looked at Xiaochen's angry face, and a warm current surged in his heart. He nodded quickly, his eyes gentle and firm: "Okay, I promise you, from now on, there will only be your mother, I will neither marry nor take her as a concubine."

Xiaoyang and Xiaochen nodded with satisfaction and stuck out their tongues playfully at the girl on the ground, as if declaring their victory.

Xie Tianyi has never been very enthusiastic about love between men and women. The night with Chen Xi was just a coincidence of fate, which led to the existence of Xiaoyang and Xiaochen.

Since then, he has never been close to anyone, and his mind is completely occupied by the imperial examination career and his two children.

He knew that as his children grew up, their world would gradually become clear, and no matter what the future held, he would ensure that his children would be free from the pain of a stepmother. This was his oath as a father.

Although Xie Tianyi is single, he has no intention of remarrying or taking a concubine. His world is filled with the dream of passing the imperial examination and his deep love for his children.

Facing the girl's repeated plea on the ground, Chen Xi felt helpless. This woman had obviously planned everything. If he really let her into the mansion, he would undoubtedly be asking for trouble.

Chen Xi knew very well that no matter what her relationship with Xie Tianyi was, this thoughtful woman was not someone she could easily control, so she said firmly, "In my lifetime, I will never marry a wife or a concubine, and I won't even consider having a concubine. You don't have to have any more fantasies."

Xie Tianyi stared coldly at the woman on the ground, without any room for maneuver in his words: "If you want to cling to the rich and powerful, don't think about my family. My small courtyard can't accommodate your scheming."

Seeing this, the matchmaker originally thought that she could make a good deal, but now it seems that Mrs. Chen and her husband's attitude is very clear. If she does not take action, she will be derelict in her duty.

She was furious and pulled out the whip from her waist, saying sternly, "Get up now, you bastard! When is it your turn to interrupt Madam Chen when she wants to buy someone?"

The girl burst into tears under the whip, but had to get up with difficulty, her face covered with tears.

"Mrs. Chen, I was wrong. I apologize to you. Please forgive my offense. I will leave now."

The girl's voice was full of humility and despair.

Just as the matchmaker was about to take people away, the two sisters unexpectedly took a step forward, with an unprecedented determination flashing in their eyes.

"Mrs. Chen, you haven't chosen your personal maid yet. Why don't you take a look at us sisters? Or, you can just take my sister with you."

My sister spoke first, with a barely perceptible hint of anticipation in her tone.

The younger sister quickly shook her head and said anxiously, "No, Mrs. Chen, please take my sister in. She knows how to take care of people better than I do, and I always get into trouble accidentally."

The two sisters knelt in front of Chen Xi, their faces sincere, making people feel pity.

Chen Xi frowned slightly and sighed in his heart, why is there no end to this matter?

"Could it be that you are also trying to get closer to him?"

Chen Xi's question was self-evident, and it was naturally directed at Xie Tianyi.

The two sisters shook their heads quickly, and the elder sister explained, "That's not the case, Madam. It is you we want to follow, and we have no improper thoughts about you. If that were not the case, we would not have refused to stay here."

"It's just that we sisters were deeply moved by the conversation between you and the young master just now. We only want to serve the lady and have no intention of becoming your maids."

My sister added, her tone full of sincerity.

Chen Xi smiled inadvertently when he heard this, and asked curiously: "He is handsome, why are you unwilling?"

Her eyes were gentle, as if she was exploring the sisters' true thoughts.

"Madam Chen, to be honest, we were born in a family of criminals. We have seen countless talented men and beautiful women. Now we are slaves. We just want a place to stay. We dare not have any unreasonable thoughts."

My sister told me honestly, with a barely perceptible sadness in her eyes.

Chen Xi didn't expect that they would have such a background. He remained silent for a while, feeling mixed emotions.

"If you need a maid, you can consider my sister. I promise that she will behave herself and have no improper thoughts about you."

The elder sister continued to recommend the younger sister.

But the younger sister insisted: "No, Madam Chen, please take my sister in. She is more knowledgeable than me and is more suitable to serve you."

The two sisters pushed each other forward, and their sincerity and selflessness moved everyone present.