Song Lingxi smiled sweetly at him, her dimples so cute that one wanted to pinch them, making one's heart melt. Yi Changfeng, however, suddenly lowered his head, not daring to look at her anymore.
Xie Changling couldn't stand seeing other men acting shy in front of Song Lingxi. He also noticed that Yi Changfeng's ears were completely red. What was this if not seduction?
The Prime Minister's wife knew her son well. Xie Changling had been very possessive since he was a child. He once owned a cat that no one else was allowed to touch.
Not to mention Song Lingxi, who is even more important to Xie Changling. If anyone dares to covet her, she is certain that Xie Changling will make them suffer terribly.
So the Prime Minister's wife smiled gently and said, "Please sit down, everyone. What are you standing for? Please sit down."
Upon hearing this, everyone returned to their seats and sat on either side. Xie Changling began peeling peaches for Song Lingxi; in June, the peaches were already ripe.
Xie Changling peeled the peach, revealing the tender and delicious flesh inside. Some juice accidentally dripped down the back of his hand. Seeing this, Song Lingxi immediately took a handkerchief to wipe it off for him.
Seeing Song Lingxi's quick reaction, Xie Changling smiled and instead of dodging, spoke softly.
"Xi'er, have a taste. These peaches were grown on the estate. They are juicy, sweet and sour, and were specially ordered by Father for Mother to be grown on the estate. You should also have a taste."
Upon hearing his words, the Prime Minister's wife immediately understood his meaning. This petty man was subtly showing off his marital affection.
But when she glanced at Yi Changfeng, she saw a hint of bitterness on his face. Her eyes flickered, and she went along with it.
"Yes, Lingxi, what Ling'er said is right. Try it and see if you like it. If you do, I'll pick more and send them to your room in the future."
Originally, Song Lingxi didn't plan to eat it, since the peach juice could easily get her little hands dirty and stain her clothes, which was really unseemly.
But since her mother-in-law had said so, she could only nod in agreement, and reached out to take the peeled peach, wanting to hold it in her hands.
Unexpectedly, when Song Lingxi reached out, Xie Changling dodged. Facing Song Lingxi's puzzled gaze, he began to explain.
"Peaches might get your sleeves wet, so I'll hold them for you. Xi'er, you can have a couple of bites."
As Xie Changling spoke, he used his long arms to offer the peach to Song Lingxi's lips, his eyes smiling and filled with eager anticipation, hoping for Song Lingxi's appreciation.
A blush quickly rose on Song Lingxi's cheeks, a rosy red like rouge, adding a touch of vibrancy to her small face, making her incredibly alluring.
A hint of shyness flashed in her eyes, but seeing his eager gaze, she still took a small bite.
"How is it? Do you like the taste?"
Xie Changling caught a glimpse of her delicate, red tongue, which he found quite beautiful from his angle, making his mouth dry.
Song Lingxi nodded shyly. The taste was indeed quite good. The blush on her face grew brighter and brighter, like a ripe peach that made one want to take a bite.
"I like it, but I don't want to eat it right now."
Song Lingxi was almost in tears. She felt as if her husband had just laughed at her, which was extremely embarrassing in front of everyone.
Seeing the anxiety in Song Lingxi's eyes, Xie Changling realized he had gone too far with his teasing and quickly reassured her, "Alright, alright, I won't chase after you to feed you anymore, I'll eat by myself."
Xie Changling quickly devoured the peach, taking only a few bites without showing any disgust that Song Lingxi had bitten into it; his attitude became even more ambiguous.
Witnessing this scene, the Prime Minister's wife, He Xiangning, and Li Xiuxiu, who were sitting together, exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with smiles, both sighing inwardly, "It's so good to be young."
Meanwhile, sitting opposite them, Yi Changfeng's eyes flashed with bitterness. He was also feeling unwell, but he couldn't show it at all and could only cover it up by drinking tea.
Xie Changling finally felt better. He just couldn't stand seeing his wife being coveted by other men. Did they think he was dead? Humph, this guy deserves to be taught a lesson!
However, Xie Changling forgot, but Song Lingxi did not. She still remembered her aunt and uncle, who had passed away this year in her previous life, reportedly from illness.
Having been reborn, she wanted her aunt and the others to avoid their original fate, so she spoke first, her voice sweet and gentle, which pleased everyone.
"Mother, my aunt has trouble walking. Could you please find a doctor to examine her? And my cousin—"
Before Song Lingxi could finish speaking, the Prime Minister's wife interrupted her. She dared not let the girl continue, lest Ling'er take it to heart and it damage the young couple's relationship.
"Alright, that was the plan all along. By the way, Xiuxiu, what's wrong with Changfeng's health? He's so thin, and what about your legs..."
As He Xiangning spoke, her voice grew softer and softer, afraid of touching on her friend's painful past. Anyone who had gone through such a ordeal would surely not have been able to go on, but Xiuxiu was still holding on, which was truly admirable.
At the same time, she felt extremely sad. Her best friend, whom she had grown up with, was now living such a miserable life, and she couldn't hide her feelings.
"Let the royal physician take a look first. Does Xiuxiu agree?"
Li Xiuxiu nodded, her eyes slightly red. How long had it been since she had been cared for like this? Ever since her maternal grandparents' family had their misfortune, the world had become so cold and indifferent.
"Thank you, Xiang Ning. It's good that we met you, and it's good that Xi'er found us. You are both benefactors to me and Feng'er. We will never forget your kindness."
Since her leg was broken, Li Xiuxiu has never shed a tear. Her strong character has allowed her to endure so many ups and downs over the years.
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