Chapter 430 A Joyful and Harmonious Moment
Smoke curls from the chimneys.
The sound of chopping vegetables came from the kitchen.
Chen Yongnian followed the sound and saw a busy figure in the kitchen.
Her long skirts almost all had narrow sleeves, which made it easy to work, but she wasn't used to the skirts, so she tied them up with a rope to avoid getting the hem dirty.
Seeing her skillful chopping of vegetables, Chen Yongnian's eyes showed a mixture of relief and heartache.
As Wan Ziyan once said, Wan Qiqi should not be bothered by washing clothes and cooking, but should instead manage the backyard, keep accounts, and be served by others.
But at this moment, Chen Yongnian felt that it was not so.
She is who she is, and she should do what she likes and be happy.
Whether it's being a good wife and mother or running a business, she can have whatever she wants.
After Wan Qiqi finished cutting the pork, she caught a glimpse of Chen Yongnian standing at the door and said, "Don't just stand there. If you want to eat, come and help start the fire. I can't manage all this by myself."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yongnian immediately went inside, sat down in front of the stove, and started putting firewood into it.
In no time, the fire was burning very brightly, crackling and popping, and even seemed to be gushing out.
"Big brother, your fire is burning so brightly, do you want to eat charcoal?" Wan Qiqi threw the knife onto the chopping board, put her hands on her hips, and stared at Chen Yongnian with her head tilted.
Chen Yongnian glanced at the knife standing on the chopping board and slowly raised his head.
When his gaze fell on Wan Qiqi's face, he chuckled and said, "You've turned into a little kitten!"
Seeing him staring at her face, Wan Qiqi reached out and wiped it, immediately leaving a black patch on the back of her hand. "Turn the fire down a bit, and get a cloth to wipe it for me."
Her hands smelled fishy, and it would probably take quite a while to wash them clean before wiping her face.
But she couldn't stand having her face all dirty.
Hearing her reduce the fire, Chen Yongnian took out a handkerchief and gently wiped her face as it approached.
Besides the aroma of the ingredients, Wan Qiqi also carried a faint floral fragrance, like the scent of osmanthus, just like the osmanthus wine she had drunk before.
The smell suddenly made Chen Yongnian's heart flutter, and he couldn't help but swallow.
"Is it ready?" Wan Qiqi urged.
She felt the position was somewhat ambiguous, and the area where they had brushed against each other felt faintly hot, making her usually calm heart flutter wildly.
If this continues, she'll probably blush.
"Okay...okay!" Chen Yongnian's voice was hoarse as he reluctantly removed his hand from her cheek.
Wan Qiqi sensed an awkwardness between them, cleared her throat, and asked, "What do you think about the matter of guests from all directions?"
Chen Yongnian was instantly brought back to his original state, sighed softly, and said, "I heard that it was Lord Fang who approved the document."
Wan Qiqi turned her head to look at Chen Yongnian and asked, "Yongnian, can I completely trust you?"
Chen Yongnian was stunned, never expecting his wife to ask such a question.
But after careful consideration, he replied, "I am not as clever as my wife. If my wife tells me something, I may not be able to keep it a secret."
"The visitors from all directions were his warning to me, telling me that he was the true ruler of the county, that he could allow a woman like me to do business, and that he could also make me utterly ruined."
Wan Qiqi suddenly smiled, but there was no smile in her eyes, only a hint of mockery.
If she guessed correctly, Fang Ziming valued not her abilities, but the power behind Wan Ziyan.
Now that Wan Ziyan is not in Yunhe County, she is naturally of little practical use.
However, he couldn't give up on her; he needed to find a balance so that she wouldn't side with Xie Xing.
“You’re just a businessman, he’s a local official; there’s no conflict between you,” Chen Yongnian said earnestly.
"Who knows!" Wan Qiqi suddenly smiled, her eyes crinkling, losing her previous seriousness. She said, "You know, when you work for the government, you have to be careful. You believe everything anyone says. Who knows, maybe some of what they say is just for you to hear?"
"They say the most terrifying thing is the human heart!" she said lightly, but her words carried a different meaning.
Chen Yongnian sometimes couldn't understand his wife, but he could sense that she never intended to hurt him or his family.
All she did was want her family to have a better life.
Therefore, for Chen Yongnian, no matter what kind of personality Wan Qiqi has or what she does, he will choose to support her.
And he will continue to grow.
I can't say I'll eliminate all her worries, but at least I can protect her from the wind and rain!
The two chatted idly in the kitchen, talking about recent events, the problems they had encountered, and the situation of their children.
When Chen Yongnian mentioned Chen Molin, he suddenly thought of Xie Xing and said seriously, "After Mr. Cao told me about the guests from all directions, I also met my martial uncle. He also told me that Lord Fang did this for the greater good."
Wan Qiqi paused for a moment, then continued cooking, saying, "They're all officials, so it's understandable that they know about these things."
She probably knew why Chen Yongnian had suddenly returned.
With these double instructions, Chen Yongnian was naturally worried.
Since they all want her to back down, why shouldn't she show weakness this time?
Perhaps we can use this opportunity to catch the person who helped Tang Qiwen and find out their purpose.
Seeing Wan Qiqi deep in thought, Chen Yongnian knew she was thinking of something but hadn't said anything, but he didn't ask.
A moment later, voices could be heard coming from the courtyard.
"Father~ Father~"
The voices of the two little ones came from the yard, as if they were looking for someone.
Chen Yongnian got up and walked outside. He met the eyes of the two little ones, smiled brightly, and said, "Pingping, An'an, I'm here!"
The two little ones immediately rushed over, each grabbing one of the legs and refusing to let go.
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