Thrown out of the house, the wet nurse enters the noble household and becomes a person of high statu

Tinglan Courtyard, the main building.

Liu Wenying was led into the inner room by Zizhu, where she saw a woman in brocade sitting on the canopy bed. Her hair was loosely tied up and she was wearing a windproof hat to avoid catching a cold during her postpartum period.

The woman was none other than the First Madam, Wen Jingshu. The infant in her arms was squirming and crying, its little face flushed red.

"Where is the wet nurse?" Wen Jingshu asked anxiously.

Zizhu pulled Liu Wenying in front of her, "She's here, she's here. One of the three bowls of milk the young master just drank was hers."

Liu Wenying quickly stepped forward and gave a slight bow. "Greetings, Madam. Please let me breastfeed the young master."

Wen Jingshu released her grip, and Liu Wenying took the child, patting his back while asking someone to bring a warm, damp cloth.

The maidservant responded and went to retrieve it shortly afterward.

The inner room was full of women. Liu Wenying took the cloth and didn't care about any taboos.

After unbuttoning the clothes and wiping the child clean, adjust the position so that the child can lie comfortably in the crook of your arm, and then skillfully guide him to suckle.

The young master seemed extremely hungry and immediately began to suckle instinctively.

After feeding the baby, Liu Wenying did not put him down immediately, but instead held him upright again.

The young master rested his head on his shoulder, his palms cupped, and gently patted his back from bottom to top.

Wen Jingshu is pregnant with her first child, and there is still a lot to learn.

Seeing Liu Wenying gently patting the baby while holding it upright, she sat up straighter, propping herself up on the quilt, and asked, "What are you doing?"

Liu Wenying answered honestly, "Reporting to Madam, this is to burp the young master. Babies inevitably swallow air when they are feeding, and if it gets stuck in their stomachs, they will cry and have gas. Gently patting their backs can help them release gas and sleep more soundly."

A moment later, the baby let out a small burp and fell into a deep sleep in her arms.

Liu Wenying returned the sleeping child to Wen Jingshu.

Wen Jingshu gazed at her sleeping infant son in her arms, her eyes softening even more.

Since Ye'er was born, because her mother had no milk, Ye'er was a picky eater and refused to eat properly no matter how many wet nurses she was introduced to. She cried day and night. Today was the first time she had been so peaceful.

Wen Jingshu looked at Liu Wenying, "You are a meticulous and thoughtful person, Zizhu, give her some silver."

Zizhu took out a purse and stuffed it into his hand. "Take this. This is a reward from the First Madam. Serve the young master well from now on, and do your job diligently. You'll be rewarded handsomely."

The purse in her palm was heavy, and it was made of silk. Liu Wenying's heart pounded wildly.

As expected of a noble family, the casual gifts were enough for the mother and daughter to live comfortably for more than half a year.

But Liu Wenying did not accept it. Instead, she held it in mid-air, curtsied, and said, "I am grateful for the generous reward from the Madam, but I dare not accept this reward. I am not yet the wet nurse of the manor."

Wen Jingshu's expression changed drastically. "What do you mean by that? What about what Ye'er drank just now...?"

Ye'er is delicate. If she drinks the milk of an unclean person, wouldn't something terrible happen?

Zizhu grew anxious and turned to glare at Granny Tian, ​​who had followed her in. "What exactly happened?!"

Granny Tian's face turned pale, and she stammered, "This...this one was screened, but..."

"Madam, please allow me to speak," Liu Wenying took over the conversation, recounting her previous words to Granny Tian.

Finally, she earnestly said, "I know the rules of the Duke's mansion, but if we cannot bring the child into the mansion, she will likely not survive alone outside. If Madam is willing to let us stay, I will do my best to take care of the young master."

Wen Jingshu remained silent for a long time before finally speaking up.

Emotionally, as a new mother herself, having just experienced the pain of childbirth, she can better understand the bond of blood ties.

Logically, since the other party is an orphan and a widow, my slightest act of kindness would be seen as a lifeline, and they would surely do their best to take care of Ye'er in the future.

"Fine, since Ye'er is willing to nurse from you, you may stay."

Very good!

A huge weight was lifted from Liu Wenying's heart; she and her child were now settled.

"Madam Xie!"

Wen Jingshu waved her hand, signaling the nanny to take her away and settle her in.

As soon as they stepped out of the main house, Granny Tian said with a half-smile, "You really are lucky."

"Our First Madam is known for her compassionate heart and kindness towards the servants. Now that she has just given birth to the young master, she is at the peak of her maternal instincts and cannot bear to see her baby suffer."

"Under normal circumstances, you wouldn't even consider changing the rules like this!"

The sourness in his words carried a hint of sarcasm, clearly implying that she had stolen his thunder during her earlier plea.

How could Liu Wenying not hear the implied meaning?

Having just arrived and having no connections, how could she dare to offend the elders of the manor?

With a grateful yet apprehensive smile on her face, Liu Wenying unhesitatingly handed the purse that the First Madam had just bestowed upon her to Granny Tian.

"What are you saying, Granny? I was able to stay today entirely because of your nod just now. This favor was ultimately given by you, Granny, and I would never dare to take it for myself."

Money can be earned again later, but offending people and getting yourself into trouble is not worth it.

Seeing that she was extremely humble and eloquent, Granny Tian's expression softened considerably.

He tucked the purse into his sleeve and patted her hand.

"You're a sensible person. Since Madam has spoken, you should do your job well and take good care of the young master. Hurry back and pack your things, don't be late, so I can arrange accommodations for you."

"Yes, yes, yes, I'll go right away!"

Running back to the market in the east of the city, Liu Wenying found the tofu stall.

Behind the stall, a slightly plump woman with a kind face was busy cutting tofu for customers.

She made a living selling tofu, and since her surname was Wang, she was called Wang Tofu.

When Wang Doufu saw Liu Wenying running towards him, his eyes crinkled with a smile. "Look at you, all sweaty and running so fast, did it work out?"

"It's done! The master even allowed me to bring Luo Luo into the manor!"

"That's fantastic news! Congratulations!"

Wang Doufu was genuinely happy for her, "That's the Duke's mansion. You finally have a place to settle down and won't have to suffer with the child anymore."

Liu Wenying was extremely grateful.

After being kicked out of her home, she was left homeless with her daughter.

It was Wang Doufu who took pity on her and her daughter and took them in.

Although they were only allowed to live in the woodshed, at least they had a place to shelter from the wind and rain, and they could eat a few bites of food every day, so they wouldn't suffer from hunger and cold.

Wang Doufu's husband has difficulty walking and does heavy work. She has to manage everything at home and outside, and they live a tight life. Her help is already a great kindness.

"Sister Wang, we are so grateful to you for taking my daughter and me in these past few days," Liu Wenying said, her eyes welling up with tears.

"Why are you saying all this? Stop nagging."

Wang Doufu waved his hand and brought out a swaddled baby wrapped tightly in a thin blanket from behind the stall. "Here, the little girl was just fed some rice porridge and is sleeping soundly. She's very well-behaved."

Liu Wenying really didn't have much luggage to pack and take with her, only the child in her arms.

Before leaving, Liu Wenying took out a small cloth bag that she had prepared beforehand and stuffed it into Wang Doufu's hand.

"Sister Wang, please accept these three hundred coins. Thank you for your care these past few days."

That money was the change she exchanged for one tael of silver on her way back.

Wang Doufu declined, but Liu Wenying remained resolute.

"I won't feel at ease if you don't accept it. Consider it as money for my brother's medicine or to supplement the family income."

Wang Doufu finally accepted it, and said with emotion, "You're a very honest person. Alright, go on your way, don't keep the master waiting. Be careful in the mansion from now on."

"Okay, sure."

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