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

In the early morning, after having breakfast, Liu Wenying went to Tinglan Courtyard to take her duty.

As soon as I stepped into the hospital corridor, I saw a slender young woman in a pale yellow brocade dress, holding her maid's hand, walking gracefully towards me.

This must be Lin Zhiyao, the second wife of the mansion.

Liu Wenying quickly stepped aside and bowed her head in greeting.

Lin Zhiyao didn't notice her and went straight into the inner room.

Madam Wen Jingshu smiled and said, "Zhiyao is here? Please have a seat. The weather is nice today, and I was just thinking you would come over."

Liu Wenying followed behind, quietly entering the inner room. As usual, she first checked on the young master who was still fast asleep on the small bed, then stood with her head bowed in the corner, trying to minimize her presence.

Wen Jingshu and Lin Zhiyao sat on either side of the daybed, chatting and laughing, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

"Look how much Ye'er has grown, her features are becoming more and more like yours, sister-in-law."

Lin Zhiyao looked in the direction of the small bed, her tone filled with affection and envy.

Wen Jingshu smiled and said, "Children change every day, so don't worry. When the time is right, you will have your own child too."

The two chatted on and on about everyday things, while Liu Wenying stood in the corner listening, understanding the situation perfectly.

The First Madam and the Second Madam were childhood friends with a deep bond. They later married into the Pei family in the same year and became sisters-in-law, so their relationship was naturally extraordinary.

As Wen Jingshu spoke, she took Lin Zhiyao's hand and patted it gently.

"To be honest, I envy you and Second Master. Second Master is gentle and modest, and very considerate, unlike First Master, who is busy in the Ministry of Justice all day long, and you can hardly see him for ten days or half a month..."

Lin Zhiyao's smile froze almost imperceptibly for a moment, but Liu Wenying still caught it.

Lin Zhiyao picked up the tea beside her, using the action to conceal the emotions in her eyes.

When she looked up again, she was all smiles, and she changed the subject.

"Sister-in-law, please stop teasing me. I heard my mother-in-law say a few days ago that because of Ye'er's birth, my uncle has been coming home much more often than before."

"He's just coming back to see the kids..."

Wen Jingshu shook her head. "Forget it, let's not talk about him anymore. Speaking of which, I was always worried about you before we got married."

"Are you worried about me?"

"Yes, you have a very good temperament, but you are too gentle and compliant. If you marry someone who doesn't know how to be considerate, how much suffering will you endure? Fortunately, you married the Second Master."

Who doesn't know Second Master Pei Zeyu? He's a well-known gentleman in the capital, known for his refined manners and courteousness.

The eldest and second masters of the Pei family are two extremes.

He was known for being incorruptible and keeping people at arm's length.

Another well-known friend was a man of gentle and modest manners.

Wen Jingshu's words were meant to be caring, but they sounded like hurtful words to Lin Zhiyao.

Her fingertips twitched slightly within her sleeve, and she forced a smile as she agreed, "Yes, my husband... treats me extremely well. It's my blessing to marry into the Pei family and become my sister's sister-in-law."

After saying that, he picked up the nearly empty teacup to cover up his unease.

Liu Wenying bent down and gently adjusted the baby boy's swaddling clothes. She lowered her eyes and looked at him with demureness, as if all her attention was on the child.

However, thanks to the observational skills honed during her years as a caregiver in her previous life, and having encountered all sorts of people, her greatest strength was reading between the lines, a skill she further refined in the public mansion.

The relationship between this second wife and the second master she speaks of is probably not as loving as it appears to outsiders.

But what does that have to do with her?

She was just a lowly wet nurse, and she had no intention of investigating the grudges and conflicts between her masters, much less uttering a word of it.

Knowing too much is not necessarily a blessing.

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After the work schedule was changed to daytime, Liu Wenying's life visibly improved.

The primary benefit is that there's no need to stay up late anymore; sufficient sleep is a magic elixir, and in just a few days, my complexion became even more rosy.

Perhaps because she had rested well and her mind was at peace, the nighttime awakenings that had bothered her for almost half a month no longer occurred.

Another advantage was that it gave me the opportunity to walk around the mansion with the First Madam.

For example, every few days, when Wen Jingshu went to pay her respects to the Duchess, she would bring Ye'er with her.

As a wet nurse, Liu Wenying naturally had to accompany and serve her.

For example, today, the weather was fine and Wen Jingshu felt a bit better, so she instructed her wet nurse to take Ye'er to Hechun Hall to pay her respects.

Hechun Hall is located on the central axis of the Duke's Mansion, facing south, with a spacious courtyard and lush flowers and trees.

Before even entering, you can smell a delicate sandalwood fragrance.

Upon entering the main hall, a woman dressed in a crimson brocade robe sat upright in a rosewood armchair, bearing a resemblance to Pei Dingxuan.

It was Lady Pei Wu, wife of the Duke of Yu.

"Daughter-in-law greets Mother." Wen Jingshu stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

Liu Wenying, holding the child, followed behind with a deep bow, then stood respectfully to the side of Wen Jingshu, slightly behind.

This position allows the Duchess to see the child without being too conspicuous.

"Get up and sit down."

Madam Pei smiled and gave a slight helping hand, her eyes falling on the red swaddled baby embroidered with gold thread. She said gently, "Quickly bring Ye-ge'er over so I can see him."

Liu Wenying quickly stepped forward and handed the child over.

Madam Pei took her grandson and examined him closely.

The little one slept with rosy cheeks and unconsciously smacking his lips, his affection evident in every word.

"Good, good, look at his eyebrows and eyes, they are just like Dingxuan's. Jingshu, you've worked hard and given our Pei family a good grandson."

Wen Jingshu quickly offered a few humble words.

Inside Hechun Hall, a harmonious and joyful atmosphere prevailed.

Madam Pei held her grandson and talked to Wen Jingshu with great affection.

Suddenly, the little master, who had been peacefully nestled in his grandmother's arms, burst into tears without warning.

The baby's cries were loud and deafening, and its limbs struggled fiercely within the swaddling clothes.

"Oh dear, what happened?"

Madam Pei was startled and patted him repeatedly, but to no avail.

Wen Jingshu also stood up anxiously and leaned over, "Are you hungry? Or are you uncomfortable because you wet yourself?"

"Madam, First Madam, may I take a look?"

Liu Wenying, who was standing by, stepped forward and took the young master.

She first touched the baby's forehead, which was not hot, and then checked the diaper, which was dry and clean.

As for breastfeeding, she had already done so once before coming here, but now the little master refuses to eat anymore.

"Madam, First Madam, the young master is not hungry, nor has he wet himself."

"What exactly happened? Quickly call the doctor. It's heartbreaking to see Ye-ge crying like this."

Madam Pei sent a maid to fetch the doctor, and Liu Wenying was not idle either. She placed the child on the daybed and began the examination after receiving permission.

The tightly wrapped swaddling clothes were unwrapped layer by layer.

Having worked as a nanny and caregiver in my past life, I developed meticulousness and patience.

Liu Wenying reached inside and carefully examined every inch of the swaddling clothes.

As she brushed her fingers across the child's back, a sharp pain shot through her fingertips.

With a tremor in her hand, Liu Wenying felt a chill run down her spine. She carefully parted the needle and looked closely, only to find that it was a fine embroidery needle!

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