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

Liu Wenying whispered to Cuihua what she had seen that day.

After hearing this, Cuihua showed little surprise. "I've always felt that Zhao is not someone to be trifled with. Just pretend you didn't see it and don't make a fuss."

Liu Wenying felt uneasy. "Nanny Li has been doing well these past few days, so why was she suddenly kicked out? Could it be that she's behind this again?"

This was Cuihua's third time working as a wet nurse in the mansion, so she was more experienced in the ways of the household.

She shook her head. "It's not necessarily Zhao Shi. As the young master grows up, his appetite increases, but after he started eating complementary foods, the four wet nurses' milk supply is already quite plentiful, and there's a bit of a surplus."

"The family I used to live in was not as good as the Duke's family. For the sake of the monthly allowance, they would send people away when the children grew up. The Duke's family is not short of money, but they are very particular about propriety."

Besides, having too many people makes management difficult. Isn't the argument between Li and Zhao a prime example of the downsides of having too many people?

Liu Wenying was quick-witted and understood immediately.

"So Zhao the wet nurse had already heard about it, stole her bracelet, deliberately escalated the conflict, and planted a seed of conflict so that when the master decided to send someone, the first person he would choose was Li the wet nurse?"

Cuihua nodded. "That's probably true. That wet nurse Li herself is dishonest and makes mistakes repeatedly. She deserves to be a target for others."

She had more to say, but Liu Wenying could sense it.

Zhao's mind is far too deep and vicious. In order to stay, she is willing to use such despicable means.

A chill ran down her spine. Liu Wenying thought she was just taking good care of the child and fulfilling her duty as a wet nurse. She never expected that even in such a small place, the servants would betray each other.

Liu Wenying: "Then let's keep a polite distance from her in the future, but don't get too close."

Cuihua nodded and gave Liu Wenying a deep look.

"Sister Cuihua, do you have something to say?"

"It's nothing, I just feel you've changed a lot."

Liu Wenying was puzzled.

"It's not that your personality has changed, but that you seem much more insightful. When you first entered the manor, you looked timid and hesitant in everything you did, like someone lost in the fog."

"But you're different now. Whether it's the meticulous care you give the young master or the composure you show in dealing with these troubles, you're much more capable than before."

Liu Wenying's heart skipped a beat when her secret was revealed.

Having just transmigrated to this era, she knew nothing about rules or people's hearts. Every step she took felt like walking on thin ice, and she also felt adrift and helpless like a piece of duckweed.

Now that they've weathered the initial panic and gradually figured out how things work out in the mansion, they've finally gained a foothold.

Liu Wenying lowered her eyes, concealing the true emotions that welled up within them.

"There's no such thing as being clear-headed or not. It's just about learning the rules of the academy and the depths of people's hearts by following the nannies and older sisters. After seeing and hearing more, you'll naturally understand a little."

Cuihua didn't think much of it when she heard this, simply assuming that she had finally understood.

"Learning well and studying more can never hurt."

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The departure of Granny Li served as a wake-up call for Liu Wenying.

She could see clearly that the Yuguo Duke's Mansion was strictly governed by rules and had a clear hierarchy, and that the so-called affection and stability were extremely fragile.

Masters may reward those who are attentive, or discard them like worn-out shoes due to negligence or uselessness.

The job of a wet nurse may seem like a lucrative one, but in reality, it has a shallow foundation and depends entirely on the young master.

The young master was still an infant and needed breast milk, so these wet nurses were naturally highly valued.

But children will grow up eventually. Once they are weaned and no longer need them, what will become of them?

She could indeed take advantage of her current generous monthly allowance to work hard and save money.

But she and her widowed child were all alone and helpless. If they were to hold any money in their hands, wouldn't it be like a child carrying gold in the market? It would easily attract the covetous eyes of evil people.

This is not the rule-of-law society she is familiar with; power and connections are the only true measure of success.

She was a widow with no family, and she had a baby. If she were murdered for money and her body dumped in the wilderness, there would probably be no one to seek justice for her and her daughter and report the crime to the authorities.

Just thinking about it sent chills down Liu Wenying's spine.

After much thought, Liu Wenying gradually came to a clear understanding of something.

Don't just think about saving money to leave.

At least until they had enough ability to protect themselves or found reliable support, the Duke's mansion was actually the safest refuge for the mother and daughter.

The Duke's family was of noble birth, and ordinary people dared not easily provoke them.

Although there were open and covert struggles within the manor, at least on the surface, order was maintained.

Even if the young master no longer needs a wet nurse in the future, she can find another job in the manor.

Even if it's just being a lowly maid sweeping the courtyard or helping out in the kitchen.

As long as they can stay in the mansion, have a stable income and a place to shelter from the wind and rain, that's enough.

Only by surviving and gaining a foothold can we plan for a better future.

Once she understood this, she took even better care of the young master.

And they consciously made sure their attentiveness and ingenuity were noticed by their master.

Pei Yexuan has been drooling in his sleep lately, so Liu Wenying worked through the night to make several bibs.

She didn't rush to surround the young master; she first sought Zizhu's permission.

"Children drool a lot during teething, which can easily cause drool rash. I've made a few bibs using the softest cotton cloth, which is highly absorbent and won't irritate the skin. I wonder if they would be suitable for the young master?"

Zizhu took the few finely stitched bibs and said, "I'll go ask the First Madam."

A moment later, Zizhu returned to the side room with a smile on her face.

"The First Madam approved it, and also said that the cloth toys you made before were very good, and the young master had a lot of fun playing with them. She praised you for being thoughtful."

Liu Wenying feigned gratitude, "Thank you for your praise, Madam. It is all my duty."

As she carefully placed a bib around the young master's neck, Liu Wenying quickly began to plan.

The First Madam's praise pleased her, but it was far from enough.

Whether it's toys or bibs, they're all trivial matters; she needs to do something more substantial.

Opportunities always come unexpectedly.

Liu Wenying arrived at Tinglan Courtyard to take over her shift as usual.

Upon entering the inner room, one could see Wen Jingshu holding the babbling young master, her face showing signs of fatigue.

The little guy is now over five months old, full of energy, and almost never still when he's awake.

Even though Wen Jingshu's health has improved somewhat, her arms still feel sore and numb after holding her for a long time.

What troubled her even more was the thick stack of account books and receipts piled on the table in front of her.

The Duchess entrusted her with managing the household affairs, and during her postpartum recovery period, the accounts of the shops and estates had piled up considerably.

The numbers were numerous and complicated, leaving Wen Jingshu feeling overwhelmed.

When Wen Jingshu saw Liu Wenying, she felt like she had seen a savior and quickly asked her to take Ye'er away.

With so many wet nurses coming and going in the manor, she felt at ease leaving them in Liu Wenying's care.

Liu Wenying took the child, adjusted his position so that he could comfortably lean against her, and gently patted him while softly comforting him.

At the same time, she kept a close eye on Wen Jingshu's situation without making a sound.

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