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

The little master's pronunciation is unclear, but it is definitely "mama"!

Wen Jingshu looked at her son in disbelief, her eyes immediately welling up with tears. She picked up Ye'er and exclaimed with joy, "Ye'er, my Ye'er can call me 'Mother' now!"

The young master has spoken, which is a great joy!

Overjoyed, Wen Jingshu immediately ordered that all servants and wet nurses in Tinglan Courtyard be given red envelopes as a reward.

Everyone was overjoyed and grateful.

Just then, the new winter clothes that had been hastily made in the mansion were also distributed.

What Liu Wenying received was a thick, soft, dark green cotton-padded jacket.

The collar and cuffs are trimmed with a fluffy edge, making it warm and comfortable to wear.

The government was indeed a government mansion. Even the winter clothes prepared for the servants were far superior in both material and workmanship to those worn by ordinary people outside.

Since entering the Duke's mansion, despite some setbacks, he has been highly regarded by the First Madam, and now even his winter clothes are so well taken care of.

Liu Wenying became increasingly determined to do her job well and safeguard the peace and security of her and Luoluo.

Winter arrived in the blink of an eye, with the north wind howling and the temperature plummeting.

Liu Wenying put on the new winter clothes issued by the Duke's mansion early in the morning, and did not forget to remind Xiaozhu before leaving.

"It's getting cold. Wrap Luo Luo in her swaddling clothes tighter and tie the collar securely with a drawstring so that the cold wind doesn't get in."

Xiao Zhu nodded repeatedly, her hands and feet moving nimbly.

In contrast, the young master's situation was quite different.

Inside the main room of Tinglan Courtyard, charcoal fire burned brightly in a carved copper basin, dispelling the chill.

During the coldest period of winter, the mansion would be heated by underfloor heating, making it as warm as spring.

The young master's well-being is carefully and meticulously cared for by countless people.

At night, all was quiet except for the howling wind outside the window.

Liu Wenying was exhausted after a long day and wanted to rest early with her daughter.

But Luo Luo was unusual; she kept whimpering and crying, refusing to sleep.

Neither patiently patting nor humming a tune worked.

Liu Wenying became suspicious and reached out to touch her daughter's forehead; the temperature was abnormally high.

Luo Luo has a fever!

Xiao Zhu was young and inexperienced in taking care of children. Liu Wenying didn't blame her; the most important thing was to bring down the child's fever as soon as possible.

In the middle of the night, Liu Wenying picked up Luoluo and went to find the imperial physician.

After finally managing to knock on the door of the prefectural physician, Doctor Hu was awakened from his sleep. Upon seeing that it was a sick child, he dared not delay and quickly put on his clothes and got up to examine the child.

He carefully examined Luo Luo's condition and took her pulse.

"It's a high fever caused by wind-cold entering the body. The fever is very high, so we need to take medicine immediately and also be careful to prevent nighttime seizures."

"A seizure?"

Liu Wenying has a childcare certificate and knows the dangers of febrile seizures in children; if not treated promptly, they can cause brain damage.

This is commonly known as having your brain damaged and becoming stupid.

Her Luo Luo cannot be harmed in the slightest.

"Dr. Hu, please save Luo Luo!"

Doctor Hu quickly wrote a prescription and handed it to Liu Wenying, sighing, "I have written the prescription, but the medicinal herbs in the manor are all carefully selected for the masters' use. The rules are strict, and there is no reason to give them to the servants."

Without further hesitation, Liu Wenying wrapped Luo Luo tightly in a thick blanket, leaving only her little nose exposed to breathe, and prepared to go outside the mansion to get medicine.

Since the physician's residence was closest to the main gate of the front courtyard, Liu Wenying didn't think twice and rushed there anxiously.

When the gatekeeper heard that she wanted to leave the mansion late at night, he refused to let her go no matter what.

"It's not that I'm being inflexible, but it's the middle of the night, and there are rules in the manor that servants aren't allowed to come and go as they please. You should wait until dawn!"

The daughter's face grew increasingly red, and her temperature rose higher and higher.

Liu Wenying was so anxious that tears welled up in her eyes, and she almost knelt down to beg him.

"What happened?"

Pei Dingxuan was wearing a dark cloak, clearly having just returned from outside.

The gatekeeper immediately bowed to the old man upon seeing him.

Pei Dingxuan ignored her and stared only at Liu Wenying and the swaddled baby in his arms.

"Is the child sick?"

Liu Wenying grasped at this straw and quickly recounted how Luo Luo had suddenly developed a high fever, how the imperial physician had diagnosed her with the need to prevent convulsions, and how they had to go outside to get medicine.

"Master, please have mercy and let me out. Luo Luo's condition is urgent; I'm afraid she won't live to see dawn."

Pei Dingxuan waved to the gatekeeper, "Let them through."

The gatekeeper dared not say another word.

"Thank you, Uncle! Thank you, Uncle!"

Liu Wenying thanked her repeatedly and, holding the child, tried to rush outside.

"Stop!" Pei Dingxuan called out to her.

Liu Wenying paused, turning back in confusion.

"It's curfew now, and the pharmacies are already closed. If you go out alone, not only will you not be able to get the medicine, but you may also be questioned by the Imperial Guards on night patrol. If you're not careful, your life could be in danger."

What should we do then? Should we just leave Luo Luo alone and let her burn indefinitely?

Liu Wenying quickly made a decision, "This servant will be careful not to run into the Imperial Guards, but the child really can't wait any longer."

"Don't be reckless, I'll go with you."

Liu Wenying looked at him in disbelief.

Pei Dingxuan said no more, and only after crossing the gate did he realize that she hadn't followed.

"What are you all standing there for? Aren't you in a hurry to get the medicine?"

Now is not the time for polite formalities and procrastination; every moment of delay increases the danger to Luo Luo.

She followed Pei Dingxuan and got into the carriage.

The streets were deserted late at night, except for the Duke's carriage speeding by.

Inside the carriage, Liu Wenying's entire focus was on her daughter, who had a persistent high fever, and she did not notice another gaze fixed on her face for a long time.

Pei Dingxuan leaned against the soft carriage wall, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

As the lamplight flickered, the woman's profile appeared soft and white, with wisps of hair on her forehead damp with sweat, making her look even more pitiful.

As the carriage rounded the street corner, there seemed to be some obstacle ahead, and the driver suddenly pulled on the reins.

"Whoa—"

The carriage braked suddenly.

Liu Wenying, holding Luo Luo, suddenly lost her balance and fell forward.

Pei Dingxuan stretched out his long arm and steadily embraced her, bringing her and the child into his arms.

Liu Wenying was still in shock, her nose filled with the cold scent of a grown man.

She got up in a hurry to find the royal physician, and was dressed lightly.

Pei Dingxuan supported her, his palm touching her slender waist and thin back.

Similarly, the refreshing scent of soapberry mixed with a faint milky fragrance stirred his heart, giving rise to the absurd thought of wanting to linger a little longer.

Liu Wenying, however, remembered that she could not be accused of seducing the male master, so she quickly took the child and retreated to the corner.

"Please forgive me, sir! I didn't mean to!"

Pei Dingxuan's arms were suddenly empty, and the warm, soft touch and fragrance of that jade vanished with it.

Seeing Liu Wenying's expression of wanting to get as far away from him as possible, and her eagerness to distance herself from him, Pei Dingxuan's eyes darkened.

After a moment of silence, he gave a faint reply: "Hmm..."

Silence fell over the carriage. Liu Wenying held her child tightly, not daring to look up.

Pei Dingxuan, however, gazed intently at the dark street scene rushing past the window, lost in thought.

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