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

Unfortunately, this happened at the Duke of Yu's residence, on his territory.

Even if Liang was dissatisfied and felt neglected, she could only endure it.

When anger cannot be released and is trapped inside, it burns so intensely that it causes discomfort to the internal organs.

Liang dared not and could not seek revenge against Wen Jingshu or Madam Pei, so she vented all her resentment on the servants of the Duke's mansion.

The old women and maids who came with her were also quite perceptive, following their mistress's tone and finding fault with the servants sent by the Duke's mansion.

The servants working in the west courtyard were truly suffering and complained bitterly in private.

The chaos in the west courtyard eventually reached Madam Pei's ears.

That night, after finishing his official duties, Duke Pei Hongtai returned to Hechun Hall.

Seeing that he looked tired, Madam Pei first served him a cup of ginseng tea. Once his breathing had improved, she dismissed the servants, leaving only two trusted maids to guard outside the door.

"My lord, the west courtyard has been quite lively lately." Madam Pei handed over the hand warmer in her hand.

Pei Hongtai took the hand warmer and rubbed his temples. "Chenghan's? Wasn't Jingshu supposed to be looking after her?"

"Jing Shu?" Madam Pei sneered. "Jing Shu has long been so angered by them that she fell ill."

She took the opportunity to recount how demanding and difficult Liang was, and how she lorded it over everyone in the West Courtyard.

Finally, he connected Ye Ge'er's near-death experience that day with Wen Jingshu's current illness, his tone chilling.

"First, it was your own grandson who almost died at the hands of that lotus seed, and now it's your daughter-in-law who's been worn out by her. What kind of distant relatives are they? They're clearly here to collect debts and cause trouble."

Are we really going to let them stay in the manor and cause chaos?

As the Duke listened, his brows furrowed even more deeply.

He later learned about Ye Ge'er's affair and was naturally filled with fear and rage.

But since it involved his brother's family and brought up old matters, he always had some concerns.

"After all, we're brothers. His family came from afar, and if I were to rush them away, what kind of talk would that make?"

"Master, at this point, you still care about brotherly affection? You care about them, but have they ever cared about your own grandson and your daughter-in-law? Are you going to wait until something truly irreparable happens before you make a decision?"

How could the Duke not love Ye-ge'er? How could he not be considerate of Wen Jingshu?

But being in his position, he always had more to worry about.

He stood up irritably and paced around the room. "So what are you going to do? Do you expect me to just tell them to go back to Jiangnan immediately? That's outrageous!"

"If they act without regard for propriety, and we simply tolerate it, then we are the ones who have lost our composure!"

Knowing that forcing her would be useless, Madam Pei pondered for a moment and then said, "If you think it's inappropriate to speak directly, I have an idea."

"What idea?"

"Isn't my mother-in-law recuperating at the estate outside the city? We originally planned to bring her back to the mansion for the New Year after the 20th of the twelfth lunar month, but why don't we bring her back earlier this year?"

The Duke's birth mother was also the late Madam Pei, and the couple shared a deep and loving relationship.

Later, when the Duke inherited the title, the old Duke and his wife went into seclusion in the mountains outside the capital, living a reclusive life and only returning to the mansion for important events such as festivals.

After the Duke of Lao passed away, Madam Pei often stayed at the villa outside the city, spending most of her time reminiscing about him.

Only when the year-end approaches, for the purpose of family reunion and ancestor worship, will they grant their children and grandchildren's request to return home and stay for a period of time.

Moreover, they all knew Madam Pei's temperament; she preferred quiet and disliked people making noise and spreading rumors.

With Liang's manners, she would certainly not get the better of Old Madam Pei.

With the old story still fresh in everyone's minds, Old Madam Pei might not necessarily give Liang a friendly look.

At that time, the Liang family will also back down.

This method is indeed much more tactful and skillful than directly driving them away.

"That's feasible. It got cold early this year, and I heard there have been several major snow disasters up north. It would be good to bring my mother back sooner."

Madam Pei nodded, "Then I will arrange for carriages to pick up my mother-in-law tomorrow."

"Yes, thank you, Madam. It's late, please make yourself comfortable."

The couple said no more and went to bed together.

On the fifth day of the twelfth lunar month, the sky was just beginning to lighten, and the cold was biting.

A large crowd had already gathered in the open space in front of the main gate of the Duke of Yu's mansion.

In order to welcome the old lady back to the mansion, everyone in the household dared not be negligent.

The Duke and Madam Pei stood at the front, while the eldest and second masters, who had official duties, also took leave and waited.

As the wet nurse, Liu Wenying also held the little master, who was wrapped up tightly, and stood in the line of maids and servants who were a little behind the masters.

The cold morning wind was penetrating everywhere, so she hugged her young master even tighter, using the crowd to shield him from the cold wind, but her gaze was drawn to several figures ahead.

The most eye-catching was none other than the Fourth Lady, Pei Rongyue, whose name was only known but whose face had never been seen.

She wore a very thick silver fox fur cloak, and a plain-colored veil that reached her shoulders, which not only shielded her from the wind but also completely covered her face.

She was still holding a gilded brazier in her hands, and her figure still appeared thin and frail under the heavy clothes.

It stood there quietly, like a precious orchid covered in ice and snow.

Liu Wenying shifted her gaze slightly, landing on the eldest and second eldest uncles standing side by side in front of her.

Grandpa Pei Dingxuan was still dressed in a black casual suit, standing tall and straight like a pine tree in the cold mist.

Second Master Pei Zeyu, dressed in frost and wearing a jade crown, had a smile on his lips, but the smile did not reach his eyes. His gentle demeanor carried an inherent aloofness, making people dare not approach him.

Next up is Third Master Pei Yaojun, who is dozing off because he got up early. His gold-embroidered red robe is fluttering in the wind, his black hair is tied with a red tassel, and a jade pendant hangs at his waist.

Upon seeing Pei Yaojun, Liu Wenying's heart tightened, and she hid herself in the crowd.

Nothing good ever happens when you encounter Little Yama.

The group waited at the entrance for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before the clear sound of carriages and horses finally came from the end of the long street.

A carriage with a green canopy and black roof, surrounded by several servants, slowly drove up and finally came to a steady stop in front of the grand vermilion gate of the Duke's mansion.

The carriage curtain was respectfully lifted by the accompanying maid, and the Duke straightened his robes, strode forward, and personally reached out to help him up.

Madam Pei followed closely behind, a polite smile on her face.

An old woman appeared at the shaft of the cart.

Her movements were slightly slow but not unsteady as she got out of the car steadily.

Madam Pei wore a dark blue brocade jacket, over which was a crane cloak of the same color trimmed with black fox fur. Her white hair was neatly styled, and she wore a set of jadeite headdress.

She was no longer young, but she didn't look old at all; her whole being exuded only a mature vigor and composure.

"Mother, you must be tired from your journey." The Duke helped his mother up, his tone respectful.

Madam Pei nodded slightly, "We're busy with things at the end of the year, so I'm sorry to trouble you to wait here so early."

Madam Pei quickly replied, "Mother, you flatter me. It is only right that we bring you back to the manor for a family reunion. Was the journey smooth?"

"It's alright."

Madam Pei gave a brief reply, her gaze passing over them and landing on her grandchildren who came forward one by one to pay their respects.

After the grandchildren had all paid their respects, Madam Pei's gaze slowly swept over each face, filled with emotion.

"In the blink of an eye, the children have grown up so much, and they all look different..."

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