Pei Rongyue quickly regained consciousness after receiving acupuncture from the imperial physician.

"Yue'er, you're awake!" Madam Pei almost burst into tears of joy.

Her precious daughter almost lost her life in this freezing temple...

The old lady also breathed a sigh of relief.

When it is quiet and comfortable, it speaks for Liu Wenying.

"Wenying, your method is truly amazing, it works very well."

The imperial physician stepped forward to examine Pei Rongyue's condition, stroking his beard and nodding.

"Excellent! This method uses stones to store heat, cotton blankets to keep warm, and although the sleeves are simple, they are well-sealed, protecting the vital acupoints of the hands and preventing heat loss. It's a very effective remedy!"

The old lady felt a great weight lifted from her shoulders and looked at Wen Jingshu, "Where did you find such a wonderful person?"

First, she purifies snow water, and then she makes a heating device. Isn't she a wonderful person?

Hearing her grandmother's praise, Wen Jingshu humbly replied, "Grandmother, you flatter me. Wenying is just very thoughtful. It is also because Fourth Sister is so blessed that she was able to turn misfortune into good fortune."

Liu Wenying broke her silence. "This servant is only speaking from what I have seen in the countryside. Fortunately, by the grace of Heaven, Fourth Miss is safe and sound."

Actually, she was thinking of the stoves used for heating in the countryside during winter, which had no electricity or charcoal, so she used pebbles instead.

As for the sleeves, it's even simpler. Referencing the principle of portable warm sleeves, use readily available materials and experiment boldly.

After a pause, Liu Wenying did not forget Granny Sun, who had just intentionally set a trap for her.

"Speaking of which, I must thank Granny Sun for what I did earlier. If it weren't for Granny Sun's concerned inquiry, I would have been flustered and might not have thought of this little trick."

Granny Sun was furious but couldn't vent her anger; the pent-up resentment almost made her faint.

I wanted to see Liu Wenying make a fool of herself, but instead she did something great. Her luck is just too good!

Although Pei Rongyue was confused upon waking up, she understood the gist of the conversation.

She spoke to Liu Wenying in a barely audible voice, "Thank you...."

Liu Wenying quickly said, "Fourth Miss, you flatter me. You should take good care of yourself."

Intelligent, tactful, and humble, Liu Wenying made a thorough appearance before the masters of the Duke's mansion and left a deep impression on them.

She wasn't meddling; once the young master was weaned, she could stay in the manor to do chores.

Even with the First Madam's promise to keep her, it wasn't enough.

If you're going to do something, do it to the best of your ability. There are countless instances of people flattering the powerful and belittling the weak in this household. Only by climbing to a high position can she protect Luo Luo and herself.

The position of head maid in the Duke's mansion is too high, so let's start as the trusted maids of the masters.

As the fourth daughter was out of danger and dusk fell, everyone was exhausted and dispersed to return to their lodgings to rest.

Liu Wenying parted ways with the First Madam and headed towards the servants' quarters.

It was freezing outside, so she kept her head down and walked quickly to get back inside to warm up.

As she rounded a corner, a dark figure suddenly rushed out from the front, moving at incredible speed and heading straight for her in a panicked manner!

Caught off guard, Liu Wenying stumbled from the impact.

The other person was a young servant dressed in the attire of a nobleman's servant, covering his forehead, his face full of panic, and the things in his arms were knocked away.

"I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry! I was blind and bumped into you, sister! Are you alright?"

He was young, and his face turned pale with fright, with tears even welling up in his eyes, so it didn't seem like he had deliberately caused the accident.

Liu Wenying rubbed her shoulder, which was a little numb from the bump, and didn't intend to make a fuss. "I'm fine. But why are you in such a hurry? What happened?"

Seeing that she didn't blame him but instead showed concern, the servant felt even more ashamed and almost burst into tears.

"Sister, you don't know, I... I've caused a huge disaster!"

"What trouble?"

The servant, his voice trembling with tears, said, "I serve the Second Master. This morning, the Second Master instructed me to bring out his frost-colored brocade robe with dark patterns, saying he wanted to change into it. That robe is one of the Second Master's favorites."

Who would have thought that the little one, being so clumsy, wouldn't hold the cup steady when pouring the leftover tea from the previous day, spilling some onto her robe and leaving a large tea stain that she couldn't clean no matter what she did.

He became increasingly frightened as he spoke, his voice trembling with fear.

"Originally, the family only planned to stay at the temple for three days, so they didn't bring many changes of clothes. They've been stuck here for so many days, and they didn't have enough clothes to begin with. When the Second Master saw the water stains, his face darkened, and he told me to take them out and throw them away."

Lost? Liu Wenying was somewhat surprised. It would be a pity to just throw away a dress made of such fine material.

However, considering that the second master was a germaphobe, it doesn't seem so surprising.

"Yes, it's lost." The servant wiped away his tears, feeling both scared and regretful. "Sister, you don't know, Second Master is usually very easy to serve, but this is the first time he's ever gotten so angry over a piece of clothing."

I'm terrified! My mother is still waiting for my monthly allowance on the estate...

As he spoke, he actually started to sob.

"Don't cry. I have a way to try and remove that stain. But I'm not sure if it will work. Are you willing to let me try?"

The servants were overjoyed and couldn't wait to accept it.

Anyway, the master doesn't want those clothes, so we might as well try anything, maybe there's still hope.

Liu Wenying took the clothes handed to her by the servant. They were smooth and soft to the touch, and were indeed made of the finest brocade. The color was an elegant frost, with silver cloud patterns embroidered on it, understated yet luxurious.

The stain, about the size of a coin, was located on the lower back of the waist. Its pale yellow color stood out against the clean, frosty background and could easily cause misunderstandings.

Liu Wenying asked for some warm water and borrowed a little bit of flour and soapberry powder from the temple.

First, soften the stain with warm water, then take a small pinch of flour and soap powder and sprinkle it evenly on the damp stain surface.

"Will this work? We've already tried soapberry water..." the servant said uncertainly.

"Give it a try. I added flour, so the absorption will be stronger."

Liu Wenying explained softly, her hands still moving.

Fold a dry cotton cloth several times and cover it over the powdered stain.

Press and rub the stain with your palm through a cotton cloth.

Besides soapberry powder, flour can also play a supplementary role in removing stains.

The principle is simple: physical adsorption and slight friction can "pull" the stains off the fabric surface.

The servant didn't understand the reason behind it, but just stared at it without blinking.

As Liu Wenying patiently pressed and rubbed, the pale yellow watermark gradually faded away.

Repeat this process until the powder on the stain hardens, then wash it clean with warm water and wipe it off.

When examined by the lantern light, the previously glaring stains on the repaired clothes had completely disappeared.

"It's really gone, just like new! Sister, you're amazing!"

The servant leaned closer to look at it again and again, and was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes again.

"Buddhism is all about talking about gods and spirits. Alright, take it back now."

"Alright, I haven't asked your name yet, sister. I'll definitely repay you in the future."

"My name is Liu Wenying, and I am the wet nurse in the First Madam's room. There's no need for repayment; just be careful in your duties from now on."

The servant thanked her profusely again, then stood on the veranda clutching the clothes, refusing to leave, saying he wanted to see her off.

"Alright, alright, I can go back by myself."

Liu Wenying declined a few times, straightened her collar, and walked towards the dormitory.

The servants then took the newly refurbished clothes back to the Zen temple where the Second Master lived.

He dared not disturb his master's peace and quiet, so he planned to tidy it up first and then find an opportunity to present it another day.

Just as they stepped onto the path, they encountered Second Master Pei Zeyu, who was coming out of the meditation room.

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