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

Liu Wenying spoke in great detail, and Pei Dingxuan listened quietly, his gaze occasionally falling on her face.

She always kept her head down, her long eyelashes casting soft shadows under her eyes, her profile serene.

Her voice was soft and gentle, like a spring night breeze, brushing against my heart, neither hurried nor slow.

As Pei Dingxuan listened, the lake in his heart, which had been dormant for many years, began to ripple once more.

He doesn't actually need to know such details.

Ye'er's daily life was taken care of by Wen Jingshu and the servants; his inquiries were merely routine.

But at this moment, he didn't want to interrupt her.

I even wanted to hear her say more.

"Did you add sugar to the rice cereal?" he suddenly asked.

Liu Wenying was startled. She looked up at him, met his unfathomable eyes, and hurriedly lowered her gaze.

"Reporting to Master, no sugar was added. The Madam instructed that the young master is still young and his diet should be light."

"Hmm." Pei Dingxuan nodded, then asked, "What flowers did you look at this afternoon?"

"It's a pomegranate flower in the courtyard, in full bloom. The young master likes it very much and stares at it for a long time."

"Did you have a good afternoon nap? Did you have any nightmares?"

"I slept soundly and had no nightmares."

"Was dinner a sufficient amount?"

"Enough for you, little master has a good appetite."

The questions and answers were meticulous and detailed.

Although Liu Wenying didn't understand why the old man asked such detailed questions, she still answered seriously.

She thought he was just concerned about the child; the seemingly aloof old man was actually quite attentive to Ye'er.

But she didn't know that Pei Dingxuan asked these questions not only because he cared about Ye'er, but also for other reasons.

Time slipped away quietly during the Q&A session.

The candlelight crackled softly, bursting into a tiny flame.

They then realized with a start that two cups of tea's time had passed.

He couldn't stay any longer.

It was late at night, and the two of them were alone; it wouldn't be good for her if word got out.

"Take good care of Ye'er."

Pei Dingxuan lifted the curtain and left the side room.

Liu Wenying walked to the bedside, tucked the blanket around Pei Yexuan, and then sat back down on the embroidered stool.

The moonlight outside the window was cold and clear, and the cicadas' chirping gradually subsided.

The next day, Liu Wenying came to Tinglan Courtyard to work as usual.

The candlelight was dim, and the night breeze was slightly warm.

At the same time as yesterday, Pei Dingxuan walked in.

If there were a maid on duty in the side room at this moment, she would be very surprised.

The old man is always busy with official duties. Although he would visit the young master every time he returned home, it was extremely rare for him to come over at this time for two consecutive nights like this.

However, the old lady's health still requires careful care, and most of the manpower in the mansion has been sent to Mingxi Hall to serve her.

As for Tinglan Courtyard, there were two wet nurses, Liu Wenying and Zhao, who were familiar with the young master's habits and had been working in the mansion for more than a year, so there was no need to be overly cautious and no additional maids were assigned to stand guard at night.

This also made Pei Dingxuan's arrival less of a concern.

Pei Yexuan slept soundly during the day and rested for two whole hours. But by nightfall, he was full of energy and not sleepy at all.

Liu Wenying held him and paced back and forth, humming a soft lullaby and trying to coax him with a rattle, but the little guy wouldn't listen. He kept kicking his little hands and feet and spoke in a very clear voice.

Just as I was wondering what to do, Pei Dingxuan appeared at the door.

Pei Yexuan, with her sharp eyes, spotted her father at a glance, waving her little arms and legs and calling out in a childish voice, "Daddy, Daddy."

"Still not asleep?"

Liu Wenying gave a wry smile and curtsied, "Reporting to Master, the young master slept a lot during the day today and is in good spirits at night. This servant is also trying to coax him to sleep."

The little boy struggled to snuggle into his father's arms, and Pei Dingxuan hesitated before reaching out and taking his son in.

Liu Wenying breathed a sigh of relief and seized the opportunity to say, "Master, the young master wants to play with you. Why don't you carry him around, gently pat his back, and talk to him?"

Pei Dingxuan was taken aback; he wasn't actually very good at taking care of children.

The Ministry of Justice handles major cases, and he is busy with official duties. When he comes to see his children, he usually only catches a fleeting glance.

It's rare to see someone hold a child in their arms and lull them to sleep like this.

He mimicked Liu Wenying's earlier actions, carrying his son and slowly pacing around the room.

Liu Wenying gave quiet instructions from the side.

"Yes... that's it, just walk slowly."

"You can lower your hands a little more to support his back."

"Hmm...you can hum a little tune, it doesn't have to be a full song, just whatever."

Pei Dingxuan did as instructed.

He carried his son, walking slowly with steady steps and a firm grip on his arms.

He wasn't very good at humming, so he just hummed a few simple syllables in a low, off-key voice.

The father's voice had a strange soothing power. Pei Yexuan pressed her small face against his chest, her bright black eyes slowly closing, her breathing even and long.

Pei Dingxuan felt a sense of accomplishment after successfully putting the child to sleep.

He will learn how to be a father for his son's sake.

The moonlight outside the window was perfect, its gentle glow filtering through the windowpane and framing the three figures within the view.

The man had deep-set features and lowered his head in deep thought.

The woman bent down to examine him, her eyes gentle and kind.

The child's face was rosy and he was fast asleep.

The night breeze caressed the curtains, and the lamplight flickered, creating a tranquil and gentle scene.

The heartwarming scene was broken by footsteps.

Wen Jingshu walked in and unexpectedly saw Pei Dingxuan.

"The gatekeeper just reported that my husband had returned to the manor earlier. Knowing that the first thing you would do upon your return would be to see Ye'er, he came to check on you, fearing that something might have delayed you."

Liu Wenying quickly stepped aside into the shadows by the window, lowering her head and listening attentively, even her breathing becoming soft.

Pei Dingxuan turned around and looked at his wife, his expression returning to its usual calm and aloofness.

"It's nothing. Ye'er was just being fussy today and wouldn't go to sleep, so I tried to soothe him."

Wen Jingshu gently took the sleeping child from his arms.

"My husband works hard all day, and when he comes home he still has to take care of the child. It's my fault for not taking good care of him."

With his arms empty, Pei Dingxuan didn't want to stay any longer. "Since the child is fast asleep, let's go so as not to disturb him."

As soon as he finished speaking, he took his leave.

Wen Jingshu gently placed Ye'er on the bed, covered him with the blanket, brushed aside the fine hairs on his forehead, and turned to give instructions.

"Wenying, take good care of the young master."

"Yes, Madam."

The moonlight on the third night was clearer than on the previous two nights.

Pei Yexuan's routine was normal today. She was already fast asleep, wrapped in a soft blanket. Her little face was rosy, and her breathing was as even as the wind outside the window.

Liu Wenying, however, did not remain idle; she fetched several items.

Colorful threads, mugwort leaves, and fragrant beads.

She has been making mosquito repellent bracelets in her spare time these past few days.

As summer approached, mosquitoes became more prevalent, and Pei Yexuan, with her delicate skin, was bitten several times, resulting in small red spots.

Liu Wenying recalled seeing people use mugwort and scented beads to make bracelets to repel mosquitoes when she was in modern times, so she tried making a few herself.

After Pei Yexuan put it on, it was indeed effective, and he was no longer bothered by mosquitoes.

When Wen Jingshu saw it, she thought it was ingenious and practical, so she asked her to weave more so that everyone in Tinglan Courtyard could use it.

As Liu Wenying was weaving with her head down, the curtain moved again.

Pei Dingxuan has come again.

He seemed more tired today, and the weariness between his brows showed that the recent cases were quite difficult.

But when those deep eyes looked in, they still softened.

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