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

"Third Master, please leave. I'm really fine."

Liu Wenying didn't want to argue with him and spoke weakly.

Her voice was very soft, like a cold wall, effectively keeping him outside.

Pei Yaojun stood on the edge of the bed, experiencing the feeling of being driven away for the first time.

He's the one who gives others attitude; he's never been directly driven away by anyone.

He was anxious when he learned that Ye Ge'er had been abducted.

Knowing that she had disappeared with Ye Ge'er, he was extremely anxious.

The eldest brother, Pei Dingxuan, was in the Ministry of Justice, and no one could match him in tracking down cases and deploying troops.

The second elder brother, Pei Zeyu, works in the Ministry of Personnel. He has extensive connections, is well-informed, and can smooth things over with various parties.

He was the only one who had just entered officialdom, held a low-ranking position, and had no power or influence. In this search, he couldn't even offer the slightest help.

These days, the manor is in complete chaos because Ye-ge'er was abducted.

After much anticipation, the eldest brother sent back a message, which consisted of only a short sentence: "Ye'er is safe and sound and will be back soon."

There was no mention of Liu Wenying.

He feared that when the carriage returned to the manor gate, only his elder brother and Ye-ge'er would get off.

She was like a kite with a broken string, scattered in a desolate wilderness, never to return.

Fortunately, she returned, intact, with no missing limbs.

But the gauze wrapped around her neck, wrists, and ankles was so white it was blinding, silently telling of the immense suffering she had endured since her disappearance.

Everyone else was fussing over Ye'er, showering her with concern and leaving her, the one who had risked her life to protect the young master, out in the cold.

This wet nurse, who risked her life to protect her master, was like a worn-out rag, quietly forgotten in a corner after fulfilling her mission.

She stood alone on the high shaft of the cart, her injured ankle making it difficult for her to move, yet almost no one noticed her predicament.

If it weren't for his intervention, she might have been trapped in the carriage for much longer.

He thought he had done his best, but what about her? Not only did she show no gratitude whatsoever, but talking to her was like being hit by a firecracker.

Every word he uttered was barbed; not a single kind word came out of his mouth, and he wouldn't even give a moment's kindness.

Pei Yaojun grew angrier the more he thought about it, and his chest felt tight and constricted.

What's in it for him? He's offering his kindness only to be met with indifference; he shouldn't have had any ulterior motives.

Let her stand there in the carriage, and let her limp back on her own!

An unnamed anger surged within him, and Pei Yaojun could no longer stay. He kicked the door hard, making the room tremble.

He turned and left, with Ah Cai following behind. Facing Liu Wenying, he hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back, and finally said nothing, choosing to turn around and follow his master.

The door was slammed shut with a deafening roar. Liu Wenying trembled slightly and let out a soft sigh.

The commotion in front of the Duke's mansion had not yet subsided. Wen Jingshu held Ye'er tightly, crying so hard she could barely breathe. She held him so tightly that if she let go, the child would disappear again.

His wife was so agitated that she lost her composure. Pei Dingxuan's usually cold and hard brows furrowed, and he reached out stiffly to comfort her.

"Stop crying, it'll hurt your health."

After a moment's hesitation, he continued, "Ye'er's safe return this time is entirely thanks to the wet nurse's desperate protection."

Wen Jingshu sobbed as she raised her tear-blurred face to look at her husband, then looked down at the child in her arms. Her emotions finally calmed down a little.

She wiped away her tears with a handkerchief, choking back sobs, and said, "My husband is right, this time it was truly a blessing from the Bodhisattva..."

Suddenly remembering something, her eyes darted around. "Oh right, where's Wenying? If it weren't for her, my Ye'er would have suffered a lot this time."

The servants around them looked at each other, somewhat hesitant.

They clearly saw Liu Wenying being carried away by Third Master Pei Yaojun, but given Third Master's temperament, how could they dare to discuss it casually?

One of the bolder servants stepped forward and replied vaguely, "Reporting to Madam, Nurse Liu has gone back."

Let's cut out the beginning and the end, and focus on the most important points.

"She went back?" Madam Pei frowned, displeased. "The masters are still here, and she, a mere servant, left on her own? How rude of her."

Pei Dingxuan unconsciously defended her, "Mother, she was seriously injured while protecting Ye'er. Her neck was almost broken, and her leg bones were also injured. It's a miracle that she survived."

He paused, "Besides, if she hadn't left marks along the way, the pursuit wouldn't have been so smooth."

The Duke of Yu, who had been silent all along, stroked his short beard. "Alright, it is a great joy that Ye-ge'er has returned safely. Since the servants have done a good job in protecting their master, they should be rewarded handsomely. There is no need to be too particular about such minor matters."

He made the final decision, easily suppressing Madam Pei's displeasure.

Wen Jingshu wiped away her tears, "Father is right. Wen Ying has indeed done a great service this time and deserves a reward, a generous one! I will personally go to the storeroom to select some top-quality medicinal herbs and tonics, and also prepare a generous reward to properly thank her."

She was deeply grateful to Liu Wenying, and she would gladly give her a generous reward or even go to thank her in person.

Everyone naturally echoed in agreement, and Wen Jingshu, who was embracing Ye'er, and several masters walked into the mansion.

On the other side, Liu Wenying searched the cramped room but couldn't find Luo Luo anywhere.

She could no longer care about her injured foot. Supporting herself against the wall, she shuffled step by step to the door, wanting to go out and ask for directions.

Just as I stepped outside, a group of people were walking towards me.

Leading the way was Zizhu, Wen Jingshu's personal maid, followed by two other maids, and bringing up the rear was Granny Tian.

They held heavy, vermilion-lacquered trays covered with red silk, obscuring the contents.

"Nanny Liu, you have done a great service by protecting the young master this time. The First Madam is rewarding you with one hundred taels of gold, two bolts of fine palace satin, as well as tonics such as ginseng and bird's nest, and several exquisite pieces of jewelry, so that you can take good care of yourself."

Her tone was even gentler, "The First Madam specifically instructed that you don't need to rush, just focus on recovering from your injuries. Once you're fully recovered, it won't be too late for you to return to the young master's side to take up your duties."

The red silk was lifted, revealing a tray piled high with objects: lustrous silk, dazzling jewelry, and gleaming gold ingots.

Suppressing her anxiety, Liu Wenying curtsied and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Miss Zizhu, for making this trip."

Zizhu delivered the items, offered a few words of gentle comfort, and then left with her two maids.

Granny Tian stepped forward and helped Liu Wenying back to her room to sit down, her face crinkling into a smile.

"You've done a great service this time. From now on, you'll be able to move around freely in this mansion and may not need this old woman to protect you anymore."

With this achievement, her situation in the mansion will definitely be much better than before.

But Liu Wenying had no time to delve into the deeper meaning of his words, nor did she look at the valuable rewards.

She gripped Granny Tian's wrist tightly, so anxious she was almost in tears.

"Godmother, where's Luoluo? I've searched the whole house but I can't find her."

"Don't worry," Granny Tian patted her back to help her catch her breath. "Luo Luo is fine. She's in Zhaolin Courtyard."

Zhaolin Courtyard? Third Master's place?

What's Luo Luo doing there?

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