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

Wen Jingshu held Liu Wenying's hand, her tone becoming increasingly friendly.

After speaking, he didn't forget to call out to Zizhu.

"Go and summon all the people on duty at Tinglan Courtyard."

Before long, the Tinglan Courtyard was filled with everyone from the most important personal maids to the second and third-class maids responsible for sweeping and washing, as well as a few rough-working women.

Twenty or thirty people gathered properly in the open space in front of the main house, standing with their hands at their sides, completely silent.

Wen Jingshu led Liu Wenying to the eaves, where they faced the crowd.

Ye'er has returned, and she looks much better today. Unlike the haggard and distraught state she was in front of the mansion gate that day, she has regained her dignified and graceful demeanor as the mistress of the house.

"I've called everyone here today because I have something to announce."

Everyone held their breath and listened intently.

"Nanny Liu has rendered meritorious service in protecting her master this time. From this day forward, Liu will not only be Ye-ge'er's nanny, but also someone I can trust."

From then on, she was like a purple bamboo in my presence. What she said to you was just as I said.

You must obey whatever she tells you to do, without any negligence or disobedience. Do you all understand?

For the First Madam to call someone "trustworthy" means she holds the closest and most prestigious position by her master's side. Liu Wenying has truly risen to the top in Tinglan Courtyard in one fell swoop.

After a brief silence, everyone responded in unison.

Liu Wenying stood beside Wen Jingshu, feeling the gazes directed at her from all directions.

Her palms were slightly sweaty; she hadn't expected the First Madam to think so highly of her.

She could not and did not want to betray the Madam's complete trust.

Liu Wenying bowed again to Wen Jingshu and the crowd below, "This servant thanks Madam for her kindness and will do my utmost to repay her."

Wen Jingshu nodded in satisfaction, patted her hand, and said, "Alright, everyone disperse and go about your duties."

"Wenying, come in with me and see Ye'er. He's been restless these past few days without seeing you."

After taking care of Pei Yexuan for a long time at Tinglan Courtyard, Liu Wenying went out of the room as usual when it was time to finish her shift.

Before they could even step out of the courtyard gate, they were surrounded by servants, some openly and some subtly.

"Nanny Liu, you're finally back! Are you feeling much better?"

"Nanny Liu is truly skilled, protecting the young master and bringing him back safely. She should help us out in the future."

"That's right. Sister Liu is now a favorite of the First Madam. In the future, we hope that you will take good care of her in Tinglan Courtyard."

A cacophony of voices, flattering and fawning, filled the air.

Some genuinely admired her courage, while others were envious of her sudden rise to power and came to curry favor with her.

Her face was plastered with smiles, some genuine, some feigned, her eyes shining brightly, as if she were gilded.

Since she traveled through time, Liu Wenying had never experienced anything like this.

In the Duke's mansion, she was a well-behaved wet nurse who kept to herself and didn't say much.

Aside from necessary interactions, few people pay special attention to her.

Surrounded by onlookers and whispers, Liu Wenying felt momentarily overwhelmed with gratitude.

But the panic didn't last long.

Having worked in management for several years, he is not only highly skilled in his profession, but also adept at interpersonal relationships.

"Thank you all for your concern, I am fine now."

"It's just my duty, I don't deserve to be called a hero."

"I will still need your help in the future..."

His attitude was neither humble nor arrogant, and his words were appropriate. He did not become pretentious or arrogant because of his sudden rise to power, nor did he become carried away by the praise he received.

Liu Wenying navigated the crowd with ease.

Just as she was about to leave Tinglan Courtyard, she saw a familiar figure.

It was Zhao, the wet nurse. Her head was wrapped in thick gauze, her face was sallow, and she stood alone beside a clump of roses.

She gazed at the lively scene from afar, her lips moving but she hesitated, looking as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.

Liu Wenying stopped dealing with the crowd and made an excuse to leave.

Seeing that she was about to leave, the crowd wisely dispersed.

Liu Wenying didn't intend to get involved in Zhao's affairs, but Zhao stopped her.

"Liu, Liu the wet nurse."

Stopped by her call, Liu Wenying had no choice but to turn around and look at her.

"Nanny Zhao, if you're not in the room watching over him, what will happen when the young master wakes up?"

"The young master has just eaten and fallen asleep, and won't wake up for a while."

Zhao, the wet nurse, explained repeatedly, her sleeve almost torn from tugging at Liu Wenying's sleeve.

"I need your help, please help me."

Without saying a word, she pulled Liu Wenying toward a secluded corner.

Once they reached a secluded spot, Zhao the wet nurse released her grip, slammed her knees to the ground with a thud, and knelt directly before Liu Wenying.

Liu Wenying took a few steps back in fright. "What are you doing?"

"I know I failed to take good care of the young master and almost harmed him. I deserve to die. But I still have elderly parents and young children to support. If I am kicked out, my whole family will starve."

"You are now the most favored person in the First Madam's eyes. I beg you to put in a good word for me with her and plead with her to have mercy and not kick me out of the manor!"

Liu Wenying pulled her arm away from where it was being held. "You should know that there are clear rules in the manor. Your fate is decided by the master, not by a servant like me."

You can do it!

Zhao, the wet nurse, was so anxious that her eyes turned red. "Just now, the First Madam stood up for you in front of everyone. If you just say a few good words for me in front of her, she will definitely agree."

Sympathy cannot feed you, nor can it overstep the rules set by your master, especially since Zhao the wet nurse has committed a grave mistake.

Seeing that Liu Wenying remained unmoved, Zhao's wet nurse finally shed tears and choked out the truth.

"Please, my child and in-laws are sick and need to take medicine all year round. Every month, we have to spend a lot of money on medical treatment."

My husband is an honest, simple farmer who doesn't earn much money; he relies entirely on my monthly allowance from the household.

The Duke's monthly salary is generous; where else can you find such a job? If we're kicked out, my child and in-laws won't survive!

Ignoring her head injury, Zhao, the wet nurse, kowtowed and pleaded, "Please have mercy and help me! Consider it an act of kindness, I beg you!"

She was emotional and made quite a few movements; her sleeve slid up, revealing a silver bracelet.

Liu Wenying recognized her and grabbed her hand, stopping her from kowtowing and begging.

The wet nurse was pulled so hard that she stumbled, and looked up at her in astonishment, her face streaked with tears.

"Is this why you stole Nurse Li's silver bracelet back then?"

The words struck Zhao's wet nurse like a thunderbolt, making her tremble violently.

She recoiled as if bitten by a venomous snake, jerking her hand back and trying to cover the silver bracelet with her sleeve.

"No, it wasn't stolen. It was part of my dowry from my family. You've mistaken me for someone else..."

Outwardly fierce but inwardly weak, he hastily dodged.

"Whether it's part of your dowry or not, you know the answer in your heart."

Liu Wenying pursed her lips, "At first, you deliberately stirred up trouble, stealing Li Nanny's bracelet and refusing to admit it. She was expelled from the manor, and you were undoubtedly behind it all."

"Now that you've made a mistake and are being kicked out, you're suddenly feeling wronged?"

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