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

Before the curfew drums sounded, Pei Dingxuan returned to the Duke's residence by carriage.

Instead of returning to the main house, he went straight to the side room where Ye'er was housed.

Busy with the investigation for days, he had very little time to spend with his young son, and a sense of guilt, along with other emotions, lingered in his heart...

Inside the side room, only a small ram's horn-shaped palace lantern was lit, casting a dim and soft light.

The weather was hot and dry, so Liu Wenying sat on a small stool by the bed, holding a palm-leaf fan, and gently fanned Ye'er to cool her off.

Pei Dingxuan's gaze lingered on her for a moment.

Compared to her pale and weak appearance on the riverbank, her complexion had improved considerably.

His skin was a bit dark, probably because he was learning to manage household affairs from the Wen family and often went out.

He was naturally aware that the Wen family valued her highly.

The household affairs have always been managed by Madam Wen. Since she thinks this person is useful, she will not interfere too much.

Pei Dingxuan walked to the bedside, bent down to examine Ye'er carefully, and only straightened up after confirming that the child was safe and sound.

He asked a few questions about Ye'er's diet and daily life, and Liu Wenying answered them honestly, her voice soft and low, as if afraid of waking him.

A short while later, Pei Dingxuan left the side room. The breeze from the hem of his robe was slightly cool, causing the lamp flame to flicker.

After seeing the old man off, Liu Wenying breathed a sigh of relief and sat back down on the small stool.

Before long, my eyelids and head felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead.

Perhaps it was due to the exhaustion from today's busy auditing and unexpected events that left him physically and mentally drained.

A soft couch was provided in the side room for the wet nurse who kept watch at night. It wasn't very spacious and could only be used for resting.

Liu Wenying didn't think much of it. She lay down on the soft couch fully clothed, intending to close her eyes and rest, but she fell into a deep sleep.

Night deepened.

Midnight has passed, and all is quiet.

The entire household fell into a deep sleep, and even the chirping of insects under the eaves had become much quieter.

The moonlight was obscured by thin clouds, and the starlight was dim.

The hinges of the side room door suddenly creaked open, letting in the night breeze, which carried the dampness of summer grass and night dew.

The curtains were lifted, and the moonlight, like a white ribbon, slanted in and brushed against the hem of her skirt.

The green gauze fluttered gently, like the surface of emerald water ruffled by the wind, spreading layer by layer into the shadows.

A long, faint shadow, stretched out by the moonlight, was cast silently onto the floor tiles of the side room.

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As dawn broke, the eastern horizon turned a pale white, casting a hazy gray-white hue over the deep blue night.

When Liu Wenying woke up, her eyelids were heavy and her mind was still foggy.

It's strange that I don't feel as energetic as I would after a good night's sleep.

She blinked, and it took her a while to come to her senses, realizing that she was lying in a side room, not her own room.

Did he actually sleep through the night in Tinglan Courtyard?

Liu Wenying was surprised. She had been sleeping lightly when she was on night duty recently, let alone taking care of such an important task as the young master.

Even when exhausted, one can simply lie down on the soft couch for a while.

Could it be that yesterday's events were too eventful and my mind was too tense, so I slept exceptionally soundly after relaxing?

Liu Wenying propped herself up and sat up, rubbing her throbbing temples. Without thinking too much, she quickly got up and went to the bedside.

The low-hanging bed curtains were parted, and the little one was sleeping soundly, his face peaceful and there was nothing unusual about him.

It's good that the young master is alright; it seems she was just being overly suspicious and anxious.

After tucking Ye'er in and handing over the quilt to the maid who came to relieve her, Liu Wenying quietly left the side room and returned to her own residence.

The summer nights were sweltering, and she dared not cool off while on duty, so her clothes were covered in a thin layer of sweat, which was uncomfortable to wear.

Liu Wenying was about to change into clean clothes when she paused slightly as her fingers touched the sash.

The way she tied her sash seemed different from her usual habits.

She usually ties simple, neat slip knots with small ends that don't easily come undone.

But at this moment, the sash was also tied in a slipknot, but it was wrapped a little more times and the knot was a little larger.

Liu Wenying frowned, stared at the knot for a long time, and a strange feeling flashed through her mind.

On second thought, perhaps I was too tired yesterday and was drowsy when tying my belt, so I just tied a knot and forgot about it, and then I didn't think about it anymore.

He loosened his belt, changed into dry clothes, and then tidied his hair in front of the bronze mirror. By the time he was all ready, it was already broad daylight.

After the incident where she bumped into Chen Yindi, Liu Wenying resumed her usual routine at the mansion.

During the day, he would either follow Wen Jingshu to learn how to manage household affairs, and at night he would often need to go to the side room to keep watch.

She continued to keep watch for several nights in a row, and her body inevitably became covered in sweat and dust.

The servants in the mansion had their own set rules, and bathing was not as convenient as for their masters. They were usually only allowed to take a shower in a special bathhouse once every seven days.

But Liu Wenying has always been fond of cleanliness, and because she was taking care of the child, she felt even more comfortable being clean and refreshed.

Not wanting to trouble others, she bought a bathtub for her own house. Every three days, she would boil two large tubs of hot water, carry them back to the house with great effort, and take a good bath.

On other days, she would soak a cloth in warm water and carefully wipe her body.

Today is her "big wash" day again.

After bolting the door, Liu Wenying took off her clothes and immersed herself in the warm water.

The water temperature was just right, dispelling the slight dryness of the summer night and the fatigue of the past few days.

Liu Wenying leaned against the tub, closing her eyes to enjoy the rare tranquility.

Hot water soaks into the skin, bringing a comfortable and relaxing feeling.

She picked up the bath powder and began to gently rub her body.

The water flowed over my shoulders, neck, arms, waist, and abdomen...

As the brush touched her chest, she frowned slightly.

Those two spots were slightly red and swollen, and a little painful to the touch.

It feels more sensitive to the touch than usual.

Liu Wenying was stunned for a moment, then looked confused. Then, as if remembering something, she suddenly realized what was going on.

Yes, Luo Luo and Ye Er have both grown teeth.

The two little ones were sucking quite hard; it must have been because I accidentally sucked their skin raw a few days ago while breastfeeding another child.

She gently pressed the slightly red spot; it was indeed a little painful, but still within a tolerable range.

I need to be more careful next time I breastfeed, or adjust my position.

Putting the minor discomfort aside, Liu Wenying continued to rub her body with bath beans.

After taking a bath, Liu Wenying changed into dry and soft clothes.

She was wiping her wet hair with a cloth when suddenly a soft, white dumpling pressed against her calf.

Luo Luo woke up, climbed out of bed, and hugged a plush rabbit that was almost half the size of her body.

It was sewn by Liu Wenying using old cotton when she had some free time while recuperating from her injuries.

The rabbit has long, soft ears that droop down. As it walks, one ear drags on the ground, swinging back and forth, making it look adorable.

"Mommy, I want to play with Mommy."

Luo Luo started speaking late, but her speech was clear and fast; she could express herself accurately at just one and a half years old.

Her longing for companionship melted Liu Wenying's heart.

She put down the cloth, bent down and picked up her daughter along with the big rabbit, weighing them in her arms.

"Okay, Mommy will play with Luo Luo."

Liu Wenying sat down on the edge of the bed, holding her in her arms, and picked up the picture book from the bedside table.

The picture book is printed on sturdy coarse paper, with simple illustrations on each page and neat large characters next to them.

The patterns are mostly everyday objects, such as the sun, moon, flowers, small animals, bowls and chopsticks, tables and chairs, etc.

Liu Wenying pointed to a picture and said something, and Luoluo read it aloud. Occasionally, she could even recognize the next one very quickly, she was incredibly smart.

He lowered his head and kissed the top of her head, and Liu Wenying's heart melted.

A gentle breeze outside the window carries the sound of cicadas, while inside, soft children's voices and gentle women's voices intertwine to create a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

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