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

With the autumn hunt approaching, Mingxi Hall is bustling with activity.

Maids and nannies bustled about, packing the old lady's clothes, bedding, brocade cushions, windproof felt tents, and other commonly used items.

As Liu Wenying was tidying up the old lady's clothes, Ling'er approached and took the opportunity to sidle up to her and ask.

"Sister Liu, you'll definitely be going with the Old Madam to the autumn hunt this time, right? Apart from Granny Wu, you're the one the Old Madam trusts the most in our courtyard."

Liu Wenying paused in her folding of clothes, hesitated for a moment, and then shook her head.

"I haven't decided yet, maybe I won't go."

"Huh? Why? The autumn hunt is a rare and exciting event. All the nobles in the capital go. Ordinary maids don't even have a chance to get along."

Looking out the window at the southeast corner, Liu Wenying's expression softened.

"I have a daughter, she's still young and needs constant care."

Although Xiao Zhu and Granny Tian could lend a hand when they weren't busy, there were only two of them, and she was really worried about them.

Luo Luo is still so young; she is the deepest bond she has in this world.

Upon hearing this, Ling'er's face showed regret. "That's true. Alas, what a pity. Sister, you are so capable. If you went, you would surely gain even more prestige."

She was young and unmarried, so she couldn't understand the heartache of motherhood and only felt regret.

Liu Wenying forced a smile, suppressing her concern, and asked her instead, "What about you? Do you want to go?"

Ling'er's eyes lit up, filled with undisguised longing.

"Of course I want to! How could I not? I've hardly ever left the capital in my entire life! Let alone witnessed the royal autumn hunt!"

Her tone was lively, full of a young woman's longing for the vast world.

Liu Wenying looked at her, a faint smile appearing on her lips. She had several plans in mind, but since things were not yet settled, she did not say them out loud, for fear that Ling'er would be disappointed.

Unbeknownst to the two, a person was standing outside the door.

Pei Zeyu had come to inquire about his grandmother's travel arrangements when he overheard their conversation. He gently waved his folding fan, stood by the pillar, and his gaze fell on the figure in blue inside the room.

Before long, Granny Sun summoned all the maids and nannies of Mingxi Hall to the corridor.

She received instructions and quietly called out the names of those who would accompany her on the autumn hunt.

When the list was read to the end, Liu Wenying's name was prominently featured.

With the list finalized, everyone dispersed to attend to their own tasks.

Liu Wenying quickly caught up with Granny Sun and curtsied, saying, "Granny, there is something I would like to ask for your understanding on."

"Oh? You go ahead."

"This time, I accompanied the old lady on the autumn hunt to serve her. The nanny specifically asked for my name, and I was grateful for her consideration, but..."

She paused, biting her lip anxiously.

"My daughter is too young to be left alone. The journey will be long and I fear that I will be worried about her day and night, and thus unable to devote myself fully to serving the old lady. I humbly request that you allow me not to go."

Seeing that Granny Sun's expression remained unchanged, she continued, "Granny Sun knows Ling'er well. She's quick-witted and clever, and what's more, she's single-minded and full of energy."

"If you let her go, she will definitely cherish the opportunity and do her best to complete the task. Would you mind considering it, Granny?"

After hearing this, Granny Sun's eyebrows twitched.

In fact, she was also concerned that Liu Wenying had children to rely on. The old lady's trip was no small matter, and she was most afraid that the people around her would be distracted.

Ling'er is enthusiastic enough and well-mannered, so she could be given a chance to try.

Just as she was about to agree, a clear, melodious voice came from the side.

"Have the people who will accompany and take care of Grandma been decided?"

Pei Zeyu stood under the corridor, dressed in a frosty robe with a belt, his expression indifferent.

Granny Sun hurriedly turned around and led Liu Wenying to bow: "Reporting to Second Master, it has been roughly decided, and we are currently making final considerations."

He nodded, stepped down, paused his gaze on Liu Wenying, and gave instructions to Granny Sun.

"If you have nothing else to do, I have a few questions for her."

Liu Wenying took the most meticulous care of the old lady, and it was nothing unusual for the second master to ask a few questions about her health.

Granny Sun responded and left.

Everyone in the courtyard was busy moving around, and no one paid attention to, nor dared to pay attention to, this corner under the corridor.

When Liu Wenying was with him, she breathed very softly.

He is a detail-oriented person.

But today he seemed more casual, standing with his folding fan closed and his hands behind his back, speaking as usual.

"Have all the cushions for Grandma's trip been prepared? How many of each were packed, and where are they placed?"

"Reporting to Second Master, everything is prepared. There are ten in the camphor wood box, which can be changed daily. They are wrapped individually in soft silk."

"Yes, Grandmother is easily startled at night. The light gauze curtains are breathable, so don't forget."

"The curtains, along with the gold hooks and jade pendants used to weigh them down, were packed separately and placed on the top layer of the bedding box."

"Where's the medicine? The ginseng and deer antler pills and calming powder I need to take daily, and the emergency Zixue pills?"

Prepare enough ginseng and deer antler pills for ten days, and divide them into four small porcelain jars to prevent moisture.

The calming powder was in powder form and sealed in a porcelain bottle. The Purple Snow Pill was carried separately by Wu, the personal attendant, and the doctor, in case of emergency.

Liu Wenying responded fluently and calmly.

He truly put his heart into it and engraved the old lady's story in his mind.

"You are indeed meticulous and thoughtful in everything you do. No one knows or cares about Grandmother's daily habits and preferences better than you."

You will certainly accompany me on this autumn hunt.

Liu Wenying raised her eyelashes to glance at him, then quickly lowered them again, her expression a mixture of gratitude and melancholy.

"I am grateful for your kindness, Second Master, but..."

"Just what?"

"I'm afraid I'll disappoint you, Second Master, and cannot accompany you."

She lowered her head, refusing to look at his expression, waiting for him to think she was being ungrateful and leave in a huff.

But he didn't leave; instead, he took half a step closer, revealing her thoughts.

Are you worried about your daughter in the manor?

Having hit the nail on the head, Liu Wenying nodded in agreement without further hesitation.

"Yes, Luoluo is still young, and I am really worried about her."

"I understand your predicament. What if I had a way to have the best of both worlds?"

Liu Wenying suddenly looked at him, curious about what method he could possibly have.

Pei Zeyu continued, his thoughts clear, as if he had already considered this.

"I will have someone tidy up the little courtyard where you live, and I will also assign two reliable old women there to take care of Luo Luo's daily life and stay by her side every step of the way."

"Although the Xishan Hunting Ground is located in the suburbs, it can be reached by fast horse within a day by sending a message to the prefectural city."

"I can give the order to record every detail of Niu Niu's daily life, what she ate, what she played, how long she slept, and whether she cried, and send it to you by fast horse."

He paused, looking into her eyes.

"In this way, you can serve your grandmother wholeheartedly, and you will also know that your daughter is well, which will ease your worries. Do you think that's a good solution?"

His arrangements were extremely meticulous, taking into account all her worries, and even exceeding the consideration a master should show to a servant.

Liu Wenying felt apprehensive. "Isn't this going to too much trouble?"

"It's not a matter of worrying, but I've seen everything you've done to take care of Grandma. Grandma... needs you."

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