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

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The old lady said slowly, "She was a servant, but she was also a meritorious person who saved my life. What's wrong with a meritorious person wanting to ride a horse?"

Unexpectedly, the usually composed old lady spoke with a hint of cunning, still trying to protect Liu Wenying.

Granny Wu's face turned pale, and a sense of crisis crept into her heart.

Liu Wenying took in all the changes in her, and her heart sank slightly.

She didn't want to cause trouble, and even less did she want to make enemies with someone like Granny Wu, who had deep roots in the old lady's eyes.

She hesitated for a moment and said, "I am deeply grateful for your kindness, Madam. However, I have never ridden a horse before and I am afraid of making a fool of myself. How about I go to the stable and take a look, just to try it out?"

That was a well-chosen statement.

She not only appreciated the old lady's kindness but also gave Granny Wu a way out, while adopting an extremely humble attitude.

The old lady glanced at her; this girl was indeed clever.

"Okay, go ahead."

"Yes, Madam Xie."

The stables are located on the west side of the hunting grounds, backed by a sparse grove of trees.

Inside the large courtyard enclosed by a wooden fence, dozens of horses were leisurely chewing fodder.

Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the wooden fence, making the horse's glossy coat shine.

Liu Wenying stood outside the fence, at a loss for what to do.

She spoke so eloquently, but once she got here, she realized she knew absolutely nothing about horses.

Those tall horses, some were entirely black, others had coats as white as snow.

But they all had disheveled manes and made a dull sound when they pawed the ground; just looking at them was enough to send chills down your spine.

"Does the young lady want to choose a horse?"

A middle-aged man dressed as a horse officer walked over. He had dark skin, a kind smile, and a leather whip and a bag of hay hanging from his waist.

Liu Wenying quickly curtsied and said, "I am from the Duke of Yu's mansion. I have never ridden a horse before. I would like to choose a gentle one. Just take a look."

"Just looking isn't enough! I'll definitely find you a docile one to try."

He led Liu Wenying deeper into the stable, until they came to a chestnut-colored horse.

"This horse is called Hongyun. It has the gentlest temperament and is most suitable for a young lady to ride."

The stable boy patted the horse's neck, and the horse only flicked its tail.

Liu Wenying tried to touch the horse's cheek.

The fur is warm and smooth, with an unexpectedly pleasant feel.

Hongyun glanced at her sideways; her big eyes were bright and black.

"Let's choose this one."

The stable boy nodded, telling her to wait where she was while he went to fetch the saddle and bridle.

Liu Wenying leaned against the fence, stroking Hongyun's mane while looking around.

People came and went in the stable; some were brushing the horses, and others were adding hay.

Several grooms were saddled on a few horses, clearly preparing them for the nobles who would be riding them later.

In a corner of the stable, a lean stableman was putting a saddle on a pure white horse with his back to her.

The white horse was of excellent quality, without a single blemish on its coat, and its whiteness was dazzling in the sunlight. It was clearly a top-quality horse, one in a thousand.

Sunlight slanted in through the gaps in the wooden fence, shining directly on his hands.

A flash of silver light just happened to catch Liu Wenying's eye.

She squinted and looked closely.

The official appeared to be holding a dagger, about the length of a palm, with a sharp blade.

Why would you need a dagger to saddle a horse?

Just then, the horse official sensed something, stopped what he was doing, and turned around to look.

Liu Wenying immediately looked away, pretending to stroke Hongyun's mane.

Out of the corner of her eye, Ma Guan's gaze swept over her, lingered for a moment, and then looked away.

Liu Wenying's heart pounded, and her palms were sweating.

She saw something she shouldn't have seen.

Regardless of what the dagger was for, if the other party wanted to hide it, they certainly didn't want it to be discovered.

Unfortunately, she, a mere maid, was unlucky enough to witness it...

She didn't dare to think about it anymore.

Stay calm, stay calm.

"Girl, the saddle is here!"

The honest-looking horse officer's voice rang out from behind, startling Liu Wenying so much that she almost screamed.

"Thank you very much."

"Don't be nervous, young lady. I'll tell you a few key points about riding a horse. You'll be fine."

The official simply assumed it was the nervousness typical of a beginner and considered it commonplace.

Liu Wenying asked for advice earnestly, but as soon as Ma Guan finished speaking, she was called over again.

In the corner, only Liu Wenying and the lean horse groom who fed the white horse remained, noticing that he had noticed her.

Liu Wenying was in a state of turmoil and only wanted to leave this place of trouble as soon as possible.

Following the instructions of the stableman, she secured the saddle to Hongyun's back and began to climb up the stirrups.

But what you learn from books is never enough; she had never actually ridden a horse.

As his feet left the ground and he was about to step over the horse's back, he lost his balance and leaned backward abruptly.

"Be careful!"

Someone reached out and helped her.

Liu Wenying steadied herself, still shaken, and looked back to see a young guard supporting her.

Seeing that she had regained her footing, he released his grip, took a half-step back, and remained calm.

"Thank you very much, Brother Guard." She quickly curtsied and thanked him.

"It was nothing, young lady, no need for such formalities."

The guard nodded slightly and called out to the stable officer in the corner of the stable, "Is the Second Prince's horse ready? His Highness is waiting."

The lean stableman led out the pure white steed.

He lowered his head and handed the reins to the guard, saying respectfully, "Ready, sir."

The guard took the reins, looked the horse up and down, and, finding nothing unusual, was about to lead it away.

Liu Wenying watched silently, and when she saw him actually lead the horse away, her heart jumped into her throat.

He just saved her, which proves that he is a kind-hearted person.

And that was the Second Prince's colt; if anything happened to it, he would certainly be held accountable.

In a flash, Liu Wenying also led her horse and quickly followed.

Once outside the stable, she finally caught up with the guards, speaking rapidly in a low voice.

"Sir, there seems to be something wrong with that horse. Please keep a close eye on it."

She didn't dare say too much, reminding him to stop there.

Regardless of the other party's reaction, Liu Wenying stepped into the stirrups and finally managed to sit down steadily.

Hongyun stood obediently in place, motionless, letting her clumsily adjust her posture.

Liu Wenying gently nudged the horse's belly, and Hongyun strode off, slowly walking towards the outside of the stable.

The Second Prince's Camp.

The interior of the tent was simply furnished, intended only as a temporary resting place for members of the royal family, but it contained all the necessary furnishings.

Xiao Yiheng sat at the head of the table, listening to the reports whispered by those below.

The man standing below was around thirty years old, dressed in a plain cloth robe, and had a slender build.

If Liu Wenying were here, she would definitely recognize him as Doctor Ye, who was in charge of the old lady's condition.

Doctor Ye bowed to Xiao Yiheng, "...The old lady's condition has greatly improved, her pulse is stable, and her qi and blood are gradually becoming stronger."

The previous prescription was effective; with further treatment over several months, the old lady's mobility issues may be cured.

"Can it be cured?" Xiao Yiheng asked to confirm.

Dr. Ye nodded, his expression resolute.

"The old lady's paralysis is caused by a stroke. It is not incurable, but she is old and her qi and blood are weak. I have recently carefully considered ancient prescriptions and formulated a new prescription. Given time, she may be able to recover."

Xiao Yiheng nodded. "Doctor Ye, you've worked hard. If Madam Pei recovers, not only will the Duke of Yu's mansion treat you as an honored guest, but I will as well."

Dr. Ye quickly bowed and declined the offer.

"Your Highness is too kind. Saving lives and healing the wounded is my duty, and the fact that this illness has made some progress is not solely due to my efforts."

Xiao Yiheng became interested: "Oh? Who else?"

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