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

"Who else?"

Doctor Ye said, "The old lady has a very attentive personal maid."

"She recorded everything about the old lady's daily life, including her medication, acupuncture, diet, and even the changes in her pulse and the reactions after taking the medicine. She could explain everything clearly."

Without her dedication, I wouldn't have been able to adjust the prescription in time.

A personal maid?

A scene suddenly flashed through Xiao Yiheng's mind.

At the autumn hunting ceremony, many maids stood behind and to the side of the old lady's wheelchair.

But out of all those people, he was particularly struck by a simply dressed figure in blue.

He must have seen her before.

At the Qionglin Banquet, she was mistaken for a villain by the Imperial Guards. Despite her predicament, her eyes remained clear as a stream, and she was remarkably calm.

She called out to him, and Xiao Yiheng, out of consideration for the Duke's family, casually defused the situation, thus gently quelling the commotion.

He did it casually, perhaps with the intention of getting close to the Duke of Yu's family. Saving her was just a stepping stone, and he didn't take it to heart.

But when Doctor Ye mentioned it, the woman's appearance became clearer.

"Was that maidservant almond-shaped eyes and willow-leaf eyebrows, with regular features? Her appearance wasn't stunning, but she had an excellent temperament that made her pleasant to look at?"

Dr. Ye was taken aback, then nodded.

"Your Highness is absolutely right, that's exactly how it is."

The young woman was gentle and reliable; everyone in the household praised her for her competence. She usually wore a simple, elegant blue dress.

"I was right."

Xiao Yiheng murmured something in a low voice.

At the palace banquet that day, he helped out of a predicament, coming and going in a hurry, without asking for my name.

It was just a fleeting encounter, and we never crossed paths again.

Unexpectedly, after many twists and turns, she turned out to be the old lady's personal caregiver.

"What's her name?"

Doctor Ye replied respectfully without hesitation.

"Her name is Liu Wenying. She was originally the wet nurse of the young master of the Duke's mansion. Because she was capable and steady in her actions and had a delicate mind, she was specially transferred to Mingxi Hall to take care of the old lady's daily life and diet."

Just as Dr. Ye finished speaking, the curtain was lifted.

The young guard who had been leading the horse in the stable strode in, knelt on one knee, and looked solemn.

"Your Highness, I have something to report."

Xiao Yiheng's faint thoughts vanished. "Speak."

The guard lowered his voice and recounted everything that had happened in the stable.

He took note of Liu Wenying's reminder about the unusual behavior of the foal.

After leaving the stable, a careful inspection revealed a very subtle cut on the inside of the saddle girth.

It would be extremely difficult to find unless you deliberately look for it.

The cut was placed in a tricky spot; if a person rode on it for a while, the saddle belt would break due to the jolting, causing the saddle to slip off and the rider to fall off.

At best, it can cause minor injuries or even serious ones...

He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was clear.

"Your bellyband was cut?" Xiao Yiheng repeated.

"Yes, I have examined it carefully. It is not ordinary wear and tear, but caused by a sharp blade."

The guard paused. "Your Highness, shall I investigate discreetly to find out who did this?"

Xiao Yiheng suddenly laughed, his smile as cool and clear as the wind brushing across an ice surface.

"Do we even need to check?"

He picked up his cup, blew away the tea foam, and said casually, "Someone who can tamper with the horse harness in this palace and then sneak away from the stables without anyone noticing."

Besides my elder brother, the Crown Prince, who is so kind and respectful to his elder brother, who else could it be?

The guard's expression hardened, and he lowered his head, not daring to reply.

Xiao Yiheng took a sip of tea, put the teacup down, and spoke slowly and deliberately.

"He's in a hurry. The autumn hunt has only just begun, and he's already eager to see me off. I'll remember this brotherly affection."

The guard hesitated for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, would you like to change this horse?"

"Change it? If we change it, wouldn't that alert the enemy?"

Xiao Yiheng gave a half-smile.

"Isn't he just hoping I'll fall off my horse? I won't change it. I'll ride this one and let him see how I ride steadily from start to finish."

Xiao Yiheng intended to turn the tables and make the Crown Prince's men believe that their scheme had succeeded.

But at the last moment, it failed, giving the opponent a resounding slap in the face.

"Understood."

The guard clasped his hands in a fist salute, "I will check it again carefully to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

"Um."

Upon receiving the order, the guard stood up and walked to the tent entrance, when he was suddenly stopped.

"etc."

The guard turned around.

Xiao Yiheng's smiling eyes held a rare seriousness.

"You mentioned the woman who warned you at the stable, do you remember her name?"

The guard hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Your Highness, the situation was rushed at the time. She only said a few words before leaving. I... didn't have time to ask her name."

Xiao Yiheng raised an eyebrow slightly but remained silent.

The guard quickly replied, "However, I remember her appearance. She was in her early twenties, with almond-shaped eyes, willow-leaf eyebrows, and regular features."

She wore a light blue outfit and had a gentle demeanor, which was very pleasing to the eye.

She was clumsily learning to ride a horse in the stable, and her subordinates even helped her along.

As Xiao Yiheng listened, the smile on his lips deepened.

With almond-shaped eyes and willow-leaf eyebrows, dressed in blue, possessing a gentle demeanor, she clumsily learned to ride a horse.

It's her again, Liu Wenying.

He waved his hand.

The guards took their leave, and Doctor Ye followed closely behind.

The tent fell silent again.

Xiao Yiheng sat in a chair, propping his elbow on his forehead, gazing at the scenery outside, his smile growing wider.

A maidservant witnessed a secret she shouldn't have seen, but cleverly kept quiet and only subtly alerted the guard leading the horse.

Such courage and meticulousness are truly rare.

What's even more remarkable is that she wasn't an ordinary maid.

The dignified Third Master of the Duke's Mansion, at such an important occasion as the Qionglin Banquet, did not bring his trusted servants, but instead brought a wet nurse.

Now, she has stumbled into the undercurrent between him and the Crown Prince, and even inadvertently helped him out.

That's interesting, really interesting.

……

Liu Wenying rode Hongyun and slowly circled the open space around the stable twice.

Hongyun was truly docile, walking steadily and quietly. Occasionally, she would lower her head to nibble on some dry grass by the roadside, but with a gentle tug on the reins, she would obediently raise her head again.

Sitting on the horse, Liu Wenying was initially a little nervous, her body tense.

After walking around twice, I gradually relaxed and actually found it quite enjoyable.

A breeze blew in my face, carrying the scent of grass and trees. I felt as if I were being lifted up by the autumn light and wind, floating lightly.

Just as she was wondering whether she should walk around again, the horse officer who had helped her choose the horse came out of the stable and greeted her with a smile.

"Miss, get down and rest? It's your first time riding, don't tire yourself out."

Although Liu Wenying was inexperienced, she found riding a horse enjoyable. Once the horse came to a stop, she carefully dismounted and handed the reins back to the horse officer.

After returning it, she lingered, reluctant to part with it, and touched Hongyun's neck.

Hongyun flicked its tail, still looking as lazy as ever.

The horse handler took the reins, looked her over, and laughed, "You're learning quite quickly, young lady. You were so scared when you first got on the horse that your face turned pale, but you seem much more composed now."

Liu Wenying smiled shyly: "It's all thanks to you for choosing such a fine horse; it's really docile."

"That's right."

The horse official patted Hongyun on the back, his tone proud.

"I raised Hongyun myself, so I know her temperament best. If you like it, you can come and try it more often. You'll get the hang of it naturally the more you ride."

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