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

"This servant wishes to go to the First Madam's place to let her know I am safe and well."

Liu Wenying asked Pei Zeyu and Pei Dingxuan for instructions.

Pei Dingxuan nodded, and Pei Zeyu naturally had no objection.

She got off the carriage smoothly and walked towards the direction of the First Madam's carriage.

The carriage curtain fell, blocking out the sunlight, leaving only the two brothers inside.

Pei Dingxuan sat down opposite Pei Zeyu and looked at his left hand, which was wrapped in gauze.

"Where is my sister-in-law? Where is she?"

Pei Zeyu leaned against the car wall, his long, dark hair falling casually, his plain white brocade robe spotless.

"She has to return to her parents' home every month, and since it happened to be the right time, I let her go back first."

He didn't mention the divorce, and he won't mention it.

But that answer, when it reached Pei Dingxuan's ears, was clearly untenable.

The husband was still injured, but the wife couldn't even wait a few more days and went straight back to her parents' home.

It doesn't seem like a homecoming visit; it looks more like a conflict.

Pei Dingxuan didn't point it out directly. He picked up his cup, poured himself some tea, and took a sip, his words carrying a hint of suggestion.

"The most important thing in a marriage is harmony. A harmonious family brings prosperity. We should be tolerant of each other in everyday matters."

"My elder brother is truly skilled at managing the household."

Pei Zeyu paused deliberately, pausing to catch his breath before saying, "There's something I'd like to ask my elder brother for help with."

"What is it?"

"There's an official in the capital named Zheng Tangli who was recently imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice's dungeon. My elder brother has extensive connections in the court and holds a high position. Could you possibly help get him out?"

"Zheng Tangli?"

Pei Dingxuan remembered this person.

"He was originally a supervising secretary in the Ministry of Personnel. His achievements were mediocre, but he was flamboyant and high-profile. He entered officialdom through his father's influence."

Pei Zeyu was surprised, "When did you start caring about people in the Ministry of Personnel, elder brother?"

Pei Dingxuan continued, "Naturally, it was only after Zheng Tangli entered the Ministry of Justice and conducted an investigation that we learned about it."

"When the corruption case broke out in Jiangnan, the Ministry of Justice arrested many people. Among them was a magistrate of Suzhou Prefecture. After being arrested and interrogated, he confessed that he had asked officials in the capital to tamper with the evaluation records and conceal his mistakes."

"Among the officials in the capital, Zheng Tangli was implicated."

Pei Zeyu looked up at his elder brother, "It's good that you understand, brother. Is there any way to get him out?"

Instead of answering, Pei Dingxuan asked, "What exactly is your connection with Zheng Tangli?"

"He is a minor official in the Ministry of Personnel, but he and you are naturally in an adversarial relationship."

You two, one in charge of assessment and the other in charge of supervision, should each fulfill your respective duties in the imperial court.

Why would you risk saving someone whose stance contradicts your own?

The question was asked bluntly, leaving Pei Zeyu no room for maneuver.

He bluntly stated, "Zheng Tangli is Lin Zhiyao's cousin."

Pei Dingxuan understood in an instant from just one sentence.

It turned out to be the case.

His cousin was convicted, and his family was in danger of being implicated. It was only after Lin Zhiyao begged him that he had no choice but to intervene.

But Zheng Tangli had committed a serious offense, and his second brother probably found it very difficult to handle, which is why he asked him for a favor.

As for her younger brother and sister-in-law, it's likely that they threw a tantrum because her second brother didn't immediately agree, which led to the homecoming incident.

Pei Dingxuan would also try to find ways to maintain harmony between the couple.

"I promise you, but let me make this clear from the start: Zheng Tangli did interfere in the corruption case and was not wrongly accused."

The Ministry of Justice is meticulous in its investigations and will not distort the truth. Even if I wanted to help, the Censorate would never let it go unpunished.

Pei Dingxuan paused for a moment and said, "The most I can do is save his life. As for whether he can get out, it depends on how you, my second brother, manage to get things done."

He was the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, a very important position. His actions were bound to cause controversy and even lead to a memorial against him.

The rest is indeed up to him.

"Thank you, brother."

Shouts urging them to set off came from outside. After the matter was discussed, Pei Dingxuan stood up, told him to rest well, and then lifted the curtain to leave.

Pei Zeyu, due to his physical limitations, quietly watched them leave.

The carriages and horses set off, then slowly continued their journey.

What a coincidence!

Not long after Liu Wenying arrived at his place, her older brother followed her there.

He recalled Liu Wenying's bewildered expression and couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

Last time I said she was too honest and easily taken advantage of.

This time, he's still honest, but he's also become a bit dim-witted.

She took the bait with just a little bit of bait.

but……

His body relaxed, he closed his eyes, and a smile curved his lips.

There's plenty of time; you can't rush her to understand.

As evening fell, the convoy finally arrived at the Duke of Yu's residence.

The lanterns in front of the mansion gate were lit, casting a warm yellow glow on the bluestone steps.

Liu Wenying accompanied the old lady off the carriage, and together with the others, they carefully placed her in the wooden wheelchair that had been prepared beforehand.

Duke Yu and Lady Pei came to greet them. He personally took the wheelchair and inquired about their well-being.

Ask if you're tired from the journey, ask if you feel alright, ask if there's anything you'd like to eat or use.

The old lady responded to each question, her face showing slight fatigue, but also a sense of relief at returning home.

Pei Yaojun followed beside Duke Yu, his bright eyes fixed on the blue-green figure beside his grandmother.

"Everyone who's tired and exhausted, don't just stand there."

When they reached the fork in the road, the old lady waved her hand.

"Those who need to rest can rest, and those who need to be busy can be busy. This old woman of mine has them to take care of her, so you don't need to worry about her."

The Duke and his wife agreed, gave a few more instructions, and then withdrew.

Pei Yaojun wanted to go to Mingxi Hall, but Duke Yuguo, fearing he would disturb the old lady's rest, glared at him.

Master Pei could only watch helplessly as the old lady left.

Madam Pei asked curiously, "You weren't usually so clingy to your grandmother. What's gotten into you today?"

"Yes, really?" Pei Yaojun was taken aback and did not admit it.

Fortunately, Madam Pei did not investigate further, and he changed his ways as he grew older.

Liu Wenying, along with Granny Wu, Xi Chun, and others, pushed the old lady back.

Everything was prepared in Mingxi Hall, and the old lady was placed on a soft and comfortable canopy bed.

Granny Wu helped him change into his everyday clothes and then brought him a bowl of ginseng soup, which she served him.

Liu Wenying and Ling'er were tidying up the trunks they had brought back, putting away the old lady's usual items.

She was only able to leave after the old lady was settled.

In the small kitchen, it just so happened that the servants were having their meal.

Liu Wenying held the bowl and shoveled a few mouthfuls of food into her mouth.

It was still just plain water, with hardly any oil or fish.

Liu Wenying didn't mind. She finished her meal in a few bites, put down her bowl and chopsticks, and hurriedly walked towards her residence.

Arriving at the small house in the southeast corner, I pushed open the door and was greeted by a wave of warmth.

The small room was kept neat and tidy.

A clean mattress was laid on the bed, several sewing baskets were placed on the small table, and several cloth dolls sewn from old cloth were piled in the corner.

Xiao Zhu was sitting cross-legged on the bed, holding a cloth tiger in her hand, waving it back and forth in front of the small figure in front of her.

"Look, Luo Luo, the tiger bit your nose!"

The little figure sat in the middle of the bed, wearing a pink dress and with two little pigtails on her head.

She reached out her chubby little hand to grab it, but couldn't catch it no matter what she did, and kicked her legs in frustration.

Hearing the door open, Xiao Zhu looked up and her eyes lit up when she saw Liu Wenying.

"Luo Luo, look! Who's back?"

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