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

In the stillness of the night, the candlelight flickered.

His words stirred up memories of the bottom of the cliff for Liu Wenying.

During those days and nights, the wind and rain were dark and gloomy. He had a high fever that wouldn't go down. She held him in her arms and wiped his body again and again with a handkerchief soaked in cold water.

He was plagued by nightmares, and she held his hand, whispering comforting words in his ear.

He was too weak to drink water, so she fed him in her own way.

At that time, I just wanted him to live.

May the person who jumped off the cliff to save her live a good life.

In the end, she didn't push him away.

Pei Zeyu sensed her tacit consent and moved closer to her.

He gently leaned against her heart, the place that had given him warmth when he was on the verge of death.

Even through her clothes, I could feel her heartbeat; it was fast and erratic, like that of a startled deer.

Pei Zeyu closed his eyes, a very faint smile curving his lips.

He was the most patient hunter, knowing that some things couldn't be rushed.

But faster, he thought.

Let her get used to his scent, his touch, and being by his side.

I've gotten so used to it that I can't live without it.

After the rain, the bright sunlight streamed into the study of Chenshuang Courtyard, illuminating the entire room with warmth and brightness.

As soon as Pei Zeyu walked in, he saw a person standing with his hands behind his back by the window.

He paused slightly and called out, "Big Brother."

Pei Dingxuan turned around and looked him up and down, as if to check how well he had recovered.

He brought news: "The thing you asked me to do last time has been taken care of."

"how?"

"His life is not in danger. With your help, he will soon be released and can stay at home in retirement."

Pei Zeyu nodded, "That's good. It wasn't in vain that I traveled here despite my injuries."

Pei Dingxuan walked up to him, raised his hand and gently patted his shoulder, "Thank you for your hard work."

Her gaze fell on his still-bandaged left hand, and she frowned. "Has your sister-in-law not returned home yet?"

Not yet.

"Bring her back. Your health still needs someone to take good care of you."

"I have my own plans. My elder brother is busy with official duties, so there's no need for you to worry."

"That's good."

Based on his keen intuition in solving cases, Pei Dingxuan felt that his second brother was different from usual today.

In the past, when the brothers discussed matters, he was always so gentle and polite, yet he never made anyone feel... that they were trying to get rid of him.

Perhaps he missed his younger siblings so much that he was eager to bring them back.

Pei Dingxuan didn't delve into the matter, only saying, "I have other matters to attend to at the Ministry of Justice, so I'll be leaving now."

He turned to leave, but the study door was gently pushed open at that moment.

Liu Wenying carried in a tea tray, and when she looked up, she met Pei Dingxuan's gaze.

Their eyes met, and both of them were taken aback.

Pei Dingxuan was surprised, then his tone suddenly turned somber.

"Why are you at Chenshuang Courtyard instead of taking care of Grandmother at Mingxi Hall?"

Liu Wenying placed the tea tray on the table, curtsied, and performed the proper etiquette.

"Reporting to Master, Second Master was injured while saving me. I have no way to repay you, but the Old Madam is so kind as to allow me to come to Chenshuang Courtyard to serve Second Master as he recovers."

She spoke tactfully, and even brought up the old lady.

But Pei Dingxuan's brows furrowed even more.

Pei Zeyu walked to Liu Wenying's side. "Big brother, Grandmother has indeed agreed to transfer her here."

He paused deliberately, "With her taking care of me, my injuries did heal much faster."

This statement is quite profound.

Pei Dingxuan looked up at Pei Zeyu, and the two brothers' eyes met.

One was deep in thought, the other composed; the air in the study seemed to freeze.

A moment later, Pei Dingxuan made the first move.

He walked to the table, picked up the tea that Liu Wenying had just prepared, and took a sip.

Then he turned around and sat down on the chair next to him.

"I suddenly remembered that there are some things I need to discuss with my second brother."

Pei Zeyu remained expressionless and sat down opposite him.

He glanced at Liu Wenying and said, "You may leave now."

Liu Wenying didn't dare linger and quickly left.

Before leaving, Liu Wenying glanced at it.

The two brothers sat facing each other, sunlight streaming through the window and casting a line of light and shadow between them.

The study door closed again, isolating the inside from the outside.

After leaving the study, Liu Wenying squatted in a corner of the courtyard, her mind in turmoil.

Has she gotten into trouble again?

Why did the atmosphere between the eldest and second eldest become so subtle the moment the eldest saw her?

Could it be... that the master thinks she's trying to seduce the second master again?

How could that be? She didn't mean that. She came to Chenshuang Courtyard only to repay a debt of gratitude.

But the way the old man looked at her clearly showed that he didn't think that way.

She bit her lip and began to wonder if she should distance herself from the Second Master.

After all, their social statuses are vastly different. If this attracts gossip, she will ultimately be the one who suffers.

As I was pondering this, tiny flower petals suddenly began to fall from above.

She looked up and saw a golden osmanthus tree in full bloom, with Third Master leaning lazily against the trunk, his red clothes as fiery as fire.

The wind caused the branches to tremble, and the osmanthus blossoms fell like rain.

Golden rain and red clothes, reflected in the clear autumn sky, are truly beautiful.

"Third Master?" Liu Wenying was taken aback. "Why are you here?"

Pei Yaojun didn't answer, but just winked at her.

At this moment, Ah Cai led two servants in through the moon gate, carrying a brocade box in his hands. Upon hearing this, he hurriedly said:

"Nanny Liu, Third Master has come to visit Second Master and brought some medicinal herbs."

Liu Wenying nodded, "Second Master and First Master are discussing matters in the study, so they probably can't go in for a while."

She called out Ah Fu and Ah Jin, who were guarding the main house, to help deliver the medicinal herbs into the main house.

The servants had all left, leaving only Liu Wenying and Pei Yaojun in the courtyard.

"What were you thinking about just now?" Third Master asked with a smile, looking down at her.

"I'm wondering when Second Master's injuries will fully heal."

Pei Yaojun raised an eyebrow, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes. "Can't wait for Zhaolin Academy to open?"

He leaned closer and continued, "I also think that Chenshuang Courtyard is not as good as Zhaolin Courtyard. My courtyard is spacious and has a beautiful view. You will definitely like it when you come."

Liu Wenying couldn't help but laugh as she listened.

The smile was so gentle that it softened her features.

"Third Master is joking. When did this servant agree to go to Zhaolin Courtyard?"

Suddenly, the study door was pushed open.

Pei Dingxuan and Pei Zeyu walked out one after the other. Their faces were expressionless, but their deliberately avoided gazes clearly indicated the unpleasantness of the conversation inside.

Unfortunately, at that moment, they both saw the scene in the courtyard.

Beneath the golden osmanthus tree, a crimson figure and a blue figure stood facing each other.

Pei Yaojun was talking to someone with his head down. Liu Wenying listened, her eyebrows curving and her lips curving upwards. She smiled without any defenses, like a flower suddenly blooming.

The two brothers exchanged a glance and, surprisingly, stepped forward simultaneously.

Pei Dingxuan grabbed Pei Yaojun's arm and pulled him away from Liu Wenying.

Pei Zeyu stood in front of Liu Wenying, using his body to separate her from Pei Yaojun.

Their movements were so fast that no one had time to react.

"Why is Third Brother here?" Pei Dingxuan's tone was relaxed, but the force with which he gripped Pei Yaojun's arm was not light.

Pei Yaojun struggled but couldn't break free, so he could only smile and say, "I came to bring some medicinal herbs and tonics for my second brother, and to check on his injuries."

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