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

"It seems you're quite comfortable and happy in your role as the head maid."

Liu Wenying could tell that there was a barb in his words.

She pursed her lips and said nothing more.

Pei Zeyu wasn't one to meddle in other people's business, but seeing her silence, he unusually asked her again.

"What's wrong? You used to be so talkative, now you've gone mute?"

He said that, but only he knew the bitterness in his heart.

He didn't care that she was a head maid; he clearly cared that she didn't choose the jade bracelet, and that she didn't choose... him.

"Second Master..."

Just as Liu Wenying was about to speak, the carriage swayed slightly and came to a stop.

"Master, we have arrived at the Duke's residence," the coachman announced from outside.

She swallowed her words, picked up the medicine bag, and bowed to Pei Zeyu.

"Thank you, Second Master. This servant will take her leave now."

Before his hand could even touch the curtain, a cloak was draped over his head.

The light blue brocade is lined with soft fur and is exquisitely crafted.

Pei Zeyu's voice sounded from behind, his emotion unreadable, "You're just planning to go out like this?"

Liu Wenying was stunned and looked down at herself.

Autumn clothes are not thin, but they will cling to the body after being soaked by rain, which is indeed not very appropriate.

She gripped the cloak on her shoulder, touching its soft down.

A scene uncontrollably flashed into my mind.

He had said something similar on that day at the bottom of the cliff, when the two of them depended on each other for survival.

At that time, her clothes were not in order. When the rescue arrived, the first thing he did was to hug her tightly.

"Thank you, Second Master..."

Aside from thanking her, Liu Wenying didn't know what else to say.

Pei Zeyu didn't respond, pretending not to care as he brushed past her, and stepped out of the carriage first.

The rain is showing signs of letting up, turning from a downpour into a light drizzle.

Liu Wenying also bent down and got out of the carriage, and the coachman handed her an umbrella.

He was holding a medicine bag in his arms and his cloak was wrapped around his shoulders.

The cloak was very long, almost dragging on the ground, completely covering her.

She opened her umbrella and looked towards the gate of the mansion, but the figures had already gone too far to be seen clearly.

Liu Wenying sighed and stepped across the threshold.

They parted ways and went to different courtyards.

The fine drizzle stretched the two of them further and further apart.

After returning home, Liu Wenying went straight to Doctor Ye's room.

Doctor Ye was quite surprised to receive the medicinal herbs.

"With such a downpour, I thought today's medicine would be delayed."

Liu Wenying wiped the rain off her chin with her sleeve.

"It concerns the old lady's health, and there can be no delay. Even if it's pouring rain, I have to find a way to send it back on time."

Doctor Ye nodded and said approvingly, "The old lady's recuperation is indeed not something to be taken lightly. Usually, only a few of us who are trusted can handle it."

When the medicine arrived, Liu Wenying was still wearing wet clothes. Doctor Ye told her to go back and leave the decoction and preparation to him.

Liu Wenying didn't really understand the prescription preparation procedures, and there was no point in staying, so she nodded and left.

After a long while, the rain stopped.

Dr. Ye personally delivered the prepared ointment to Mingxi Hall.

He originally intended to give the medicine to Liu Wenying and have her keep it safe.

But when they arrived at Mingxi Hall, they couldn't find her anywhere.

"Is Dr. Ye here to deliver the newly prescribed medicine to the old lady?"

Xi Chun greeted her with a smile.

Dr. Ye recognized her. "That's right. This is a newly prepared topical ointment. When you massage the old lady's legs and feet, be sure to apply it to her skin."

Xi Chun nodded to show that he understood, and reached out to take it.

Doctor Ye took it back. "I intend to give it to Miss Liu."

It's her again.

Xi Chun's smile froze for a moment, then he smiled again and said, "Alright, I wouldn't dare touch it either. But since Liu Wenying isn't here, Doctor Ye, why don't you put the things on the table and wait for her to come back before touching them?"

"Alright."

Doctor Ye thought for a moment, placed the porcelain jar of ointment on the octagonal table, and turned to leave.

Xi Chun pretended not to care, but after Doctor Ye left, she turned back.

I looked around to make sure no one was watching.

She picked up the jar of ointment, a ruthless glint in her eyes.

Now that Liu Wenying has something on her, she will become a hidden danger sooner or later.

Rather than waiting for her to have an attack someday, it's better to take the initiative and strike first.

Meanwhile, after delivering the medicine, Liu Wenying returned to her own courtyard.

She took a long, hot shower and changed out of her wet clothes, only then did she feel completely revitalized.

Just as she was wringing out her wet hair with a handkerchief, there was a knock on the door.

"The Nightingale's Song?"

It was Granny Tian's voice.

"Godmother?" Liu Wenying got up, opened the door, and stepped aside to let her in.

Granny Tian entered the room, sat down at the table, looked her up and down, and was very pleased.

"I heard that you have now become the old lady's trusted maid and are in charge of the affairs of Mingxi Hall, so I came to see you."

Liu Wenying sat down beside her. "Without my godmother, I wouldn't be where I am today. If my godmother hadn't allowed me to enter the manor, I don't know where I would be now."

Granny Tian patted her hand and laughed, "Silly child, it's clearly your own merit that made the First Madam set a precedent."

Outside, Xiaozhu was playing with Luoluo. Hearing this, she came in carrying the child to join the conversation.

"Sister Liu is amazing! She's the old lady's head maid now, and who knows, she might even become the head maid of the Duke's mansion in the future!"

"That would be great! I'm really looking forward to your help. The old lady's birthday is coming up soon, and I'm so busy I could hardly breathe. I wish I had more hands."

Liu Wenying felt a little embarrassed by what the two said, but she still agreed, "Okay, I'll go if my godmother asks."

Luo Luo seemed to understand but not quite, waving her two little arms and saying in her babyish voice, "Hands, hands..."

Everyone burst into laughter.

Liu Wenying took her daughter and kissed her little face.

The atmosphere inside was harmonious when suddenly someone ran in.

Ling'er, panting, clutched her knees and said, "Sister Liu, something's happened!"

Without asking any more questions, Liu Wenying handed the child to Luoluo and Granny Tian, ​​and then ran outside with Ling'er.

As dusk fell after the rain, the sky was dark and oppressive.

The two traveled quickly, heading straight for Mingxi Hall.

Before even entering, I could hear a commotion inside.

Liu Wenying lifted the curtain and rushed in, the scene before her eyes making her heart pound.

The old lady lay on the bed, her face pale and her breathing rapid.

The most horrifying thing was those legs, exposed to the air, with large areas of redness and swelling.

Dr. Ye was bending over to examine her, his brows furrowed.

The old lady had her eyes closed, her brows furrowed in pain, and she murmured incoherently.

"My head hurts so much..."

Granny Wu was pacing anxiously. When she saw Liu Wenying enter, she hurriedly said, "You've finally arrived!"

"What happened?" Liu Wenying asked hurriedly.

Granny Wu spoke quickly and clearly.

"After dinner, the old lady applied the newly prepared ointment and massaged her legs and feet as Dr. Ye instructed."

"Who would have thought that it would itch a little when it was first applied, but the old lady didn't pay attention to it, thinking that her legs were regaining more and more sensation."

"But in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, it became itchy and swollen, followed by headaches, dizziness, and difficulty breathing..."

Before he finished speaking, Duke Yu and Pei Zeyu entered at the same time.

At that time, the two were discussing matters in the study when they received the news and rushed to Mingxi Hall.

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