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

Xiao Yiheng was walking in the exact opposite direction from what she had indicated.

That direction clearly leads deeper into the garden, and at the end there's a wall. Where's the study?

Liu Wenying hesitated for a moment, then moved back.

Xiao Yiheng wasn't walking fast either, and she quickly caught up, about to speak.

Unexpectedly, the other person seemed not to see her and bumped straight into her.

Liu Wenying had nowhere to avoid him and was caught off guard, and the two of them fell into the flower bushes next to them.

The jasmine branches were broken under the weight, and the petals flew like rain, covering my head and face, their fragrance overwhelming.

Liu Wenying felt dizzy and her back slammed heavily onto the grass, causing her to groan in pain.

Xiao Yiheng pressed his entire body against hers, his warm breath brushing against her neck.

His arm rested on her ear, his dark hair falling down and intertwining with her loose black hair.

He was so close that Liu Wenying could clearly see the curl of his thick eyelashes.

Her pupils were as black as ink, their clarity reflecting her panicked face.

The fragrant incense from the Western Regions dispelled the floral scents, gently enveloping the body.

Liu Wenying's heart pounded wildly, and after regaining her senses, she pushed him away.

Xiao Yiheng was pushed backward by her.

Liu Wenying didn't care about anything else, she stood up and brushed off the grass clippings and petals that were stuck to her body.

After she finished tidying herself up, she found that Xiao Yiheng was still sitting on the grass.

Her brocade robes, stained with mud, could not conceal her noble bearing; her brows were slightly lowered, as if she were deep in thought.

Liu Wenying secretly blamed herself for being too rash; after all, the other party was the Second Prince and a distinguished guest of the mansion.

She walked over, bent down, and reached out her hand to help him up.

"Your Highness, I apologize for my indiscretion. Are you alright?"

Xiao Yiheng grasped her hand, using her strength to stand up, and said calmly, "It's nothing."

Liu Wenying looked at him and felt that something was off.

He stood ramrod straight, but his eyes weren't looking at me; instead, they were fixed on some point in the void.

She stretched out her hand and waved gently in front of him.

No response.

She waved again, this time with a larger motion.

Xiao Yiheng suddenly raised his hand and grabbed her wrist.

The thumb pressed on her wrist pulse point, the light pressure making her freeze.

"What do you want to do?"

He asked, his voice still gentle.

The seriousness in her words made Liu Wenying's heart tighten.

"This servant meant no harm, it's just that Your Highness's eye injury doesn't seem to have fully healed?"

"If you can't see, why remove the gauze and... not leave anyone to take care of you?"

Xiao Yiheng longed to recuperate peacefully, but the palace and the court did not allow him to show any weakness.

"Want to know? As long as I remain blind, those people will keep a watchful eye on me, pressing me closer and closer."

Therefore, even though his injuries had not healed, he could only pretend to be fully recovered and attend the birthday banquet of the Dowager Lady of Yuguo to reassure people and let others know that Xiao Yiheng was not yet crippled.

But as soon as he said it, he was stunned.

Why should he explain these things to a servant, even though the servant had briefly crossed paths with him?

But ultimately, it wasn't his style to just grab any servant and say these things.

Xiao Yiheng realized he had misspoke and his tone became serious.

"Don't forget what you just said, and don't mention it to anyone."

She didn't want to listen, so when he couldn't see her, Liu Wenying pouted.

"Yes, Your Highness, I understand. Today, I only gave you directions; I know nothing else."

"Liu Wenying, don't try to fool me."

Eh? !

Throughout the entire process, she never revealed her name.

How did he know her name?

"you……"

Xiao Yiheng felt the shock trembling in her wrist, and a deep smile appeared on his lips.

"My ears aren't deaf yet; I can recognize your voice."

Clear and clean, like a mountain stream, with a texture that is unforgettable.

He heard it once and remembered it.

Liu Wenying coughed lightly a few times, and the shock in her heart subsided slightly.

Now that the other party had recognized her, she dared not have any other ulterior motives and immediately became serious and solemn.

"Then... Your Highness, would you like me to take you to the study?"

Xiao Yiheng released her. "Okay."

Liu Wenying broke free of the restraints, took a few steps forward, and looked back to see that he was still standing in the same place.

She turned back and gently tugged at his sleeve. "Your Highness, over here."

Xiao Yiheng smiled and followed behind her.

After passing through the moon gate and winding through the corridor, we finally stopped in front of a door.

Liu Wenying pushed open the door, only to find the room empty except for the fragrance of books and ink.

"Your Highness, we have arrived at the study."

Liu Wenying helped him to sit down in the armchair with utmost respect.

I wonder who the Second Prince is waiting for, or what secret matter he has come alone.

But given her lowly status, she shouldn't ask too many questions; knowing more isn't necessarily better.

"Your Highness, there are still some trivial matters in the manor that I need to attend to, so I will take my leave now."

Xiao Yiheng turned his head to the side, his clear eyes unfocused.

"Go, and remember my words: what happened today must not be told to anyone."

Liu Wenying respectfully acknowledged the message and left, making sure to close the study door behind her.

The room became quiet, and after about half a cup of tea's time, steady footsteps came from outside the door.

Pei Dingxuan pushed open the door and entered. His gaze fell on Xiao Yiheng's eyes, and as the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, he immediately sensed that something was wrong.

"You removed the gauze so hastily?"

Xiao Yiheng smiled faintly, "If things don't get better soon, I won't even be able to see who's tearing me apart."

Pei Dingxuan didn't ask any further questions, "How is the recovery?"

"There is a sense of light, but it is not clear. During the day, you can see a blurry outline, but at night it is pitch black."

Pei Dingxuan frowned. "Then how did you get into the study?"

He grew up in the palace and could navigate some paths with his eyes closed, but the Duke of Yu's mansion was different.

It wasn't very big, just a courtyard with seven entrances and exits, so how could he possibly find the location of the study?

"I met a kind maid."

"A maid? Who?"

Xiao Yiheng shook his head: "I can't see clearly, and I don't recognize him."

He paused, then his smile deepened. "But later, I'll have to trouble you to see me out of the mansion."

"nature."

……

Liu Wenying lifted her skirt and ran towards the main hall.

Quite a few hours have passed; I wonder if the old lady has had her medicine yet.

Just as they rounded a bend, a figure suddenly rushed out from the side, and the two nearly collided.

Fortunately, Liu Wenying stopped in time and looked closely; it was Ah Jin.

Ah Jin looked anxious and was panting heavily.

"Ah Jin, what's wrong?"

"Sister Liu, something terrible has happened! Second Master just had a few drinks at the banquet and he's been feeling unwell ever since. I'm afraid he's... fallen ill."

Upon hearing this, Liu Wenying became worried. "Illness relapse? He's not fully recovered yet, how can he drink alcohol?"

"I know that, but today is the old lady's birthday banquet, and there are so many guests. Second Master couldn't refuse to come. He can't very well refuse when people offer him a toast..."

A mix of worry and blame welled up in Liu Wenying's heart, but she knew now was not the time to talk about these things.

"What should we do then?"

Ah Jin grabbed her sleeve and pleaded, "Sister Liu, please help me, go and see if Second Master will agree."

Second Master couldn't even manage to walk back to Chenshuang Courtyard; he's still resting in his room.

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