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

Since the day of the birthday banquet, Pei Zeyu's condition has deteriorated day by day, and the dark circles under his eyes have not been able to be removed.

Her jawline became increasingly sharp, making even her once-fitting casual clothes appear somewhat loose.

Afu was extremely anxious. He understood what the Second Master was thinking and knew that those thoughts would only entangle him more and more.

So, risking anger, I disturbed his thoughts to prevent him from getting too deeply involved.

"Second Master, do you think there's anything wrong with what Chen Yindi said?"

Seeing that Pei Zeyu remained silent, Afu continued, "This servant dares to say that Chen Yindi's description of Lady Liu resembles her, but is not her."

"What's different about it?"

"I have witnessed the fighting among the servants in Mingxi Hall several times before."

"Liu Niangzi doesn't seem to be the type to swallow her anger. She's meticulous and will retaliate when she gets the chance, and her methods are clean and efficient."

"This is quite different from the submissive and easily manipulated woman that Chen Yindi described."

Pei Zeyu nodded; Afu had also voiced his thoughts.

Afu added, "Chen Yindi herself also confessed that after Liu Niangzi was driven away, her personality changed when they met at the restaurant."

From passively accepting fate to being firm when necessary.

From the poor, subservient wife in the Chen family to the courageous and responsible head maid in Mingxi Hall.

If there were no witnesses, he would have been convinced that the Liu Wenying described by Chen Yindi was a completely different person from the Liu Wenying he had seen.

Can a person change so much?

Pei Zeyu closed his eyes, but the thoughts and confusion in his heart remained undiminished.

He murmured to himself.

"...What exactly happened between being driven out of the Chen family and entering the Duke's mansion that could cause such a complete transformation in a person..."

Now that everything that needed to be investigated has been investigated, the biggest problem is this blank past.

The best solution, of course, is to ask her in person.

He recalled her eyes, clear and open, yet always suddenly drooping at certain moments, hiding all her emotions in the shadows of her eyelashes.

She won't tell.

She carries a huge secret, as if she's afraid of being discovered.

What exactly is that secret...?

"Second Master, there is one more thing, but I am not sure if I should say it."

"Speak."

Afu swallowed hard. "It seems that Third Master has mentioned marriage to the Duchess, and the candidate is... Lady Liu."

Pei Zeyu's breath hitched slightly.

He picked up the teacup beside him, took a sip, and the tea was cold and bitter, but he didn't care.

"He has improved somewhat; he knows how to take the initiative."

Unfortunately, this progress is far from enough.

Madam Pei values ​​the family's reputation so much that she might try to stall for time, but she will definitely not agree in the end.

He knows Madam Pei too well.

Her social standing, reputation, and future prospects are all far superior to those of a maid.

Even for him, it wouldn't be easy to get his wish fulfilled.

Even this requires a gradual approach, let alone the third son.

Pei Zeyu gazed into the distance, where candlelight flickered on the window, like a painting that could never be fully understood.

Inside Mingxi Hall, there was peace and tranquility.

In the morning, the old lady, with the help of a walker, walked steadily, step by step.

One step, two steps, three steps... Granny Wu counted from the side.

Liu Wenying stayed by the old lady's side, ready to support her at any time, for fear that she might have a mishap.

"...Ten steps, eleven steps, twelve steps!"

Granny Wu was overjoyed, and her voice was raised very high.

"Madam, you've taken twelve steps!"

The old lady stopped catching her breath, released her walker, and, with the help of the servants, sat back in her wheelchair, patting her legs.

"It seems that my wife's leg is not far from being completely healed."

Liu Wenying smiled and echoed her, but a strange feeling welled up inside her.

She was naturally happy that the old lady was in good health.

But amidst the joy, there was also a lingering worry.

Once she recovers, she will be of less use.

By then, if Madam Pei wanted to harm her, there probably wouldn't be anyone to stop her.

Originally, I thought I could climb the ranks step by step in the mansion and find a powerful backer to enjoy the shade.

Now it seems that no matter how big the tree is, it can't shield us from all the wind and rain.

Staying in the mansion is no longer a wise choice.

Liu Wenying lowered her head and tidied the thin blanket on the old lady's lap.

But in his heart, he was already calculating that he should find a way out for himself.

"Wenying, what are you thinking about?"

Liu Wenying snapped out of her reverie and smiled, "This servant thinks that the old lady's leg will be fully healed soon."

"At that time, you can go wherever you want, and no one can stop you."

The old lady had lived most of her life and had a very sharp eye.

It was obvious that she was harboring resentment, but she simply didn't want to say it out loud.

"Silly child, you don't have to keep things to yourself. If you've been wronged, just tell me."

Liu Wenying felt a warmth in her heart upon hearing this, and she quickly used the act of wiping the old lady's sweat to conceal her own emotion.

"Thank you for your kindness, Madam. I'm fine."

She never dared to voice her concerns, after all, the difference in their social status was a formidable obstacle.

The old lady treated her kindly, mostly because she was well-behaved and knew her place.

If she knew about Third Master's affairs, she dared not gamble on whether the Old Madam would be no different from Madam Pei, after all, they were family, while she was ultimately an outsider.

"The Dowager Lady Yu, the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, sent a visiting card, saying she would pay a personal visit. She is currently outside the mansion gate."

A maidservant entered and bowed to announce the arrival.

"Oh? What brings her here? Come in, please."

Upon hearing the news, the old lady's expression relaxed.

Old Madam Yu and she were close friends for many years, and their friendship was very deep.

She had just met him at his birthday banquet a few days ago, so his visit now surprised her, but it also brought her more joy.

Before long, Madam Yu was led in by a maid.

He was followed by five or six maids, each carrying a wooden box containing nourishing tonics.

Old ginseng, donkey-hide gelatin, and lingzhi mushrooms are all good things.

"My dear sister, you look so much better these past few days!"

Grandma Yu held her hand affectionately, "Thank God, it seems you're finally going to recover."

The old lady smiled and pulled her to sit next to her, teasing her.

"You never come here unless you need something. I just saw you at the birthday banquet a few days ago, why have you come all this way again today? Is there something you want to ask of me?"

A hint of embarrassment appeared on Madam Yu's face. She gently patted the old lady's hand and got straight to the point.

"I can't hide it from you anymore. To be honest, I've come here today to ask you to lend me someone."

"Borrow someone? Who do you want to borrow?"

Just as Liu Wenying served the two hot teas, she felt a pair of eyes fall on the top of her head.

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