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

It was late at night, but the lights in the main house of Zhaolin Courtyard were still on.

The light was mostly blocked by the curtains, leaving only a small, dim, yellowish patch that fell on the two people embracing.

Pei Yaojun lay on his side, propping his head up with one hand and holding Liu Wenying's waist with the other, watching her like that for a long time.

Even when my eyes were sore from blinking, I couldn't bear to blink.

The corners of his thin lips turned up like hooks, impossible to suppress.

A smile spread from her lips to her eyebrows, making her feel like she was soaking in honey, sweet inside and out.

It was worth it for him to look at so many fire-avoidance diagrams; they've finally come in handy.

My body just won't allow it; if I move too much, it's easy to tear the wound, and then it'll bleed a lot.

He was afraid of scaring her, otherwise he could have continued.

Several deep and shallow red marks were imprinted on Liu Wenying's arm. They were left by him, like a stamp he had placed on her, wishing they could stay there forever.

Pei Yaojun buried his face in the crook of her neck, inhaling the faint scent of herbs on her body, and squinted his eyes contentedly.

The injury on his back began to ache, and he didn't want to move, wanting to prolong the moment of tenderness indefinitely.

But there were already signs of blood seeping out, and if it wasn't dealt with soon, it would stain the bedding and make her uncomfortable.

Pei Yaojun lowered his head and gently pecked her lips, reluctantly letting go before getting off the bed.

As soon as my foot touched the ground, I kicked something hard.

He bent down and picked it up; it was a jade pendant, made of mutton-fat white jade, delicate and lustrous.

In his early years, Duke Yu obtained a piece of jade, divided it into four parts, and carved it into four jade pendants, giving one to each of the four men.

The four jade pendants are almost identical in appearance, except for the inscriptions on them.

His character is "钧".

Pei Yaojun turned around with the jade pendant in his hand, "Still being stubborn and refusing to admit you like me, you've been stealing my things and hiding them."

He gently placed the jade pendant beside his pillow, using it as a token of their love.

When the injury on his back could no longer be delayed, he tiptoed out to treat it.

He had just stepped outside the curtain when he couldn't help but turn back.

I glanced at her figure one last time through the beaded curtain and jade screen.

He had heard a few words of advice from the Duke of Zhenguo at the Duke's mansion, and he still had some hesitation in his heart.

I fear that after many years, when I return, everything will have changed.

But after being disciplined by the family, they found tenderness in each other tonight.

His hesitation vanished.

They were in love, and Yingying had gone to such lengths for him; she should also fight for him.

Once he has earned enough military merits, he will request His Majesty's permission to marry her openly and legitimately.

As dawn broke, Liu Wenying awoke.

She opened her eyes, stared at the unfamiliar tent ceiling, and paused for a moment before remembering what had happened last night.

Liu Wenying reached out and touched her side; the bedding was cold, and the faint blush on her ears faded away with the coolness.

Ah Cai's voice came from outside the door, cautiously.

"Sister Liu, are you awake?"

Afraid he would come in, Liu Wenying pulled the blanket over herself.

The voice that responded was a little hoarse, "Yes, I'm awake."

"Third Master told me to tell you that he has something to do at the government office, so he won't be waiting for you. He also said... you should sleep a little longer."

"No need to sleep in. I'll get ready and come out in a bit."

As she picked up her clothes, Liu Wenying remembered something else.

She had a lot to say before she came, ready to confront Third Master, but she hadn't even uttered the words "we're even from now on" yet.

On second thought, Pei Yaojun left in a hurry after waking up without lingering, which might also indicate that his feelings for her were only temporary.

Now that the goal has been achieved, will you stop pursuing it so relentlessly?

As soon as the thought crossed her mind, Liu Wenying felt a sense of relief.

Yet beneath the relief lingered an unspeakable sadness, a slight tingling sensation in the nose.

She gently bit her lip, silently comforting herself.

So be it. Sacrifice the small for the greater good. As long as he can give up completely, what does this little sacrifice matter?

Look ahead, things will always get better.

As Liu Wenying finished dressing and was about to leave, she caught a glimpse of a jade pendant, partially hidden under the pillow.

She didn't take it; she returned it to its rightful owner.

As for those words, there will be opportunities to clarify them in the future.

The new year arrives quietly, and auspicious snow covers the red walls.

The mansion was brightly decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, the red lanterns reflecting the falling snow, creating a festive atmosphere.

Liu Wenying gazed at the snow scene outside the window, sighing deeply.

At this time last year, she was just a lowly wet nurse in the household.

On New Year's Eve, I ate my New Year's Eve dinner with the servants in the large kitchen.

Now, with her new identity as a head maid, she is highly valued by the old lady and naturally gets to eat separately first.

He would wait for the family banquet to begin at night, and then he would often stay by the old lady's side to serve her.

The Duke's family respected elders, so the family banquet was naturally held in Mingxi Hall.

The First Madam, Wen Jingshu, arrived the earliest, with elegant makeup and a gentle demeanor.

She held Ye'er in her arms, wearing a bright red brocade jacket and a tiger-head hat on her head.

Ye'er has grown quite a bit bigger than before, and his body has become heavier, requiring the First Madam and the wet nurses to take turns holding him to support him.

Great people are slow to speak; although the little guy can't quite say a complete sentence, he can already clearly recognize familiar faces.

Especially when he saw Liu Wenying, his dark eyes would linger there, unable to look away.

His little body twisted slightly, and he reached out to grab her.

Liu Wenying felt a warmth in her heart. She had been away from Tinglan Courtyard for a long time and thought that Ye'er had long forgotten her. She did not expect that he still remembered her.

"Young master, do you still remember your servant?"

Wen Jingshu teased him, "Ye'er, look! Who's this?"

Ye'er frowned, trying hard to recall those two syllables. After a moment, she murmured, "Come, Mother..."

"She's a wet nurse," Wen Jingshu corrected with a smile.

The two wet nurses behind her were filled with envy. They had taken care of the young master for quite some time, but they had never received a genuine address from him.

Even though Liu Wenying hadn't been seen for a long time, the young master still missed her, calling her "wet nurse" repeatedly. How could anyone not be envious?

Wen Jingshu could tell, and explained softly, "You don't need to be envious. When Ye'er was first born, Wen Ying was the first to feed him."

"The little guy may be young, but he remembers everything."

Hearing this, the maids and servants around them were even more envious.

Liu Wenying is not only deeply loved by the old lady, but even the young master of the mansion favors her so much. She is truly blessed.

Ye'er's antics completely dispelled the awkwardness between Liu Wenying and Wen Jingshu that had been building up since they last met.

The two looked at each other and smiled, as if they had returned to the past, to the days when they were still in Tinglan Courtyard, spending every day together.

Before long, Madam Pei was helped out of the inner room by Granny Wu.

Today is the first year since she recovered, so she has to take it seriously and put a lot of effort into her clothes and hair.

"My dear great-grandson, let your great-grandmother take a look."

Wen Jingshu handed Ye'er to Old Madam Pei and smiled, telling Ye'er to greet the people.

Upon hearing this, Madam Pei praised him repeatedly, her heart and eyes filled with him.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Wen Jingshu pulled Liu Wenying and quietly left the main house.

A cool breeze blew under the eaves. Wen Jingshu exchanged a few pleasantries with her and asked how she was feeling lately and whether she was getting used to living in the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

Liu Wenying responded respectfully and calmly.

After exchanging pleasantries, Wen Jingshu paused for a moment and said, "I already know the whole story about Zhiyao."

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