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

Not long after, Granny Wu came out of the room and gave her instructions.

"The old lady is still getting dressed. Go and check on the carriage first. Make sure it's furnished to be soft and comfortable, as the old lady's legs aren't good and she can't handle the jolting."

Liu Wenying, without suspecting anything, responded and walked towards the gate of the mansion.

A plain-draped carriage was already parked outside the mansion gate. It didn't look particularly eye-catching, but the horses pulling it were magnificent.

Perhaps the old lady wanted to travel discreetly, so Liu Wenying lifted the carriage curtain and went inside.

The interior of the carriage was more spacious than that of a regular carriage, with soft cushions and headrests, and a small charcoal stove fixed in the corner. Although it was not lit at the moment, it had everything one would expect.

Liu Wenying adjusted the position of the pillow to make it more comfortable, and only after carefully checking that there were no oversights did she feel relieved.

Just as she finished her work, a maid came over carrying a food box and said in a clear voice:

"Manager Liu, this was sent by the old lady. She said you haven't eaten anything this morning, so she wanted to give you something to eat."

That maid belonged to Ming Xitang; Liu Wenying had seen her before.

The steamed buns were filled with cabbage and pork. She took a bite, and warm broth overflowed, making them very delicious.

After finishing her steamed bun, Liu Wenying's eyelids felt heavy.

The maid kindly suggested, "Steward Liu, why don't you take a nap first? I'll wake you up when the old lady arrives."

Perhaps because she got up too early and didn't sleep well last night, Liu Wenying nodded in agreement.

Seeing that Liu Wenying was fast asleep, the maid led her into the carriage and helped her sit down. Even after a few tugs, Liu Wenying did not wake up.

After everything was done, the maid picked up the food box to leave. "Manager Liu, I was only acting on the old lady's orders, please don't blame me."

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Consciousness precedes visual arousal.

The first thing Liu Wenying felt was the constant jolting beneath her.

The wheels rolled over the road, and the horses' hooves made a crisp, clear sound.

A faint, clean scent of orchids wafted into my nostrils.

Liu Wenying's eyelashes trembled, and she struggled to lift her eyelids.

What comes into view is the moon-white fabric, the delicate brocade, with subtle patterns like ripples on water.

Beneath the fabric are long, shapely legs.

Her face was pressed against the fabric, and one could even feel the warmth of her body beneath it.

Eh? !

Liu Wenying suddenly stood up and moved away, her head almost hitting the roof of the car, but was gently protected by a hand.

"careful."

Her voice was clear and cool, like a stream flowing beneath broken ice.

When Liu Wenying saw Pei Zeyu's gentle and calm eyes, she abruptly changed the way she said "old lady".

"Second...Second Master?!"

How could it be him?

Liu Wenying stepped back, her back pressed against the car wall, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

Wasn't she supposed to go to the other residence with the old lady? How come she woke up to find him sitting in the car?

Pei Zeyu looked at her leisurely and explained slowly.

"The carriage was bumpy, and you were sleeping soundly, so you were likely to bump your head. Therefore, I..."

"It must be my fault for getting into the wrong carriage! Please, Second Master, have the driver stop the carriage, and I will go back right away."

"There is only this one carriage in front of the mansion gate today."

Liu Wenying was stunned. She looked around. She had checked the felt mat and placed the pillow herself.

Even the baggage he placed at the very bottom was not wrong.

This is definitely the carriage she arranged, but... why?

Pei Zeyu took out a brocade pouch from his sleeve and handed it to her.

"My grandmother sent this to me when I left the manor today, saying that I should open it after leaving the capital."

"I didn't understand before, but now I think you should be the one to open it."

She's already left Beijing? How long has she been asleep?

Eager to find the answer, Liu Wenying took the brocade pouch and pulled out a piece of paper from it.

The paper contained Madam Pei's own handwriting:

After divorcing his wife, Yu'er is now single and lacks someone to care for her.

After much thought, I still think you are the most suitable.

You have experience taking care of him, and you are meticulous, much better than those clumsy maids.

I hope you can put aside your previous prejudices and go south with Yu'er.

When I return, I will surely reward you in the name of Madam Pei.

Liu Wenying's expression shifted from shock to bewilderment, and from bewilderment to helplessness.

Holding the brocade pouch and paper, Liu Wenying was unsure whether to cry or laugh.

Madam, you're not taking her to another residence; you're tricking her into joining a pirate ship.

Pei Zeyu vaguely guessed what was written on the paper, but still asked, "What did Grandmother say?"

Liu Wenying carefully put away the brocade pouch, lowered her eyes and said, "The old lady said that the second master needs someone who understands his needs and wants to accompany you south."

Pei Zeyu coughed twice. "Grandmother... she's getting old, and sometimes she acts a bit childishly, doing whatever comes to mind."

If you really don't want to, you don't have to force yourself.

"This servant wishes to return to the capital."

Liu Wenying blurted it out without hesitation.

The light in Pei Zeyu's eyes suddenly dimmed, turning into a deep, dark black.

But he still called out to the outside, "Afu, turn around and go back to the capital."

Afu, who was driving outside, was clearly taken aback for a moment, and then his troubled voice came through.

"Second Master? We've been out of the city for quite a while now. If we turn back, won't we waste most of the day at the Duke's residence?"

"His Majesty has decreed that you must arrive in Jiangnan by a specified period; you will face serious consequences if you are late!"

Their schedule was meticulously planned, and there was no time to waste.

"Stop saying that. Listen to me, go back!" Pei Zeyu insisted.

The carriage lurched, and Afu had no choice but to stop it.

Liu Wenying did not expect the consequences to be so serious. The imperial decree was as heavy as a mountain, and the crime of being late was not a trivial matter.

"This servant forgot that Second Master has official business to attend to and cannot be delayed. This servant will go back on my own."

"No."

Pei Zeyu rarely spoke to her, but his eyes were filled with a hint of anger.

"It's a half-day's drive from here to the capital, and it's all in the middle of nowhere. How will you, a woman, get back?"

Liu Wenying was taken aback by his rebuke. She moved her lips and whispered, "But I really can't rest easy about my child."

Pei Zeyu frowned even more deeply.

"Have you ever considered what would happen to the children if something were to happen to you on your way back to Beijing alone?"

At that time, Luo Luo will have lost even her only support.

Liu Wenying's long eyelashes trembled with unease. She couldn't leave, yet she didn't want to leave the capital. She was truly caught in a dilemma.

Pei Zeyu saw that her expression had relaxed, indicating that she still intended to return to the capital, but she was no longer as stubborn as before.

He casually mentioned, "I heard about the incident that happened when you returned from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion..."

Liu Wenying suddenly looked up at him.

He knew that the Crown Prince's men had tried to kidnap her.

Pei Zeyu avoided her gaze. If Pei Dingxuan could plant spies in the capital, how could he not do the same in his own residence?

However, his men were not as elite as Pei Dingxuan's, so news traveled slower.

"Have you considered that while the Duke of Yu's mansion can protect you, as long as you remain in the capital, those lurking in the shadows may well seek another opportunity to strike?"

"Leaving Beijing and staying away from trouble might be the safest thing for you."

"But Luo Luo..." What she couldn't let go of the most was her child.

"They kidnapped a child simply to blackmail you."

Pei Zeyu analyzed the situation calmly.

"If you're no longer in the capital, who are they threatening? And who can they threaten? Besides, don't you trust the security of the Duke of Yu's residence?"

Seeing her silence, Pei Zeyu knew she had been persuaded and added another sentence.

"I assure you that this trip away from the capital won't be long, and I'll be back in time for Luo Luo's birthday. Just think of it as... laying low for a while."

He gently grasped her tightly clenched fingers, his voice suddenly softening as if it held a hook.

"Is it alright?"

After thinking for a long time, Liu Wenying finally nodded.

Pei Zeyu smiled and said to Afu, "Let's keep going."

Ah Fu cracked his whip loudly and continued driving forward.

The wheels accelerated again, heading towards the bright and sunny Jiangnan region.

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