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

It has been five days since Liu Wenying left Beijing.

The initial anxiety of wanting to turn back to Beijing immediately faded somewhat after days of bumpy travel.

The day before yesterday, when she stopped at the post station, Liu Wenying borrowed pen and ink from the postmaster and wrote a letter to Granny Tian and Xiaozhu.

I hope they can take good care of Luo Luo.

After I finished writing it, I felt it was unnecessary.

The old lady must have made arrangements for Luo Luo before letting her go out of the capital with the second master. If she were to write back, it would seem as if she didn't trust the old lady.

But Pei Zeyu didn't say anything and still ordered the post station to send the letter by fast horse.

Liu Wenying was very grateful.

One thing she dared not admit was that ever since that birthday banquet, she would feel an indescribable awkwardness whenever she saw Pei Zeyu.

What happened that day is like a thorn stuck in my heart, impossible to pull out.

She dared not be alone with him, for fear that the thorn in her heart might be brought up again.

However, Liu Wenying could not show it openly, otherwise it would be easier to arouse suspicion.

So she would often find excuses to sit outside the car and squeeze in with Ah Fu and Ah Jin.

Ah Fu is a man of few words, while Ah Jin is a chatterbox.

Liu Wenying wasn't worried about not having anything to talk about. She and A Jin chatted back and forth, so it wasn't boring at all.

She was outside the carriage curtain, and he was inside, separated by a curtain.

Fortunately, Pei Zeyu had been reviewing official documents in the car the whole time and did not force her to sit in the car with him, so Liu Wenying breathed a slight sigh of relief.

It seems that the Second Master taking her out of the capital was just an unexpected arrangement by the Old Madam, and there was no other hidden meaning.

As she thought this, the thorn in her heart softened a little and became less piercing.

As long as he doesn't pry into what happened at the birthday banquet and doesn't expose the truth, she can feel at ease.

The further south you go, the better the scenery becomes.

While the capital city is still barren and desolate, here the willows are green and the flowers are in full bloom.

The weather has gotten warmer, a lukewarm, humid heat.

Liu Wenying sat on the edge of the carriage, fine beads of sweat appearing on her forehead and glistening on the tip of her nose.

She thought she was just going to stay at a villa in the capital for a few days, so she brought thick clothes with her.

Now, I'm wearing it, the neckline is completely covered, and my neck is damp.

The back of my clothes was also wet, sticking to my body, feeling sticky and uncomfortable.

Ah Jin, driving the cart, glanced at her and couldn't help but say:

"Sister Liu, why don't you go inside and sit down? The sun is quite strong outside, don't get sunburned."

Liu Wenying shook her head. "No need. It's windy and cool outside."

Ah Jin gestured towards the inside of the carriage curtain and whispered, "It's cool inside if you lift the curtain. Second Master doesn't eat people, so what are you afraid of, sister?"

After spending a few days together, he and Liu Wenying became increasingly close.

Liu Wenying nudged him with her elbow.

Afu also said, "Master, how dare you speak so presumptuously? You've gotten too big for your britches!"

"That's right, that's right," Liu Wenying echoed.

Suddenly, Pei Zeyu's voice came from inside the carriage curtain, "Ah Jin, hurry up."

Ah Jin didn't dare to say anything more, fearing that his master might have overheard what he had just said. He responded and then spurred his horse on.

The carriage sped up, and the wind blowing in its direction brushed against Liu Wenying's face, instantly dispelling the heat.

Unable to help but breathe a sigh of relief, the unbearable discomfort in Liu Wenying's eyes also dissipated considerably.

The carriage traveled through several more cities. That day, a light spring rain began to fall. Liu Wenying didn't have enough raincoats, so she had to stay inside the carriage.

After another half day of travel, the outline of the city wall appeared at the edge of the horizon.

Cheongju City could not compare to the grandeur of the capital. Its walls were made of gray bricks and stones, and its gates were wide open, with merchants and travelers coming and going in an endless stream.

Liu Wenying couldn't resist lifting the curtain and peeking out.

Shops lined both sides of the street, their signs swaying gently in the breeze.

The cries of vendors selling silk and tea rose and fell, mixed with southern accents.

Thinking back carefully, she spent the past year either in the Duke of Yu's mansion or moving between several residences in the capital.

It's been a while since I've personally witnessed such a vibrant and bustling scene of everyday life.

Moreover, this was the first time she had traveled this far since she transmigrated.

Pei Zeyu sat opposite her, watching her curious and peeking look, and the corners of his lips curved slightly.

Noticing the glistening sweat at her temples, Pei Zeyu gave instructions to those outside.

"Ah Jin, let's not go to the government office first, let's go to the clothing shop."

Half an hour later, the carriage stopped at the largest clothing shop in Qingzhou.

Afu stayed where he was, guarding the carriage.

Liu Wenying, Pei Zeyu, and A Jin then stepped inside.

Liu Wenying was still wearing heavy clothes, standing out from the pedestrians around her who were dressed in light spring clothes.

The shopkeeper was a middle-aged woman who had a friendly smile.

She came forward, her gaze sweeping over the group before settling on Liu Wenying.

"Is this lady looking to buy clothes? We have some newly arrived Hangzhou silk in our shop. It's light, soft, and perfect for this season."

Before Liu Wenying could even open her mouth, Pei Zeyu said, "Pick out a few that fit her."

"Second Master, this servant doesn't need it."

"If you dress like this, people will think I'm mistreating my servants."

Ah Jin chimed in, "Sister Liu, why don't you pick out a few outfits? It's getting hotter and hotter in the south every day. Aren't you uncomfortable wearing those clothes?"

Liu Wenying then stopped refusing.

The shopkeeper led her inside, took her measurements, asked about her preferences, and then took down several bolts of fabric from the shelf for her to choose from.

Emerald green, pale yellow, and lotus root powder are all colors that are popular in the south, light and soft.

She chose turquoise, and the shopkeeper led her to the back to try it on.

When she came out again, she had changed into a light green dress, in the style of Jiangnan, with a few small orchids embroidered on the neckline. The dress was fitted at the waist, making her look fresh and clean.

Her hair was styled into a simple woman's bun, adorned with the agate hairpin the old lady had given her.

The shopkeeper was generous with his praise.

"This lady is beautiful; she looks good in anything. Green is the most selective color, but on her, it looks like it was tailor-made for her."

Pei Zeyu nodded in satisfaction, "Let's do it this way, take ten sets as spares."

Ten sets?! Liu Wenying was startled.

When she tried on the clothes, the shopkeeper told her that the fabric was a local specialty and not cheap.

Although she's not short of money, isn't this a bit too much?

Just as Liu Wenying was about to decline, A Jin tugged at her sleeve.

"Second Master is particular; the people around him must also be dressed decently."

Ah Fu and I both got new outfits; my sister should get some too since she's coming.

All the way there, I was only thinking about how to avoid him.

Even now, the inertia persists, but how could she forget their identities?

It's perfectly normal for a master to give a maid a few more clothes; why should she hesitate to take advantage of her?

"Then this servant thanks you, Second Master."

Pei Zeyu nodded in response, then turned and walked out.

Liu Wenying followed closely as A Jin went to the counter to pay.

The shopkeeper grinned from ear to ear as he collected the money, glancing at Pei Zeyu and Liu Wenying's retreating figures, secretly admiring what a perfect couple they were.

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