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

Disobeying an imperial edict is a capital offense.

Liu Wenying lowered her body and said, "This humble woman dares not, but my daughter is too young and cannot be left alone."

The eunuch understood her worries, smiled, and said slowly:

"The imperial decree says you are to enter the palace, but it doesn't say you can't bring your child. As long as you arrive, everything else... Her Highness the Eldest Princess is the most benevolent."

How could they allow her to bring her child into the palace?

Liu Wenying suddenly realized what was happening and immediately took out the purse from her waist and presented it with both hands.

"Thank you for your advice, sir. This is just a small token of my appreciation. Please have some tea with me."

The eunuch weighed the purse in his hand, his smile becoming more genuine.

"Hurry up and receive the imperial decree; the sedan chair is already waiting outside the mansion."

Liu Wenying accepted the bright yellow imperial edict with both hands. As she stood up, she saw the complex worry in the eyes of Granny Tian and the others.

As she said goodbye to everyone, Xiaozhu burst into tears, "I've only been back for a short while and I have to leave again. I'll miss my sister."

Granny Tian held her hand and instructed her, "The palace is not like your home; you must be careful in everything you do."

Ling'er also wiped away her tears, but still forced a smile.

Liu Wenying bid farewell to them one by one, then turned and got into the sedan chair.

The sedan chair moved forward, swaying and rocking, through the main street of the capital towards the imperial palace.

Before long, the sedan chair stopped in front of the palace gate, and the rest of the way could only be covered on foot.

Liu Wenying followed the eunuch through a series of palace gates. The palace corridors were narrow and long, stretching as far as the eye could see.

As she walked, Liu Wenying felt a mix of emotions.

The first time she entered the palace was to accompany the Third Prince to the Qionglin Banquet; the second time was when she was ordered to take care of the Eldest Princess.

The Huiyin Palace, where the eldest princess resided, was located deep within the Western Six Palaces.

Several magnolia trees were planted in front of the hall, and they were in full bloom, filling the air with a sweet fragrance.

The eunuch pushed open the palace door, bowed, and stepped aside.

Liu Wenying stepped over the high threshold. The hall was filled with a warm fragrance, and the floor was covered with a lotus-patterned carpet, a tribute from the Western Regions.

The eldest princess leaned against the chaise longue, her deep purple palace dress billowing out like clouds.

A palace maid knelt beside the couch and gently massaged her calves.

The prince consort sat on the edge of the couch, offering her a peeled grape.

Upon hearing the announcement, the princess looked up, her phoenix eyes suddenly lighting up when she saw Liu Wenying.

She pushed away the grapes offered by the prince consort and smiled, "Wenying's here?"

I didn't expect the princess to still remember her.

Liu Wenying stepped forward and bowed respectfully, "This servant greets Your Highness, the Princess. May Your Highness enjoy boundless blessings."

"Is this your daughter? Bring her closer so I can have a look."

Liu Wenying stepped forward as instructed, and the princess reached out and touched Luo Luo's cheek.

The child looked at her with his bright, dark eyes, and surprisingly didn't cry or fuss; he was very well-behaved.

"What's your name? How old are you? You're quite adorable."

"Your Highness, her name is Liu Yunluo, and her nickname is Luoluo. She will be two years old tomorrow."

The princess withdrew her hand, touched her own protruding belly, and looked on with envy.

"If only I could have such a healthy and adorable child..."

The prince consort covered the back of her hand and gently placed it on her abdomen, saying, "Your Highness is blessed with good fortune; your wish will surely come true."

The princess glanced at him, her gaze carrying a hint of reproach, but mostly sweetness.

She then looked at Liu Wenying, and seeing that Liu Wenying seemed hesitant to speak, she asked, "What do you want to say? Just say it."

Liu Wenying hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Your Highness, as you can see, Luoluo is already quite grown up, and I haven't breastfed her for a long time."

Even if there were some left, it would likely be insufficient to provide the infant with the necessary nutrition, and I fear I would be unable to properly care for His Highness's child.

Why then should she be allowed to enter the palace?

Before she could finish speaking, the maidservant beside her couldn't help but say, "You're so ungrateful! His Highness is so kind to you, and you're just being picky!"

The princess raised her hand, and the maid stopped talking and awkwardly retreated to the side.

"Although I have only met you twice, I have a very deep impression of you."

"Once, on the hunting grounds, you were brave and decisive, disregarding your own safety to faithfully protect your Lord."

"The second time was at the old lady's birthday banquet. You came up with a brilliant idea and invented a walking aid, which actually fulfilled the old lady's long-cherished wish."

Feeling thirsty, the princess picked up the honey water on the table and slowly moistened her throat.

"If it weren't for the old lady keeping a close watch on things, I would have taken you long ago."

"I finally conceived this child, so I must be extra careful. You don't have enough breast milk, but your experience in breastfeeding is something those wet nurses can't match."

Princess Chang needs more than just a wet nurse; she needs someone who is attentive, caring, and protective of children.

Liu Wenying was precisely the best person she could think of.

Besides, with her nephew Heng'er's recommendation, what else did she have to hesitate about?

Liu Wenying understood. "Your Highness means you want me to be in charge of prenatal care?"

The eldest princess smiled and said, "It's so much easier to talk to smart people."

She gestured to the side, and a palace maid stepped forward carrying a set of dark blue palace attire, with embroidered begonia branches on the collar and cuffs.

"From this day forward, you will be the personal lady-in-waiting of the Huiyin Palace, in charge of my daily life and care during my pregnancy."

She paused, then softened her tone.

"The accommodation has been arranged. You and your child can settle in comfortably. If you need anything, just let us know."

Since things had come to this point, Liu Wenying did not refuse and gracefully bowed.

"This servant thanks Your Highness for your kindness."

After leaving Huiyin Hall, a maid led Liu Wenying to a side hall.

"Lady Liu is staying in this room. Although she shares a room with us maids, His Highness has specially instructed that you have a private room."

The interior was simply furnished and kept very clean, with orchids on the windowsill emitting a delicate fragrance.

The maid pointed to a few rooms next door and said that the princess's personal maids lived there, and that they could be consulted if needed.

Liu Wenying carried Luo Luo to sit up on the bed and shook her slightly sore and numb arms.

"By the way, sister, I'm new here and don't know if His Highness has any special rules? I hope you can remind me."

Seeing that she was being polite, the maid was willing to say a few more words.

It turns out that the princess conceived this child during the autumn hunt.

As the autumn hunt was about to end, he felt unwell. After returning to the palace, the imperial physician diagnosed him with pregnancy, which delighted His Majesty and the Empress Dowager.

The situation was unstable for the first few months, and it was kept secret until the palace ladies knew about it.

Not only the imperial concubines, but even at the old lady Pei's birthday banquet that day, so many eyes didn't notice.

It wasn't until last month, when the pregnancy stabilized, that the news of choosing a wet nurse was released.

In addition, the maid mentioned some of the princess's taboos and details about her diet and daily life.

Liu Wenying remembered them all.

"His Highness said that Lady Liu's child is allowed to move around in Huiyin Palace."

"It is a good omen for pregnant women to be more childlike, but the palace rules are strict, so they must be careful not to offend important people."

Liu Wenying nodded, "Thank you for your guidance, sister."

The maid glanced at the sky outside the window. "It's getting late, Lady Liu, you should rest. Dinner will be brought to you soon."

Liu Wenying escorted her to the door.

After dinner, Liu Wenying stayed in her room and did not go out, as the rules in the palace were much stricter than outside.

The next morning, before dawn, Liu Wenying had already woken up.

She tucked the blanket around Luo Luo, who was still sleeping, and then washed and dressed her.

I had just finished tying my hair up when there was a knock on the door.

As soon as the door opened, the maid who had led the way yesterday appeared, carrying a red lacquered food box, followed by a young palace maid holding a brocade box.

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