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

The maid was quite surprised to see Liu Wenying get up so early.

Being inside the palace is not like being outside, so Liu Wenying became even more cautious. Of course, she had to get up early to wait.

The maid nodded, placed the food box on the table, and then asked a young palace maid to bring the brocade box.

Liu Wenying was puzzled by this.

Seeing this, the maid smiled and explained, "Lady Liu, there's no need to be confused. The items in the brocade box were specially bestowed upon Luo Luo by His Highness as a gift for her second birthday."

His Highness said that today is Luo Luo's birthday, and it is fate that we met in the palace.

I never expected that Luo Luo would receive a birthday gift from the royal family when she was two years old.

Liu Wenying felt a warmth in her heart. "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. This servant thanks you on behalf of Luoluo."

After she finished speaking, she was about to bow in greeting.

The maid supported her: "Lady Liu should go and express her gratitude in person. His Highness should wake up soon. Please go after you have breakfast."

Liu Wenying nodded, and after having breakfast, she went to the main hall of Huiyin Palace.

Eight palace maids stood outside the main hall, all dressed in turquoise. Her clothes were a few shades darker, which was to highlight her status as a close female official.

At 3:45 AM, the eldest princess had already gotten up.

"Does the little one like the things I sent?"

Liu Wenying curtsied, "Thank you for your generous gift, Your Highness. Luo Luo is overjoyed and doesn't want to let go."

The eldest princess immediately smiled and said, "As long as the child is happy."

She was nearly forty when she had this one child, and she loves and is generous to all children.

Especially Luo Luo, who is so lovely, smart and well-behaved.

But the smile lasted only a few breaths before the princess frowned and placed her hands on her knees.

"Is Your Highness experiencing discomfort in your legs?"

After all, she had personally chosen the person, so the princess didn't hide it from Liu Wenying.

"It's very swollen, and I often have cramps at night."

Liu Wenying bent down and gently pressed her calf; sure enough, it left a dent with each press.

The maid also said, "The imperial physician said that this is common in late pregnancy, and it's not good to use medicine; we can only endure it."

"This servant has a folk remedy that might relieve Your Highness's edema."

The eldest princess raised an eyebrow and agreed.

Liu Wenying asked the palace maids to bring warm water and soft towels, and also had someone bring a small stool.

She sat in front of the couch and gently placed the princess's feet into the basin.

"Warm water can relax your muscles and improve circulation, Your Highness."

She massaged from her ankles down to her calves, her fingertips gently pushing, kneading, and circling along the meridians with skillful technique.

The princess initially tensed up, but eventually relaxed her brow and leaned back against the soft pillows.

About fifteen minutes later, Liu Wenying wiped the water stains with a soft towel and then brought two soft pillows to elevate the princess's legs.

"Elevate your legs as much as possible during the day to reduce swelling."

If you get cramps again at night, you can have someone massage the Chengshan acupoint, which is located here.

Liu Wenying pressed an acupoint on the back of her calf, gesturing for her personal maids to see it.

A moment later, the elder brother moved his legs and found them much lighter.

"This afternoon, a spring banquet will be held at Cining Palace. The Empress Dowager will invite the concubines from all the palaces to enjoy the flowers. You will come with me."

With Liu Wenying by her side to look after her, she felt more at ease.

At Shenshi (3-5 PM), the spring banquet in Cining Palace was in full swing.

Peach and plum blossoms vie for beauty, magnolias bloom like snow, and dozens of sandalwood tables are set up beside the winding stream.

The imperial concubines, dressed in splendid attire, chatted and laughed.

The eldest princess's seat was located to the lower left of the Empress Dowager, opposite the Empress, clearly demonstrating her high status.

Liu Wenying followed behind the princess with her head bowed, her turquoise palace dress standing out against the vibrant colors.

"Zhao Ning is here. Please sit down. The Empress Dowager was just talking about you."

The Empress smiled, and the pearls on her phoenix crown swayed as she turned her head.

The eldest princess, supported by her husband, slowly sat down, a faint smile on her face. "Thank you for your concern, Mother."

Liu Wenying stood three steps behind her, her gaze lowered, yet she could still clearly see everyone at the table.

Several high-ranking concubines sat below the Empress, and below them were several princes.

The first to arrive was Crown Prince Xiao Chenlin, dressed in an apricot-yellow python robe.

The second seat was still empty, but the palace servants had already set out the cups and chopsticks.

The princess had barely settled into her seat when she frowned and whispered something to her husband.

The prince consort stood up and, along with another personal maid, helped her up on either side.

Frequent urination is common in late pregnancy.

Liu Wenying and the other maids stayed where they were.

Not long after the princess left, a voice broke the harmonious atmosphere.

"How did such shady characters end up at the spring banquet?"

The room fell silent for a moment as everyone turned to look at Crown Prince Xiao Chenlin.

The Empress frowned. "Who is the Crown Prince you're referring to?"

"A lowly maidservant from outside the palace somehow ended up by the Princess's side."

Xiao Chenlin stared intently at Liu Wenying, "With such a status, does she even deserve to stand at the Cining Palace banquet?"

Liu Wenying clenched her hands in her sleeves and curtsied to the crowd.

"This servant, Liu Wenying, has entered the palace to serve the eldest son by order of His Majesty..."

Xiao Chenlin abruptly interrupted her, "Hurry up and take him away! Don't offend the eyes of the ladies."

Two eunuchs stepped forward, and Liu Wenying took a half step back, saying loudly:

"Your Highness, I am a close female official personally appointed by the Eldest Princess. If Your Highness wishes to punish me, please wait for the Eldest Princess to return and issue her instructions!"

Anger flashed across Xiao Chenlin's eyes; he had long harbored resentment towards Liu Wenying.

Several times I tried to take advantage of her, but she cleverly and luckily managed to evade my attempts.

Now that she's on his turf, how could he let her go so easily?

Xiao Chenlin didn't believe that anyone could save her today.

"Ha, what a sharp-tongued, lowly servant girl! How dare she talk back to me! Drag her away and slap her!"

The eunuch raised his hand as if to slap him.

Suddenly, a voice cut in, like the wind rustling through pine trees, "Wait!"

Xiao Yiheng walked slowly from the courtyard gate, the jade pendants at his waist jingling softly, and he greeted people with his usual smile.

"Brother, why are you so angry?"

Xiao Chenlin's expression was grim. "Second Imperial Brother, it's one thing to be late, but why meddle in other people's business?"

Xiao Yiheng sat down in the empty seat and accepted the teacup brought by the eunuch.

"Your Majesty, I dare not, but Her Highness the Princess is about to give birth and cannot be separated from someone by her side."

He looked up, his smile gentle yet sharp.

"If she is punished now, and this delays her care for His Highness, can Your Majesty bear the responsibility?"

Xiao Chenlin slammed his hand on the table, "You dare to defy me for a lowly maid? Have you no dignity as a prince?!"

During the banquet, the concubines all lowered their heads and held their breath.

The Empress's face turned pale, but she remained silent.

Xiao Yiheng slowly sipped his tea. "Whether it's dignified or not doesn't depend on status but on reason. Why doesn't Your Highness wait for the Princess to return and decide what to do? What are you afraid of?"

Xiao Chenlin was about to slam his fist on the table when the Princess returned, supported by others.

"I was only gone for a short while, and someone is already trying to harm the people of Huiyin Palace?"

The Crown Prince's expression changed, but the Princess gave him no chance to argue.

"Your Highness is quite imposing. Should we also punish me?"

The Empress Dowager coughed lightly, and the Empress quickly stood up to smooth things over, forcing a smile.

"Zhao Ning has misunderstood. The Crown Prince only asked a few more questions because the palace maid looked unfamiliar."

She glared at the Crown Prince, "Why aren't you apologizing to the Princess right now?"

The prince's attempt to teach Liu Wenying a lesson backfired; instead of learning a lesson, he lost face.

The veins on his forehead were throbbing, but he stubbornly refused to apologize.

The eldest princess chuckled.

"Your Majesty is too kind. I cannot accept the Crown Prince's apology."

After speaking, she looked at Liu Wenying. Although she was giving instructions, she was actually quite protective of her.

"What are you still standing there for? Pour me some tea."

Liu Wenying responded, pushed aside the eunuchs who were blocking her way, and returned to the Princess's side.

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