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

As night deepened, the moon rose high in the sky.

After the full moon banquet, the guests took their leave one by one, and the mansion returned to tranquility.

Liu Wenying was summoned to the main courtyard, where the Princess was handing the two children over to the wet nurses and kissing each of them on the forehead.

"Take good care of him, you may all leave."

The wet nurses respectfully agreed and quietly withdrew, carrying the children.

Only two people remained in the room. The princess summoned Liu Wenying to her side.

"You have worked tirelessly and done an excellent job by my side during the time you were by my side. I will remember it all."

Liu Wenying curtsied, "Your Highness is too kind. I am honored to receive His Majesty's reward today, which is inseparable from Your Highness's recommendation and support."

"Don't be too humble. You have the ability, and you deserve to be appreciated."

People who grow up in the palace always speak with some restraint and don't show their emotions.

But at this moment, the princess's reluctance was almost overflowing.

"Now that you have His Majesty's protective token, it's time for you to leave the palace, spend quality time with your children, and live the life you want."

Liu Wenying felt a warmth in her heart, and her eyes welled up with tears. She said softly, "This servant is reluctant to part with Your Highness and the two young princes."

"But I also wish the young princes peace and happiness in the future, free from illness and disaster, and that all their wishes be fulfilled and that they enjoy good health year after year."

Upon hearing this, the princess felt a lump in her throat and quickly turned her face away, wiping away the moisture from the corners of her eyes.

"Why aren't you leaving yet? If you don't leave soon, I'll change my mind and force you to stay by my side so you can continue to accompany me and the children."

Liu Wenying smiled, gave the Princess a final, solemn bow, and withdrew gently as she had arrived.

The vermilion gate closed behind her, and Liu Wenying stood at the foot of the stone steps, holding the sleeping Luo Luo in her arms.

A night breeze swept by, and she looked up to see the Milky Way like a ribbon, the crescent moon like a hook, and a few sparse stars adorning the dark blue sky, free and vast.

The future looks promising, and as she thought this, the corners of her lips unconsciously curved into a smile.

A luxurious carriage drove in from the alley entrance. The curtain was lifted, revealing Pei Zeyu's incomparably handsome face.

"Wenying, come up here, I'll take you back to the manor."

Liu Wenying handed over her hand with delight and was pulled into the car by him.

Once inside, she noticed that there was someone sitting opposite her.

Pei Dingxuan leaned against the carriage wall, his brocade robe making his face appear somewhat pale in the night.

Liu Wenying was taken aback. "Why didn't Second Master return to the manor after the banquet?"

Pei Zeyu reached out to touch her face, but his hand landed on a burning gaze, so he had to turn away and ruffle Luo Luo's hair.

"It was the eldest princess who specifically sent someone to inform you that you are to leave the palace today, and that the Duke's mansion will come to pick you up."

It was originally at the behest of the eldest princess.

Pei Dingxuan instructed the person outside the curtain, "Return to the manor."

The coachman cracked his whip, and the carriage rumbled toward the Duke of Yu's mansion.

Liu Wenying looked down at Luoluo in her arms. The child was sleeping soundly, her little face pressed against her chest, breathing evenly.

Her hand, which was hanging naturally at her side, was suddenly covered, and a warm palm covered the back of her hand.

Liu Wenying recoiled as if electrocuted, but he held her even tighter.

She glared at him, then glanced at Pei Dingxuan across from her, who seemed to be dozing, and frowned anxiously.

Pei Zeyu's fox-like eyes curved into a smile, a mischievous grin playing on his lips, as if to say: "You've already been seen kissing, what are you afraid of?"

She glared at him angrily, but he accepted it all, his eyes filled with undisguised doting affection.

Pei Dingxuan suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the two clasped hands, his clenched teeth bulging.

"What are your plans after you return home?"

Realizing he was asking her a question, Liu Wenying pulled her hand away, patting the child as she said, "This servant plans to leave the manor."

Pei Dingxuan remained silent. The only sounds in the carriage were the wheels rolling over the road and Luo Luo's even breathing.

Just when Liu Wenying thought he wouldn't say anything more.

"Jingshu has been working very hard lately and is unwell. Could you go and see her?"

Before Liu Wenying could answer, Pei Zeyu said, "The Duke's mansion has its own physician, and if all else fails, there's Doctor Ye. Why send her?"

Pei Dingxuan's eyes remained fixed on Liu Wenying.

"None of them are as considerate as you. Besides, Jing Shu has always liked you. With you by her side, she might recover faster."

If the First Madam hadn't allowed her to bring her child into the mansion, none of what happened later would have occurred.

This transformed her from a despised widow into the renowned Lady Bu Ning, known to everyone in the capital.

It all started on the day the First Madam allowed her to enter the Duke of Yu's mansion.

"Alright, this servant will go to the First Madam's side to attend to her illness."

Pei Zeyu originally intended to get to know Liu Wenying better after she left the mansion.

If she continues to stay in the mansion, the plan will have to be postponed.

But in the end, I chose to respect her decision and didn't say anything more.

He gently scratched the soft flesh of her palm. "I'll listen to you."

Once the debt of gratitude is repaid, the relationship can be severed completely.

The next morning, after settling Luo Luo in, Liu Wenying went to Tinglan Courtyard.

The news that His Majesty bestowed the title of Lady Bu Ning upon her yesterday has already spread throughout the capital.

Her return was a true triumphant homecoming, and even the servants who came and went in the mansion looked at her with more awe and envy.

Just as they arrived at the entrance of Tinglan Courtyard, they bumped into Zizhu, who was carrying a basin of water out.

Zizhu caught sight of her, nearly dropping the basin of water in her hand. "Wenying? You...you're back?"

Her voice wasn't loud, but it attracted a group of maids in the courtyard.

When they recognized Liu Wenying, they all surrounded her, warmly inquiring about her well-being.

"Sister Liu is finally back!"

"I heard that His Majesty personally bestowed upon you a title and even granted you a residence. That's truly impressive!"

"Sister Liu, you've been to the palace. What's it like there?"

Surrounded by questions, Liu Wenying was overwhelmed and didn't know who to respond to first.

"Alright, alright, stop crowding around Wenying. She's just back and must be tired. We'll have plenty of time to talk later."

Fortunately, Zizhu came to the rescue, and the maids dispersed, but their eyes were still full of reverence as they looked over.

Liu Wenying was pulled by Zizhu onto the veranda. "You have no idea, the First Madam has been so busy lately that she has lost a lot of weight."

"What exactly happened?"

"Something happened at the silkworm villa outside the city. Many silkworms died in the spring, resulting in huge losses. The First Madam has been running back and forth, and even her iron body must be exhausted."

After getting a general understanding of the situation, Liu Wenying entered the main house.

Inside the room, the air was thick with the smell of medicine. Wen Jingshu held a bowl of dark, medicinal soup in her hands, frowning as she put it into her mouth.

Upon seeing Liu Wenying, she paused for a moment, handed the medicine bowl to Hongyu, and waved to her.

"Wenying, what brings you here? Why aren't you in the palace serving the Princess? Why have you suddenly returned to the manor?"

Liu Wenying curtsied and said, "Greetings, Madam. The Princess is well and there is no shortage of manpower in the palace, so please allow me to return to my residence."

Wen Jingshu gestured for her to stand up, her eyes filled with genuine joy.

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. I've already heard about His Majesty's bestowal of titles upon you."

"Lady Bu Ning, what a fine title! Your ability to gain His Majesty's favor is truly your own merit, and I am genuinely happy for you."

Liu Wenying smiled and said that Zizhu had already told her about the villa, and she wanted to help the First Madam sort out those messy accounts.

Wen Jingshu's eyes lit up, and the sickly look on her face faded a little.

"I feel at ease with you here; you'll definitely handle things well, but..."

"Madam, is it something?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Wen Jingshu pinched her cheek.

"But you just returned from the palace and probably haven't had a proper rest. You're quite bruised right now. Anyway, a lot of silkworms died, so it won't hurt for a few more days. You can rest up before you go."

Liu Wenying smiled and said, "Yes, Madam."

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