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

The night was as dark as ink, and the cold stars were sparse.

Liu Wenying was fast asleep in bed.

In a daze, I suddenly felt as if the door was being pushed open.

Could it be... Third Master?

No, Third Master has already left the capital, so who could it be?!

A chill ran through her, and Liu Wenying was jolted awake.

Moonlight shone through the window paper, barely outlining the silhouette of a man beside the bed.

"Who... um!"

The figure lunged forward, its rough hand tightly covering her mouth.

The strong stench of sweat mixed with the smell of cheap liquor made her feel nauseous.

"Don't call anyone!"

Liu Wenying finally saw the man's appearance clearly: high cheekbones, triangular eyes, and a thin build.

It looked both unfamiliar and somewhat familiar, as if I had seen it somewhere before.

Fragments of memories suddenly flooded my mind: the malicious stares from the field ridges, the eyes peering through the cracks in the window on a summer night...

He is Li Chuanye, Chen Yindi's husband!

What is he doing here?

"Wenying, don't make a sound, be a good girl and listen to me."

"I've had my eye on you for a long time, but unfortunately, you were the Chen family's child bride. If you had married me back then, you wouldn't have had to suffer as a widow."

He had barely finished speaking when Chen Yindi's urging came from outside the door, "Li Chuanye, hurry up!"

Li Chuanye's smile was lewd.

"Did you hear that? Yindi is urging me. I couldn't have you before, but now I finally have a chance. Even if it doesn't last, it's worth it to have some fun."

He leaned down and brought his smelly mouth close.

Liu Wenying used all her strength to kick him between his legs.

Li Chuanye was in so much pain that he couldn't scream. He clutched his groin and curled up on the ground, gasping for breath.

Luo Luo was startled awake and burst into loud, shrill cries.

Liu Wenying picked up her daughter and ran barefoot to the door, only to find that the door was locked from the outside and she couldn't open it no matter how hard she tried.

"Chen Yindi, open the door quickly!"

"Open the door?" Chen Yindi sneered.

"Don't even dream about it! Tomorrow morning, I'll make sure everyone in the manor knows that you, the Lady of Bu Ning bestowed by His Majesty, are secretly having an affair with your own uncle!"

"Let's see how you'll maintain your position and live a life of luxury in this mansion!"

Liu Wenying had long known that there was no good in the Chen family; Chen Yindi and her daughter were ruthless, and Li Chuanye was despicable and shameless.

But she never expected that they would be so heartless and devious, devising such a vicious scheme to ruin her.

"Chen Yindi, you're such a coward! When Li Chuanye beat you before, you didn't dare to utter a single word, you only ever tried to intimidate me."

"Didn't you hate it when Li Chuanye talked to me and had feelings for me? Now you're playing the role of a backstabber, you're really useless!"

The sneer outside the door stopped, and a moment later Chen Yindi's voice rang out again, filled with hysterical hatred.

"It's all your fault! If it weren't for you, my brother wouldn't have died, and Old Li wouldn't have been seduced by you. You're a jinx; anyone who gets involved with you is doomed!"

Liu Wenying wanted to say something more, but she stalled for time, hoping that the people in the mansion would notice the unusual situation in the secluded courtyard.

Chen Yindi, however, had already realized what was happening and urged, "Li Chuanye, are you even a man? Hurry up and do it!"

Li Chuan, who had recovered from his injuries, stood up unsteadily.

His physical pain turned into rage, and he approached step by step.

Liu Wenying held Luo Luo in her arms and threw whatever was within reach to her.

But the room was small, and the stolen items had no deterrent effect.

Li Chuanye tried to grab her several times, but she skillfully dodged him each time.

In a moment of desperation, Li Chuanye grabbed Luo Luo's arm.

Luo Luo was gripped painfully, and her cries became even more heart-wrenching.

Li Chuanye used all his strength to snatch the child away and tuck him under his arm.

Luo Luo cried until her voice was hoarse, her little hand outstretched towards Liu Wenying, calling out "Mother" indistinctly.

"Luo Luo!"

"If you touch her again, I'll kill her!"

Liu Wenying stopped dodging and stood still, locked in a stalemate with him.

"What do you want from me to release the child?"

"Ha, now you know to beg me? You'd better take off your clothes and get over here to serve me!"

Liu Wenying gripped her collar tightly.

Li Chuanye lifted the child high, grinning maliciously, "Take it off, or I'll smash this little bastard to death!"

"No! Please don't, I'll do it."

Liu Wenying stared at Li Chuanye, which made him feel a chill run down his spine, a rare occurrence for him.

But as his clothes loosened, revealing a section of his snow-white neck, the fear in Li Chuanye's eyes vanished completely.

……

After midnight, Pei Dingxuan finally left the Ministry of Justice and returned home by carriage.

The carriage stopped in front of the mansion gate, and Atai came forward carrying a lantern.

"Sir, would you like some late-night snack to warm your stomach?"

"No need, let's go back first."

Pei Dingxuan walked at the front, passing through the corridor, around the garden, and came to a fork in the road.

The path to the left leads to Tinglan Courtyard, the place he should go.

To the right lies the secluded southeast corner, where her residence was located.

Pei Dingxuan suddenly stopped.

"Grandpa?" Atai asked with concern.

"You all... go back first, I'm going for a walk."

Atai returned with the rest of the servants. In the past, the master had also wandered around alone, mostly to calm his mind and think about the case.

After the servants had all gone far away, Pei Dingxuan strode towards the southeast corner.

In fact, he used to go to her residence every few days.

Sometimes, she would stay up late, and the lights would still be on in the room, casting her shadow on the window, indistinct and vague.

Sometimes, she went to bed early, and the house was pitch black. He would stand outside the gate for a while before leaving.

He even saw Pei Yaojun come out of her room, full of vigor and with a satisfied smile.

It's not that I didn't want to stop her, but if I did, what excuse could I use to explain that I was outside her house late at night?

It really proves Pei Zeyu's words true: it's still unclear who is more despicable.

He took every precaution and managed to keep his guard up against Pei Yaojun's impetuous wolfhound, but he couldn't guard against Pei Zeyu's cunning and calculating fox.

In terms of cunning, he ultimately lost.

But has Pei Zeyu truly won everything?

Love is something that can never be controlled by anyone.

While he was pondering, Pei Dingxuan had already arrived outside the courtyard.

The courtyard gate was ajar, and the house was dark inside, with no lights on.

It's so late; she should have been resting long ago.

He was briefly satisfied with just a glance from afar; when had he ever been so humble?

Pei Dingxuan suppressed the bitterness in his heart and turned to leave.

"ah--"

A piercing scream suddenly came from inside the house.

Pei Dingxuan's expression changed drastically, and a chill ran through him.

He rushed toward the door, only to find it locked from the outside.

Pei Dingxuan didn't have time to think. He raised his long leg and kicked the door bolt hard.

He was completely unaware that someone was lurking in the shadows of the courtyard.

Chen Yindi was originally on guard duty outside, but unexpectedly, something happened, and she even encountered the fair and dignified master of the mansion.

She was terrified and, taking advantage of the other person's inattention, fled in a panic.

Pei Dingxuan kicked hard, and with a loud crash, the wooden door opened, sending wood chips flying.

The chaotic scene inside the room immediately came into view: tables and chairs overturned, porcelain shattered, and a dark red stain beside the bed.

A strong smell of blood filled the air.

Just as Pei Dingxuan was about to step inside, a cold glint appeared in the blind spot behind the door.

…………