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

Liu Wenying understood the other party's purpose and said helplessly, "Thank you, but I am currently focused on managing the estate and have no intention of getting married."

The affairs of Zhuangzi and Luoluo are enough to exhaust her energy; finding a husband can wait until she leaves the manor.

But Jin Koumei showed no sign of giving up, and kept talking to her.

"My lady, don't be in such a hurry to refuse! How can marriage interfere with the management of the estate?"

"Wouldn't finding a good husband help share your burden? But what kind do you want? A scholar? Sure! A businessman? We have that too! Even a government official, I can find one!"

Liu Wenying was so annoyed by her persistence that she decided to set conditions in the hopes that the other party would give up.

"Alright, I'll make my request clear. Whether it can be fulfilled depends on Granny Jin's abilities."

The matchmaker listened attentively.

"First of all, one must be a good person with upright character, and one's appearance must also be decent."

Secondly, it would be best to be without parents and without any ties. I am without parents and don't want to deal with this anymore.

Finally, he must marry into the family and treat me and Luo Luo well, without showing any disdain.

Jin Koumai was taken aback, clearly not expecting Liu Wenying to propose such harsh conditions.

An orphan, handsome, virtuous, and willing to marry into the family—such a husband must be hard to find even with a lantern.

Liu Wenying thought to herself, surely the other party will back down now?

If she doesn't want it, she doesn't want it; but if she does want it, she should want the best, better to have nothing than something bad.

"My wife's requirements are a bit demanding, but they're not impossible. Let me go back and investigate the candidates carefully, and I'll definitely find someone who suits your taste."

Liu Wenying took it as mere polite talk, gave a few perfunctory replies, and then hurriedly went to Sangtian.

Four or five days later, while she was squatting in the silkworm room, the matchmaker came to her door again, carrying two bright red invitation letters.

"Miss Liu, I've picked out a few suitable men for you to take a look at; I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

She handed the two exchange cards to Liu Wenying and urged her to look at them quickly.

Liu Wenying was busy arranging for the silkworm girls to spin silkworms, her hands covered in mulberry leaf juice, so she had no time to look.

After taking it, he casually stuffed it into his sleeve, then told a servant to take Jin Kou Mei to have tea, and turned around and went into the silkworm room.

Once he finished his work, he had long forgotten about the marriage proposal.

After the new silkworm eggs arrived at the farm, another flurry of activity ensued.

After raising the new silkworm ants for half a month, they became plump and white, which pleased Liu Wenying.

In the morning, Liu Wenying had just returned from the mulberry field and was squatting at the entrance of the silkworm house picking mulberry leaves when Granny Wang suddenly led people in.

"Master Liu, the master has arrived at the manor."

She must be the First Madam, coming from the manor.

Liu Wenying turned around and met a pair of smiling eyes.

Pei Zeyu, dressed in a frost-colored robe, stood against the light at the entrance of the silkworm house, looking refined and otherworldly.

"Why are you here, Second Master?"

She hadn't had time to tidy up after returning from the mulberry fields. She hurriedly brushed the dust off her clothes and got up somewhat awkwardly.

Pei Zeyu glanced at the layers of bamboo trays inside the silkworm room, then his gaze returned to her face.

"It's during my day off, and the journey is long. My sister-in-law isn't feeling well, so I came to visit on her behalf."

Liu Wenying was puzzled, as the mistress of the house had always managed the family's businesses.

Even if Wen Jingshu couldn't come, it should be Madam Pei who should take care of it, why would she trouble this gentleman?

But since they've already come, it's not really appropriate to rush back.

Liu Wenying led him outside, "Second Master, please come with me to the hall for tea. This place is dirty."

She also remembered his obsession with cleanliness.

Pei Zeyu suddenly reached out and plucked a tender mulberry leaf from her hair.

Liu Wenying was startled and hurriedly looked at Granny Wang and the silkworm farmers, only to see that they were all smiling knowingly.

"Oh dear, this old woman has some things to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."

Granny Wang slapped her forehead and left, while the other silkworm farmers also turned around and went back to their work.

Ugh, they really are...

Having missed her chance to explain, Liu Wenying had no choice but to bite the bullet and lead Pei Zeyu to the main hall.

Upon reaching the corridor, Pei Zeyu stopped and said, "The main hall is too distant. Let's go to your room and sit for a while. You can also see the child there."

She thought about it and realized it made sense.

Just as the two reached the door, Liu Wenying was about to push it open when Pei Zeyu suddenly pulled her into his arms and embraced her tightly.

"My darling, I miss you..."

Liu Wenying was held by him for a long time before he finally let go.

"Have you thought of me these days?" Pei Zeyu lowered his head, his eyes curving into crescents.

After Liu Wenying came to Zhiyun Manor, she was busy with management, learning silkworm raising, and cleaning up messy accounts. She was so busy that she had no time to think about romance.

But if you speak frankly, it might be too hurtful.

"Yes, yes..."

She spoke hesitantly, but Pei Zeyu had already guessed the answer from her expression. A shadow crossed his eyes, but he did not ask any further questions. He led her into the house.

Luo Luo played until midnight last night and is still fast asleep in the inner room, her little face buried in the quilt, with only her fluffy hair showing.

Pei Zeyu sat down in a round-backed chair in the outer room, and Liu Wenying went to make tea.

"Please sit for a moment, Second Master."

She went out to get hot water and tea, while Pei Zeyu sat inside and waited.

He looked around the room carefully, examining the traces of her life, until his gaze casually swept over the table and suddenly stopped.

Two bright red invitations were casually placed on the table, looking quite festive.

When Liu Wenying returned with the tea, she saw him holding the exchange slip in his hand, face up, with red background and black characters, clearly written.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly put down the tea tray to snatch it away.

"Second Master, that is..."

Pei Zeyu raised his hand to avoid it, and read out in a calm voice.

"Lu Ye, unmarried, 23 years old, nine feet tall, strong and muscular, makes a living by hunting, has no father or mother, but has a grandmother at home."

"Xue Bi, unmarried, twenty-five years old, seven feet tall, slender build, makes a living by teaching and writing letters for others, orphaned and living alone..."

"Second Master, please stop reading."

Liu Wenying's ears burned, and she reached out to snatch it.

Pei Zeyu raised the exchange invitation high, a half-smile playing on his lips, a hint of sourness in his eyes.

"What? In just a few days, I'll be attending Liu Zhuangtou's wedding banquet?"

"What are you saying, Second Master!"

Liu Wenying hurriedly tried to explain, "This servant didn't mean that at all."

"Then what is this?"

Pei Zeyu waved the red invitation in his hand, but there was no smile in his eyes.

"The replacement papers have already been delivered to the room."

"That was forced upon me by the matchmaker."

Liu Wenying was both angry and embarrassed. "She wanted to arrange a marriage for me, and I couldn't refuse, so I casually mentioned some conditions to make her give up."

"Who knew she would actually find someone and send them over, but I barely looked at the exchange invitations, let alone the two people themselves, whom I had never even seen before."

After hearing this, Pei Zeyu's expression softened slightly.

"Indeed, a country bumpkin, crude and shallow, how could he be worthy of you?"

Pei Zeyu put down the exchange note, and Liu Wenying, thinking he was returning it, reached out to take it.

With a flick of his wrist, he effortlessly slipped the two red invitations into his inner pocket, his movements fluid and graceful.

Liu Wenying asked in surprise, "Second Master?"

Pei Zeyu said in a serious tone, "Since it's useless, I'll take care of it for you."

After saying that, he picked up the teacup and took a sip. She had brewed it herself, and it smelled quite good.

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