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

After Pei Zeyu left, the carrier pigeons arrived every day without fail.

Sometimes it's a short letter, just to say I'm safe and sound and not to worry.

Sometimes, messengers would be sent with items, such as a box of imperial eye-brightening pills.

No one knows how he managed to obtain so many precious pills from the turbulent capital, enough for Xiao Yiheng to use for a long time.

Xiao Yiheng fumbled for the box and whispered, "Thank him for me."

Liu Wenying nodded, "Yes."

His eye ailment had not yet healed, so Liu Wenying dared not rashly invite a famous doctor from the capital.

Fortunately, the village doctor had treated cattle and sheep diseases before, and although the dosage of medicine he used was large, it was not without effect when combined with eye-brightening pills.

Everyone tacitly protected Liu Wenying. Granny Wang prepared nourishing soups in various ways, and Lu Ye would hunt wild game during the day, choosing the tenderest parts for her.

Liu Wenying felt like a flower that had been moved into a greenhouse, surrounded by walls, sheltered from the wind and rain.

When he was bored and wanted to look at the account books, Xue Bi took them away, so he didn't have to bother.

If he wanted to go out for a walk, Lu Ye would follow him at a distance, keeping a close eye on him at all times.

She could only eat and sleep, sleep and eat.

That day, when Liu Wenying was changing her clothes, she found a tear in her cuff. She guessed that it had been torn by Luo Luo while she was playing in the yard, probably from a branch.

She changed into a new coat, folding the ripped one aside, intending to mend it when the light was better the next day.

Unexpectedly, she had forgotten about it. When she remembered it again, the clothes were still neatly folded in their original place, only the holes had been mended.

Hmm, that's strange.

After thinking it over, Liu Wenying caught Xue Bi walking into the room and asked, "Did you sew my clothes?"

Xue Bi nodded. "But the stitching is rough and unsightly?"

"No, no," Liu Wenying shook her head.

The hole was not only patched up, but also embroidered with an apricot blossom.

"I never knew your cooking was so good."

"I practiced it," Xue Bi said casually.

Liu Wenying recalled his background. He was the young master of the Crown Prince's mansion, living a life of luxury. Now he has to do everything himself. Isn't that what he's been through?

He probably wouldn't put too much effort into embroidery, but to be able to do it so well in such a short time, he must be a smart, insightful person with extremely high comprehension.

Xue Bi took the fruit that had been brought over, washed it, dried it one by one, and then placed it in a small celadon bowl before handing it over.

"I asked the village doctor, and he said that this is the best time to eat loquats, as they are good for moisturizing the lungs and promoting the production of body fluids."

The fruit felt warm to the touch, indicating it had been washed with hot water.

Liu Wenying picked up a berry, and the sweet juice melted in her mouth, warming her heart.

He was always so thoughtful, afraid that she would catch a cold, so he would always change the charcoal in the brazier before going to bed.

Fearing she might get hungry in the afternoon, I always keep soft cakes in my drawer.

His kindness is not like oil being poured over a raging fire, but more like spring rain soaking the soil, seeping in silently.

The wind was blowing outside again, so Xue Bi got up to close the window and turned around to see her holding a bowl, lost in thought.

"But it's cold? I'll go warm it up again."

"No need." Liu Wenying shook her head, put the loquat in her mouth, and savored its sweetness.

Spring was late in spring, the snow melted and the ice thawed, and Xue Bi delivered the fruit and then returned to the estate to do his work.

Not long after, Lu Ye came in carrying a toolbox. Liu Wenying was nestled on a low couch by the window, munching on a loquat. Seeing him like this, she rested her chin on her hand and asked, "What are you planning to do?"

"With more rain coming soon, the doors and windows will be prone to drafts, so I plan to reinforce and seal them tightly."

He was thinking of himself, and Liu Wenying didn't say much.

Lu Ye took out a plane, hammer, mortise and tenon joints, and wooden boards from the box.

Because he was going to do heavy work, he simply took off his shirt and wore only a pair of jogger pants.

Spring sunlight streamed in through the window, falling on his bare back.

The shoulder blades are spread out like wings, and the back muscles stretch out smoothly with the movement of bending over to pick up objects, which is the result of years of running around in the mountains and forests.

As he straightened up to measure the window frame, his waist and abdomen tightened, and the muscles on his sides disappeared into his waistband.

Liu Wenying was so engrossed in watching that she forgot to spit out the loquat pit with her lips.

Lu Ye swung the hammer and tapped the tenon, the sound of the hammer striking the tenon was even and rhythmic.

The muscles in his arms were bulging, and blue veins snaked up his forearms.

He pounded hard, beads of sweat sliding down his dark tan skin, glistening in the spring sunlight.

Just then, the curtain was lifted, and Xue Bi came in carrying a bowl of medicine.

He immediately noticed the look in Liu Wenying's eyes as she gazed at Lu Ye—admiration and a dazed expression.

Xue Bi placed the medicine bowl on the small table and said, "Wen Ying, it's time to take your medicine."

Before he could finish speaking, a gray shadow darted out from beside Lu Ye's legs and rushed straight to Liu Wenying's bedside.

It was that little wolf cub named Shanqing. It had grown quite a bit and was in the awkward stage of growing its fur, but its fluffy tail drooped down and wagged happily.

Xue Bi frowned slightly. "Why did you bring it inside?"

Lu Ye didn't even look up, continuing to hammer the mortise and tenon joints: "It loves to follow Wenying."

"That's why I'm afraid it might bump into someone..."

"I'm not a porcelain doll that breaks at the slightest touch."

Liu Wenying interrupted with a smile, reaching out to rub Shan Qing's head.

The little wolf cub immediately tilted its head back, making a gurgling sound in its throat, and rubbed its wet nose against her palm.

Xue Bi's eyes darkened as he watched this scene.

He had never liked the wolf cub; it resembled the person who brought it back too much.

On the surface, they are docile and affectionate, but deep down they harbor an untamed wildness.

For example, when I feed it meat, all I get in return is a low growl and a bared fang.

"By the way, when I went to deliver the medicine just now, Brother Liu said his eyes felt dry."

After Liu Wenying finished drinking the medicine to prevent miscarriage, Xue Bi said.

"Could it be a relapse of her condition? I'll go check on her."

Upon hearing this, Liu Wenying got up, rubbed Shan Qing's hands one last time before leaving, and went to the east side of the orphanage.

The room became much quieter, with only the sound of Lu Ye hammering wood remaining.

After watching Liu Wenying leave, Xue Bi turned around and took another hammer from the toolbox.

He smiled slightly at Lu Ye, "Is there anything I can do for you?"

Lu Ye glanced at him, pointed to the door frame, and told him to reinforce it.

It's good to have more people help so that we can finish the work sooner and not delay Wenying's rest.

In the east wing of the orphanage, Xiao Yiheng's room was small, but it was kept clean and bright.

A few early-blooming wild peach blossoms were placed in an earthenware vase on the table. Sunlight filtered in, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

He sat at the table with a bowl of medicine in front of him.

Recently, I've been taking eye-brightening pills, and my eyes have indeed improved a lot.

From initially sensing only a faint glimmer of light, to now being able to vaguely see some light and shadow.

He could tell that the snow outside the window, warmed by the sun, was a soft, white mass.

When someone approaches, he can see a blurry shadow, with outlines and colors, but he can't make out the eyebrows and eyes.

However, it is also true that when the distance is far, even ten feet away, it is impossible to distinguish between humans and animals.

Xiao Yiheng was drinking his medicine when familiar footsteps approached.

He deliberately tilted his hand, causing the bowl in his hand to tilt and spill out the dark brown medicine, soaking his front.

Liu Wenying happened to see this when she came in. "Why are you taking your medicine by yourself?"

She took out a handkerchief and wiped his clothes.

Xiao Yiheng's eyes were unfocused, and his long eyelashes cast a faint shadow on his pale cheeks.

"After Brother Xue delivered the medicine, he said he had something to attend to and left first. It's alright, I can take care of myself."

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