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

Liu Wenying's heart sank.

She and Xue Bi exchanged a glance, both seeing seriousness in each other's eyes.

"Help me up." She reached out her hand.

Xue Bi stood up and took her arm, his strength steady.

The front hall of Zhuangzi was already filled with a somber atmosphere.

More than twenty imperial guards stood on both sides, clad in black armor and carrying swords, their faces expressionless.

Standing in the center was a pale-faced, beardless eunuch, holding a bright yellow scroll, followed by two junior eunuchs.

The original guests and servants in the hall were all cleared out, and Zizhu, Ling'er and others were stopped outside the hall, their faces filled with panic.

When the leading eunuch saw Liu Wenying, Xiaozhu, and the others arriving, his eyelids drooped slightly, and his voice became high-pitched.

"Which one of you is Liu Wenying?"

Liu Wenying stepped forward, "This is the commoner."

The eunuch was about to unroll the bright yellow scroll when he shouted, "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and receive the imperial decree!"

Lu Ye suddenly darted out from the side, his short-sleeved outfit whistling through the air, and grabbed Liu Wenying's arm.

"You can't accept it."

He turned his head and whispered, his brows furrowed.

What good could Xiao Chenlin's decree possibly have? Besides, Wenying has a grudge against him.

The head eunuch suddenly narrowed his eyes. "What are you trying to do? Do you intend to defy the imperial decree?"

He swept his gaze across the silent servants in the courtyard, his voice suddenly rising: "Disobeying an imperial decree is a capital offense! At that time, not only you, but everyone in this estate of hundreds will be doomed!"

Liu Wenying reassured Lu Ye, "You don't need to worry. If he really wanted to take my life, why would he need to go to such lengths and issue an imperial decree?"

Liu Wenying gently pulled away from Lu Ye's hand and stepped forward.

"This humble woman receives the imperial decree."

Lu Ye clenched his fists and finally took a half step back.

The old eunuch unfolded the imperial edict and said in a measured tone:

"I am overjoyed that the Imperial Consort has given birth to the Imperial Heir. Considering that the late Emperor bestowed upon Lady Liu, the Lady of the Nursing House, she is kind and gentle and knowledgeable in medicine, I hereby summon her to the palace to serve the Prince. This is my decree."

Liu Wenying was taken aback.

Xue Bi cupped his hands and said, "Eunuch, Master Liu is six months pregnant and has difficulty moving around. I'm afraid she is not up to the important task of serving the prince. Could you please convey my request to find another capable person?"

"I'll just announce the imperial decree," the eunuch said with a forced smile, handing the decree forward. "Madam Liu, will you accept it or not?"

Liu Wenying had no choice but to accept the imperial edict.

"I obey your command. Please wait a moment, sir, while I pack my belongings."

The eunuch glanced at her slightly protruding belly. "A cup of tea's time, no more."

Liu Wenying nodded and walked towards her bedroom.

Lu Ye and Xue Bi followed them in, as did Xiao Yiheng, who was already inside.

Liu Wenying said to Xiao Yiheng, "You can't go out and show your face. There are still soldiers and palace eunuchs outside. You never know if someone will recognize you."

Xiao Yiheng nodded, his throat tight, "I won't go out and cause you trouble."

She couldn't refuse the imperial decree, but how could Wenying, in her condition, enter the palace to serve someone?

Xue Bi's tone was urgent, "Or should we think of another way? If all else fails, should we find a place to hide?"

Lu Ye said firmly, "I can protect you. Let's leave now. Even if it costs me my life, I will never let you suffer injustice in the palace."

He rarely speaks so much in one breath, but given the urgent situation, he has no choice but to speak frankly and make a bold statement.

Liu Wenying shook her head. "What do you mean by risking your life? Since Xiao Chenlin has issued an edict to summon me to the palace, it's not as simple as taking my life. He must be using me to take care of the imperial heir."

After much deliberation, Liu Wenying decided to enter the palace and take things one step at a time.

"Xiao Chenlin went to great lengths because he had reservations. If he has reservations, then I have room to maneuver."

Seeing that she had made up her mind, Xiao Yiheng had no choice but to tell her about Xiao Chenlin's likes and dislikes.

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As for the hidden rules and taboos in the palace, they all explain that even though Liu Wenying had been to the palace before.

But the situation was different then; he was there.

The time it takes to drink a cup of tea passed in the blink of an eye. Liu Wenying packed her bags and said to the three of them:

"After I enter the palace, I will entrust the affairs of the orphanage and the estate to you. Also, please take good care of Luo Luo."

The three nodded emphatically, not wanting her to worry.

Liu Wenying suppressed all her worries and reluctance in her heart and turned to leave.

She had no choice but to go into the treacherous palace, but who knew if there was no chance of survival?

The palace passageways were deep and long, with vermilion walls and a narrow slit in the ceiling.

This was not the first time Liu Wenying had entered the palace.

They walked the same path, saw the same red walls and yellow tiles, only the person on the dragon throne had changed.

The young eunuch leading the way hurried along.

Looking at the seemingly endless palace road ahead, Liu Wenying asked, "Eunuch, may I ask what the Imperial Concubine's given name is?"

The young eunuch didn't even turn his head. "How dare we discuss the names of our masters?"

Liu Wenying took out a piece of silver from her sleeve and secretly slipped it into his palm.

"Now that I have come to serve the Imperial Concubine and the Prince, I hope that the more I know, the less likely I will make a mistake. Please give me your guidance, Eunuch."

The young eunuch weighed the silver in his hand, and seeing that she was on the right track, he slowed his pace slightly.

"The Imperial Concubine's surname is He, and her given name is He Lian'er. She was His Majesty's concubine before he ascended the throne."

"The Empress, who is the first wife, is the one who is the principal wife."

"Over the years, the Empress and several concubines have all given birth to princesses, but Consort He gave birth to His Majesty's first prince."

As they were talking, the tinkling of jade pendants came from around the corner of the palace road ahead.

Several palace maids held fans to clear the way, and a phoenix palanquin slowly turned out.

Upon seeing this, the young eunuch immediately knelt down.

Liu Wenying also bowed, but unexpectedly the imperial carriage stopped in front of her.

A languid female voice drifted down from above: "How come there's a pregnant woman with twins in the palace? And she's even raising her head?"

Liu Wenying looked up and saw a well-maintained face that couldn't hide the fine lines.

The young eunuch leading the way, fearing he would be implicated, quickly replied:

"Your Majesty, she is Lady Bu Ning, whom Consort He personally requested from His Majesty to be summoned to the palace. It is said that she is skilled in raising children and came here specifically to serve Consort He and the Fifth Prince."

"Consort He's people?" The Empress narrowed her phoenix eyes, feigning anger.

"How outrageous! A pregnant woman who needs care is actually required to enter the palace to take care of others?"

The little eunuch trembled on the ground, truly unlucky; he had actually run into the Empress with Consort He's people.

Who doesn't know that the Empress and Consort He are like oil and water, constantly at odds with each other?

After the empress finished speaking, she leaned back into her carriage, her tone as languid as a cat playing with a mouse.

"Fine, I am not one to tolerate others."

She winked at the old woman beside her, "But the palace rules are very strict. Now that you're here, you should learn the manners, Granny Zhou."

Granny Zhou stepped forward in response, her face stern.

"When a pregnant woman enters to serve the prince, according to ancestral rules, it must be verified that the pregnancy is stable, so as not to offend the prince's noble aura."

The Empress swept her hand over Liu Wenying's hair.

"Since you understand childcare, you should know the method of kneeling to recite scriptures. Hold a bamboo strip on your head and kneel to recite Buddhist scriptures a hundred times. If the bamboo strip does not fall and the scriptures are recited correctly, then it means your pregnancy is stable and your heart is sincere."

Upon hearing this, Liu Wenying realized that, setting aside the method of kneeling to recite scriptures, simply kneeling and reciting Buddhist scriptures a hundred times would be enough to stir the fetal energy, causing the fetus to move and become unstable.

Liu Wenying was unwilling to accept it, but daring to defy the Empress meant that even ten heads wouldn't be enough to cut off her.

Just when they were caught in a dilemma, a delicate and sweet voice suddenly cut in.

"Your Majesty the Empress has such refined tastes."

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