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

"Don't talk nonsense. I'll pay any price to get you out of here."

Pei Yaojun placed his palm on the back of her hand and whispered comforting words.

Xue Bi also said, "If you don't think about yourself, you should at least think about the child in your womb."

"The longer you stay in the palace, the more dangerous it becomes. Nothing else matters as long as you can leave the palace."

Liu Wenying took a deep breath. Xue Bi was right; they were doing it for her own good.

If she were to refuse again or dwell on her guilt, it would only seem pretentious.

"Thank you..."

She also wanted to personally thank Xiao Yiheng and the Princess when she returned.

To avoid being followed, the carriage first headed towards the Princess's residence, making several detours along the way.

After confirming that there were no suspicious figures behind them, the group changed into a more understated and simple carriage and turned around to speed towards Zhiyun Manor outside the city.

With the wheels rolling, she finally escaped her cage, returned home, and went back to them.

……

The summer sun is blazing, and the heat is stifling.

The bluestone floor was scorching hot from the sun, and even the breeze carried a sweltering heat.

At the Ministry of Justice, the heavy prison doors opened, and the Pei family was released.

Duke Yu stood at the very front, his temples completely white, like withered grass after a frost, about to break in the wind.

His spine remained stubbornly upright, refusing to collapse in front of his children.

Madam Pei stood beside him, her prison clothes tattered and worn.

She was a person who cared a lot about her image. Back in the Duke's mansion, she even had to choose the best glaze for the cups she drank from.

Now, dressed in clothes that cannot be seen in public, standing in broad daylight, my heart is almost shattered into pieces.

Fourth Sister, like a delicate flower wilted by the sun, forced herself to stand up.

She was born with a weak constitution. She had been pampered by the Duke's mansion and lived a life of luxury. However, after being imprisoned in the duke's house for many days without seeing the sun, the dampness seeped into her bones, making her cough even worse.

The First Madam supported Madam Pei with one hand and held Ye'er's hand with the other.

Ye'er, who was just over two years old and had little experience of the world, was locked up in jail for several months. Her temperament became increasingly sullen. She neither cried nor made a fuss, and her timidity was so pitiful.

Pei Dingxuan and Pei Zeyu each supported Old Madam Pei on one side, and their expressions were not exactly relaxed.

"Let's leave here first," said the Duke of Yu, his voice hoarse.

After leaving the Ministry of Justice and walking about half a street, Duke Yu suddenly stopped.

The bustling streets ahead, with colorful ribbons hanging from shopfronts and the enticing aromas of food stalls, all seemed out of place with them.

"Where...can we go?"

Everyone fell silent.

The government mansion had already been sealed off, and the villa had been confiscated.

Former students and old friends would probably avoid him like the plague now.

"Father, let's find a dilapidated temple to rest in for the time being. As long as we're alive, we can always find firewood."

Duke Yu smiled wryly, but anyone could tell it was just a consolation.

But what else can they say besides this empty talk?

As she walked through the streets and alleys, Fourth Sister Pei Rongyue suddenly stumbled.

Madam Pei hurriedly helped her sit down by the roadside. "Yue'er, has your old ailment flared up again?"

Pei Rongyue understood her current situation and bit her lip to suppress her emotions, saying, "Mother, I'm fine, I just need some rest..."

Madam Pei was extremely anxious. How could she not be worried when her daughter fell ill?

In the past, a simple bracelet or earring could be worth a fortune, but now he doesn't have a single copper coin on him.

As if things weren't going to go wrong, a carriage sped by, splashing mud and water all over Madam Pei's body.

She scrubbed hard, but the more she scrubbed, the dirtier it got. Finally, she hugged Pei Rongyue, her shoulders shaking silently.

To what extent does God intend to exterminate them?

Duke Yu felt even worse, as he was the ruler of a prefecture and his family's rise and fall was inextricably linked to his family's honor and disgrace.

Just then, another carriage arrived.

Madam Pei was traumatized and immediately hugged Pei Rongyue tightly, using her back to shield her.

But the carriage slowly came to a stop in front of them.

The curtain was lifted by a slender hand; the fingers were delicate, the nails were neatly trimmed, and a simple silver bracelet adorned the wrist.

Sunlight streamed slanted into the carriage, and Liu Wenying leaned out.

She wore a moon-white ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) with a light blue half-sleeved outer garment, dressed in the most ordinary way.

"I have prepared the carriage. Please get in and let's go home."

Its clear and melodious tone is like a gentle breeze in a secluded valley, instantly dispelling the sweltering heat of summer and rescuing people from dire straits.

Liu Wenying brought the Pei family back to their estate on the outskirts of the city.

The group got off the carriage and looked at the elegant, quiet, and neatly arranged manor with surprise.

Madam Pei, in particular, burst into tears.

She really suffered too much, falling from grace and into the mud. She thought she would end up homeless and was even prepared to live in a dilapidated temple.

I never expected there to be such a clean and quiet place waiting for them.

The carriage was stocked with medicine, and after Pei Rongyue took it, her symptoms were relieved considerably.

She put her arm around her mother's shoulder and whispered, "Mother, don't cry. We have a place to stay now. We should be happy."

Wen Jingshu led Ye'er to Liu Wenying and said, "I never expected that you would be the one to save us in the end. Wenying, I will never forget your kindness."

After saying this, she was about to kneel down and thank Liu Wenying.

Liu Wenying quickly stepped forward to stop her, "Madam, you absolutely mustn't!"

"Back then, when Luo Luo and I were desperate, you reached out to help us and gave us shelter. I will always remember your kindness."

When Zizhu saw the First Madam in the manor, her eyes immediately reddened, and she couldn't help but rush forward.

"Madam, this servant is Zizhu. I've finally met you..."

Wen Jingshu was also extremely surprised, "Zizhu? You're here too? I didn't expect to see you again."

How can one not feel a sense of awe when one can meet the former personal maid of the mansion again after experiencing the vicissitudes of life?

Liu Wenying smiled faintly, "I redeemed all the old servants of the Pei family at the official market, and they are all settled on the estate now. When Third Master came back later, he also contributed a lot of effort. Ah Cai and the others are also on the estate now."

"Jun'er?" Upon hearing the name Third Master, a glimmer of light appeared in the Duke of Yu's gloomy eyes.

Upon hearing this, Madam Pei was so excited that she trembled all over.

"Jun'er? Is Jun'er alright? Where is he? I want to see him."

Liu Wenying looked around the manor gate. Apart from Xiao Yiheng, who didn't need to show himself, even Xue Bi and Lu Ye were there, but Third Master was nowhere to be seen.

She was puzzled, but still gently comforted her, "Madam Pei, don't worry, Third Master is at the estate, we'll be reunited soon."

Pei Dingxuan also came up and gently patted Madam Pei's shoulder.

"Mother, don't worry. Now that Yaojun is back, he will definitely come to see us."

After calming Madam Pei down, Pei Dingxuan's complex gaze fell on Liu Wenying.

He had so many unspoken words swirling in his eyes, "Wenying, thank you for your hard work..."

Pei Dingxuan handed the secret account to her, and she could have taken the money and left without getting involved in this mess.

Unexpectedly, she still waded through the water.

Just as Liu Wenying was about to speak, everything suddenly went black.

A wave of dizziness washed over her, and she swayed.

Almost simultaneously, a hand reached out from each of the two sides.

Pei Dingxuan supported her left arm, while Pei Zeyu gripped her right hand tightly; both of them were extremely concerned and anxious.

"Wen Ying?" Pei Zeyu asked in a deep voice.

Fortunately, the dizziness came and went quickly. Liu Wenying calmed herself down and looked up to see two faces filled with worry.

She smiled and said, "It's alright, I guess I've just been standing for too long."

Lu Ye and Xue Bi were a step behind because they were far away.

"Her health is not what it used to be, so we can talk about it later. Hot water has been prepared at the estate, so everyone may as well rest for a while."

Pei Dingxuan nodded and said, "Yes, let's go inside first."