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

Liu Wenying first untied the sash of Lu Ye's inner garment, her movements very gentle so as not to aggravate his wound.

His clothes were pulled down to his waist, revealing his muscular upper body.

Liu Wenying held her breath. Although it wasn't the first time she had seen his body, she was still shocked when she saw it up close.

The old and new scars on his chest and back were intertwined, the most horrifying being the wound on his left chest.

She avoided the injured area and gently wiped his neck, shoulders, and arms with a warm handkerchief.

Water droplets slid down the curve of the collarbone and disappeared into the grooves of the skin.

Lu Ye kept his eyes closed, his Adam's apple bobbing occasionally, his body tense.

"Relax, be careful not to reopen the wound."

Liu Wenying reminded him, and moved the handkerchief to his abdomen, revealing his clearly defined muscles and bulges, which rose and fell slightly with his breathing.

Even through a handkerchief, you can feel the explosive power hidden beneath the skin.

When she wiped his back, Liu Wenying helped him turn slightly to the side.

Lu Ye has broad, smooth back muscles. She gently lowers the handkerchief down her spine to her lower back.

As if he had touched a switch, Lu Ye's body tensed up immediately, but he realized he had to listen to Liu Wenying and forced himself to relax.

The most embarrassing thing was washing his waist. Because Lu Ye had been running in the mountains and forests for many years, his leg muscles were bulging and hard as iron.

Even when seriously injured and bedridden, his fierce and courageous spirit remained undiminished.

Liu Wenying avoided the wound on the side of her leg and helped wipe the back of her knee and calf.

While her hands were still moving, Liu Wenying couldn't help but recall the events of that day.

Despite the lingering chill of early spring, he took off his shirt to reinforce the doors and windows for her.

At first, I could only admire it from afar, but now I can truly feel its warmth and texture in my palm.

I thought my pectoral muscles would be hard, but they were surprisingly elastic when I relaxed completely.

Liu Wenying coughed lightly, suddenly snapping back to reality. Her cheeks felt slightly hot, and she quickly composed herself and focused on wiping them clean.

Lu Ye kept his eyes closed the whole time, only his slightly trembling eyelashes betrayed his thoughts.

"Wenying, you've been looking for me...?"

Suddenly, Pei Zeyu's voice came from outside the door, and as he spoke, he walked in.

But when Pei Zeyu saw the situation inside the room, he stopped in his tracks.

Inside the beaded curtain, Liu Wenying stood bent over by the bed. Lu Ye's clothes were slightly open, revealing his chest wrapped in gauze, and she was wiping his body in an intimate manner.

Sunlight streamed through the window screen, bathing the two in soft light, creating a tacit understanding that no one else could penetrate.

Pei Zeyu's expression suddenly turned cold.

Liu Wenying turned around at the sound and saw him standing outside the curtain. She quickly said, "Second Master, please wait a moment."

Pei Zeyu remained expressionless, even managing a forced smile, but it was a hollow one. "No rush."

After Liu Wenying finished wiping, she helped Lu Ye change into clean undergarments.

Lu Ye closed his eyes and let her do as she pleased. His pale face showed a hint of relaxation and complete trust.

"Are you feeling better now?"

Lu Ye opened his eyes, his gaze deep and dark as ink, and stared at her silently for a moment before giving a soft "hmm".

Watching her carefully help Lu Ye lie down and tidy up his disheveled hair, even though she knew she was only doing it because Lu Ye was injured.

But Pei Zeyu's Adam's apple bobbed, and jealousy still welled up inside him.

He only released his grip on Liu Wenying's hand, which had been marked with a deep indentation, after she lifted the curtain and came out.

"Don't disturb his rest, let's go outside to talk."

"it is good."

The two went outside.

"Why is Second Master here?" Liu Wenying asked, her eyes filled with doubt.

Pei Zeyu's heart sank slightly. He had indeed received a message from a servant saying that Wen Ying wanted him to go to Lu Ye's room.

It now appears that someone deliberately lured him to witness this scene.

Did that person calculate that he would get angry? Or even attack Lu Ye? Ha, what a clever scheme.

"I was worried you didn't get enough rest last night, so I came to check on you."

Deliberately speaking ambiguously, Pei Zeyu emphasized the words "last night".

Sure enough, Liu Wenying's cheeks flushed slightly.

I was exhausted last night, and I can't even remember how I finally fell asleep. I only know that when I woke up it was already bright, and my whole body was sore.

Liu Wenying lowered her eyes to avoid his gaze, "I'm fine, thank you for your concern, Second Master."

"It's good that nothing's wrong."

Seeing that he didn't move, Liu Wenying said again, "If you're busy, Second Master, you should go ahead. I still need to look after people."

Her words, though meant to be considerate, sounded particularly harsh to Pei Zeyu.

But he couldn't resist her stubbornness. Pei Zeyu was about to leave when he caught a glimpse of a figure outside the courtyard gate.

Xue Bi was walking towards the gauze and wound medicine, his steps unhurried, just like a regular medicine delivery.

In a flash, Pei Zeyu figured something out.

If in the village, there is someone who least wants to see me get close to her, and who is also most adept at using others to do his dirty work...

Xue Bi had already reached the bottom of the steps when he looked up and saw the two people standing outside the door, and he paused slightly.

Pei Zeyu suddenly called out to Liu Wenying, "I do have something to do, so I have to leave first."

He spoke gently, and the moment Liu Wenying breathed a sigh of relief, he suddenly pulled her into his arms.

Caught off guard, Liu Wenying crashed into his chest.

Pei Zeyu tightened his arms around her and lowered his head to kiss her forehead.

"My darling, wait for me tonight," he whispered in her ear, his breath warm and gentle.

Liu Wenying froze in his arms, her cheeks burning.

With her back to the courtyard gate, she couldn't see Xue Bi's suddenly gloomy face below the steps.

Pei Zeyu raised his eyes, his gaze meeting Xue Bi's directly.

Their eyes met, a silent exchange ensued.

What a shrewd Xue Bi! He remained calm and collected, yet his every move was ruthless and deadly.

What a cunning Pei Zeyu! He's arrogant because he's favored, yet he's actually quite shrewd.

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As autumn arrives, most of the ginkgo leaves have turned yellow, and they fall rustling down with a gust of wind.

The roadside weeds were withered and scorched, and the distant mountains were shrouded in a layer of gray mist, making even the daylight seem bleak.

Outside the manor gate, Liu Wenying stood on the stone steps, looking directly at Xiao Yiheng, who was standing below.

Are you leaving?

"Yes, we have the irrefutable evidence. We can't wait any longer. I need to go to Yanzhou to borrow troops."

Lu Ye's injuries have healed well, and there are others managing affairs within the manor. You also have someone to take care of you, so I can leave with peace of mind.

During Lu Ye's recovery period, they discussed day and night and secretly made preparations in full swing.

Ultimately, Xiao Yiheng decided to travel north to Yanzhou to find the Duke of Zhenguo, who had been demoted from the capital.

Back then, Xiao Chenlin murdered his father to seize the throne and massacred the court.

The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion holds military power and its achievements are so great that they threaten the emperor. Because of its immense prestige in the army, Xiao Chenlin dares not act rashly.

He had no choice but to find a pretext to drive the Duke of Zhenguo and his sons out of the capital, leaving the women and elderly in the capital as hostages.

The Duke of Zhenguo was originally a member of the Second Prince's faction.

Xiao Yiheng's journey is both a chance for survival and a risky move.

If a plot to rebel fails, it is a heinous crime that will result in the extermination of nine generations of one's family.

With the passage of time, no one can predict whether the Duke of Zhenguo will be willing to risk his life and fortune to provide assistance.

"The journey to Yanzhou is long and arduous, fraught with danger. You must take good care of yourself and be cautious in everything you do."

Knowing he was a hidden dragon, a shallow estate could not contain him.

Liu Wenying looked up at him, her eyes reflecting the pale autumn light, clear and bright.

She was genuinely happy for him and prayed for him.

Xiao Yiheng felt a surge of warmth in his heart and couldn't help but pull her into his arms.

Liu Wenying stiffened slightly, but did not push him away.

He whispered in her ear, in a voice only the two of them could hear.

In the distance, besides Lu Ye who was still inside the house, Pei Dingxuan, Pei Zeyu, Pei Yaojun, and Xue Bi were all present.

Seeing that Xiao Yiheng had overstepped his bounds, the group of people reacted in various ways.

Pei Yaojun tried to step forward, but Pei Dingxuan grabbed his sleeve.

If we go up and disturb them now, wouldn't that just let Xiao Yiheng, who wants Wenying's affection, succeed?

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