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

The autumn sun shines warmly outside, and a gentle breeze blows.

After finishing the ginseng soup, Liu Wenying was about to clean up the empty bowl when she heard Lu Ye's voice behind her.

"Wenying, you've lost weight."

Liu Wenying paused for a moment, then subconsciously raised her hand to touch her cheek before bursting into laughter.

"Wouldn't it be better to lose weight? Huai Jichuan gained a lot of weight, so now is a good time to lose some."

She spoke casually, but Lu Ye shook his head.

His eyes showed concern. "Oh no, you're already so delicate, and now your chin is so sharp. You must be exhausted these days."

Lu Ye didn't understand subtlety and said whatever he wanted to say. His bluntness made Liu Wenying feel a little uncomfortable with his sudden concern.

Ever since the day she bathed him and changed his dressings, Lu Ye treated her differently.

The awkwardness and restraint of the past have faded, replaced by a more natural and intimate connection.

She assumed he was just recovering from a serious injury and had a soft heart, but she didn't know there was another force behind it all.

That night, Xue Bi was turned away by Pei Zeyu.

After much thought, he thought of Lu Ye. Lu Ye cared about Wen Ying, but was too timid to take the initiative to approach her.

Xue Bi had always been a person who interacted with many people in the village, and there were also many troublesome children in the private school. He was extremely good at talking.

He whispered in Lu Ye's ear, urging him to be more proactive and show more of himself in front of Wen Ying.

Xue Bi wasn't really doing this out of kindness; she just thought that if Lu Ye could attract Wen Ying's attention and be witnessed by Pei Zeyu, it would indirectly turn the tables.

Moreover, Lu Ye already harbored feelings for Wen Ying, and with Xue Bi's guidance, he gained more confidence and became more proactive.

He just wanted to spend more time with Wenying and to have her gaze linger on him.

Even if you become a pawn in someone else's secret power struggle.

It's alright, Wenying can look at him for that.

……

Liu Wenying came out of Wen Jingshu's room, carrying several booklets in her arms.

With Wen Jingshu seriously injured, the affairs of the manor naturally fell back on her shoulders.

Liu Wenying recovered well after giving birth and took over the work quickly.

The population of the village has grown from the initial hundred or eighty to the current three or five hundred.

When there are many people, management becomes more difficult.

Liu Wenying rubbed her temples as she walked, sorting out the recent affairs of the estate.

Suddenly, she was hugged from behind.

"Ah!" Liu Wenying exclaimed softly, nearly dropping the booklet from her arms.

Pei Yaojun pulled her into his arms, resting his chin on her shoulder, his breath hot.

"Finally caught you, Yingying."

"Third Master!" Liu Wenying cried out in embarrassment and anger, trying to break free. "Let go! Someone will see..."

Pei Yaojun didn't loosen his grip; instead, he pulled her even tighter, his lips almost touching her earlobe. "So what if they see? I'm going to let everyone know that you're mine."

As he spoke, he actually turned his head to find her lips.

Liu Wenying hurriedly turned her head to dodge, but he followed her like a shadow and eventually kissed the corner of her lips.

A warm touch swept by, hot with the scent of alcohol.

"You...you've been drinking?" Her breathing was slightly erratic, and her cheeks were flushed.

"I only had a little bit to drink. If I didn't drink, how could I dare to come looking for you?"

Pei Yaojun's voice was muffled, somewhat aggrieved, and his words sounded pitiful.

But his hands moved without hesitation, turning her around to face him, cupping her face in his hands, and about to kiss her again.

Liu Wenying raised her hand to press against his chest and said reproachfully, "Third Master, stop fooling around, I'm very tired today..."

I'm tired too.

Interrupted, Pei Yaojun simply pressed his forehead against hers, their breaths mingling.

"You have to take care of Lu Ye when he's injured, you have to run around when Sister Wen is in trouble, you have to comfort Ji Chuan and Luo Luo, you have to manage Zhuang Zi... Yingying, you're doing the work of ten people all by yourself, how much attention do you have left for me?"

His voice grew softer and softer until it was almost a murmur: "It's been so long... since I've had a proper conversation with you."

Liu Wenying's heart softened, and she was about to speak when she heard him add another sentence.

"It would be even better if we could do other things too, rather than just talking."

As for the other things, it's obvious without even thinking that they are things that cannot be told to others.

Liu Wenying was embarrassed and angry. She was about to call him a reckless person, but before she could say it, she felt dizzy.

Pei Yaojun actually hoisted her onto his shoulder!

"Pei Yaojun!" she exclaimed, and the booklet scattered all over the floor.

"I'm here."

Pei Yaojun patted her buttocks and laughed heartily.

"I'll take you to a nice place, where I guarantee no one will bother you."

As he spoke, he strode out. Liu Wenying, feeling both embarrassed and anxious, clenched her fist and punched his back.

"Put me down! What kind of behavior is this?"

"I've wanted to do something like kidnapping a bandit's wife for a long time."

He didn't care at all, and instead lifted her up.

Liu Wenying was so angry that she couldn't speak, and she didn't dare to struggle too much.

Pei Yaojun had just led Liu Wenying out when they encountered two figures walking side by side.

Under the glow of the lanterns, Pei Dingxuan, dressed in a dark brocade robe, stood solemnly.

Pei Zeyu was dressed in a moon-white casual outfit, his gentle demeanor unchanged, if one ignored the sudden chill in his eyes.

The four of them bumped into each other, and the air froze for a moment.

Pei Dingxuan adopted the air of an elder brother: "Third brother, put Wenying down at once! What kind of behavior is this!"

Pei Yaojun paused, but did not put his foot down; he merely chuckled.

"You've probably forgotten that I'm no longer a member of the Pei family, much less your third brother. It's none of your business to tell me what to do."

The sharp words made Pei Dingxuan's face darken.

"Wenying is frail and can't withstand your exertions. Besides, it's late and the dew is heavy; what if she catches a cold?"

"Young Master Pei is quite considerate."

Pei Yaojun looked at Pei Zeyu, his eyes filled with even more mockery.

"It's a pity you used your thoughtfulness in the wrong place."

He gently put Liu Wenying down, but still held her waist tightly.

The moment Liu Wenying's feet touched the ground, she felt three pairs of eyes fall on her at the same time, as if she were being pricked by needles.

Pei Dingxuan said in a deep voice, "Wenying, even if you let him act recklessly, you should still know your limits."

Pei Zeyu shook his head, his eyes showing disapproval: "You've had a long day, you should come back with me to rest."

Pei Yaojun immediately retorted, "Go back with you? Then I'll take her to rest, what's wrong with that?"

"You call that resting?"

Pei Zeyu finally dropped his gentle facade. "Do you think no one knows what you're up to?"

"So what if you know?"

Pei Yaojun raised an eyebrow and pulled Liu Wenying closer to him.

"It's better than some people who appear virtuous on the surface but are actually despicable behind people's backs..."

"alright!"

Liu Wenying broke free from Pei Yaojun's hand and took two steps back.

"Sir, Third Master is straightforward, please don't take it to heart."

"Second Master, I know you're doing this for my own good."

"Third Master..." she turned to him, her tone softening, "Why don't you go back first, okay?"

All three of them were looking at her.

Pei Dingxuan pursed his lips and remained silent.

Pei Zeyu's eyes flickered slightly.

Pei Yaojun's face fell, and his grievances turned into the tangible smell of alcohol, wafting around.

Liu Wenying sighed inwardly, walked up to Pei Yaojun, and raised her hand to straighten his slightly disheveled clothes.

"I'm really tired today. Let's talk another day...another day, okay?"

Pei Yaojun's eyes lit up, and he pressed his advantage: "Then give me a kiss."

He then lowered his head.

"Pei Yaojun!" Pei Dingxuan and Pei Zeyu exclaimed in unison.

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Today's update is complete! Tomorrow, I'll be taking a half-day off, and the update will be moved to 6 PM.