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

Liu Wenying trembled and suddenly looked up.

When he says he's looking for him, it probably doesn't mean what it sounds like on the surface.

"Second Master, you..."

Pei Zeyu gently touched the corner of her reddened eyes with his fingertips.

"If you're in pain, I'm in pain too."

"Instead of letting you be depressed and burdened by worries day and night, it's better to go along with your wishes."

"Besides, he is now all alone."

Liu Wenying's throat tightened, and she didn't know how to speak.

She thought he would try to dissuade her, would mind, or would dislike her getting involved with Pei Dingxuan again, but she never expected him to grant her wish.

Pei Zeyu smiled, not forgetting to give her some advance instructions.

"But I'm telling you this upfront: you can't involve any more people in this future."

Liu Wenying's cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes held a hint of shyness as she softly retorted.

"What do you mean by involving more people? There aren't that many..."

She was easily embarrassed when he saw through her secret, and she lowered her head slightly, wanting to bury herself in his warm chest.

But Pei Zeyu wouldn't let her dodge.

He gently pinched her chin with two fingers, lifting it upwards to force her to look up and gaze directly into his eyes.

The candlelight reflected in his eyes, revealing his unique favoritism.

"Of course! Yao Jun, Xiao Yiheng, Xue Bi, Lu Ye, and Pei Dingxuan—which of these people isn't moved by you, isn't tied to you?"

With each name read aloud, Liu Wenying's cheeks flushed a little redder.

Pei Zeyu took it all in and chuckled softly, "But my darling deserves everyone's affection."

In his view, Liu Wenying was never like ordinary women; she was gentle, resilient, sincere, and kind, and should not be bound or constrained by worldly etiquette or the opinions of others.

Besides, she was six months pregnant when she needed him the most, but he couldn't be there for her.

In the end, it was Xiao Yiheng and his group who benefited, taking turns looking after her and protecting her.

Before he met her, he thought he would die without an heir and grow old without descendants. She gave him fulfillment and a way home.

Compared to Pei Dingxuan, who was consumed by unrequited love, trapped by obsession, and made one wrong step after another, he was already much luckier.

Liu Wenying never expected that he would understand her dilemma and accept her predicament.

Just as she was about to say thank you, Pei Zeyu pressed two long fingers against her lips.

"That being said, you can't let him get what he wants so easily. In the past, his obsessive and restrictive behavior hurt both himself and others, but the choice is entirely up to you. You don't have to compromise yourself."

"Thank you, Second Master..."

Liu Wenying wrapped her arms around his waist and thanked him sincerely.

Suddenly, Ling'er's voice came from outside the door.

"Master, someone has come to deliver something and needs you to go out."

Upon hearing this, Pei Zeyu released his arms from hers. "Go ahead, I'll keep an eye on Jichuan."

When she wasn't around, he was the one who took care of Jichuan, feeding him and putting him to sleep. He did everything perfectly, showing no trace of the arrogant young master he once was.

Liu Wenying was quite relieved and led Ling'er to the entrance of the manor.

The person who arrived was none other than Pei Dingxuan's personal attendant, Atai.

Even though it had been some time since they last met, Atai remained as respectful as ever.

The last time they met, the Pei family had regained their noble titles, and she was treated as an honored guest.

Atai was leading a chestnut horse with smooth, glossy fur and strong limbs; it was Hongyun.

Hongyun also saw Liu Wenying, and she lowered her head obediently, showing no trace of her fierceness.

"Master Liu, my master said that Hongyun is close to you and recognizes you as its master, so he ordered me to bring it here as a gift for you to raise and keep as a companion."

After delivering Hongyun, Atai had to return to report.

Upon seeing the red clouds, Liu Wenying was genuinely delighted.

But then she remembered the serene figure who had risked his life to save her on the street, and a faint frown settled between her brows. She asked Atai's retreating figure, "Is his injury alright...?"

Upon hearing this, Atai stopped and turned around, saying with a somber tone, "Doesn't Master Liu also know? He won't die, but his left arm is badly injured, and he probably won't be able to draw a bow again."

She had seen his dashing figure during the autumn hunt; for him, not being able to draw his bow was tantamount to losing his edge.

"I wanted to see him, but he's gone."

Sensing the sadness in Liu Wenying's words, Atai could no longer hold back and knelt down.

"Master Liu! Please go see your master and save him!"

Liu Wenying was startled and bent down to help him up: "What happened? Get up and tell me."

She refused, so Atai wouldn't get up, only saying, "After returning, Master knew his sins were too grave to atone for, and unable to bear the longing and regret in his heart, he found a medicine, intending to take it and forget his past!"

"That medicine is extremely potent. I only overheard it by chance outside the door. Taking it can easily damage one's mind."

"But as a servant, I am powerless to stop him. I can only beg the master to consider that my master has saved him several times and go see him and save him!"

Liu Wenying was also incredulous upon hearing this.

How could he be so foolish?

The old man has always been calm, composed, and restrained. He has always valued himself the most and knows how to weigh things carefully. How could he be so stubborn as to harm himself?

"My lord has no other choice. His Majesty has suspended him from his post for half a year. My lord really... can't hold on any longer."

Atai almost choked up as he said the last sentence, looking at Liu Wenying with anticipation.

Liu Wenying remained silent, unsure how to respond.

Hongyun, who was next to her, lowered her head and nuzzled against her affectionately.

In an instant, the melancholy and confusion in Liu Wenying's heart faded away.

In the past, he was the one who saved her; this time, it was her turn to save him.

Liu Wenying whispered to the horse, and also to herself, "Hongyun, come with me to find your master."

She mounted her horse with a nimble and graceful movement.

She would use the riding skills he had personally taught her to ride a horse and rush to save Pei Dingxuan, who was trapped in his obsession and about to destroy himself.

The wind brushed against my clothes, I was about to ride my horse, and a thousand emotions surged in my heart.

She was disgusted by his unscrupulous methods, but she also relied on his protection and support countless times.

Despite all the past grievances, none of them mattered as his life and soul were in grave danger at this moment.

The sun was setting, and the evening breeze was blowing.

Red Clouds hoofs pounded the twilight, carrying her on their journey ahead, determined to bring him back with their own hands.

The setting sun sank completely behind the western mountains, night fell over the world, and cold stars scattered.

Liu Wenying tightened the reins and dismounted outside the Peach Blossom Courtyard.

The courtyard was desolate and overgrown, with hardly anyone tending to it. As I passed through the garden, the peach tree by the pond stood there, its branches withered and bare, without flowers or leaves.

Late autumn is indeed not the season for planting peach trees.

The familiar main house glowed with a dim, yellow candlelight, standing out prominently in the night.

Liu Wenying stepped closer and pushed open the door.

Pei Dingxuan sat with his back to her, his crown and belt loose, his black hair flowing freely. Gone was his usual solemn and dignified demeanor; instead, an air of decadent loneliness enveloped him.

Hearing the noise, he turned around abruptly, his eyes widening in astonishment.

Pei Dingxuan stared at the green figure standing at the door, unable to believe that she had come.

Taking advantage of his momentary daze, Liu Wenying stepped forward lightly.

Before he could react, Su Bai stretched out her hand, picked up the cup of tea with hidden medicinal properties from the table, and with a slight flick of her wrist, spilled it all onto the ground.

Water stains fell to the ground, soaking the blue bricks; the tea that could sever all ties with the past was now reduced to dust.

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