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

Lu Ye froze, his black and gold heterochromatic eyes widening slightly as he looked at her so close to him.

Liu Wenying smiled triumphantly, "Isn't it delicious?"

Lu Ye nodded blankly, chewing mechanically.

The crispy mountain melted in my mouth, so sweet it was almost cloying.

What made him even more uneasy was the residue left on the spoon... Could this be considered an indirect kiss?

The moment the thought crossed her mind, not only her ears but also her neck turned crimson.

Liu Wenying took back the spoon, then scooped up another spoonful and ate it herself.

"Eat quickly, eat quickly, or it will melt."

Lu Ye then picked up his spoon and slowly put it in his mouth.

The crispy mountain still tastes the same—cool and sweet—but for some reason, it doesn't seem as sweet as the spoonful I had before.

After the two finished eating the crispy mountain, Liu Wenying stood up and stretched her sore arms.

"Will we practice archery at the same time tomorrow?"

Lu Ye also stood up, slung his quiver and bow over his shoulder, and said, "Okay, I'll wait for you."

Liu Wenying turned and walked towards her room. "Okay, see you tomorrow!"

From then on, Liu Wenying came to learn archery every day. Even when the estate and shops were busiest, she could still spare half an hour to try it out, just so as not to waste her skills.

Lu Ye saw her diligence and eagerness to learn.

Today, he came to teach, but instead of his old bow, he carried a brand new light bow.

The bow was thinner than the original one, painted dark brown, and polished smooth; the bowstring was also new.

"Try this."

Liu Wenying took it and immediately felt its difference.

It's at least 30% lighter than the original, and it fits perfectly in my hand—neither heavy nor flimsy.

I tried pulling the string, and the bow was flexible and had a strong rebound. It didn't require as much effort as the previous one.

"This is……"

"This was made for you. The original one was too heavy, and it took a lot of effort just to hold it. It would hurt your wrist if you practiced for too long. This one is lighter and more suitable for you."

Liu Wenying stroked the smooth bow, especially noting the cloud patterns carved at the end, which showed the maker's meticulousness.

"You can also make bows?"

"Back in the mountains, if a bow broke, we would fix it ourselves. You learn by doing it over time; it's not a rare skill."

"Why wouldn't I care? I can't do it myself, Lu Ye, you're amazing."

The lavish praise made Lu Ye uncomfortable, so he coughed lightly and pointed to the bowing figure to change the subject.

"I thinned the bow a bit, so your hand won't hurt when you hold it."

The bowstring was also replaced with a thinner one, which makes it easier to pull, but the strength is not reduced.

"And it has textured surfaces to prevent slipping, which is good for sweaty palms in the summer..."

Lu Ye spoke calmly, but Liu Wenying was moved.

He observed her with exceptional care, even noting the small detail of her sweaty palms. He even specially made anti-slip textures on the bow, making it a custom-made bow for her.

"Lu Ye, thank you."

"I'm glad it helps. Give it a try."

Liu Wenying said no more, nocked an arrow and drew her bow.

The new bow was indeed easy to use; it required much less effort to draw the string, and the bow itself was stable without shaking or trembling.

She held her breath, aimed, and released her grip. With a "thud," the target struck the straw, just an inch from the bullseye.

"A fine bow!"

"Practice more, and you'll become even more accurate."

"Um!"

With the new bow, she practiced even more enthusiastically.

As the sun rose higher, the courtyard became as hot as a steamer.

After Liu Wenying finished shooting a quiver of arrows, she wiped the sweat from her forehead and turned to Lu Ye.

"It's too hot outside. You should go inside and rest. I'll practice some more by myself. I'll call you if I have any problems."

Lu Ye shook his head: "I'll go with you."

"No need," she insisted.

"Archery requires a lot of practice. You can't stay with me in the sun all the time. Go do your thing, I'll go back when I've practiced enough."

"Then... rest when you're tired."

"Okay!" She replied without turning her head, her eyes fixed intently on the bullseye.

Lu Ye turned around and went back to his room. He closed the door but opened the window, so he could see her in the courtyard.

As the setting sun casts its golden rays, the summer heat in the courtyard gradually dissipates.

Liu Wenying put down the bow and shook her hand.

She practiced archery with three full quivers today, and the area around the bullseye was already covered in thorns.

I should go and tell Lu Ye.

When she arrived at Lu Ye's house, the door was unlocked, so she pushed it open and went inside.

"Lu Ye? My accuracy improved a lot during my practice today, but..."

Before he could finish speaking, the words suddenly caught in his throat.

The sound of splashing water came from the next room. There was no screen in his room, and Liu Wenying's gaze was suddenly drawn to a clear and refreshing scene.

Lu Ye was taking a shower and had no idea that she would suddenly barge in.

The man was tall and imposing, a solid nine feet tall, with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and a broad frame—a physique honed only by the mountains and wilderness.

Now that the covering has been removed, her honey-colored skin is fully exposed in the moisture, with distinct texture, firm and delicate color, and a very healthy feel.

His eyes were deep-set, his pupils a blend of black and gold, as deep and cold as a deep pool, both cold and powerful.

His chest and abdominal muscles are full and well-defined, and every inch of his muscles exudes a sense of power.

Especially with the taut muscles on his chest, he looks incredibly strong.

Liu Wenying was shocked and hurriedly turned around.

"I...I didn't mean to. I didn't know you were taking a bath in the house right now."

Ordinary people bathe at night before going to bed, so there's no reason for them to wash up at such a time. No wonder she was caught off guard and barged in.

"It's alright. I was covered in sweat during the day, and I was afraid that my body smell would be too strong and make you uncomfortable."

He has a rough appearance, but he likes to be clean.

Before and after each archery practice session with her, I would take a shower and change clothes to get rid of the smell of sweat, just so that I could stand clean and tidy beside her without being tainted by any foul air.

"Then, I'll wait for you outside. You can take your time washing."

"it is good."

Liu Wenying came outside and sat on the stone bench to wait quietly.

The evening breeze was blowing, but her heart remained unsettled for a long time.

The scene I had accidentally witnessed earlier kept replaying uncontrollably in my mind.

A moment later, Lu Ye finished his bath and came out wearing a light summer robe.

His clothes were not properly worn, with the collar hanging loosely open, revealing large areas of firm chest muscles.

Perhaps out of consideration for her still being outside, he wiped the water droplets with particularly hasty and careless movements. The water droplets in his hair and neck were not dried, but slowly slid down his skin, soaking the thin fabric of his clothes.

The slightly damp fabric clung to the body, outlining the clear contours of the muscles.

Full chest muscles, well-defined abdominal muscles, lean waist, and down...

Liu Wenying hurriedly looked away, but the fleeting image she had just caught was already etched into her mind.

Can't think any more!

She had at least wiped his body when he was seriously injured and unable to move around properly, so how could she be so agitated?

Liu Wenying pinched her palm hard, forcing herself to calm down.

"Wenying, come in."

Lu Ye invited her into the house, then took a cloth to dry his hair, his clothes opening wider as he did so.

Liu Wenying stared at the ground, not daring to look up.

She had seen countless men of exceptional appearance and demeanor, but in terms of physique and build, there were almost none who could match Lu Ye.

Especially her firm waist looks so impressive.

Distracting thoughts resurfaced in her mind, and Liu Wenying secretly regretted that she really couldn't let her mind wander anymore.

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