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

It's just applying a balm; nowadays, it's not uncommon for people to have someone apply sunscreen to their back.

Liu Wenying untied the sash, and her clothes slipped off her shoulders, piling up at her waist.

His skin was fair and his spine was smooth, like a shallow mountain range.

She wasn't completely naked; she was still wearing a small undergarment.

But the most eye-catching thing is that red ribbon, a thin strand that wraps around the back of the neck to the shoulder blade and is tied in an exquisite knot.

The crimson against her snow-white skin was breathtakingly beautiful.

She lay on the bed, burying her face in the pillow. "I'm all better now, you can come in."

Xue Bi walked around the screen and into the inner room, his gaze falling on her back for only a moment before looking away.

He kept his eyes focused on his nose, his nose focused on his heart, but his Adam's apple bobbed silently.

The jar of perfume was opened, and the scent of jasmine wafted out.

He scooped out a small piece in his palm, rubbed it to warm it, and then applied it to her shoulder blade.

Liu Wenying's back suddenly tensed.

"Relax, just apply some perfume."

Liu Wenying tried to ease the pressure, and those hands were indeed disciplined, only applying the ointment evenly down her back.

But a thin red rope runs across her back, digging into her skin and leaving shallow marks.

His fingertips slipped under the rope, smearing the balm into the gap between the rope and his skin.

As Xue Bi applied the ointment, she massaged the acupoints, and the soreness spread from the acupoints, miraculously relieving her fatigue from the past few days.

Finally, he pressed his hand against her lower back, his fingertips lingering in that indentation.

You've lost a lot of weight.

Liu Wenying pressed her cheek against the soft pillowcase, "I don't have much of an appetite in the summer, so I can't eat much. It's okay if I lose weight."

"But I will care."

Xue Bi said earnestly, "From now on, I'll watch you eat your dinner every day, okay?"

"Eh? Your position as Right Remonstrator... isn't it quite busy, is it?"

"Even the busiest official duties have an end. I'll come back when I'm done, and if all else fails, I can take a day off."

He was clear-headed; Wenying's family was wealthy and she no longer needed to depend on anyone to live a stable and prosperous life.

He agreed to accept the official position in the capital because he wanted someone of equal status to accompany her.

Since the person in question didn't mind the trouble, Liu Wenying couldn't very well refuse his kind offer.

"Alright then, but just don't let it interfere with your own business."

Xue Bi smiled and continued applying the ointment.

After quickly wiping her back, Liu Wenying pulled up her clothes and put them on.

"Just put the perfume jar down, I'll take care of the rest..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xue Bi said, "Put some on your calves too. You've walked a lot today, so it'll help you sleep better."

Before she could refuse, he had already grabbed her ankle.

The hem slipped down, revealing smooth calves with fair, jade-like skin and delicate ankles.

The perfume melted in his palm and he applied it to his calves, taking meticulous care of them from his ankles to the backs of his knees.

While applying the ointment, I also pressed a few acupoints with moderate pressure, which gave me a sore and comfortable feeling.

Liu Wenying was able to keep her composure at first, but those hands were too good at pleasing her.

The rain outside the window gradually stopped, and the moonlight broke through the clouds, shining in with a cool and clear light.

Under his gentle push, Liu Wenying fell into a deep sleep.

After making sure nothing was missed, Xue Bi put her ankle back down and pulled the thin blanket over her.

I couldn't help but lean down and gaze into her peaceful, sleeping eyes.

A gentle kiss landed on her cheek.

Sweet dreams, Oriole.

Since making that promise that night, Xue Bi has kept his word for several days in a row.

Except when he was busy with official duties, he would always come to have dinner with Liu Wenying on time.

Even if she was delayed by managing the shop and returned late, he would wait patiently.

However, the two had different tastes. Liu Wenying preferred spicy food, and if a meal lacked spiciness, she would find it bland.

However, Xue Bi couldn't stand spicy food. Even the slightest bit of chili flakes would make her thin lips turn red.

However, he didn't interrupt her enjoyment and silently drank half a pot of tea to relieve the spiciness.

Seeing this, Liu Wenying couldn't help but feel guilty and uneasy.

From then on, she would use the excuse that it was hot in summer and she should eat more light and cooling foods instead of spicy ones every day.

After that, the kitchen did serve a lot of light dishes, but there were always one or two spicy ones.

That day, Liu Wenying finished all her business early and returned home ahead of schedule.

Back in the house, he opened the door but Xue Bi was nowhere to be seen.

She called Ling'er over and asked, "Where is Xue Bi?"

Ling'er came in carrying a fold of clean clothes, and blinked when she heard this.

"Mr. Xue should be in the kitchen right now."

"kitchen?"

She had never seen Xue Bi cook before. He had a scholarly air about him, and it was hard to believe that he would be like this when he rolled up his sleeves and cooked.

Filled with curiosity, Liu Wenying went to the kitchen.

As soon as I arrived at the door, I heard the sizzling sound of oil frying in a pan.

She tiptoed and peeked through the crack in the door.

Xue Bi wore an apron over her blue shirt, with the sleeves rolled up to her elbows, revealing her slender, well-defined forearms.

He was skillfully stirring the vegetables in the wok with a ladle.

Liu Wenying was stunned.

Ling'er followed and whispered, "Isn't the Master going in?"

She snapped out of her daze and pulled Ling'er aside: "Ling'er, tell me honestly, my dinner earlier wasn't all prepared by Xue Bi, was it?"

Ling'er nodded, "Actually, Mr. Xue can't stand the smell of spicy food. Every time he stir-fries chili peppers, he coughs from the fumes and his eyes turn red. But the master loves to eat it, so he has slowly practiced and now it seems he can tolerate it."

No wonder, no wonder the dishes Xue Bi served her after the meal tasted increasingly to her liking.

She thought it was because the village cooks had improved their skills, but it turned out to be him...

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

"Mr. Xue told me not to talk about it, saying it was all trivial and not worth mentioning."

Liu Wenying, however, felt uneasy listening to this and silently took it to heart.

As dusk fell, Liu Wenying deliberately returned to her room at the same time she usually did, pretending to have just come back.

Sure enough, Xue Bi was already sitting at the table, which was laden with dishes.

"I'm late today, sorry to have kept you waiting."

Xue Bi shook his head, "Soon, the dishes will be served just in time."

The two sat down to eat. Liu Wenying was initially absent-minded, but her taste buds were exceptionally honest and she was impressed by his cooking skills.

After the meal was finished quietly, Xue Bi, as usual, asked someone to clear away the cups and plates and brewed a pot of tea.

Liu Wenying planned to practice her calligraphy before going to sleep.

She developed the habit of practicing calligraphy when she first came to Zhiyun Manor. She knew quite a few characters and could read accounts quickly, but her handwriting was crooked and messy.

Xue Bi taught her to write, stroke by stroke.

At this moment, Xue Bi was grinding ink, and she was laying out paper, occasionally giving her pointers.

"This stroke needs to be extended a bit more."

Liu Wenying followed his instructions and wrote, finishing five sheets of paper before she knew it. Outside, a light drizzle began to fall, and soon the sound of rain intensified.

Liu Wenying looked up and realized that it was already late at night.

Xue Bi glanced out the window. "It's getting late. You should get some rest. I'll head back now."

After he finished speaking, he made a move to leave.

"Hey, it's raining outside, why don't you stay here?" Liu Wenying said without hesitation.

Xue Bi turned around, his handsome features showing a hint of surprise. "Stay?"

He spoke those three simple words with such tenderness.

The candlelight flickered, the shadows of the figures lingered, and an air of ambiguity filled the atmosphere.

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