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

Liu Wenying walked out of the house and pointed to the dozens of people.

"Who are they...?"

Pei Dingxuan walked over and took her hand. "For the tree transplant, I hired the best gardeners in the capital and the most secure security escort agency to ensure everything goes smoothly."

Huh? Do you really need a security escort agency for just a tree?

Liu Wenying swallowed back the words that were on the tip of her tongue.

She followed him closer and only then did she realize just how large the entourage was.

The peach tree was carefully dug out, its roots covered with a thick layer of wet mud, wrapped tightly in layers of burlap.

The trunk and branches were also wrapped with soft cloth, for fear of even the slightest bump or scratch.

The gardeners were directing the lifting of the trees off the carts, some holding the trunks and others supporting the roots.

With such a large scale, it's unlikely that even a single branch or leaf would be damaged.

Liu Wenying couldn't help but chuckle and tugged at Pei Dingxuan's sleeve.

"Is the space around the tree too small? Otherwise, you would definitely call a hundred people, each to protect a single leaf?"

Pei Dingxuan suddenly realized, "How come I didn't think of that?"

"Silly boy," she scolded playfully, her eyes crinkling with laughter.

The process of moving the trees took a whole day.

A plot of land had already been cleared in the backyard, and the soil was specially transported from the peach orchard.

Even the orientation and lighting of the pit were calculated to ensure it was exactly the same as the original.

The gardeners carefully planted the trees, added soil, and watered them, paying meticulous attention to detail.

After the tree was transplanted, everyone dispersed, leaving only the two of them in the courtyard.

The peach tree branches were emerald green, trembling gently in the wind.

Pei Dingxuan stroked the tree trunk to make sure it was alright.

"Alright, from now on, it and I will stay here with you."

Liu Wenying nodded, her chin curved like jade, a look of satisfaction spreading across her narrowed eyes.

Under the peach tree, Pei Dingxuan's heartstrings were touched, and he lowered his head to kiss her eyebrows and eyes.

From now on, there's no need to wake up in a panic from a dream and frantically search for something.

Everything he cherishes is here.

As dusk fell, the Milky Way hung low over the eaves.

After dinner, Liu Wenying, having nothing else to do, went to Pei Dingxuan's room.

The door wasn't closed tightly, and the room was lit. Pei Dingxuan was standing by the couch, holding a few pieces of clothing in his hands, with a half-open travel bag beside him.

Liu Wenying stood at the door, surprised, and asked, "What's going on here...?"

When Pei Dingxuan saw her arrive, he put down the clothes he was carrying and beckoned to her, "Yingniang, come in quickly."

Liu Wenying walked in, her gaze still fixed on her luggage.

The small bag was bulging, and next to it were several scrolls of documents, carefully wrapped in oil paper.

"Are you going on a long trip?" she asked softly, already having a guess in her mind.

"Yes, we'll set off for Gyeongju first thing tomorrow morning."

"Qingzhou?" Liu Wenying looked up at him. "How long will you be gone?"

"The return date is uncertain. It depends on when the case can be resolved. It could take as little as a month or as long as two or three months."

Liu Wenying's heart sank.

For two or three months, she didn't see him and wondered if he was eating on time or if he was staying up late reviewing case files.

"Then does that mean I... won't see you for a while?"

Pei Dingxuan gently pulled her into his arms.

"When we haven't seen each other for a long time, I also miss Yingniang."

Liu Wenying felt a lump in her throat and buried her face in his chest.

The two embraced quietly for a moment, then Pei Dingxuan suddenly released her and looked down at her: "So, Yingniang, why don't you grant me a wish tonight?"

"What is your wish?" Liu Wenying looked up and met his deep phoenix eyes.

Pei Dingxuan led her to the table and took out a soft silk ribbon from the drawer.

"What are you doing...?" Before Liu Wenying could finish speaking, he had already gently covered her eyes with the silk ribbon.

Her vision was suddenly taken away, and she reached out to pull him away, but he grabbed her wrist.

"Don't rush, come with me."

Liu Wenying was led by Pei Dingxuan to sit in the round-backed chair.

She was strapped to the chair and couldn't move freely.

"Pei Dingxuan? What are you doing?" she called out to him, starting to panic.

He whispered in my ear, "Don't be afraid, it's just a game."

Liu Wenying's heart pounded faster, and with darkness before her eyes, her other senses became exceptionally sharp.

"W-What game?"

Pei Dingxuan did not answer, but looked down quietly at the beauty in the chair.

His fingers touched her cheek, but Liu Wenying couldn't see the tender possessiveness in his eyes.

"Everyone says that I am in charge of the Ministry of Justice, and that I am most skilled at interrogation and judgment, with keen insight and the ability to see through the wickedness of people's hearts."

"Tonight there are no files or laws, so I will set up a private court to try my Yingniang."

Liu Wenying felt a chill run down her spine. "How...how do we interrogate them?"

"Investigate the crimes committed by Yingniang."

"I committed a crime? What crime?" Liu Wenying asked, following his words.

"The sin of stealing my heart, it has stolen my heart, and I am always filled with longing and unable to sleep at night."

Upon hearing this, Liu Wenying was no longer nervous and wanted to laugh but held it in.

She pursed her lips, feigning seriousness, and asked, "Really? Then how does Your Excellency intend to determine the outcome of the investigation?"

"They're very stubborn; even severe torture won't stop them."

"And you want to torture me?" In her panic, Liu Wenying's lips were seized by him.

Liu Wenying's movements were limited, and she could not respond, so she could only look up and endure it.

He only released her when she could no longer breathe.

His thin lips moved to her ear, and he gently bit her earlobe: "Tell me, why do you always make me think about you?"

Liu Wenying's ears turned bright red. "I...I don't know."

"You don't know? Then continue the interrogation until Yingniang finds out."

He continued to torment her lips, lingering and enjoying it immensely.

The blue ribbon was untied, and then it was no longer limited to the lips.

Liu Wenying's body went limp, and her voice softened as well.

"My lord, I was wrong, I confess..."

"What crime do you confess to?" Pei Dingxuan stopped and asked in a low, hoarse voice.

"I stole the heart of an adult, and... I still don't know how to repent, and I always make adults worry about me."

Physiological tears wet the silk on the eyes.

Can we let her go now?

"Since you've confessed, then you should continue to be punished..."

After saying that, his lips pressed against hers again, landing on her shoulder.

The next day.

Sunlight streamed in through the mica window, bright and dazzling; it was already high in the sky.

Liu Wenying moved her body, feeling weak all over, as if she had been disassembled and reassembled.

The images from last night flooded her mind, and her face flushed with anger.

She finally understood why Pei Dingxuan had tormented her like that before leaving the capital.

He clearly calculated that she would resent him after waking up, so he made his money first.

Liu Wenying struggled to get out of bed and looked at her reflection in the bronze mirror. The red marks on her neck were clearly visible, and she knew she had to wear a high-necked dress.

Wearing a turtleneck on such a hot day is incredibly uncomfortable.

Liu Wenying bit her lip, her anger rising even more.

The room was quiet, with the occasional chirping of birds coming from outside the window.

Liu Wenying looked around and confirmed that the person from last night was no longer there.

The pillow still bears traces of his sleep, and the air still carries his fresh scent, but he is gone.

Liu Wenying felt empty inside; he wouldn't even let her see him off.

Suddenly, I caught a glimpse of a letter left on the table.

Liu Wenying walked over, picked up the letter, opened it, and found his handwriting inside, containing only a few short lines.

Yingniang, don't see me off, I'm afraid of parting.

I will return someday, and then I will apologize to you.

I went too far last night; please remember that.

When I return, you may punish me as you see fit.

Dingxuanliu

"Hmph, I remember it all."

After reading the letter, Liu Wenying's pent-up frustration gradually dissipated, replaced by endless longing.

I wonder how many mountains and rivers he has crossed by now.

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