Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

A few days later, during the morning court session, sunlight shone through the tall window lattices onto the magnificent palace. Civil and military officials were discussing the matter, but suddenly fell silent because a minister suddenly stood up.

The minister had a righteous look on his face and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, I have a memorial to submit."

Kangxi frowned slightly and said calmly: "Speak."

The minister took a deep breath and said loudly: "The person I want to report is Li Wenhan, the father of Li Gege in the Fourth Prince's Mansion!"

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the court. Kangxi frowned and said in a deep voice: "Li Wenhan? What is his crime?"

The minister looked directly at Kangxi without fear and told him everything: "Ever since Li became the daughter of the Fourth Prince, her father Li Wenhan has used the Fourth Prince's name to do evil, not only accepting bribes but also oppressing the people. Li Wenhan's son even relied on his sister's name to bully men and women outside, ruining the reputation of the royal family and the court."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Kangxi frowned, looked at Yinzhen with a sharp gaze, and asked in a deep voice: "Yinzhen, have you heard of this?"

Yinzhen was shocked and immediately knelt on the ground, shaking his head repeatedly: "Father, I have never heard of these things. Although Li is my daughter's daughter, she has lived in the backyard for a long time, so I don't think she knows much about these things."

Kangxi looked at Yinzhen, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes. He knew that Yinzhen had always been upright and would not do such a thing. So, he waved his hand to let Yinzhen stand up, and said coldly: "In this case, I will order the Dali Temple to investigate this matter thoroughly. If it is true, I will never tolerate it!"

The Dali Temple's Shaoqing immediately stepped forward to receive the order, and said in a firm voice: "As ordered, Your Majesty. I will do my best to find out the truth and give Your Majesty an explanation."

Yinzhen stood aside, feeling mixed emotions. He recalled every detail of his acquaintance with Li Gege, and his heart was shaken. But when he thought of what the Li family had done, he felt that he could not forgive them. He silently told himself that he must investigate the matter thoroughly when he returned to the mansion. If it was true, he would have to think carefully about how he would treat Li Gege in the future.

At the same time, he couldn't help but think of the Ulanala Mansion. That was his wife's home. Compared with the Li family, the Ulanala Mansion seemed so peaceful and harmonious. His wife was gentle and virtuous, and her brothers and sisters also lived in harmony without these troubles. He couldn't help but sigh, his wife was still the best!

……

The Forbidden City in the morning light looked solemn and mysterious. As the morning court bells gradually faded away, Yinzhen appeared at the gate of the mansion. His eyes were firm and his steps were hurried, as if something important was waiting for him to deal with.

After returning to the palace, Yinzhen immediately summoned Gao Wuyong. Gao Wuyong and Su Peisheng were both his right-hand men. Su Peisheng had been responsible for handling the affairs in the palace, while Gao Wuyong was responsible for those outside the palace.

"Gao Wuyong, there is something I need you to do." There was a hint of unquestionable majesty in Yinzhen's voice.

Gao Wuyong was slightly stunned. He had never seen Yinzhen look so serious. He immediately lowered his head and replied respectfully, "I am here. Please give me your instructions, Lord Beile."

"I want you to closely investigate what the Li family has done." Yinzhen's eyes were deep, as if he wanted to see through all the hypocrisy and truth in this world. "I want to know everything about them, including who they have dealings with in the court, how their business operates, and whether they have any unusual behavior recently."

Gao Wuyong's heart trembled when he heard the word "Li Family". He knew that the Li Family was Li Gege's family, but the Li Family was only a seventh-rank official. His master was so serious, he was afraid that the Li Family had done something. But he also knew Yinzhen's character very well. Since he had given the order, he had to go all out.

"Yes, sir." Although Gao Wuyong was surprised in his heart, he did not show it on the surface. He took the order respectfully and left.

Yinzhen looked at Gao Wuyong's departing back, but a complex emotion rose in his heart. He knew how difficult this investigation was, but he also believed in Gao Wuyong's ability. He hoped that this investigation would reveal the true face of the Li family and provide a strong basis for his future decision-making.

However, deep in his heart, he still had a trace of worry. She had always been a well-behaved and sensible girl in his eyes, and he hoped that she could stay sober and rational, and not be blinded by the interests of the family.

Yinzhen stood in front of the window, looking into the distance, and prayed silently in his heart: "Li Gege, I hope you can live up to my efforts and don't let me down."

……

Li Gege sat in the exquisite room, embroidering flowers anxiously. Her brows were furrowed, as if she was worried about something. All day long, she felt an inexplicable uneasiness lingering in her heart.

Suddenly, a servant ran in hurriedly, leaned over and whispered in her ear: "Princess, someone from the Li family is here."

Li Gege's hand trembled, and the needle pierced her finger. She endured the pain and quickly asked the servant to invite the guest in. When she saw that the visitor was her mother, she was even more surprised and confused. She hurriedly stepped forward to help Madam Li up and let her sit down.

As soon as Mrs. Li sat down, she grabbed Li Gege's hand tightly and said anxiously, "Gege, you have to save your father and brother."

Li Gege's heart sank suddenly. She asked nervously, "What's wrong? What happened?"

Mrs. Li hesitated, but finally told the truth. It turned out that her father accepted bribes in the name of Yinzhen, and her brother bullied men and women and did all kinds of evil.

After hearing what Madam Li said, Li Gege's face changed drastically. She said in shock: "Father is confused, brother is confused! How can you do such a thing?"

Mrs. Li knew it was too late to say anything now, so she could only turn to Li Gege for help: "Gege, we know we were wrong. Please help us think of a solution."

Li Gege's heart was in a mess, and she tried to calm herself down. She knew the seriousness of the matter. If Yinzhen knew about it, not only her family would suffer, but she herself would also be affected. The second prince might lose Yinzhen's favor, and she herself might never have the opportunity to make a name for herself.

She pondered for a while, then said to Madam Li, "Mother, you must quickly deal with the money that was embezzled from the family. Then, use some of the money to comfort the people who were beaten by my brother. This will at least reduce some of the guilt."

As she spoke, Li Gege's tone revealed a hint of complaint: "My life in the mansion is already difficult. If Yinzhen knows about this, what should I do?"

Mrs. Li also knew that she had implicated her daughter this time, but she had no other choice at the moment and could only try her best to make up for the mistake, hoping to reduce some of the burden on her daughter.

Afterwards, Li Gege personally saw Madam Li out. She stood in front of the door, watching Madam Li leave, feeling helpless and worried. She knew that this storm had just begun, and she would be forced to get involved.