Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

Yinzhen had been busy with government affairs in the front yard, and he had always left the daily affairs of the front yard to Gao Wuyong. Yiya was mainly responsible for the affairs of the back yard, including the maids and servants, daily expenses, festival preparations, etc., all of which required her to review one by one to ensure that everything in the mansion was in order.

Now, she was going to patrol Mulan with Yinzhen, so someone would be needed to take care of the affairs in the backyard. After much thought, Yi Ya thought of Song Gege, who had handled the affairs of the mansion before, and Yi Ya was very relieved to hand it over to her again.

"Bai Shu." Yi Ya called her personal maid softly.

"Fujin, what do you want me to do for you?" Bai Zhu asked respectfully.

"Go to Song Gege's yard and tell her that I have something to discuss with her." Yi Ya ordered.

Bai Zhu responded and turned away in a hurry. Not long after, Song Gege learned that Yi Ya was looking for her, and immediately put down what she was doing and went to the main courtyard.

In the main courtyard, Yi Ya had been waiting for a long time. She sat at the stone table in the courtyard, holding an account book in her hand, frowning slightly, obviously thinking about something. Song Gege walked into the courtyard and saw Yi Ya's appearance. She couldn't help but secretly wonder if something happened in the mansion again.

"My concubine greets Madam Madam." Song Gege bowed.

Yi Ya raised her head and saw Song Gege, a smile appeared on her face: "Song Gege, you are here. Please sit down."

Song Gege sat down as she was told, looked at Yi Ya's expression, and asked cautiously, "Fujin, is there something going on in the mansion?"

Yi Ya sighed, put down the account book in her hand, and said seriously: "Yes, I want to discuss the affairs of the backyard with you. I will go to the straw mat with you in a few days. There are many affairs in the backyard, and I need a capable person to help me deal with these things."

Song Gege's heart moved. She knew this was an opportunity and that Fu Jin trusted her. But she thought of Er Gege and said, "Fu Jin, I still have Er Gege to take care of. I'm afraid I can't take good care of her."

Yi Ya knew what Song Gege was worried about, so she quickly said, "Don't worry, I'll let Nanny Su help you deal with it."

Seeing this, Song Gege knew that she couldn't refuse. "Fujin, I will do my best to handle the affairs of the backyard and won't let you down." Song Gege said solemnly.

Yi Ya looked at her determined eyes and couldn't help but praise her in her heart. She knew that Song Gege was a trustworthy person and she would be able to complete this task.

"Very good, I believe you can do well. But I still need to tell you about some situations. As for Princess Li, she is still under house arrest, so you don't need to pay too much attention to her. But you must have someone take good care of the eldest princess and the second prince, so that nothing goes wrong. And as for Princess Wu, she is pregnant now, so she cannot be ignored." Yi Ya warned carefully.

"Don't worry, Madam. I will take good care of you. If there is anything I don't understand, I will discuss it with Madam Su." Song Gege said.

Yi Ya smiled and said, "Then let's start from tomorrow. During my absence, you and Nanny Su will handle the affairs of the backyard together."

Song Gege nodded in agreement, her heart full of expectation and determination. She would definitely protect this home for Fu Jin, and when Fu Jin came back, she would make sure the whole house was the same as it is now. Then she left Yi Ya Courtyard.

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In a corner of Yonghe Palace, the sun shines obliquely, and the golden light illuminates every corner of the palace. However, under this warm light, Yinzhen sits on the couch in front of the window in a depressed mood, frowning, as if the whole world owes him justice.

"Mother, why can't I go? My tenth brother has already gone." With a hint of pleading and dissatisfaction in his tone, he once again mentioned to his mother, Concubine De, that he could not accompany Kangxi to the grass mat this time.

Concubine De sighed softly. She knew her son. He had a strong curiosity and adventurous spirit since he was a child. However, this time Emperor Kangxi's decision made him feel disappointed.

She stroked Yinzhen's head gently, her voice soothing with motherly caressing, "Your Majesty went to the straw mat because you have important matters to deal with. You are still young and don't understand some things. When you grow up, you will naturally have the opportunity. Besides, Brother Ten is also grown up and will get married in a few years. You are different, so just stay in the palace."

Yinzhen retorted unwillingly: "But I feel that I have grown up and can take care of myself without bothering others..." There was a firm light in his eyes, as if he was already a man of his own standing.

Defei looked at her son's serious expression, feeling both amused and helpless. She knew that Yinzhen could not understand the adult world at this moment, but his persistence and enthusiasm made people reluctant to discourage him.

Therefore, she could only persuade him patiently: "Your father's decision has its reasons. The most important thing for you now is to study hard and improve your abilities."

Seeing her son's unwillingness to admit defeat, Concubine De couldn't help but feel helpless. She knew Yinzhen's temper, and once he made a decision, it would be difficult to change it. So she changed the subject, trying to divert Yinzhen's attention from this matter.

She asked curiously, "Madam Gui, what happened to Honghui? Is he asleep?"

Nanny Gui replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, little Prince Honghui has just finished feeding and should still be awake."

As soon as he heard Honghui's name, Yinzhen's spirits immediately perked up.

He asked Concubine De excitedly: "Is Honghui here? I haven't seen him for a long time!" There was a gleam of anticipation in his eyes, as if Honghui's arrival could bring him endless joy.

Seeing her son's expectant eyes, Concubine De felt soft-hearted and told Nanny Gui, "In that case, bring Honghui here."

Soon, the wet nurse came over carefully holding Honghui. When Yinzhen saw Honghui, he immediately went to him happily and stretched out his hands to tease this cute little nephew.

He also tried to teach Honghui to call him "Fourteenth Uncle". Although Honghui was still young and could not speak, his childish laughter and curious eyes showed that he was very amused by Yinzhen.

Seeing the two children playing together, Concubine De felt very warm in her heart. She knew that although Yinzhen could not go to the straw mat with Kangxi this time, he would be in a much better mood with Honghui's company. So, she decided to let the two children play for a while longer and let them rest when they were tired.

In this way, with Honghui's company, Yinzhen gradually got rid of the sadness of not being able to go to the straw mat.