Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

The majesty and solemnity of the palace seemed to have lost their color at this moment. Yinzhen walked into the palace angrily, his face full of anger and unwillingness, and he shouted that he wanted to seek revenge on Longkodo. This scene shocked Concubine De who was standing by.

"Yinzhen! What's wrong with you?" Defei hurried forward and asked with concern. Her brows were furrowed and her tone was full of worry.

Yinzhen stopped walking, his face flushed, obviously extremely angry: "Mother, you didn't see it! That Li Si'er, she is so arrogant! People who know her say that she is Longkodo's concubine, and those who don't know her think she is the real wife!"

After hearing this, Concubine De frowned, and a bad feeling welled up in her heart. She knew that Yinzhen was impulsive, but she didn't expect him to be so angry. She whispered to comfort him, "Yinzhen, calm down first and tell your mother what happened?"

Yinzhen took a deep breath, tried to calm down, and then began to tell the story. He described Li Si'er's arrogance and how she bullied Honghui. The more Defei listened, the angrier she became. Her most beloved grandson was actually bullied like this. How could she not be angry?

"Your Majesty, such a thing is happening in the capital. Who is this Li Si'er?" There was anger and confusion in Concubine De's tone.

Yinzhen replied: "She is Longkodo's concubine."

After hearing this, Concubine De was silent for a moment. She certainly knew Longkodo's status and influence in the court. She had followed Emperor Kangxi for many years and knew that Longkodo was the fastest rising official in recent years. He came from a prominent family, had the protection of the Tonggiya clan, and was a cousin of Emperor Kangxi. His future was bright.

However, these did not reduce Defei's anger towards Yinzhen. She said to Yinzhen with a stern face: "Yinzhen, you are already so old, you should know what to say and what not to say. Longkodo is not someone you can provoke at will, even if he is a minor official, you can't jump up and down at will."

Yinzhen lowered his head after hearing this. He knew that what Defei said was right. But the anger in his heart had not subsided. He whispered: "Mother, I know I was wrong. But Honghui..."

Defei interrupted Yinzhen and said, "Yinzhen, please stop interfering in this matter. I will discuss countermeasures with your fourth brother, and you don't have to interfere anymore."

After hearing this, Yinzhen was silent for a while, then nodded: "Okay, mother. I understand." After that, he turned and left.

After Yinzhen disappeared through the palace gate, Concubine De's face flashed with worry. She waved her hand and asked the surrounding maids to leave, leaving only Madam Gui.

"Madam Gui," Concubine De said softly, "I need you to check Li Si'er's background. I want to know everything about her."

Aunt Gui nodded, with a determined look in her eyes: "Don't worry, Madam, I will definitely take care of it."

A few days later, the person sent by Nanny Gui came back. He knelt in front of Concubine De, lowered his head, and said respectfully: "Your servant greets Her Majesty Concubine De. May Your Majesty be blessed with good health."

Concubine De raised her hand and motioned him to stand up: "Get up, how is the investigation going?"

The servant stood up and reported everything he knew to Concubine De: "Your Majesty, I have tried my best to find out. Li Si'er was originally a concubine of Longkodo's father-in-law, Hesheli. It is said that when Longkodo went to Hesheli's house, he accidentally saw Li Si'er. Somehow, he was fascinated by Li Si'er's beauty and snatched her away from his father-in-law at all costs and hid her in Tong Mansion."

Defei frowned, she felt that things were much more complicated than they seemed. She continued to ask: "What happened after Li Sier entered the Tong Mansion? What did she do?"

The servant continued, "Ever since Li Si'er entered the Tong Mansion, Longkodo's wife, Xiao Hesheli, has been tortured. It is said that her life is worse than that of the servants in the mansion. Li Si'er relied on Longkodo's favor to bully his wife in every way, and no one in the mansion dared to say anything."

"Didn't Madam Hesheli help?" Concubine De couldn't help asking. She remembered that Longkodo's mother seemed to be the aunt of little Hesheli, so she should be able to intervene in this matter.

The servant replied, "Li Si'er is arrogant and domineering. He relies on Longkodo's favor to bully people in Tong Mansion. Lady Hesheli dotes on her children and always takes Longkodo's lead, so she doesn't interfere too much in the affairs of the mansion."

After hearing this, Concubine De felt mixed emotions. She felt indignant for Hongyi and sympathized with the fate of little Hesheli. She pondered for a moment and said to the servant, "Don't mention this matter to outsiders. Go away first."

After the servants left, Concubine De turned to Madam Gui and said, "It seems that we have to plan carefully. Li Si'er's background is not simple, so we can't act rashly. However, I can't watch Hongyi and Xiao Hesheli continue to suffer injustice."

Aunt Gui nodded in agreement: "Your Majesty is right. We must act with caution to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Defei took a deep breath, and a gleam of determination flashed in her eyes: "No matter what, I will seek justice for Honghui and Yiya."

In the following days, Concubine De and Nanny Gui secretly discussed countermeasures to see if they could get justice for Hongyi and little Hesheli through Kangxi.

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With the help of the Ulanala Mansion, Yi Ya Ye learned what Li Si'er had done. This news was like a thunderclap, exploding in her heart.

"Such a person is truly shameful!" Yi Ya frowned, her disgust evident in her words.

Nanny Wang, Yi Ya's personal maid, comforted her softly, "Master, don't get angry over those little guys. It's not worth it."

Yi Ya shook her head and sighed, "I am not only angry at Li Si'er, but I am also heartbroken for little Hesheli. She is so weak and kind, but she has to suffer such hardships."

Nanny Wang remained silent, for she knew that Yi Ya's sympathy was not groundless.

Indeed, the experience of little Hesheli reminded Yi Ya of her own tragic experience in her previous life. She deeply understood that helplessness and despair.

Yi Ya took a deep breath, with a determined light in her eyes: "I will go to the palace tomorrow to see the Empress Defei."

Nanny Wang was stunned for a moment, then she understood what Yi Ya meant. She replied respectfully, "Yes, Master. I will make good preparations and accompany you to the palace tomorrow."

Yi Ya nodded. She already had a plan in mind. She wanted to discuss it with Concubine De.