Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

A group of expressionless guards were escorting a pale-faced man forward. This man was Longkodo, a former high-ranking official in the imperial court, but now a prisoner.

After passing through many palace gates, they finally arrived at Tong Mansion. Although Tong Mansion was not as magnificent as the imperial palace, it also looked solemn and majestic. Li Dequan, a favorite of Emperor Kangxi, was standing in the hall of Tong Mansion at this moment. His eyes were as sharp as torches, as if he could see through people's hearts.

The gate of Tong's mansion slowly opened, and Li Dequan stood in front of the gate, looking at Tong Guowei, the famous uncle of the court, with a complicated expression. He conveyed the will of Emperor Kangxi to Tong Guowei, Longkodo's father.

"Master Tong," Li Dequan said in a deep and powerful voice, "The emperor has ordered that Longkodo be dismissed for his crimes and sent back to the palace immediately, and you will supervise him personally."

Tong Guowei's face changed when he heard this, but he soon regained his composure. He bowed to Li Dequan and said, "Thank you, Eunuch Li, for your order. Guowei will follow your orders."

At this moment, Hesheli, Longkodo's mother, rushed in from the palace. When she heard the news that her son was dismissed, she felt dizzy and almost fell to the ground. The servant beside her quickly supported her.

"Madam, please take care of yourself." Tong Guowei helped Hesheli up, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes.

Hesheli tightly grasped Tong Guowei's hand, her voice trembling: "Longkodo...how could he be like this? He is the pride of our Tong family!"

Tong Guowei patted the back of her hand to comfort her, then turned to Li Dequan and bowed deeply: "Eunuch Li, please rest assured, I will keep an eye on Long Kedo and will never let him step out of the door."

Li Dequan nodded, a look of satisfaction in his eyes. He bowed in return, then turned and left Tong's house.

Li Dequan's figure gradually walked away. As he stepped out of the gate of Tong's house, the heavy wooden door slowly closed, as if shutting out the noise and disturbance from the outside world. The night breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness, but it could not calm the waves in Tong Guowei's heart.

He turned around, his eyes like torches, scanning everything in the courtyard. The servants of the Tong Mansion lowered their heads, not daring to breathe. Tong Guowei waved his hand, and immediately two servants came forward and took Longkodo away. Longkodo's hands were tied, but his eyes were firm and blazing, like the stars in the night sky.

"Li Si'er, you must wait for me, I will definitely come to save you!" His voice was weak, but full of determination and faith. He struggled, trying to break free, but to no avail. The servants took him to the firewood room in the mansion with expressionless faces.

The woodshed was dark and damp, and the air was filled with the smell of mold and decay. Longkodo was thrown to the ground. He tried to stand up, but the chains on his body restrained him. He looked at the door of the woodshed, his eyes full of determination and expectation.

At this moment, Tong Guowei walked into the woodshed, and his appearance made Longkodo's eyes flash with hope.

"Father, please save Li Si'er! She is innocent and should not be punished like this!" Longkodo's voice was full of pleading.

Tong Guowei looked at his son's persistent eyes and couldn't help feeling helpless. He knew that the emperor's order could not be disobeyed, but he couldn't bear to see his son suffer so much.

"Kodo, you have to understand that the emperor's decree has come down. Li Si'er has been sentenced to death and will be executed in a few days. Even if you struggle, it will be of no avail." There was a hint of a sigh in Tong Guowei's voice.

When Longkodo heard this, he was struck by lightning. He couldn't believe his ears, struggled to stand up, and shouted: "No! This is impossible! Father, you must find a way to save her! She is innocent!"

Tong Guowei looked at his son in front of him, feeling mixed emotions. He knew that his words were undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for Longkodo, but he also had to tell the truth. He sighed, turned around and walked out of the woodshed. As the door closed, Longkodo was once again surrounded by darkness and silence.

……

In a corner of the Tong residence, the door of the woodshed was tightly closed, and there were bursts of angry curses and frantic struggles from inside. However, no matter how Longkodo vented his anger, the solid wooden door never opened for him.

"Longkodo, calm down." Tong Guowei's voice came through the crack of the door, with a hint of helplessness and heartache. He stood outside the door, staring at the closed door, as if he could see through his son inside.

A few days passed, and Tong Guowei came here every day, even though he knew that his own safety was just a drop in the bucket for Longkodo. But as a father, he couldn't bear to see his son in such pain.

The day of execution finally arrived. A solemn atmosphere enveloped the entire Tong residence, and everyone's heart was filled with grief. Hesheli was heartbroken as she watched her son become increasingly thin. She walked up to Tong Guowei, tears flashing in her eyes, "Please let Longkodo go to see Li Si'er, or at least let him see her off for the last time."

Tong Guowei was silent for a while, and finally nodded. He knew that this was Hesheli's last request as a mother, and Longkodo's last right as a person who was about to lose.

So, Longkodo was taken out of the woodshed. His eyes were empty and desperate, as if he had lost all his vitality. The moment he walked out of the house, he looked back at Tong Guowei, his eyes filled with endless sorrow. "Father, I hate you!" His voice was hoarse and trembling, filled with endless sorrow and resentment.

Tong Guowei stood there, watching his son being taken to the carriage. His heart was filled with helplessness and guilt. He knew that his decision was an unspeakable pain for Longkodo. But he also understood that this was for the future of the family and the will of the emperor. He could only pray silently, hoping that his son could get out of the haze and cheer up again as soon as possible.

The execution ground was filled with noise. Longkodo was brought to the execution platform, and he searched for Li Si'er in the crowd. Finally, he saw the familiar figure, and an indescribable excitement surged in his heart. He struggled to rush forward, but was firmly stopped by the soldiers beside him.

"Longkodo, calm down!" The servants around him also held Longkodo tightly. Longkodo struggled, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not break free. In the end, he could only watch Li Si'er being executed. At that moment, his heart seemed to be torn apart.

From then on, the Tong family never mentioned Li Si'er's name again.