Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

The midday sun shines on the window lattices of the restaurant, casting mottled light and shadows. Inside the private room, a table of sumptuous dishes has been swept away by everyone, and the air is filled with the aroma of food and satisfied laughter.

"Oh, my stomach is about to burst." Hongchun touched his round belly and fell on the chair without caring about his image. Seeing this, Hongren followed suit. The two of them piled on the chair like two small mountains, motionless.

"Look at Hongchun and Honghui, they are really little foodies." Yi Ya looked at the two and couldn't help laughing. Dong E and Bai Zhi were also amused by this funny scene and laughed softly.

When Hongchun and Hongren heard the laughter, they immediately showed embarrassed smiles on their faces. Hongchun scratched his head and smiled awkwardly: "Oh, I was so happy eating that I forgot about my image."

"It's okay, as long as you enjoy your meal." Yi Ya smiled and waved her hand, then changed the subject, "Now that we've finished eating, where should we go shopping next?"

"Yes, where should we go?" The Fifth Lady also joined the discussion.

"I heard that the scenery along the Qinhuai River is beautiful and there are many interesting things there," Dong E suggested.

"Qinhuai River? That's a great place. I've always wanted to go and see it." Yi Ya's eyes lit up and she expressed her agreement.

"Then let's go. I also heard that the night view there is very beautiful." The Fifth Lady nodded and made the decision.

So, the group walked out of the private room, through the corridor of the restaurant, and came outside. The sun was no longer so strong, and the sky was dyed a light orange-red. The breeze blew, bringing a slight coolness, making people feel very comfortable.

"Let's go, let's go to the Qinhuai River." Yi Ya called everyone and took the lead. Hong Hui and Hong Chun followed closely behind, jumping and skipping along with the adults.

The group came to the Qinhuai River, where the water was sparkling and reflected the clouds in the sky. The buildings on both sides of the river were antique and exuded a strong historical atmosphere. People were coming and going on the street, chatting and laughing while enjoying the scenery along the way.

"It's so beautiful here!" Yiya exclaimed, "We have to take a good look around."

"Yes, we came at the right time." Dong E also said with emotion, "The Qinhuai River at night has a unique flavor. We can take a good stroll in the evening."

So, the group strolled along the river bank, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. Sometimes they stopped to look, and sometimes they went into the roadside shops to pick up small items. Honghui and Hongchun also had a lot of fun, picking up small stones on the ground and throwing them into the river from time to time.

……

The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the banks of the Qinhuai River, and the sparkling water reflects the weeping willows on the shore and the pavilions in the distance. The two children, Hongchun and Honghui, are walking hand in hand with Yiya and Dong E, in this picturesque scenery. However, this tranquility and beauty is broken by a sudden change.

"Be careful!" A cry of surprise broke through the sky, and a group of people dressed in white suddenly rushed out from the crowd, rushing towards Hongchun and Honghui with a clear target.

"Hurry up and protect the children!" Yi Ya and Dong E shouted almost at the same time. They hugged the two children tightly in their arms and turned back. However, the group of people in white rushed to them in an instant, as aggressive as a tiger descending from a mountain.

"Catch them!" The guards drew their swords and started a fierce battle with the men in white. For a moment, the swords flashed and the shouts shook the sky. Hongchun and Honghui were so scared that they closed their eyes tightly and their bodies kept shaking.

At this moment, a man in white suddenly broke through the defense line and stabbed Yi Ya and Dong E with a long sword.

Seeing this, Yi Ya stretched out her arm to block without hesitation. However, the sword was so sharp that it cut her skin in an instant, and blood immediately gushed out.

"Fourth brother's wife!" Dong E screamed and tried to save her, but it was too late. The man in white took the opportunity to snatch Honghui away and disappeared into the crowd.

"Honghui! Honghui!" Yi Ya covered her wound and shouted her son's name at the top of her lungs. However, the only response she got was the exclamations of the people around her and the chaotic footsteps.

"Catch them!" The soldiers arrived in time and quickly joined the battle. After a fierce chase and fierce fighting, the men in white were finally wiped out.

However, when everyone found the captured men in white, they discovered that they had all bitten their tongues to commit suicide.

"Fourth sister-in-law, are you okay?" Fifth Lady hurried to Yi Ya and asked with concern.

"I'm fine...it's just...Honghui..." Yi Ya's voice choked. She looked at the Fifth Lady helplessly, tears streaming down her cheeks.

"Don't worry, sister-in-law." The Fifth Lady held Yi Ya's hand tightly, "We have sent people to look for him. They will definitely bring Honghui back safely."

However, Yi Ya did not seem to hear the Fifth Lady's words, her eyes were empty and desperate. At this moment, she could no longer hold on, her body softened and she fell into Dong E's arms.

"Quick! Come back home!" Dong E shouted loudly, and everyone hurriedly lifted Yi Ya onto the carriage and left the Qinhuai River in a hurry. As night fell, the Qinhuai River regained its tranquility, but this sudden change was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, stirring up waves.