Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

After Zitan came out of Li Gege's room, she walked hurriedly but cautiously. She knew that the upcoming investigation was of great importance and could not afford any mistakes. After passing through the winding corridor, she found the experienced Madam Liu and told her all of Li Gege's suspicions.

Upon hearing this, Madam Liu's expression instantly became solemn. Her eyes, which had seen countless people, narrowed slightly, as if she was quickly replaying every detail of the day when Li Gege gave birth in her mind.

After a moment, she sighed and nodded, "Gege's suspicion is not unreasonable. There were indeed many things that were unusual that day. Especially Cuiyun. Her behavior when she handed the water to Gege was indeed a little strange when I think about it now."

At this point, Madam Liu's eyes became determined, "Zitan, this matter concerns the safety and innocence of the princess, we can't act rashly. Go find a few reliable eunuchs, quietly tie up Cuiyun, and lock her up in the woodshed first. I will report to the princess and then make a decision."

Upon hearing this, Zitan immediately took the order and left. Not long after, he took a few eunuchs and quietly controlled Cuiyun who was busy, and escorted her all the way to the firewood room. In the firewood room, Cuiyun was terrified, but she didn't know what to do, so she could only let herself be tied up.

At the same time, Madam Liu returned to Li Gege and told her guesses and arrangements one by one. After listening to Li Gege, the scene of Cuiyun handing over the water and the strange fragrance that instantly filled the air emerged in her mind. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, as if trying to catch the breath that had long dissipated.

"Madame Liu, you are right. I remember it now. The fragrance was most obvious when Cuiyun handed me the water."

Li Gege opened her eyes, with a determined light in them. "After she is tied up, you have to interrogate her in person to find out what shameful secrets are hidden behind this."

When Ma Liu saw this, she knew that Li Gege had made up her mind, so she said no more and just nodded silently.

After Zitan came back to report, Nanny Liu went to the woodshed in person to prepare to interrogate Cuiyun.

In the firewood room, Cuiyun continued to defend herself, claiming that she was innocent and had never done anything to hurt Li Gege. But Aunt Liu remained unmoved, she looked at Cuiyun coldly until Zitan brought in the clothes Cuiyun wore that day.

"Cuiyun, look at this dress, do you recognize it?" Nanny Liu pointed at the dress, her tone filled with unquestionable majesty.

Cuiyun's face turned pale as paper in an instant. She took the clothes with trembling hands, but found that there was indeed a faint fragrance left on it. She was very familiar with that fragrance, which was emitted by the sachet she used to confuse Li Gege.

"How...how is this possible?" Cuiyun's voice was filled with fear and despair. She knew she could no longer deny it.

Seeing this, Madam Liu already had the answer in her mind. She slowly walked up to Cuiyun and said coldly, "Now, what else do you have to say? You'd better tell the truth, otherwise, you know the rules of the Forbidden City."

Cuiyun finally broke down. She fell to her knees and began to confess her crimes with tears streaming down her face...

The afterglow of the setting sun shines through the window lattices and falls on the ground in Li Gege's courtyard, adding a touch of soft color to this magnificent space.

Madam Liu's footsteps echoed in the empty corridor, with a sense of urgency and determination. She had just come out of the interrogation room, her mind full of important information.

When she pushed open the door of the bedroom, a mixture of medicinal and floral scents wafted in her face. Madam Liu saw Li Gege lying quietly on the bed. Although her face was a little pale, her eyes flashed with an extraordinary calmness and determination.

"Princess, I have something important to report." Madam Liu's voice was low and respectful. She walked slowly to the bedside, ready to tell Princess Li the amazing discovery.

Li Gege turned her head slightly and her eyes fell tenderly on Liu Ma's face, as if she had already anticipated her arrival.

"Mammy, is there any result?" Although her voice was soft, it revealed a power that could not be ignored.

Madam Liu nodded, with a hint of indignation in her voice: "Princess, just as you expected, all of this was done by Wu Ya Zhixi. Cuiyun has already confessed everything and was instructed by her."

Hearing this, Li Gege smiled indifferently, with a hint of irony and understanding in her smile. "I should have thought of this earlier. When she came this morning, her eyes flickered and her words were full of veiled meaning. That gift was too heavy to bear."

She paused, her eyes becoming firm, "Mammy, we can't act rashly now. You must keep all the evidence in a safe place, not leaving out a single word or item. When Yinzhen comes back, I want him to see with his own eyes how his cousin plotted against me behind my back."

When Matron Liu heard this, she was moved, for she knew well enough about Li Gege's patience and wisdom.

"Princess, rest assured. I will do my best to fulfill my mission." After saying this, she bowed deeply and slowly left the bedroom.

The door closed gently, and Li Gege looked at the gradually receding figure, with a gleam of determination in her eyes.

She gently stroked the quilt beside her and swore in her heart: "Wu Ya Zhixi, do you think you can escape the guilt by your own strength? I, Li Gege, will make you pay a thousand times the price for what you have done!"

Night fell quietly. Li Gege lay alone on the bed, with endless thoughts surging in her heart.

She knows very well that the road ahead will be full of challenges and unknowns, but she is ready. For the future of herself and her children, she must fight to the end.