Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

"We must act immediately. This river collapse is by no means a simple natural disaster."

Yinzhen's voice was deep and powerful, with a resolute light flashing in his eyes. "I want you to check the names of the people responsible for river maintenance every year in the past ten years, as well as their backgrounds and financial situations. Don't miss a single one!"

Upon hearing this, the staff nodded and left. Yinzhen knew that this was a war without the smoke of gunpowder, and he had to be the warrior who uncovered the truth and cleared the people's name.

In the following days, Yinzhen devoted almost all his time to this investigation.

He personally reviewed every file, questioned every possible witness, and even went undercover to visit the people, just to find the slightest evidence that could expose corruption.

……

In the quiet afternoon, the sun shone through the clouds, dappled onto the residences of several ladies, bringing an unusual warmth.

In the Fifth Prince's mansion, the Fifth Lady and the Fifth Prince were sitting around a table of sumptuous meal, enjoying their rare leisure time.

The delicious food on the table was fragrant, the two were chatting and laughing, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious. However, this tranquility was soon broken by a sudden piece of news.

"Fujin, prince, someone came from the palace and said that the emperor's reward has arrived!" The housekeeper's hurried and excited voice came from outside the door.

Upon hearing this, the Fifth Lady and the Fifth Prince were both stunned and looked at each other, their eyes full of confusion and surprise.

But then, they quickly adjusted their mood and stood up to greet them. They saw several palace servants carrying several exquisite gift boxes, slowly entering the hall, and respectfully placing the rewards on the table one by one.

After the palace maids left, the couple looked at the table full of rewards with mixed feelings, and it took them a long time to recover.

Those dazzling jewels and exquisite porcelains all demonstrated the emperor's great grace, but they also made them feel inexplicably confused.

"Why would the Emperor suddenly give us a reward?" The Fifth Prince finally broke the silence, with a hint of confusion in his tone.

The Fifth Lady gently stroked an exquisite jade cup, a trace of delicate thought flashed in her eyes: "Could it be that because we handled the affairs of the disaster area fairly well, the Emperor specially rewarded us?"

After hearing this, the Fifth Prince thought about it carefully and felt that it made sense. He nodded and said, "Now that you put it that way, it is indeed possible. After all, we did put in a lot of effort this time and achieved some results."

Then, the Fifth Prince changed the subject and said with emotion: "But having said that, we were able to successfully complete the mission this time, thanks to the guidance and help of Fourth Brother Yinzhen. If it weren't for his rich experience and unique vision, we would probably have to go through a lot of trouble."

Upon hearing this, the Fifth Lady smiled slightly, her eyes sparkling with respect for the Fourth Prince: "Yes, Fourth Prince is indeed an amazing person. His wisdom and courage always benefit us a lot."

A similar scene was also playing out at the residence of the Third Prince. When Kangxi's reward arrived, the Third Prince and Dong E were also bewildered, but soon returned to normal.

With his rich experience and calm character, the Third Prince quickly understood the Emperor's intention. He smiled at Dong E and happily accepted this unexpected gift.

"The emperor's reward is not only a recognition of our efforts, but also an expectation for our future."

The Third Prince held Dong E's hand and said gently, "We must work harder to help the Emperor and live up to his kindness."

Dong E nodded in agreement, her eyes sparkling with longing and confidence for the future. The couple joined hands and welcomed the good times that belonged to them.

……

In the Yi Ya Palace, the graceful dance in veil looks particularly peaceful and elegant.

At this moment, the sound of brisk footsteps broke the silence. It turned out that the young eunuch beside Kangxi walked into the courtyard with a tray in his hand. On the tray were gold, silver, jade, brocade and silk, all of which were Kangxi's rewards to the Fourth Concubine Yi Ya.

"Fourth Madam, the Emperor has specially bestowed these treasures to show his appreciation and love for you." The young eunuch bowed, his voice filled with respect and joy.

Yi Ya sat upright on a carved chair, wearing elegant casual clothes, with her hair tied up high and adorned with pearls and jade, which made her look more gentle and dignified.

She gently raised her hand, signaling the eunuch to place the reward on the table, and said with a faint smile, "Thank you, eunuch. I will remember the emperor's grace in my heart."

After saying this, Yi Ya turned her head slightly and instructed Bai Zhi who was standing beside her: "Bai Zhi, go get a purse and give it to the eunuch as a reward."

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhi quickly responded and turned around to take out an exquisite purse from the inner room. The purse was embroidered with delicate orchid patterns and exuded a faint fragrance.

She walked quickly to the young eunuch, handed over the purse with both hands, and said with a smile: "Thank you for your hard work, eunuch. This is a little gift from the queen. Please accept it."

The young eunuch saw this and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He quickly took the purse with both hands and thanked her repeatedly: "Thank you, Madam, thank you, Miss Baizhi. I will take my leave now."

After saying this, he turned and walked away with a joyful look on his face, his steps seeming to lighten even his pace.

When the eunuch disappeared outside the palace gate, Bai Zhi turned around, her face filled with genuine joy, and quickly returned to Yi Ya, and asked softly: "Fu Jin, these rewards are really generous, much more than before."

Yi Ya smiled slightly, her eyes gently swept over the rewards on the table, and she said softly: "Yes, I will cherish the emperor's favor. Bai Zhi, you should carefully count these treasures and register them one by one. When we leave here, we will take them back to the capital."

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhi immediately agreed. She knew very well that these rewards were not only material wealth, but also a manifestation of the emperor's appreciation and trust in his wife.