Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

In Beijing, the red walls and green tiles of the Forbidden City appear even more solemn and mysterious in the afterglow of the setting sun.

Today, because of his promise to Hongpan, Yinzhen took a break from his busy government affairs and, together with his personal eunuch Su Peisheng, stepped into the quiet and elegant courtyard of Li Gege.

Inside the courtyard, the fragrance of flowers fills the air, and the atmosphere is peaceful and tranquil, as if all the disturbances from the outside world have been isolated.

Hong Pan was sitting upright in the study, holding a book tightly in his hands, his eyes focused and deep.

He spent the entire afternoon immersed in the sea of ​​books, trying to fill the void in his heart with the power of knowledge.

Whenever his eyes inadvertently swept out the window and saw the Third Prince playing carefree in the yard, surrounded by the maids, with an innocent smile on his face, and Li Gege watching him gently from the side, her eyes full of pampering and love, Hongpan's heart would involuntarily ripple.

He envied that simple happiness, but also felt a subtle sense of loss.

Just as he was immersed in his thoughts, the door of the study was gently pushed open, interrupting his meditation.

Hong Pan looked up and saw the eldest princess slowly walking in. Her eyes seemed to contain thousands of words, complex and deep.

"Sister." Hong Pan called softly, with a barely perceptible hint of nervousness in his voice.

The eldest princess responded and walked slowly to Hongpan's side. Her eyes swept across the books on the table, then turned to the warm picture outside the window, and a meaningful smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"Are you willing?" she asked softly. Although her voice was soft, it struck Hong Pan's heart like a heavy hammer.

Hong Pan was slightly stunned when he heard this, then lowered his head to avoid the eldest princess's direct gaze.

"That's our brother." He answered softly, with a barely perceptible hint of bitterness in his tone.

The eldest princess sighed softly, as if she had already seen through Hong Pan's thoughts.

"Do you want this brother?" There was a hint of provocation in her words, as if she was testing.

"Don't think I don't know. You actually hate him too, right?"

When Hong Pan heard this, his face changed slightly and he fell silent.

The eldest princess' words were like a sharp knife, accurately cutting through the disguise in his heart and forcing him to face his true feelings.

He had indeed felt jealous and unwilling, but whenever these emotions came to his mind, he would immediately remind himself that he was his own brother, a blood-related family member.

"Sister, I..." Hong Pan hesitated to speak. He didn't know how to express his feelings.

Yes, he envied the favor the Third Prince received, but he also understood that this emotion was not a reason for him to resent his younger brother.

Seeing this, the eldest princess patted Hongpan's shoulder gently, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes.

"Hong Pan, people are biased, but don't forget that you are also the child of your father and mother. Your value does not lie in how much attention you get, but in how you become a better self."

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As the night in the capital deepened, Yinzhen walked under the moonlight into the courtyard carefully maintained by Li Gege. In the courtyard, the fragrance of flowers and lights intertwined, creating a warm and peaceful atmosphere. Li Gege came forward and bowed lightly, with a gentle smile on her face.

"Master, you are here." Li Gege's voice was gentle, like a spring breeze.

Yinzhen nodded gently, his eyes showing concern for Li Gege. "Well, I promised Hongpan this morning, so I thought of coming to see you."

Hearing this, Li Gege felt warm in her heart and immediately started chatting. "Master, do you know that our Third Prince made a lot of jokes this afternoon?" As she spoke, a hint of fondness and smile flashed in her eyes.

Yinzhen also became interested when he heard this and asked, "Oh? Tell me about it."

Li Gege then vividly recounted the funny things that happened to the Third Prince in the afternoon, from how he cleverly sensed the opportunity to be taken out to play, to how he cried aggrievedly as soon as he entered the house, to how he giggled as soon as he arrived in the yard. Every detail made people laugh.

After hearing this, Yinzhen burst into laughter, his eyes sparkling with surprise. "This child is so smart at just a few months old. He will definitely be a great man in the future."

As he spoke, Yinzhen wanted to see this clever boy with his own eyes, so he ordered, "Go, bring the Third Prince to me."

However, Li Gege shook her head apologetically and explained, "Master, I'm afraid you came at a bad time. The Third Prince was tired from playing in the afternoon and is sleeping soundly now."

Yinzhen felt a little regretful when he heard this, but then he instructed: "In this case, let him sleep well. You must take good care of him and not be careless at all."

Li Gege quickly agreed and said that she would do her best.

Then, Yinzhen changed the subject and asked about the dinner arrangements. "How is the dinner preparation going?"

"It's ready, Master." Li Gege answered promptly and immediately called Madam Liu to serve the dishes to the table.

While the meal was being served, Yinzhen thought of another thing. "Oh, call the eldest princess and Hong Pan as well. I promised Hong Pan this afternoon, and I haven't seen the eldest princess for a while."

Soon, Da Gege and Hong Pan came as requested. They bowed politely to Yinzhen and Li Gege, and then sat down at the table.

The eldest princess is as gentle as water, while Hongpan appears more calm and introverted. The two have different temperaments, but both reveal a good upbringing.

Yinzhen looked at this family, and a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that no matter how the outside world changed, this family would always be his warmest harbor.

So he picked up his chopsticks and said softly, "Let's eat and talk while we eat."

There was constant laughter and joy throughout the meal, and the relationship between Yinzhen and his family was sublimated during the meal.