Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

In a corner of the capital, moonlight shines through the carved wooden windows into the elegant room where Hong Pan and Da Gege live. The two are talking in low voices, sharing each other's thoughts and experiences, and the atmosphere is warm and harmonious.

Suddenly, the voice of Madam Liu came from outside the door, interrupting the tranquility: "Big Princess, Prince Hongpan, the Fourth Master is here and said he wants us to have dinner."

Hong Pan and the eldest princess looked at each other and quickly exchanged a knowing look.

The eldest princess patted Hong Pan's shoulder gently and said earnestly: "Hong Pan, you must remember that the Third Prince is still young and Hong Hui is not in the mansion. This is a good time for you to show yourself and win more attention from your father. When Hong Hui returns in the future and the Third Prince grows up, it will be even more difficult to stand out."

Hearing this, Hong Pan frowned slightly, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes. He was silent for a moment, as if he was weighing something in his mind, and finally nodded slightly, as if he had made up his mind.

Afterwards, the two of them tidied their clothes and walked into Li Gege's courtyard together.

Inside the house, Li Gege was talking to Yinzhen with a smile on her face. The table was already filled with delicious dishes, steaming hot and fragrant.

"Father, Mother." Hongpan and the eldest princess bowed respectfully as they entered the room, and then at Yinzhen's signal, they each found a seat and sat down.

Yinzhen looked at the two children who were gradually growing up, and an indescribable feeling of relief and emotion welled up in his heart. He raised his chopsticks and said softly, "You must be hungry. Let's eat quickly."

For a moment, the only sounds left on the table were the clinking of dishes and chopsticks and occasional conversation.

Hongpan tried hard to behave more appropriately, talking with Yinzhen from time to time, sharing his learning experience and superficial views on current affairs, trying to leave a deep impression in front of his father.

The eldest princess smiled gently and occasionally interrupted to adjust the atmosphere, making the whole dinner more warm and harmonious.

After dinner, Yinzhen looked at Hongpan, his eyes flashing with satisfaction and encouragement.

"Hongpan, you performed very well today and have made progress." His words were short and powerful, which made Hongpan's heart surge with warmth and also strengthened his belief.

On the way back, the eldest princess patted Hong Pan on the back and said with a smile: "See, I was right, wasn't I? As long as you work hard, your father will see it."

Hong Pan smiled back, his eyes gleaming with a more determined light. He knew that the road ahead was still long, but he was ready to meet every challenge and strive for his own share of glory and favor.

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In the picturesque ancient city of Hangzhou, there is a quiet courtyard hidden away, with lush flowers and trees and winding stone paths.

At this time, the sunlight shone through the sparse clouds onto a pretty and gentle woman. She was Niu Hulu, who was standing in front of the window, looking at the busy servants with a little worry in her eyes.

"Princess, all the gifts have been packed." The maid Cuiyun walked to Nianhulu's side and bowed softly.

Niuhulu nodded slightly, but she seemed not to have fully come back to her senses. Her mind was still immersed in the sudden news.

"Why do you think my master brought his wife to Lingyin Temple to pray for blessings?" Niuhulu finally spoke, with a barely perceptible hint of sadness and envy in her tone.

Upon hearing this, Cuiyun couldn't help but feel unfair for her own princess, but she could only nod silently, not knowing how to comfort her.

Niu Hulu sighed softly and looked at the vast sky outside the window, feeling mixed emotions.

She was well aware of Yinzhen's deep affection for his wife, and although she was favored by Yinzhen, she could never reach that unique position.

During this southern tour, I thought I could spend more time with Yinzhen, but I didn't expect it to be like this.

"Princess, don't take it too seriously." Cuiyun carefully advised her upon seeing this.

However, Niuhulu just smiled slightly, and that smile contained too many emotions that no one could understand.

At this moment, Cuiyun seemed to remember something important, her eyes flickered and she seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Niu Hulu was very sensitive to Cuiyun's abnormality and asked gently, "What's wrong? Cuiyun, just say what you want to say."

Cuiyun hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to tell Niuhulu: "Princess, I have something to say but I don't know whether I should say it or not. This month...it seems that my period has not come yet."

Upon hearing this, Niuhulu was stunned at first, and then an incredible light flashed in her eyes.

She quickly recalled every detail of her time with Yinzhen, especially those nights when Yinhu visited her room several times...an indescribable joy gradually spread in her heart.

"You mean..." Niuhulu's voice trembled slightly, and she almost couldn't believe her own guess.

Upon seeing this, Cuiyun quickly nodded in confirmation, and the two smiled at each other, their eyes flashing with infinite longing for the future.

"Tomorrow morning, go out quietly and ask for a reliable doctor." Niu Hulu ordered, her tone full of anticipation and nervousness.

Cuiyun quickly agreed and felt sincerely happy for the princess.

As the night deepened, the courtyard returned to peace, but Niuhulu's heart was surging like the tide.

She lay in bed, tossing and turning, feeling both worried and expectant, until late at night when she slowly fell asleep. In her dream, she saw the warm scene of her and Yinzhen enjoying the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River, as well as the endless hope brought by the unborn life.