Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

In the deep courtyard of the mansion shone with the morning light, Niuhulu finished her breakfast gracefully. Just as she was about to get up, she caught the indescribable complex expression on Cuiyun's face.

Cuiyun stood aside, holding the tray tightly in her hands, as if a heavy burden was weighing on her heart.

Niuhulu smiled gently, and that smile hid a keen insight into people's hearts: "Cuiyun, why are you so hesitant to speak today? Is there something new in the mansion?"

Cuiyun's heart tightened when she was asked this question, but she mustered up her courage and said in a thin but clear voice, "My lord, when I went to the kitchen this morning, I heard some gossip from the servants. They said... Fourth Master Yinzhen personally supervised the work in the main courtyard for Princess Yi Ya and replanted her favorite flowers and plants, saying that he wanted to give Princess Yi Ya a surprise."

As Cuiyun finished her words, the smile on Niuhulu's face gradually froze, and a barely perceptible cloud of darkness quietly crept up her brows.

Cuiyun became even more uneasy when she saw this, and her voice became lowered involuntarily. She also secretly observed Niuhulu's reaction from time to time.

Niuhulu's eyes retracted from afar and focused on Cuiyun. There was both scrutiny and helplessness in her eyes: "Why don't you say anything? Go on."

Cuiyun lowered her head quickly, her voice almost inaudible: "I have nothing left, but I am afraid... I am afraid that my master will be unhappy after hearing this."

Niuhulu sighed softly, feeling mixed emotions. She knew that Yinzhen and Yiya were becoming more and more affectionate with each other, which was both a threat and a warning to her. She had to take action and could not just sit there and wait for death.

"Cuiyun, please step back."

Although Niu Hulu's voice was soft, it carried an unquestionable force. After Cuiyun left the room, she sat alone in front of the bronze mirror, staring at herself in the mirror, with a myriad of thoughts in her mind.

"Yinzhen and Yiya's relationship is getting better and better. If I don't do something, I'm afraid I will have no place to stand in the future."

Niuhulu thought to herself, "I am pregnant, which is my biggest bargaining chip. I must find a suitable time to tell Yinzhen the news, so that he will pay more attention to me during the pregnancy, and even re-evaluate my status."

Thinking of this, Niuhulu's eyes became unusually firm. She knew very well that the competition in the palace had never stopped, especially now that Li Gege had a son, and she relied on her family background to gain a foothold. But family background was only the starting point, not the end.

She had to demonstrate her wisdom and charm during her pregnancy, not only to consolidate her existing position, but also to compete with Li Gege for the honor of being Yinzhen's concubine.

"With new people constantly entering the palace, the competition will only become more and more intense." Niu Hulu silently warned herself in her heart, "I can't wait, and I can't retreat. For myself and the child in my belly, I must move forward bravely."

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In Wu Gege's elegantly decorated boudoir, the fragrant meals were placed on exquisite porcelain plates. She sat at the table leisurely, chewing slowly and enjoying the moment of tranquility. However, her eyes revealed a subtle shrewdness and calculation.

"Lianxiang, has there been any progress on the matter I asked you to do that day?" Wu Gege put down her chopsticks, took a sip of tea, and asked in a questioning tone.

Lianxiang heard the voice and quickly stepped forward and answered respectfully, "Don't worry, Princess. I have already acted according to your instructions. I specially selected a clever maid in the kitchen and asked her to 'inadvertently' reveal the news that Fourth Master Yinzhen had replanted flowers and plants in the main courtyard for Princess Yiya when the maid of Nianhulu came to get the meal."

When Wu Gege heard this, a faint smile appeared on her lips, and a satisfied light flashed in her eyes.

"Oh? What was the result?" she asked, with a hint of anticipation in her voice.

"Just as the princess expected, the maidservant of Niuhulu's family changed her expression after hearing this, and hurried back. Within half an hour, I learned that she had told Niuhulu the whole story."

As Lianxiang spoke, a hint of pride appeared on her face.

After hearing this, Wu Gege nodded with satisfaction, and a deep meaning flashed in her eyes.

"Good, very good. Niuhulu is proud and arrogant, and this matter will definitely become a thorn in her heart. Since she is pregnant, she will naturally try every means to consolidate her position. She may even take this opportunity to win the favor of Yinzhen and compete with Yiya and other princesses."

At this point, Wu Gege paused, her eyes revealing some calculations, "As for me, I just need to wait patiently. When Niuhulu can no longer hold back and can't wait to announce to Yinzhen that she is pregnant, there will naturally be an uproar in the mansion. By then, naturally someone will be unable to hold back and take action against her. As for me, I just need to sit back and watch the fight and reap the rewards."

Upon hearing this, Lianxiang was somewhat shocked by the depth of Wu Gege's scheme, but she also admired her wisdom and courage even more.

She knelt down quickly and expressed her loyalty, saying, "My lord, you are wise. I will follow you till death and serve you at your service. I will not hesitate to die."

Wu Gege smiled slightly and reached out to help Lianxiang up. "Get up. You and I are master and servant. We should stick together. As long as you can be loyal, I will not treat you unfairly."

The two smiled at each other, and the room returned to silence again, but there was an unusual atmosphere in the air.