Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

In the backyard of the mansion, the morning light filtered through the gauze curtains and fell on the princesses who had just finished their breakfast, adding a touch of warmth to this quiet morning.

As the morning ceremony came to an end, they straightened their clothes and walked towards the main courtyard with their own thoughts, ready to pay their respects to the wife of the mansion.

Li Gege was in a particularly different mood today. She deliberately changed into her most elegant clothes and carefully selected an exquisite little hat for the Third Prince. With the joy and pride of being a mother for the first time, she set out on the journey to the main courtyard.

In the main courtyard, the air was filled with a faint scent of incense. Niuhulu and Wu Gege had already been waiting there. They were either sitting or standing, occasionally exchanging glances, as if waiting for something.

Song Gege sat quietly aside, with a look of indifference in her eyes.

With the sound of crisp footsteps, Li Gege appeared at the door with the Third Prince. She lifted her skirt slightly, walked into the main hall, and saluted Yi Ya.

However, before she finished her formalities, Niuhulu pretended to speak casually: "Hey, Sister Li, what's wrong with you? Why are you so late? Don't you think... that you can ignore the wife just because you gave birth to a little prince?"

Li Gege's heart tightened, but she quickly regained her composure. She knew very well what Niu Hulu was up to, and that she was just trying to sow discord between her and Yi Ya.

So, she quickly stood up and bowed to Yi Ya again, her voice full of sincerity: "Madam, please understand, I did not mean to be late. It was just that before he left, the Third Prince suddenly felt a little unwell, and I was busy taking care of him, which delayed me. I hope you will forgive my negligence."

Upon hearing this, Yi Ya smiled gently and looked at Li Gege and the Third Prince with tenderness.

She glanced at the cute Third Prince in the nanny's arms and praised, "Look at this child, he is getting more and more handsome. Li Gege, you have worked so hard these days to raise the child so well."

Upon hearing this, Li Gege hurriedly shook her head modestly: "You are too kind, Madam. I am only fulfilling my responsibilities as a mother."

However, Yi Ya did not stop there. She changed the subject and mentioned the past when Li Gege gave birth: "Speaking of which, when you gave birth, my father and I were accompanying the emperor on a southern tour and were unable to be with you. We were even unable to personally handle the Third Prince's third bath and full moon. It was a pity. I'm sure you and your son must have suffered a lot of grievances."

Although Li Gege had some complaints in her heart, she remained calm on the surface and answered gently.

"You are too kind, Madam. My Lord's accompanying the Emperor on his southern tour is a matter of state, and I naturally understand that. As for the three baths and the full moon ceremony, they are just formalities. Compared with the healthy growth of the child, these are insignificant."

After hearing this, Yi Ya nodded with satisfaction, then turned to the crowd and praised, "Look, Li Gege is very sensible and considerate. Such a character is really a blessing to our family."

Others also nodded in agreement, and for a moment, the atmosphere in the main courtyard became unusually harmonious.

The morning light gradually climbed up the eaves, and everything in the main courtyard was dyed with a soft golden glow.

After everyone completed the morning greeting ceremony, the atmosphere seemed to be subtly frozen, and everyone was waiting for the right moment to extricate themselves from this routine.

Yi Ya sat upright in the main seat. She gently stroked the teacup in her hand, her eyes moving among the crowd, finally stopping on the bonsai beside her.

Her voice was gentle yet dignified, breaking the silence in the hall: "I am very relieved to see that everyone is doing well today. Since there is nothing else to do, go back to your work and don't let trivial matters waste your time."

As Yi Ya finished her words, there seemed to be an invisible force pushing the air, and the originally slightly dull atmosphere instantly became relaxed.

Li Gege was the first to react. She stood up and bowed to Yi Ya, her voice full of respect and gratitude: "Thank you for your understanding, Madam. I will take my leave now and will not disturb you to rest."

Song Gege followed closely behind, her smile was gentle and appropriate, and she said softly: "Madam, you are so magnanimous, I am very grateful. Please take care of yourself, Madam, I will take my leave now."

Then, Wu Gege, Niu Hulu and others also stood up and bowed to Yi Ya. Their words were full of respect and gratitude for Yi Ya, and also revealed their expectation of being free.

"Fujin, I will go first."

"May the Fu Jin be well, I will take my leave."

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Words of farewell came one after another, like the chirping of birds in the morning, adding some vitality and energy to this quiet courtyard. Yi Ya smiled and nodded, watching everyone leave the main courtyard one after another, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.

She knew that although these princesses were respectful and obedient on the surface, they had their own thoughts and calculations in private. As a concubine, she had to maintain harmony and stability in the mansion while dealing with various complex interpersonal relationships, which was not easy.

When the last princess disappeared from sight, Yi Ya sighed softly and looked away. She looked out the window, where the sun was shining, flowers were in full bloom, and the scene was full of vitality.