Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

Everyone walked out of the main courtyard gate, the sunlight shining on their bodies, bringing a hint of warmth, but it was difficult to completely dispel the traces of the coldness left in the room.

Song Gege's steps seemed exceptionally light. She glanced at the other princesses who were traveling with her, a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and then she bowed slightly to them and spoke softly.

"Sisters, I still have some trivial matters to take care of, so I will leave first." After saying that, she turned around and leisurely left along the garden path with her personal maid.

Song Gege's departure seemed to bring a brief pause to this delicate atmosphere.

Li Gege's mood was difficult to calm down because of Niuhulu's previous provocation. She glared at Niuhulu fiercely, her eyes full of dissatisfaction and anger, as if she wanted to condense all the unhappiness in this moment.

Before Niuhulu could react, Li Gege had already picked up the third prince and walked quickly towards her residence. Her back revealed a determination and stubbornness that could not be ignored.

Seeing this, Wu Gege thought to herself. She originally wanted to talk to Li Gege. After all, there were not many people in this mansion with whom she could truly confide.

So she gently patted the hand of the maid beside her, motioning her to follow, and she quickened her pace, trying to catch up with Li Gege.

At this moment, only Niuhulu was left in the main courtyard. She looked at Li Gege's receding back with a smug smile on her face. This smugness was not only because she had successfully provoked Li Gege's anger, but also because of the new life in her belly.

She couldn't help but stroke her bulging belly, her eyes full of tenderness and expectation, as if she had seen the hope and glory of the future. Although this action was subconscious, it was inadvertently captured by the busy maid who was cleaning the place.

The little maid's heart moved, realizing that this might be an opportunity. She knew very well that if she wanted to live a better life in the mansion, she had to be appreciated by her master.

So she quickly finished the work at hand, found a helper to take over, and hurried to Yi Ya's residence.

Inside the house, soft sunlight shone through the window lattice onto Yi Ya's slightly tired face. After everyone left, she sighed softly and prepared to take a short nap to relieve the fatigue from staying up late last night and getting up early this morning.

However, this tranquility did not last long, as Bai Zhi's hurried footsteps broke the silence in the room.

"Madam, there is a little maid outside the door asking to see you. She said she has something urgent to report." There was a hint of confusion and anxiety in Bai Zhi's voice.

Yi Ya raised her eyebrows slightly when she heard this. Although she was surprised, she still nodded and signaled Bai Zhi to let her in.

After a while, a little maid lowered her head, stepped into the room nervously but respectfully, quickly knelt on the ground, and performed a standard greeting: "Your servant greets the Madam, may the Madam be blessed with good health."

"Get up." Yi Ya's voice was gentle, with a hint of majesty, which made the little maid feel a little relieved.

After the little maid stood still, she asked, "What do you want to see? Why do you want to see me?"

The little maid raised her head, her eyes flashing with anxiety and excitement, and she quickly told everything she had seen outside the main courtyard.

"My Lady, when I was sweeping outside the main courtyard today, I happened to see Princess Niuhulu alone in the courtyard. She...she kept stroking her belly and looked very happy. I dare to guess that Princess Niuhulu might be pregnant."

When Yi Ya heard this, a flash of surprise flashed across her face, but she quickly regained her composure. She knew very well that this matter was no trivial matter. If it was really as the little maid said, it would be a major event in the mansion.

So she quickly asked, "How can you be so sure? Can you conclude that she is pregnant just by touching her belly?"

The maid quickly explained, "My dear wife, my sister-in-law was pregnant for ten months. I saw her touching her belly unconsciously at that time. Her expression was very similar to what Princess Niuhulu did today. Therefore, I dare to make this guess."

After hearing this, Yi Ya pondered in her heart. She knew very well that "something must be wrong when it is abnormal", and although the maid's observation could not be used as a complete basis, it was not without reason.

If Niuhulu was really pregnant, it would undoubtedly have a subtle impact on her status as a concubine.

Thinking of this, she smiled slightly and said to Bai Shu who was standing beside her: "Bai Shu, this little maid is thoughtful and observant, and she is a useful talent. You can transfer her to the inner courtyard and assign her a lighter job. She doesn't need to do rough work like sweeping and cleaning anymore."

When the maid heard this, surprise and gratitude flashed in her eyes. She quickly knelt on the ground again and said excitedly: "Thank you for your grace, Madam! I will do my best to live up to your high expectations!"

Bai Shu nodded in agreement, and then led the little maid out of the room. Yi Ya looked at their backs as they left, secretly thinking about how to deal with the various changes that might be brought about by Niu Hulu's pregnancy.