Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

The two brothers Honghui and Hongpan, as well as their followers, had excitement that was difficult to conceal on their faces. They gathered together, chatting and laughing all the way to the carriage parked in the backyard, ready to start a long-awaited family outing.

However, in this joyful atmosphere, there was a figure that seemed particularly different - the eldest princess. She was alone, following slowly at the end of the team with her maid. Her steps seemed a little heavy, and there was a hint of imperceptible melancholy in her eyes.

"Gege, are you feeling unwell?"

The maid Xiaomei asked with concern, her eyes full of worry for her master.

The eldest princess shook her head gently, but her thoughts were like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, and she could not help but return to the scene just now: Ama Yinzhen gently took Lady Yi Ya's hand and gently helped her into the carriage. The warmth and affection in that scene made her feel both unfamiliar and heartbroken.

"I have heard my mother talk about how my father doted on her since she was a child, but today... I saw how he treated Concubine Yi Ya, and it seemed that he had never been so gentle to me or my mother." The eldest princess' voice was low and full of confusion.

Xiaomei's heart was moved when she heard this. She understood the pain in Gege's heart, but she could only try her best to comfort her: "Gege, maybe you think too much. Ama loves each family member differently, and respecting the wife is also the rule of the mansion. But you must know that Ama's love for you is unique."

The eldest princess smiled bitterly, and her mother's countless teachings echoed in her mind: "You must do everything you can to win the favor of your father. Only in this way can you gain a foothold in this family."

In those years, whenever Ama went to Fujin's courtyard, E'niang would ask her to pretend to be sick to attract Ama's attention. But these methods seem to have lost their meaning today.

"But I...now I am beginning to doubt all this."

The eldest princess murmured to herself, her voice revealing a hint of confusion and unwillingness, "Could it be that I can only rely on these means to win the love of my father?"

Xiaomei held Da Gege's hand tightly, giving her silent support: "Gege, you don't have to do this."

The eldest princess was silent for a moment, looking at the carriage that was about to arrive in front of her, a trace of determination flashed in her eyes.

The eldest princess strolled on the stone road leading to the carriage, her mood as chaotic and erratic as willow catkins blown by the spring breeze.

She replayed the scenes over and over in her mind until the steady outline of the carriage came into view, gently pulling her back from the abyss of thought.

"Sister! Come up quickly, we're waiting for you!"

Hong Pan's voice was clear and pleasant, like a ray of warm sunshine in spring, penetrating the gaps in the carriage window and shining directly into the heart of the eldest princess. She looked up and saw Hong Pan lying by the window, his big eyes full of expectation and joy for his sister.

The eldest princess smiled slightly, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

"Okay, right away."

She answered softly, and then, with the help of her maid Xiao Cui, she stepped lightly onto the steps of the carriage. Xiao Cui followed closely behind her, and the two of them crossed the threshold that separated the inside and the outside together.

Inside the carriage, Honghui, and the second princess were already in their seats, either sitting or leaning, creating a harmonious and warm scene.

As the eldest son, Honghui naturally sat in the center. He had an upright posture and his eyes revealed a calmness and majesty that did not match his age.

Da Gege looked around and finally chose an empty seat near the door to sit down. Although this seat was inconspicuous, it gave her a special sense of security, as if she could touch the pulse of the outside world at any time, and retreat to this small safe haven when needed.

"Are you all seated?"

"All right!"

The coachman's deep voice came from outside the carriage, followed by a wave of the whip, and the carriage started slowly. With the slight sound of wheels rubbing against the ground, a group of people embarked on their journey to the palace.

"Sister, I heard there will be fun things to do when we go to the palace this time!"

Hong Pan excitedly pulled the sleeve of the eldest princess, with curiosity gleaming in his eyes.

The eldest princess stroked Hong Pan's head gently, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes: "Really? Then I have to look forward to it. But remember to listen to my father and mother, and don't run around."

"Don't worry, sis. I will."

Hong Pan nodded seriously, then turned to discuss with Hong Hui the interesting things that were about to happen. Their voices echoed in the carriage, adding a bit of joy to the journey.

The eldest princess sat quietly aside, looking at the scenery passing by through the half-open car window, but she was silently thinking in her heart.