Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

As the sound of Wu Yaming's departing footsteps gradually faded away, Concubine De sighed softly and looked out the window. The afterglow of the setting sun had already filled every corner of the Forbidden City, foreshadowing the approaching dinner.

She gently patted the back of Aunt Gui's hand, indicating that it was time to set off.

"Madame Gui, let's go, the banquet is about to begin."

Defei's voice was gentle yet firm, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

Nanny Gui responded, then supported Concubine De and slowly walked out of the bedroom and towards the hall where the banquet was held. Along the way, the palace servants and eunuchs saluted and respectfully welcomed Concubine De's arrival.

When Consort De entered the palace, she saw that it was already bustling with activity. The concubines in the harem were either dressed up or whispering, each occupying their own space; and the princes and nobles had already taken their seats, waiting for the arrival of Emperor Kangxi.

Supported by her maid, Concubine De walked slowly towards her seat, her demeanor showing nobility and elegance.

After sitting down, Concubine De's eyes involuntarily swept towards the direction of Yi Ya. Yi Ya, Yinzhen's concubine, was sitting beside Yinzhen. Her gentle temperament and smiling face formed a unique tranquility with the surrounding hustle and bustle.

Recalling the scene when Wu Yaming came to complain today, Concubine De couldn't help but frowned slightly.

Although she was reserved about Wu Yaming's words, it was undeniable that Wu Yazhixi was the woman she personally selected and sent to Yinzhen's mansion. Thinking of this, Defei gently pulled on Nanny Gui's sleeve.

"Madame Gui, go quietly and tell Yi Ya to come to the palace tomorrow. After today's banquet, it will be late, so there is no need for her to go to Yonghe Palace to pay her respects." Defei's voice was low and clear, and only Madame Gui could hear it.

Upon hearing this, Nanny Gui nodded immediately, with a glimmer of understanding in her eyes. She bowed slightly, then quietly walked through the crowd towards the direction where Yinzhen and Yi Ya were.

After whispering a few words in Yi Ya's ear, Nanny Gui retreated back to Concubine De's side.

After hearing what Nanny Gui said, Yi Ya showed a hint of surprise on her face, but she quickly returned to normal, nodded slightly, and cast a grateful glance in the direction of Concubine De.

As the melodious music sounded, the banquet officially began. Concubine De, the concubines, princes and nobles raised their glasses and drank together, enjoying this rare time of gathering.

However, in her heart, she had already secretly planned a new chapter for Wu Ya Zhixi's future.

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As the night deepened, the lights in the Forbidden City became brighter and brighter, illuminating every corner of the banquet hall. Yinzhen and Yi Ya walked in slowly, and their arrival added a bit of unusual atmosphere to the banquet.

There was still a bit of the usual coldness in Yinzhen's eyes, but today, he had to temporarily put aside this alienation and engage in necessary social interactions with the princes present.

Seeing this, the third prince Yinzhi took the initiative to step forward and, as an elder brother, guided Yinzhen to integrate into the gathering.

"Fourth brother, let's go over there. The brothers are waiting for you."

Yinzhen nodded slightly, exchanged a tacit look with Yiya, and then followed Yinzhi to the gathering place of the princes.

When the princes saw Yinzhen, they all came forward to greet him, and the scene was very lively. However, in this lively atmosphere, the voice of the tenth prince Yin'e suddenly sounded, with some undisguised curiosity.

"Hey, Fourth Brother and Third Brother, why are you here together today? Eighth Brother's residence is next to Fourth Brother's, so they should be the ones traveling together!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the air seemed to freeze, and everyone's expressions instantly became complicated.

The ninth prince Yinzhen had a gloomy face, obviously dissatisfied and ashamed by the tenth prince's recklessness; while the other princes looked at each other, and the air was filled with awkwardness.

At this moment, the third prince Yinzhi stepped forward in time and resolved this sudden embarrassment with his unique gentleness and wisdom.

"Haha, Tenth Brother is really impatient. In fact, our two families met by chance at the palace gate. You know Hongchun is a kid who wants to play with Honghui all day long. So, the two hit it off right away and insisted on dragging us into the palace together. As adults, we can only obey them."

Yinzhen stood aside, and although he said nothing, a glimmer of approval flashed in his eyes, silently affirming Yinzhi's ability to cope with the situation. Yiya smiled slightly, adding a touch of gentleness to this little storm with her unique gentleness.

As Yinzhi explained, everyone nodded and the embarrassment on their faces gradually disappeared.

The topic shifted as well, and everyone began to talk about other relaxing and enjoyable topics, and the banquet once again returned to its former liveliness and harmony.

In this palace feast, Yinzhen, Yiya, and the other princes together weave a series of warm and complex palace pictures.