Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

Hearing these words, Uya's eyes lit up instantly, as if she saw the dawn of hope.

She secretly guessed that her father's efforts in front of Concubine De must have been rewarded, and Yinzhen was finally going to summon her.

Thinking of this, the corners of her mouth rose unconsciously, and she said to Nanny Wang, "Okay, I'll go right away. Please wait for a moment, Nanny, I'll come after changing my clothes."

After saying this, Wu Ya stood up and prepared to change her clothes, and at the same time instructed the maid beside her: "Go and see Nanny Wang off, and prepare some good tea and snacks for Nanny to use when she comes back later."

The maid took the order and left, while Nanny Wang stood there quietly, looking at Uya's happy face, with mixed feelings in her heart.

She understood that Uya's expectation at this moment might just be a false joy, but she did not say it out loud and just waited silently.

When Wu Ya finally prepared everything and was ready to follow Nanny Wang to the main courtyard, Nanny Wang bowed to her again and said goodbye respectfully: "Princess, take care. I'll take my leave."

Afterwards, Nanny Wang followed the maid and left Uya's residence.

Walking in the corridor, Nanny Wang looked back at the tightly closed door and prayed silently in her heart: I hope she can gain something from this trip, but more importantly, I hope she can learn to find a balance between expectations and reality, and no longer be burdened by vanity and fantasy.

Nanny Wang's figure gradually went away until she disappeared around the corner. Wu Yazhixi then withdrew her gaze, gently straightened her clothes, and made sure that everything about herself was flawless.

She turned to look at the maid beside her and whispered, "Let's go to the main courtyard to see Fu Jin."

The maid responded and followed closely behind Wu Yazhixi. The two of them walked one in front and one behind along the winding corridor, slowly moving towards the main courtyard.

Along the way, the spring breeze blew on her face and the fragrance of flowers filled the air, but Wu Yazhixi's heart was beating like a rabbit in her chest, with both anticipation and nervousness.

Soon, the two of them arrived outside the main courtyard. Wu Yazhixi stopped, took a deep breath, tried to calm down, and then whispered to the little maid: "Please go and inform them that Wu Ya wants to see you."

The little maid took the order and walked quickly into the house.

"I pay my respects to the wife, and the wife, Uya Gege, is here."

"Oh! Let someone come in quickly!"

Soon the maid came back, bowed to Wu Yazhixi, and said respectfully: "Girl, Fu Jin invites you in."

When Wu Yazhixi heard this, a hint of joy flashed across her face. She quickly straightened her clothes and walked into the main hall with her maid.

Inside the house, Lady Yi Ya sat on the main seat, her temperament gentle yet dignified. She was sipping tea with her head down, and it seemed that she did not have much expectation for the upcoming visitors.

"Your humble servant, Wuya, pays respect to Madam Madam, may Madam Madam live in peace and good health."

As soon as Wu Yazhixi entered the door, she performed standard etiquette with a clear and pleasant voice.

Yi Ya gently put down the teacup, looked at Wu Ya Zhixi gently, and said softly: "Stand up, take a seat."

The little maid hurried forward and led Wu Yazhixi to sit on a stool nearby. After Wu Yazhixi sat down, she still maintained a humble attitude, lowered her eyes, and did not dare to look directly at Yi Ya.

In the main hall, the atmosphere became subtle and tense as Wu Yazhixi sat down. Yi Yafu raised her eyes, and her gaze swept across Wu Yazhixi coldly like an ice blade, as if it could see through all the secrets in her heart.

"Uya," Yiya's voice was deep and powerful, with irresistible majesty, "Do you know why I called you here today?"

Wu Yazhixi's heart suddenly tightened. Although she was secretly speculating in her heart, she still maintained a respectful look on her face. She slowly stood up, bowed and said, "I am stupid, please tell me clearly, Madam."

Seeing this, Yi Ya sneered, and there was anger hidden in that smile. She slammed the table hard, and there was a loud "bang" that shook the whole room.

She asked sternly, "Uya, are you dissatisfied with the management of the mansion or the punishment of the master?"

Wu Yazhixi was so frightened by this sudden questioning that her whole body trembled. She quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly, with a bit of panic and anxiety in her voice.

"My Lady, how dare I have the slightest dissatisfaction? Your punishment is fair and strict, and I have no choice but to accept it. How dare I have the slightest complaint?"

Yi Ya watched coldly, and was even more displeased when she saw Wu Ya Zhixi's look. She pretended to be puzzled, said "Oh", and continued.

"If that's the case, why did Lord Wuya come to the palace yesterday and complain to the Empress, saying that you were not living well and had been confined to the courtyard?"

As soon as these words came out, Wu Yazhixi's face turned pale instantly. She knew very well that this matter was very serious, and if she admitted it, the consequences would be disastrous.

So she hurriedly explained, "Fujin, I really didn't know about this. Perhaps my father, as an official of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, had some dealings with the servants in the mansion and heard some rumors by mistake, so he spoke out of turn in front of the Empress. I have absolutely not sent any news home, and I dare not even complain in the slightest."

However, Yi Ya didn't seem to let her go easily. She shook her head slightly, with a hint of sarcasm in her tone.

"Uya, you are good at shirking responsibility. However, since I am in charge of all matters in this mansion, I will not allow rumors to spread. Since you are dissatisfied with everything in the mansion, don't blame me for being cruel. From now on, you will stay in your own courtyard and not take a single step out without my permission."

Yi Ya paused for a moment and continued, "I will have someone deliver the monthly supplies to your courtyard. If you are too idle, you can copy Buddhist scriptures ten times a day! It will help you calm down. You don't have to worry about the rest."

As soon as Yi Ya finished speaking, Wu Ya Zhixi felt a chill running up from her feet to her heart. She widened her eyes in shock and looked at Yi Ya Fu Jin in disbelief, as if she had been struck by lightning. She collapsed to the ground and could no longer utter a word.