Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

On the other side of the palace, the latest news was quietly passed between several courtyards, like a breeze blowing across the lake, stirring up layers of ripples. In the residence of the Niuhulu family, a warm and mysterious atmosphere permeated.

She sat on the couch in front of the window, gently stroking her slightly bulging belly with her fingers, her eyes flashing with maternal tenderness and expectations for the future.

"Madame Wang is finally gone."

Niuhulu whispered to herself with a hint of relief in her tone. She was thankful for the gradually cooler weather, which allowed her to wear loose and comfortable clothes, and cleverly conceal the secret that was about to become the focus of the palace.

At this time, Cuiyun sent Nanny Wang away and hurried back with a hint of excitement and caution on her face.

She walked to Niuhulu's side, her eyes fell gently on her belly, and asked softly: "Gege, do you think tonight is a good time to announce the good news that you are pregnant?"

Upon hearing this, Niuhulu curled up a faint smile and nodded, with determination and wisdom flashing in her eyes.

"Yes, Cuiyun. Now that my pregnancy is stable and the prince has just been promoted to prince, it is a good time for us mother and son to be proud. I think, with this joy, maybe I can get the position of concubine for me."

When Cuiyun heard this, a hint of admiration and excitement flashed in her eyes.

"Gege is really thoughtful. Cuiyun will arrange it right away. However, how does Gege plan to announce this news subtly? After all, we have to make sure that we can attract the prince's attention without appearing too conspicuous."

Niuhulu smiled slightly, with a cunning light flashing in her eyes.

"Please come over here."

She called Cuiyun softly, and the two whispered in each other's ears for a moment, planning an announcement ceremony that was both warm and ingenious.

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As night fell, Wu Gege's residence in the backyard was gently enveloped by soft candlelight, appearing particularly warm and peaceful. Wu Gege sat in front of the window, stroking an ancient book in her hand, but she seemed to be worried, her eyes drifting out of the window from time to time, as if she was expecting something.

"Princess, have you heard? There is a banquet in the main courtyard tonight to celebrate the prince's promotion to prince."

Lianxiang walked into the room quietly, breaking the silence, with a hint of excitement and curiosity in her voice.

Upon hearing this, Wu Gege gently put down the book in her hand, smiled slightly, and a hint of thought flashed in her eyes.

"Okay, I understand. Lianxiang, go and help me prepare. We still have to attend the banquet tonight."

"So, princess, do you need to dress up?"

Lianxiang asked with concern, her eyes full of care for her master.

"Of course, but it doesn't have to be too grand."

Wu Gege pondered for a moment, her tone revealing a calm and cautious tone, "Just choose the Manchu dress that is similar to my usual style. Remember, it should be elegant and low-key. Now, before Niuhulu announces her good news, we must act carefully, especially with my body..."

Having said this, she gently stroked her lower abdomen, where a new life was being nurtured and also carried her secret.

Lianxiang immediately understood Wu Gege's intention. She nodded, walked quickly to the wardrobe, and carefully selected. Soon, she came back with a carefully selected and slightly modified Manchu dress.

"Gege, what do you think of this one? I made it looser at the waist so that you won't look so bulky when you wear it."

Wu Gege took the Manchu dress, looked at it carefully, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes.

"Lianxiang, your cooking skills are getting better and better. This way, even if my belly is getting more and more obvious, I can still handle it at the banquet with ease."

With Lianxiang's help, Wu Gege quickly dressed up. She smiled at herself in the bronze mirror, and her gentle temperament revealed in her simplicity and low-keyness made it difficult for people to look away.

"Lianxiang, please go and help me prepare some food."

Wu Gege suddenly spoke, with an unquestionable firmness in his tone.

"But Gege, aren't we going to the main courtyard to dine?"

When Lianxiang heard this, a hint of doubt flashed across her face.

Wu Gege shook her head slightly and explained, "It is precisely because we are going to the main courtyard that I have to prepare in advance. Now that I am pregnant, I need to be extra careful about my diet. What if there is something at the banquet that I cannot eat? Wouldn't it be troublesome? So, let's eat something to fill our stomachs first, and then we will be able to deal with it more calmly."

When Lianxiang heard this, she suddenly understood and couldn't help but admire Wu Gege's attentiveness and caution.

"Gege is right. I will prepare it right away."

After saying that, she hurried away and prepared a reassuring midnight snack for Wu Gege.

The house returned to silence again. Wu Gege looked at Lianxiang's departing back, and a hint of tenderness and determination flashed in her eyes.

She knew that she had to be careful with every step in this palace, but she also believed that as long as she and Lianxiang worked together, they would be able to protect herself and the baby in her belly.