Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

As night fell, the laughter and joy of the banquet gradually dissipated as the last candlelight went out. The guests stood up one after another, carrying their own thoughts and memories, slowly walked into the night, and returned to the quiet courtyard that belonged to them.

In the center of the banquet, Niuhulu stood at the edge of the crowd. Although her belly was not yet visible, the tenderness and joy of becoming a mother had quietly blossomed between her brows.

The eyes of the people around her were cast towards her from time to time, with a bit of curiosity and speculation, as if they were wondering whether she would completely attract Yinzhen's attention to herself in public because of this sudden good news.

However, Niuhulu showed extraordinary rationality and gentleness. She stood up gently, revealing an elegance that could not be ignored, and her eyes gently swept over everyone present, finally settling on Yiya Fujin and Yinzhen.

She walked forward slowly, performed a proper salute, and said in a soft but clear voice: "Fujin, Fourth Master, I feel a little unwell today. I think it's because of my pregnancy. I feel a little tired, so I'll take my leave first."

Upon hearing this, Lady Yi Ya immediately showed the tolerance and consideration of a mistress of the house, and she responded with a smile.

"Sister is pregnant, so she should take care of her health. Go back and rest quickly, and don't get tired."

As she spoke, she gently waved her hand and called over the maidservant beside Niuhulu, "Cuiyun, help your master back quickly. Be careful on the way and don't make any mistakes."

The maid Xiao Cui hurried forward and respectfully supported Niuhulu. The two of them slowly left the banquet, leaving behind a warm back.

With the departure of Niuhulu, other guests also said goodbye to Lady Yiya and Yinzhen, some whispered greetings, some nodded, and finally they all dispersed and returned to the tranquility of the night.

As the guests left, Yinzhen gradually withdrew his gaze. He looked at Yi Ya, his eyes full of tenderness and gratitude.

"Fujin, you've worked hard today. It's getting late, and we should go and rest."

Yi Ya smiled slightly, that smile contained both the gentleness of a wife and the composure of a concubine: "Yes, Fourth Master. It's late, let's go."

So, the two walked side by side, stepping on the moonlit path, slowly walking towards the room in the main courtyard. Along the way, they sometimes whispered to each other, sharing their feelings and experiences; sometimes they were silent, enjoying this rare tranquility and warmth.

"Fourth Master, what do you think our Honghui will be like in the future?" Yi Ya suddenly spoke, breaking the silence around them. Her voice was full of longing and expectation for the future.

Yinzhen stopped, turned around, looked into Yiya's eyes seriously, and said affectionately: "Hui'er, you are smart, kind and filial. You will definitely achieve something in the future."

After that, the two smiled at each other and continued to walk towards the room. Soon, their figures merged into the night, leaving only a string of warm and beautiful memories, swaying gently in the moonlight.

Inside the house, the candlelight flickered, reflecting a warm and peaceful atmosphere. Yi Ya stepped into the room lightly, her steps carrying a sense of comfort of returning home and care for her husband.

Turning around, she gently asked Bai Zhu who was busy making the bed: "Bai Zhu, is the water ready for washing?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhu immediately stopped what he was doing and answered with a smile.

"Don't worry, Fu Jin, everything has been arranged. The water temperature is just right, perfect for relaxing."

Yi Ya nodded with satisfaction and turned her gaze to Yinzhen who was sitting at the table sipping tea, her eyes full of tenderness and consideration.

"Master, you have been busy all day tonight, you must be tired. I have asked someone to prepare hot water, why don't you take a bath and get rid of your fatigue?"

Upon hearing this, Yinzhen looked up at Yi Ya, and a smile and gratitude flashed in his deep eyes.

He nodded slowly and praised: "Fujin, you have considered it carefully, very good."

After that, he called out softly, "Su Peisheng."

Su Peisheng came in with steady steps, and stood respectfully beside Yinzhen, waiting for instructions. Yinzhen stood up, motioned Su Peisheng to lead the way, and walked towards the bathroom.

Su Peisheng hurriedly followed and carefully took care of everything for his master.

After Yinzhen left, Yiya also began to wash and prepare herself. She carefully washed every inch of her skin, as if she was making final preparations for the quiet night to come.

Soon, they both finished washing up, changed into comfortable pajamas, and lay down on the soft big bed together. As the night deepened, everything was silent, with only the slight breathing of the two and the occasional sound of turning the blanket.

Yi Ya lay on the bed, looking at Yinzhen tenderly. After thinking for a moment, she decided to speak.

"Master, today, Princess Niuhulu announced that she is pregnant, which reminded me of something. Regarding the position of the concubine, does it need to be adjusted because of her pregnancy?"

Yinzhen's eyes moved slightly when he heard this, and he was obviously thinking about this question. He pondered for a moment, then asked Yiya what she thought: "What do you think, Fujin?"

Yi Ya sighed softly and slowly expressed her thoughts.

"I think that although Princess Niuhulu is pregnant, the gender of the child is unknown. And Princess Li has always been diligent and respectful, and has been very helpful to the affairs of the palace. Therefore, it is safer to reserve the position of concubine for Princess Li first. If Princess Niuhulu can really give birth to a prince in the future, it will not be too late to ask for the title."

After hearing this, Yinzhen's eyes flashed with approval. He knew that Yi Ya was not only kind-hearted, but also thoughtful and able to take the overall situation into consideration.

So, he gently held Yi Ya's hand and said in a gentle voice: "What Fu Jin said is absolutely right, let's do as you say. I am very relieved that you will take care of the affairs of this mansion."

The two smiled at each other, and all their fatigue and worries seemed to disappear at this moment.