Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

After the third baptism of the youngest prince of the Third Prince's family, Yi Ya's life regained its rare tranquility. The splendor and busyness of the palace seemed to have nothing to do with her. She was just a flower quietly blooming in a corner of the palace.

On this day, Emperor Kangxi sat on the dragon throne, and the pile of memorials in front of him had been dealt with almost completely. Suddenly, his thoughts drifted to his fourth son Yinzhen, who had been handling the farm work of the princes and the Ministry of Works in an orderly manner. So he called Li Dequan to ask about Yinzhen's recent situation and wanted to reward him with something.

"Li Dequan, what has Yinzhen been doing recently?"

"Your Majesty, the Fourth Prince has been busy distributing the grain seeds harvested by the princes to farmers near the capital, so that they can be planted in time for the autumn." Li Dequan replied respectfully.

"Well, the fourth son is a down-to-earth person. There are not many people in his house, and now there are two pregnant women." Kangxi said, and then thought for a while and asked: "How many months has the fourth son's pregnancy been now?"

Li Dequan replied: "Your Majesty, it should be almost six months."

Kangxi nodded and thought for a while. After six months, Yinzhen still lacked someone to take good care of him. He didn't want his son to be wronged, so he whispered, "Send the decree to give Yinzhen two people, Wu and Geng, to take care of Yinzhen's affairs."

Li Dequan nodded his head and said yes, then hurriedly retreated to prepare to convey the order.

At this time, Yi Ya was feeding fish in the back garden of Yin Zhen's mansion. She saw the servants rushing over and couldn't help feeling a little confused.

"What's wrong? You look so flustered." Yi Ya asked.

"Fujin, the Emperor...The Emperor has bestowed two concubines upon the prince." The maid reported cautiously.

The teacup in Yi Ya's hand trembled slightly, and a few drops of tea splashed out. She raised her head with a look of surprise in her eyes: "Why did the emperor suddenly give you a maid?"

The maid bowed her head and replied, "I heard that the emperor sympathized with the fact that there were no suitable servants in the Fourth Prince's mansion, so he specially selected the two maids, Wu and Geng."

Yi Ya was silent for a moment, her mind full of mixed feelings. She understood Kangxi's intention, which was to make Yinzhen's life more convenient, but this sudden change made her feel a little uneasy.

Although she no longer cared whether Yinzhen loved her in her new life, she had not given birth yet. Now that a new person had entered the mansion, she had no idea what would happen during her childbirth. She did not want anyone to disrupt the current balance in the mansion, let alone these two maids with special identities.

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Compared to Yi Ya's uneasiness, Wu and Geng were very happy when they received the news. They knew the significance of being granted to Yinzhen. This was a rare opportunity and a great responsibility.

Both of them were unwilling to be just a little palace maid. Rather than waiting to be released from the palace at the age of 25, it would be better to be granted the title of Fourth Prince as it is now. There are two pregnant women in the Fourth Prince's mansion. If they take the opportunity to gain the favor of Yinzhen, they can climb up again.

So, Wu and Geng met in the garden for a secret talk. The sunlight shone through the leaves onto their faces, leaving mottled shadows.

"Sister Geng, do you think Mrs. Fujin will like us?" Wu asked softly.

Geng was silent for a while before she replied, "Fujin is a smart person. She will naturally understand the emperor's intention. As long as we do our best to fulfill our duties, I believe Fujin will not make things difficult for us."

"Sister Geng, what do you think we should do after we arrive at the Fourth Prince's Mansion?" Wu asked softly.

Geng thought for a moment and replied, "I think we should take advantage of the opportunity of Fu Jin and Li Gege's pregnancy to try to win the favor of the Fourth Prince. Only in this way can we gain a foothold in this mansion."

Wu nodded in agreement: "You are right. Moreover, we must not only gain the favor of the Fourth Prince, but also strive to get pregnant as soon as possible, so that our position can be more stable."

The two smiled at each other, with a determined light in their eyes. They agreed that after entering the Fourth Prince's Mansion, they must help each other and work together to win Yinzhen's favor and protection.

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The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the bluestone slabs of the Fourth Prince's Mansion, adding a bit of tranquility and peace to this solemn mansion. In a corner of the mansion, Yi Ya sat quietly by the window, holding a delicate handkerchief in her hand, with deep thought in her eyes.

Recently, Emperor Kangxi bestowed two new wives on the Fourth Prince Yinzhen. This news was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, breaking the tranquility of the palace. As the wife of the mansion, Yi Ya naturally took on the responsibility of arranging a place for the new wives.

"Go, tell the servants to prepare two clean courtyards and arrange accommodation for the newlyweds." Yi Ya ordered the servants around her in an orderly manner. Although her voice was soft, it revealed an unquestionable firmness.

Then he sighed softly, turned to the servant standing beside him and said, "Go to the front yard and inform everyone. When the prince returns home, please ask him to come to the main courtyard." After hearing this, the servant did not dare to be negligent. He nodded in agreement and quickly went to the front yard.

As night fell, Yinzhen finally returned home. He was dressed in court robes and looked dusty, but his eyes were sharp and resolute. Knowing that Yi Ya was waiting for him in the main courtyard, he did not stay for long and hurried to the main courtyard with his personal attendant Su Peisheng.

In the main courtyard, Yi Ya had been waiting for a long time. She was wearing a light and elegant cheongsam, and her figure was slim. Although she was pregnant, she was still graceful. Seeing Yin Zhen coming in, she smiled slightly and said softly, "My master is back."

Yinzhen walked over to sit next to Yiya and asked with concern, "Well, I heard you were looking for me?"

Yiya nodded and told Yinzhen about Kangxi's gift of a new bride. After hearing this, Yinzhen's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure and said to Yiya, "You will be in charge of all these matters."

Yi Ya nodded slightly and told him her idea of ​​arranging the new couple in the courtyard next to the west courtyard. After hearing this, Yin Zhen frowned and said, "Just leave these things to the servants. The most important thing for you now is to take care of yourself and the child."

Yi Ya smiled and bowed her head in silence. She knew that Yinzhen was concerned about her and was also expressing his expectations. She looked up at Yinzhen, her eyes full of tenderness and determination: "I will, Master."

The two smiled at each other, and the atmosphere was warm and harmonious. Yi Ya knew that no matter what changes would happen in the mansion in the future, she and Yinzhen would work together to protect this hard-earned happiness and peace.