Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

In the deep palace of the Forbidden City, the news of the first wife's pregnancy did not cause much waves. As the days passed, the bells of the Golden Festival rang again. This is a grand festival to commemorate ancestors and celebrate the harvest, but for Yi Ya, this year's Golden Festival has a special meaning.

Yi Ya's belly was already bulging, and it was becoming increasingly difficult for her to move. She stood in front of the Fourth Prince's mansion, holding tightly in her hands the gift she had prepared long ago. Her eyes were full of anticipation and reluctance, because she had decided not to attend the Gold Awarding Festival this time.

"Fujin, today is the Golden Award Ceremony. Are you really not planning to leave the house to attend?" Bai Shu, the personal maid, asked softly, her eyes full of concern.

Yi Ya smiled slightly and shook her head. "My body is getting heavier and heavier, and it is indeed a little inconvenient for me to walk. Besides, the palace festivals are always very lively. In my condition, I will only cause trouble if I go."

"Besides, the gifts are already prepared. Let them go to the palace to celebrate on my behalf."

In front of the Fourth Prince's mansion, next to the carriage.

"This gift is carefully selected by me. I hope Your Majesty will like it." Yi Ya handed the gift to Yinzhen, her eyes full of anticipation and reluctance.

Yinzhen took the gift and gently held Yiya's hand: "Don't worry, Fujin, I will bring this gift to the palace personally so that everyone can feel your heart."

Yi Ya nodded gently, tears flashing in her eyes: "Master, are you leaving? Be careful on the road. There are many people in the palace and they are talkative. You have to be extra careful."

Yinzhen held Yiya's hand tightly and looked at her deeply: "Don't worry, I will take good care of myself. You should also take good care of yourself and our children and wait for me to come back."

Yi Ya nodded, tears in her eyes: "I will, and you have to be careful too."

Yinzhen turned around and got on the carriage, which slowly drove away from the Fourth Prince's Mansion and headed towards the Forbidden City. Yiya stood there, watching the back of the carriage disappear into the distance.

Although she felt reluctant and worried, she knew she had to be strong and take good care of herself for the baby in her belly.

In this way, Yi Ya stayed in the Fourth Prince's Mansion, while Yinzhen went to the palace to participate in the Gold Awarding Festival with her blessings and gifts.

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Banquets in the Forbidden City are always so magnificent and solemn. Every year's Golden Award Festival is a feast that cannot be missed. The palace lanterns are hung high, the light and shadows are flowing, and the golden and magnificent palace is filled with a faint fragrance, making people feel as if they are in a dream world.

Yinzhen walked into the palace with a steady pace, his eyes revealing a hint of expectation. Before the banquet began, he first bowed to Emperor Kangxi and greeted him, and then presented him with a gift he had carefully selected. Kangxi accepted the gift with a smile and expressed his appreciation for Yinzhen's attentiveness.

"Fourth Brother, I am very satisfied with your gift. You are always so thoughtful and considerate." There was a hint of relief in Kangxi's tone.

Yinzhen was delighted, knowing that his efforts were recognized by Kangxi. He responded modestly: "Your Majesty, you are too kind. I just tried my best."

As the two were talking, the guests in the palace arrived one after another. Today's banquet was particularly eye-catching, not only because Yi Ya was unable to attend due to pregnancy, but also because the eldest wife of the eldest prince was unable to attend due to illness. Everyone's eyes were looking for empty seats, waiting for the banquet to officially begin.

Soon, the banquet began. Exquisite food and drinks filled the table, and there were also wonderful singing and dancing performances at the banquet, which made people dazzled. However, at this moment, a retching sound broke the harmonious atmosphere of the banquet.

Everyone turned to look, only to see the Crown Princess covering her mouth, her face pale. Seeing this, Kangxi hurriedly asked with concern: "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

The Crown Princess stood up and replied softly, "Father, I feel a little unwell. I am afraid I have to spoil your fun."

Kangxi waved his hand to show that he didn't care. "It's okay, go down and rest first. I'll ask the imperial physician to come and see you."

The Crown Princess left the banquet hall with the help of the palace maids. However, this scene aroused the dissatisfaction of the Crown Prince. He thought that the Crown Princess had embarrassed him on such an important occasion, and he could not help but feel resentful towards her.

"So useless!" the prince cursed secretly in his heart.

This scene also caught Yinzhen's attention. He thought to himself: Is the prince's dissatisfaction with the princess so obvious? Is there any hidden reason behind this?

Yinzhen decided to investigate the matter secretly. He found some palace maids and eunuchs to ask about the situation, trying to understand the relationship between the prince and the princess.

The banquet was in full swing and the lights in the palace were as bright as stars. The Crown Princess felt a little unwell, so she gracefully left the banquet hall accompanied by palace servants and went to her bedroom to rest.

Soon, a doctor dressed in luxurious official uniform hurried over. It was Doctor Zhao, the chief judge of the Imperial Hospital. He walked steadily with a professional smile on his face. He bowed to the Crown Princess and greeted her in a loud voice, "Crown Princess, how are you?"

The Crown Princess leaned on the couch, her eyes slightly tired. She looked at Doctor Zhao and asked softly, "Doctor Zhao, what's wrong with me?"

Doctor Zhao stepped forward and took the Crown Princess's pulse with a focused look. His fingers gently pressed on the Crown Princess's wrist, as if he was looking for the pulse of life. After a moment of silence, a surprised smile bloomed on his face.

"Congratulations, Her Majesty the Crown Princess. Congratulations, Her Majesty the Crown Princess!" Doctor Zhao's voice was filled with joy.

The Crown Princess was stunned, with a gleam of disbelief in her eyes. She tightly grasped Doctor Zhao's hand and asked in a trembling voice, "Really? I really..."

"Yes, Madam." Doctor Zhao nodded affirmatively, "You are already pregnant. But the fetus is still small, so you need to be more careful."

The Crown Princess was stunned, as if she were in a dream. She kept murmuring, "Really? Really?"

Doctor Zhao looked at the Crown Princess's agitated expression and consoled her with a smile, "Your Highness, please rest assured. I will ensure your safety."

Then, Doctor Zhao turned to the nanny beside him and explained in detail the precautions and dietary taboos for pregnant women. His words revealed his concern for the Crown Princess and his respect for the royal bloodline.

Finally, Doctor Zhao bowed to the Crown Princess and the nanny and left the palace with brisk steps. He couldn't wait to report the good news to Emperor Kangxi, and he believed that His Majesty would also be happy for the Crown Prince's legitimate son.

At this time, the banquet was still going on. When Emperor Kangxi learned the news of the Crown Princess's pregnancy, his face was filled with joy and expectation. Although he already had many grandchildren, the Crown Prince's legitimate son meant a lot to him. He was looking forward to the arrival of this new life, which would bring more joy and hope to the royal family.

The crown prince also heard the news and a rare smile appeared on his face. Although he did not have much affection for the crown princess, he was also looking forward to the birth of his own legitimate son. This made him feel that his status in Emperor Kangxi's heart had risen to a higher level.

Deep in the palace, the princess' bedroom was filled with joy and warmth. This unexpected surprise will bring endless joy and expectations to the royal family, and will also change many things.