Rebirth: The Fourth Lady Wants to Lie Down

The news of the Crown Princess' pregnancy swept through the palace like a spring breeze, and every corner of the palace was filled with joy. But in this joyous atmosphere, the eldest prince's mansion was filled with sorrow.

After hearing the news, the eldest prince sat on a chair in his study with a gloomy face and a frown on his face. He had originally hoped that his wife would give birth to a legitimate son to increase his bargaining chips in the fight for the throne. However, the pregnancy of the Crown Princess made his hopes slim.

"This...what should I do?" The eldest prince paced back and forth anxiously, his hands clenched into fists, as if he wanted to crush this sudden change.

Nalan Mingzhu stood aside, quietly watching the anxious look of the eldest prince, and could not help but feel a little dissatisfied. He knew the eldest prince's character well. Once he encountered something, he would easily panic and lack calm judgment. But he also understood that comforting him at this moment was more important than blaming him.

"Big brother, please calm down." Mingzhu's tone was serious. "Now that the Crown Princess is pregnant, we really can't change this fact. But the important thing is that we can't lose our composure because of this."

The eldest prince turned around and looked at Mingzhu, his eyes flickering with anxiety: "Mingzhu, what do you think I should do? I originally thought that Fu Jin could give birth to a legitimate son for me, but now the Crown Princess is also pregnant. Isn't my bargaining chip reduced by half?"

Mingzhu shook her head slightly and said softly, "Big Brother, you are wrong. The key now is not whether the Crown Princess is pregnant, but whether we can find something to hold against the Crown Prince. Only in this way can we report him to Kangxi and increase our chances of winning."

When the eldest prince heard this, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes: "Handle? But how are we going to find handle on the prince now?"

Mingzhu smiled slightly, with a glimmer of wisdom in her eyes: "Big Brother, don't forget that there are always some disloyal people around the Crown Prince. As long as we pay close attention, we will always find their flaws. And the Crown Princess's pregnancy may be a good opportunity."

Hearing this, the eldest prince's eyes gradually regained their luster: "Mingzhu, you are right. I can't lose my composure because of a momentary frustration. We must seize this opportunity to find something to hold against the prince."

The two smiled at each other, and the anxiety and uneasiness in their hearts gradually dissipated. They knew that in this battle for the throne, patience and wisdom would be their greatest weapons. The pregnancy of the Crown Princess was just a small episode in this palace dispute.

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Deep in the Forbidden City, the contest between the eldest prince and the crown prince has been going on for a long time. The eldest prince has been paying close attention to the crown prince's every move, eager to find the crown prince's weakness and hit him with one blow. The crown prince also knows this very well, and he is also on high alert for monitoring and calculating the eldest prince.

When the prince learned that the first wife was pregnant, it was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the prince. He knew that the eldest prince would be more proud of it, and his own position might be threatened. However, when the prince learned that the first wife's pregnancy was not stable, his inner anxiety was slightly relieved. After all, if the child's health was worrying, then the trump card that the eldest prince relied on would no longer be so powerful.

Behind the prince, Suo Etu silently pondered the situation. He knew that the prince's position was in jeopardy and he had to take action.

Suo Etu stood by the window of the study in the East Palace, looking into the distance with deep eyes. He knew in his heart that the Crown Prince Yinreng was now in a delicate situation. The alliance between the eldest prince and Nalan Mingzhu made the situation in the court more complicated. Mingzhu had many disciples in the court and had great influence. Although the third prince was compiling books and avoiding the world, he was also observing the situation in secret. The fourth prince Yinzhen was now working in the Ministry of Works because of his relationship with the Ulanara family, but because of his good relationship with the crown prince, he was regarded as a staunch supporter of the crown prince.

"My Lord, the current situation is not favorable to us." Suo Etu spoke slowly, his voice low and firm, "The eldest prince and Mingzhu have joined forces, and their power is strong. If we don't come up with a countermeasure, I'm afraid it will be difficult to deal with it."

Yinreng nodded, his face solemn: "Master Suo is right, what should I do?"

Suo Etu's eyes flashed with a sharp light: "Although the eldest prince is brave, he lacks strategy. The real problem is Mingzhu. He is deeply rooted in the court and has many disciples. If we want to change the current situation, we must find a way to get rid of Mingzhu."

A flash of shock flashed across Yinreng's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination: "I understand, Lord Suo. I will keep a close eye on Mingzhu's movements and look for opportunities."

Therefore, in the following days, Yinreng watched Mingzhu's every move like a cheetah. He carefully collected evidence of Mingzhu's crimes, and at the same time secretly made plans, trying to find an opportunity to strike a sure blow.

Suo Etu became Yinreng's most capable assistant, giving him advice and analyzing the situation. Although the prince was in the East Palace, he seemed to be in control of the entire court. Their competition with the eldest prince and Mingzhu had long gone beyond a simple struggle for power and turned into a competition of wisdom, courage and strategy.

However, Mingzhu was a great hero after all, and his methods were cunning and cruel. Although Yinreng and Suo'etu were cautious, they could not find a suitable opportunity. This put the two in a dilemma and fell into deep anxiety.

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Under the splendor of the Forbidden City, the residence of the Fourth Prince was peaceful and warm. Although the situation in the outside world was unpredictable, Fu Jin Yi Ya seemed to be out of it. She stayed quietly in the residence and concentrated on taking care of her baby.

However, Yiya has recently encountered some troubles. In the early stages of her pregnancy, she did not experience the morning sickness symptoms that most pregnant women experience, which made her feel very lucky. But now, as her pregnancy progresses, the morning sickness symptoms that she thought she could avoid have come flooding in, catching her off guard.

Nanny Wang is the old nanny beside Yi Ya, who has been responsible for taking care of her daily life. Seeing Yi Ya's increasingly haggard face recently, Nanny Wang is full of worries, but she knows her identity very well and can only guard her silently.

One day, Yi Ya was sitting in front of the window, looking at the scenery outside, frowning. Nanny Wang approached quietly and asked softly, "Fu Jin, are you feeling unwell recently?"

Yi Ya turned to look at Nanny Wang with a wry smile on her face: "Yes, Nanny Wang. Morning sickness has really come and there is no way to avoid it. I thought it would be easy to get pregnant, but I didn't expect it to be so hard."

Nanny Wang looked at Yi Ya with heartache. She knew the pain of pregnancy reactions, but she also knew that this was a test that every mother had to go through. She gently held Yi Ya's hand and said softly, "Fu Jin, you must be strong. This is for you and the future young master. Don't worry, I will always be by your side, taking care of you and supporting you."

Yi Ya looked at Nanny Wang with emotion, tears in her eyes. She knew that in this turbulent time, having someone like Nanny Wang by her side was her greatest luck. She took a deep breath and nodded: "Thank you, Nanny Wang. I will be strong for our child."

In the garden of the Fourth Prince's residence, Yi Ya and Nanny Wang sat side by side. They looked at the flourishing flowers in the garden, their hearts filled with expectations and longings for the future. No matter how the situation in the previous dynasty changed, they would work together to protect this little life until he was born safely.