The concubine is a man, and the illegitimate son of a divine physician has a spatial ability.

The two then approached Yin Zijing. Granny Zhou said anxiously, "Miss, Madam said that studying medicine is fine, but you can't use the identity of a daughter of the Yin family, lest it ruin the reputation of the Yin family's daughters and prevent the other girls from marrying well."

Yin Zijing sat down on the low couch, nodded and said, "Don't worry! I will change my name and study medicine with my third uncle. No one will know my identity."

Hearing this, Granny Zhou breathed a sigh of relief. She looked at Yin Zijing and said softly, "That's good. I'm relieved that you have such thoughts, Miss. But you should also take care of your health and not overwork yourself."

Yin Zijin nodded slightly, indicating that she understood.

Granny Zhou continued, "Also, this old servant knows there are many disaster victims outside, and many people are seeking medical treatment. No matter how busy you are every day, you must finish the embroidery you make each day, as Madam will be checking it."

Yin Zijing frowned, somewhat resistant, but said, "Okay, Zijing understands."

Seeing Yin Zijing's resistance, Granny Zhou patiently explained, "Miss, this is also Madam's good intention. Madam hopes that you can become proficient in needlework so that you will be loved by your husband and mother-in-law after you marry into her family. Moreover, since you want to study medicine, you should learn how to calm your mind. Embroidery can not only train your concentration but also help you master needlework, which will be helpful for your future studies in acupuncture."

Although Yin Zijing still felt some resistance, she nodded to indicate that she understood.

Seeing this, Granny Zhou smiled and said, "That's good, it's good that you understand, Miss. In order to save time, you shouldn't resist. If you finish your daily tasks earlier, you can have more time to study medicine."

Yin Zijin nodded again, secretly determined to complete these tasks as soon as possible and gain more time to study medicine.

Then, Granny Zhou took out the embroidery again and said with a smile, "Let's continue! This old servant will teach you one more time, young lady. You must learn carefully this time..."

This time, Yin Zijin did not show any resistance. Instead, she listened attentively to Granny Zhou's explanation, carefully observed Granny Zhou's movements, and tried her best to learn the embroidery techniques.

At this moment, the sun had already set, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone through the window onto Yin Zijing. Yin Zijing sat quietly on the low couch, focused and serious, embroidering the work in front of her stitch by stitch.

Granny Zhou nodded in satisfaction, thinking to herself, "So what if it's a boy? Right now, he's sitting obediently on the low couch, embroidering his work. He's no different from a girl."

Seeing Yin Zijing becoming more and more skilled at threading the needle, Granny Zhou felt relieved and said, "Miss, you've almost mastered this needlework technique. Let's learn some women's precepts for a while! You can embroider while I explain."

"But young lady, you must study diligently and thoroughly understand the 'Precepts for Women.' When you participate in the imperial concubine selection, the palace matrons will test you on these subjects. Although we are a noble family, we still must follow the proper procedures."

While embroidering, Yin Zijin said, "Granny Zhou, please speak! I'm listening."

Granny Zhou then spoke up: "The 'Admonitions for Women' consists of seven parts: 'Humility and Weakness,' 'Husband and Wife,' 'Respect and Obedience,' 'Women's Conduct,' 'Concentration,' 'Submission,' and 'Harmony with Sisters-in-Law.' It discusses the three major relationships that women need to manage well in their husband's family: respect and obedience to their husbands, submission to their parents-in-law, and harmony with their sisters-in-law."

Today we will begin with the first chapter, "Humility and Weakness." In ancient times, three days after a daughter was born, she was placed under the bed, tossed among tiles and bricks, and a ritual was performed to inform her. Placing her under the bed signified her humility and weakness, indicating she was a servant. Tossing her among tiles and bricks signified her accustomed to labor, indicating she was to perform duties diligently. The ritual was performed to inform the ancestors, signifying her responsibility to continue the ancestral sacrifices.

These three virtues are the natural order of women, the fundamental teachings of propriety. Humility and respect, putting others before oneself, doing good without seeking recognition, and not shirking responsibility for wrongdoing, enduring humiliation and bearing disgrace, always acting with a sense of awe—this is what it means to be humble and submissive. Early to bed and early to rise, without fear of working day and night, attending to personal matters without hesitation, no matter how difficult or demanding, ensuring everything is completed, and keeping one's handwriting neat—this is what it means to be diligent. Maintaining a dignified and upright demeanor in serving one's husband, remaining quiet and self-possessed, avoiding frivolous laughter, and ensuring clean and tidy food and drink for offerings to ancestors—this is what it means to continue the ancestral rites. If these three virtues are fulfilled, the worry of being unknown or facing disgrace is unimaginable. If these three virtues are lost, how can one expect to be known, or how can disgrace be far off?

Yin Zijing frowned as she listened to the classical Chinese text.

Granny Zhou glanced at Yin Zijing and quickly said, "Miss, you probably don't understand what this means. Let me explain. It means: 'Humbleness comes first.' In ancient times, after a girl was born, she would lie under the bed a few months later, with a spindle for weaving as a toy, and the news of her birth would be announced at the ancestral temple. Lying under the bed was to show her humility and low status."

Giving her bricks symbolizes that women should work diligently and tirelessly; offering sacrifices to ancestors signifies her role in preparing food and drink to aid her husband in the ancestral rites. These three principles represent common virtues for women, classic teachings of etiquette: humility, forbearance, and respect for others; putting others before oneself.

Doing good deeds without boasting, and making mistakes without shirking responsibility. Bearing hardship and humiliation, often showing fear. This is what is meant by treating others with humility. Working late into the night and rising early, not complaining about the toil. Personally managing household chores, not complaining about the difficulty of the work, and seeing things through to the end—these are all signs of diligence. Having a dignified appearance and upright character, serving one's husband with quiet self-respect.

They dislike frivolous laughter and playful banter, and instead prepare clean food and drink for ancestral worship. This is what is meant by sacrifice. If one possesses all three qualities, yet still worries about a lack of good reputation and bears the misunderstanding and humiliation of others, this is unheard of. If one fails to achieve these three qualities, how can one expect a good reputation?

After a girl marries, she must always remember that she is in a subordinate position and must serve her husband and in-laws well. She must be virtuous, steady, and calm in managing the household. She must not be jealous or act like a shrew, and she must not be cold towards her husband. She must take good care of his daily needs. If she is unable to care for her husband during childbirth, she should arrange for him to take a concubine…”

After saying a lot, Granny Zhou asked, "Does the young lady understand?"

Yin Zijing nodded absentmindedly, clearly not paying attention. Granny Zhou looked at Yin Zijing with a smile, thinking to herself, "I'll teach you a lesson for not listening properly."