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

Although it was supposed to be a rest day, Ah Tian didn't let Yin Zijin idle. She didn't miss a single basic skill. To dance well, straight shoulders, a swan-like head, a flexible waist, leg opening and closing, and amazing jumping ability are very important.

Therefore, Ah Tian tore Yin Zijing's legs apart, ripping them into a modern split, with several thick mats placed under her heels, and held her legs in this position. Yin Zijing felt a slight pain in her groin, but it was still bearable.

After finishing with Yin Zijin, A-Tian poured her a cup of hot tea and served it to her. Yin Zijin quickly said, "Another cup, I'm so thirsty."

After resting for a quarter of an hour, Ah Tian accompanied Yin Zijin to practice her waist and jumping skills, and then helped Yin Zijin onto a platform that was about a person's height off the ground in front of several drums.

Ah Tian instructed, "Be careful, young lady, but don't be afraid. There are mats underneath, so it'll be alright if you fall. You've practiced those moves on the ground for a long time, so be bold and don't be afraid."

But the girl still needed to be careful. During the actual dance, there was no mat underneath, and the drum wasn't fixed in place; the people carrying the drum were living, breathing people, so she had to ensure there weren't any mistakes.

Yin Zijing nodded, looking at the space about a person's height away, feeling a little apprehensive. Compared to walking through the candlelight just now, this was even more frightening to her.

Yin Zijin looked at her tiny feet, these three-inch golden lotuses, which couldn't even stand steadily on flat ground, let alone on a drum.

Seeing that Yin Zijin was afraid, Atian encouraged her, "Don't be afraid, girl. Let's walk on the drum and try it out. Once we've walked on it enough, you can start by dancing some simple moves. We'll take it slowly. There's still plenty of time before the election."

Encouraged by Ah Tian, ​​Yin Zijin slowly loosened her strides, her bound feet barely touching the drum, and began to try some simple movements.

After practicing for half an hour, A-Tian helped Yin Zi-Jin down, ending their dance lesson for the day. Then, A-Tian knelt down and fastened the delicate gold chain back onto her ankle. Several gold bells adorned the chain. Yin Zi-Jin walked over gracefully, like a light feather, the bells jingling with each step, sparking endless imagination.

Ah Tian draped a thick cloak over Yin Zijing and helped her out of the house. Looking at the snow-covered ground, Yin Zijing's mood improved considerably. She walked to the front of the house and tried to catch the swirling snowflakes with her slender fingers, but they melted away quickly.

Uncharacteristically, Yin Zijing was in a playful mood and smiled at A-Tian, ​​her smile as pure as a white lotus blooming in winter, leaving A-Tian momentarily stunned. Yin Zijing said, "A-Tian, ​​let's have a snowball fight! It's rare to see such heavy snow."

But after a short while, Ah Tian realized what was going on and said with a smile, "Miss is usually very composed, why are you so playful today? A girl like you is more suited to this age."

The girl has just danced and is sweating; if she gets cold outside again, she'll definitely catch a cold. Let's go inside to warm up, rest for a while, and change into something thicker. This dress has so many holes burned in it; it's unwearable. Then we'll call Granny Zhou and Ruhe to come with us.”

Yin Zijing nodded, and A-Tian adjusted her cloak before walking into the house.

Inside the room, Granny Zhou had prepared fragrant hot water, brand-new clothes, and all sorts of snacks and refreshments. Yin Zijing enjoyed a wonderful hot bath, and her body finally recovered. Granny Zhou was very pleased with Yin Zijing, who was only wearing a bodice.

Ruhe helped Yin Zijin put on her inner clothes, covered her with a thick quilt, and said softly, "Let the young lady rest well!"

Ruhe and Yin Zijin were the same age. Eight years had passed, and Ruhe had grown much taller, blossoming into a graceful young woman. As Yin Zijin's personal maid, she didn't do any heavy work. Although she wore maid's clothes, she was still exceptionally beautiful.

Half an hour later, Yin Zijing slowly woke up, ate some food, and then picked up her unfinished embroidery, starting to stitch again, one stitch at a time. After eight years of practice, Yin Zijing's needlework skills had improved considerably, and she was currently embroidering a simple double-sided embroidery. Ruhe brought some snacks and sat down with Atian and Granny Zhou in front of Yin Zijing's bed, chatting idly.

For some reason, Yin Zijin has become more and more accustomed to her life in the inner chambers. In the morning, Yin Zijin would visit Yin Gui's clinic to see patients. In the afternoon, she would follow A Tian and her teachers to practice flower arranging, tea tasting, music and dance, needlework and embroidery... She was living a very pleasant life.

Yin Zijing seemed to have slowly forgotten everything about men, and didn't want to think about it anymore. Only when she urinated and looked at her male characteristics would she feel a moment of daze. More than ten years of living in the inner chambers and living the life of a woman had been integrated into every aspect of Yin Zijing's life, into her very bones.

Previously, Granny Zhou and Ruhe helped Yin Zijin choose her clothes and jewelry; now, Yin Zijin chooses them herself. Before, she was forced to…

The only thing that brought a little excitement to Yin Zijing's unchanging life was the constant changes in her body, each one feeling like she had gone through a major ordeal. And each time, Yin Zijing lost all her rationality, which was when she was most vulnerable and helpless.

While snacking, Granny Zhou gossiped, "Hey! Have you heard? Something big has happened in the capital. It's related to the eldest princess."

Yin Zijing frequently traveled between Fu'an Temple and the capital, so she had naturally heard this rumor. While embroidering, she said, "I heard that the Imperial Observatory calculated that these past few years have been unlucky because the eldest princess is considered an unlucky star, which is why she and her husband have been married for many years without having any children. Also, her birth date clashes with the emperor's, which is considered inauspicious."

This year, in particular, the eldest princess's natal chart has clashed with the Emperor's star, showing a tendency to approach it. His Majesty is most averse to this, regardless of whether it actually exists.

The emperor forcibly ordered the princess to divorce her husband, leave the palace, and become a nun. Even when the princess wished to see the emperor one last time, the emperor refused, only sending someone to deliver the decree…

Granny Zhou paused for a moment and then said, "Sixth Miss, do you know where the eldest princess went to cultivate?"

Ah Tian quickly replied, "This servant knows. It seems to be Fu'an Temple, and they'll be here in a few days. His Majesty is quite ruthless; the New Year is just over a month away, and he's not even going to wait until after the New Year to talk about it."