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

Yin Zijing nodded slightly and said softly, "Alright, then I'll go find Ruhe now and tell her to return to Fu'an Temple first. Then we can go for a meal together. However, after we've finished our meal, you have to personally escort me back to Fu'an Temple! Otherwise, Granny Zhou will start nagging again."

"Alas! Just like you said, once we return to the Yin residence, I don't know how long it will be before we see each other again. I'm afraid we won't see this vast sky outside for a long time!" After saying this, he slightly raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a deep sorrow.

Seeing Yin Zijing's slightly furrowed brows, Sheng Yixuan felt a pang of pity and quickly comforted her in a soft voice, "Zijing, once you're married, you can do whatever you want. I'll support you, so just do it without worry."

Yin Zijin nodded slightly, a hint of confusion and worry in her beautiful eyes, and said softly, "But once you enter the palace, it's like entering a deep sea. You'll probably be unable to control your own destiny. How easy is it to do what you want to do freely?"

Sheng Yixuan sighed softly, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes, but he still said firmly, "Zijin, don't be so pessimistic. I will always be by your side and support every decision you make. As long as you are willing, no matter what difficulties we encounter, we can face them together."

Hearing his words, Yin Zijing felt a little more at ease, but she still couldn't help but worry: "I'm afraid that if I enter the Crown Prince's palace, it will be even more difficult. I don't know if my choice is right?"

Sheng Yixuan reached out and grabbed his hand, pulling him into a tight embrace. He said earnestly, "Zijin, can our eight years of relationship be measured by the word 'choice'?"

For your sake, I will do everything in my power to ascend to that supreme position. Then, whatever you wish to do, Zijing, go ahead and do it. Let's see who can stop me, and who can stop me!

Yin Zijing raised her head, looked into Sheng Yixuan's eyes, her eyes glistening with tears, and whispered, "Thank you, Crown Prince. With you here, I feel much more at ease."

Sheng Yixuan gently stroked Yin Zijing's face and said softly, "Don't be afraid, I will always be by your side to protect you. No matter what happens in the future, we must support each other and work together..."

After a brief moment of tenderness, Yin Zijing followed Sheng Yixuan out of the house. She gave Ruhe a few words of advice before leaving Huirui Medical Clinic: "Ruhe, you and Atian go back first. His Highness the Crown Prince and I are going out for a bit. Please tell Granny Zhou when you get back."

Then, Yin Zijing put on her veil and, with her bound feet, gracefully walked towards a very large and exceptionally luxurious carriage. The interior was furnished with soft cushions and was quite spacious, containing a small low couch with a small table on it, laden with snacks, fruit, and boiling tea. There were long, soft seats on either side. A faint fragrance permeated the carriage.

Yin Zijing's bound feet sometimes made it difficult for him to walk steadily, so Sheng Yixuan reached out a hand and gently helped him onto the carriage. Yin Zijing bowed slightly to express his gratitude, and then, with Sheng Yixuan's assistance, stepped into the carriage. The two sat together on either side of a spacious and comfortable low couch.

Sheng Yixuan poured a cup of boiled tea: "This is the finest Da Hong Pao tea. Have a taste! It'll warm you up."

With a crack of the driver's whip, the carriage began to move slowly forward. The sound of the wheels rolling echoed, and Yin Zijing looked out the window at the snow-covered landscape, momentarily panicked.

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Although it was deep winter and the snow had not yet melted, it couldn't dampen people's enthusiasm. The Pinxianglou Restaurant was bustling with people.

At that moment, a young woman dressed in green was standing in front of the counter, anxiously urging, "Hurry up! Is the beggar's chicken I ordered ready yet? Can you please be a little faster? If you keep dawdling like this, I'll miss the mealtime when I get back." As she spoke, she would occasionally stand on tiptoe and peek inside.

Suddenly, the woman in green spotted a familiar face. Seemingly afraid of being discovered, she quickly stepped aside and secretly observed the two of them.

After Yin Zijing and Sheng Yixuan went upstairs, the woman in green revealed a sly smile and muttered, "So it's you." Then, she took the beggar's chicken and left Pinxiang Restaurant.

In the inner courtyard of the Yin family mansion, in the Yilan Courtyard, the maid Xiaoping stood beside Aunt Feng and reported, "Aunt, do you know who I just saw in the Pinxiang Pavilion?"

Aunt Feng was lying on the low couch, taking a nap. Upon hearing Xiaoping's words, she quickly said, "Stop playing games and tell me quickly, who did you meet?"

Xiaoping smiled and said mysteriously, "I saw the Sixth Miss. I saw her mingling with a wild man and going to Pinxianglou for dinner together."

Aunt Feng sat up abruptly, asking incredulously, "Sixth Miss? The Sixth Miss from Fu'an Temple? She's been having an affair with a strange man? Zhang Shi keeps such a strict eye on the Sixth Miss, how could she still be having an affair with a strange man? Xiaoping, did you look closely? Are you sure it's the Sixth Miss?"

Xiaoping smiled and said, "Yes, Aunt. I saw it clearly. Although the Sixth Miss was wearing a veil, it was definitely the Sixth Miss."

Moreover, Sixth Miss didn't bring a single maid with her; she must be having an affair with that wild man. Aunt, this is a great opportunity! We should take advantage of it. Sister Feng and Sister Yao are both getting old and have reached the age for marriage proposals; we should start making plans, and this is the perfect chance.

Why is it that the sixth daughter of a prostitute can marry the Crown Prince, become a concubine, and enter the royal family? This is truly a marriage of high status.

But our Yao-jie and Feng-jie are going to marry into a poor family, and even then, to a son of a concubine. Madam, that's so unfair.

"Auntie, I've heard many servants gossiping that Madam wants to marry off Fengjie and Yaojie before the imperial concubine selection next October! That way, she can make room for the Sixth and Seventh Misses who will be entering the palace for the selection! What will happen to Fengjie and Yaojie if she doesn't make a plan soon?"

As Aunt Feng listened, she gripped the embroidered handkerchief tighter and tighter, her face growing increasingly pale. She couldn't help but say, "Seventh Miss is one thing, but what makes Sixth Miss so special? My Feng Jie'er and Yao Jie'er, in what way are they inferior to her? Even if she marries a prince and becomes a concubine, I would gladly accept it."

Marrying into a poor family, especially a son of an illegitimate child, is practically driving us to our deaths! Even Sixth Miss has such a good marriage. And yet she's still fooling around with other men. She's just like her prostitute mother, a little whore who only knows how to seduce men.

Xiaoping, send someone to keep an eye on Sixth Sister. Don't alert her. Let's wait and see.

"Come with me to Madam's place first. I'll sound her out. If things don't go well, I'll send her a big gift..."