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

Yin Zijing's eyes were slightly red, and tears welled up in them. He rubbed the corners of his eyes with his hand, as if trying to hold back the tears that were about to spill out, but he did not succeed. The tears slid down his cheeks.

His eyes widened, his water-washed gaze revealing stubbornness and defiance as he stared directly at Sheng Yiming, gritting his teeth as he said, "Zhang Peng, how dare you threaten me! We've been good friends for years, are we really going to turn against each other over this?"

Zhang Peng reached out and gently wiped away the glistening tears on Yin Zijing's smooth, alabaster-like cheeks, his eyes filled with doting affection. He spoke slowly in a slightly hoarse yet deeply affectionate voice, "You must remember, you are a dignified man. How can you act like a girl and cry all the time?"

Then, his gaze shifted from Yin Zijing's face to him, scrutinizing him closely. He noticed that Yin Zijing's movements and expressions possessed a uniquely feminine gentleness and elegance, which stirred a strange feeling within him.

Then, a faint smile appeared on his lips as he said softly, "However, your behavior has a unique charm that even makes my heart flutter." After saying this, a cunning glint flashed in Zhang Peng's eyes.

Yin Zijing stared at Zhang Peng, his gaze sweeping over her as if he wanted to devour her whole. That lewd look made Yin Zijing's scalp tingle, and a wave of disgust welled up inside her. She felt extremely uncomfortable, even nauseous, so when Zhang Peng wasn't looking, she slapped him hard across the face. The slap was loud and forceful, instantly turning Zhang Peng's cheek bright red.

Yin Zijin said angrily, "Take that look away. Even if it's a fight to the death, I won't be with you. Even if my relationship with His Highness the Crown Prince ends without a trace, I still won't be with you."

And don't use that matter to threaten me. Even if it costs me my life, I won't be with you..."

Hearing the loud arguing coming from inside, Sheng Yixuan, who was standing outside, felt a pang of anxiety and hurriedly stepped inside. When he saw the tense standoff between Yin Zijing and Sheng Yiming, his face instantly darkened, and he shouted in a deep voice, "What are you doing here? Let go of each other right now! Don't you know what kind of occasion this is? What exactly do you want to do to Sixth Miss?"

Sheng Yiming still harbored some fear of the Crown Prince. Seeing the Crown Prince's anger, he quickly took a few steps back and explained with a smile, "Brother, please don't be angry. I was just joking with the Sixth Miss. I had no ill intentions. Please don't blame me."

Sheng Yixuan glanced at Yin Zijing, immediately stepped forward to shield him behind him, then turned around and sternly reprimanded Sheng Yiming: "Even jokes have limits! She's an innocent young woman, how could you treat her like this? Don't you care about her reputation and honor? Get out of here right now!"

Sheng Yiming felt he had lost face and was in a bad mood, but he dared not openly disobey the Crown Prince's order, so he could only turn around and leave dejectedly.

However, just as he reached the door, he suddenly stopped, turned around, pointed at Yin Zijing, and said viciously, "Hmph, what kind of girl is she? No wonder my brother likes her. Brother, I forgot, you're a homosexual!" After saying that, he strode out of the room without looking back.

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After Sheng Yiming left, Sheng Yixuan quickly covered Yin Zijing with a thin blanket, wiped away her tears, and looked at the bright red marks on her wrists. He couldn't help but ask with some heartache, "Does it hurt, Zijing? How did he know?"

Yin Zijing shook her head and said, "It doesn't hurt. We've known each other for a long time, and he's known my identity for a long time. He was just threatening me. But it's okay..."

Sheng Yixuan quickly asked, "Do you need my help?"

Yin Zijing pondered for a moment and said, "How can you help with something like this? Just let things take their course! After all, Sheng Yiming is your brother, what can you do about him?"

As the two were talking, they heard light footsteps outside, and then a woman dressed in a light pink silk dress walked in.

The girl slowly walked to the center of the room, then knelt down with a thud, her hands on the ground, her voice weak and choked with sobs: "Thank you for saving my life, young master! I am willing to repay your kindness by offering myself to you." Her slightly trembling shoulders and sobbing voice evoked pity in the hearts of those who heard her.

Sheng Yixuan didn't help the woman up, but said calmly, "Get up! Saving you was just a small favor, you don't need to repay me with your body, besides, I already have someone I like." After saying that, Sheng Yixuan looked at Yin Zijing with tender eyes.

The handprint on the woman's face was very obvious, a bright red mark, and her cheeks were even swollen. Combined with her already petite figure, she looked even more pitiful.

Seeing this, Yin Zijin felt a pang of pity and said softly, "Alright, stop crying. I understand your predicament. If you hadn't been forced into a corner, why would you be here showing your face and selling your smiles and songs? Don't worry, I won't treat you badly."

Upon hearing Yin Zijin's words, the woman cried even more bitterly, repeatedly kowtowing and thanking him: "Thank you, sir. After today's events, I fear I will have nowhere to stay here."

If it weren't for the kind-hearted young lady who took pity on me and was willing to take me in, I'm afraid I wouldn't be alive today. I had no choice; I had to come out and perform to earn money for my seriously ill mother.

Looking at the pitiful woman before her, Yin Zijing felt a surge of sympathy. She reached out to help the woman up and gently comforted her, "Alright, don't be sad. Since that's the case, you can come with me from now on."

My personal maidservant just happened to have to leave, and now I need someone to serve me. From today onwards, you will stay by my side and be my personal maidservant. You will also receive a monthly stipend, which can be used to take care of your mother.

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in the woman's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure and said with tears of gratitude, "Thank you so much for your great kindness, Miss. I will serve you wholeheartedly and never let you down." As she spoke, she kowtowed to Yin Zijing again to express her loyalty and gratitude.

Yin Zijin said, "Alright, get up! It's the middle of winter, the ground is cold."

The woman stood up and glanced down at Yin Zijin on the low couch. A look of amazement flashed in her eyes, and she thought to herself, "This is a true lady of a noble family. She looks like she has some kind of deficiency. She looks so delicate and sickly. Her pale face is heartbreaking to look at, but it can't hide her stunning beauty."

Shouldn't young ladies from respectable families, especially unmarried ones, be kept secluded in their chambers? Why would they show their faces in public in a bustling place like a restaurant?

But only a woman like her is worthy of the young master who just saved her.