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

Before long, the waiter brought over a tray with a pot of hot tea and several plates of delicate pastries. After placing the items on the table, he bowed, a fawning smile on his face, and said to the two, "Please enjoy your meal, esteemed guests. The food will be served shortly." With that, he withdrew.

Just then, a peaceful and elegant tune drifted in from outside, its soft, melodious singing as if the farce that had just occurred had never happened.

The inn returned to its tranquility, and the guests continued to enjoy their food and chat. Yin Zijing leaned against the thick cushions, gazing out the window at the snow-covered landscape, a sense of melancholy welling up within her.

He stared blankly out the window, his thoughts drifting away, and thought to himself, "Yes, the earth will keep turning no matter who is gone, and people will continue to live their lives as usual."

Sheng Yixuan noticed that Yin Zijing was somewhat lost in thought. He gently patted her delicate hand and said softly, "Zijing, don't be in a daze. Come, have some hot tea to warm yourself up!" As he spoke, he picked up the teapot, filled a cup of fragrant jasmine tea for Yin Zijing, and handed it to her.

Yin Zijing then came to her senses, nodded slightly, picked up the blue and white porcelain cup, took a sip of the fragrant jasmine tea, and then slowly put the cup down.

He raised his slender, fair hands and carefully removed the nail guards one by one. Yin Zijing had always had a habit of removing his nail guards when eating, because he always felt they were inconvenient to wear. Although he had worn them for eight years, he still hadn't fully gotten used to them.

Just then, the woman who had just been rescued, with her sharp eyes, quickly stepped forward, bent down, and respectfully took the armor that Yin Zijing had removed.

Seeing this, Yin Zijin's lips curled up slightly, revealing a kind smile, and she said gently in a soft voice, "Don't be afraid, I'm actually very easy to get along with. By the way, I still don't know your name."

The woman quickly bowed and replied, "My name is Luo Suyuan."

After a moment of thoughtful silence, Yin Zijing said, "In our Yin family, younger personal maids usually have 'Ru' as the first character of their names. Since you are now with me, I will give you a new name. From now on, within the Yin residence, you will be called Ru Yuan; outside the Yin residence, you will still be called your original name, Luo Su Yuan. Is that alright?"

Ru Yuan nodded and immediately knelt down to pay her respects and kowtow: "I will never forget your great kindness, Miss. Thank you for taking me in. I will take good care of you from now on."

Yin Zijin picked up the silver spoon and gently scooped up the crystal-clear, jade-like dew drop by drop, then carefully put it into her mouth.

His movements were gentle and graceful, as if he were holding not food, but a priceless treasure. Each scoop and serving was perfectly timed, neither excessively greedy nor wasteful.

As soon as the mouthful of jade dew entered his mouth, Yin Zijing immediately put down his spoon and quickly covered his mouth with a handkerchief. He didn't want others to see him chewing his food, and he certainly didn't want to show the slightest bit of unrefined eating manners. This was the proper restraint and upbringing expected of a young lady from a wealthy family.

This is also the result of Zhou Mama's upbringing for more than ten years. Over the years, Yin Zijin has also developed the habit that if he were to eat meat and drink alcohol like a man, he would not be used to it.

However, Yin Zijing noticed that Sheng Yixuan was staring intently at him, his eyes filled with curiosity and admiration. So, he smiled slightly, scooped up a spoonful of jade dew, and slowly brought it to Sheng Yixuan's lips, asking softly, "Master, would you like to try some?"

Sheng Yixuan was completely stunned by this sudden action. He stared wide-eyed at Yin Zijing in front of him.

At that moment, time seemed to freeze, and the whole world consisted only of the two of them. He involuntarily opened his mouth and accepted the spoonful of food that Yin Zijing offered him.

Only when the sweet jade dew slid down his throat did Sheng Yixuan come back to his senses. He realized his lapse in composure, but felt no embarrassment or displeasure. On the contrary, he felt an unprecedented warmth and satisfaction, as if he were immersed in happiness.

After finishing her jade dew dumpling, Yin Zijing wiped her mouth with a parfait and asked, "Ruyuan, you just said you have elderly relatives to take care of at home?"

Ru Yuan's eyes instantly reddened, and she hurriedly said, "I have an elderly mother at home. I don't know what illness she has. Her belly is swollen, even bigger than the belly of a lady who is ten months pregnant."

"My family is poor and can't afford a doctor. My mother is just getting by now." As she spoke, Ru Yuan began to cry softly.

Yin Zijing picked up a piece of each kind of pastry with her silver chopsticks, and beckoned, "You haven't eaten yet, have you? Come and have some pastries!"

I know a little about medicine. After we've had our meal, I'll accompany you to your house to see your mother!

Ru Yuan took the pastries and immediately knelt down, saying, "Miss, you are of noble birth. How can you go to such a dirty and filthy place? That place might defile your precious body."

Yin Zijing waved her hand and said, "A doctor's heart is benevolent, regardless of status. I am also a human being, not a fairy in heaven. If you can go, why can't I?"

Ru Yuan quickly kowtowed and said, "Thank you very much, Miss. This servant is willing to serve you like a slave."

After the meal, Ru Yuan helped Yin Zijin put on her three-inch slippers. Yin Zijin placed her delicate hand on Ru Yuan's arm and walked out with her bound feet. Sheng Yixuan walked ahead and went with Yin Zijin to the shantytown outside the city.

Ru Yuan looked at Yin Zijin's bound feet with envy in her eyes, thinking to herself, "The girl's bound feet are so well bound, they really are only three inches long. Those three inches are not easy to bind!"

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In the back courtyard of the Yin family mansion, in the Yilan Courtyard, Aunt Feng rested for about an hour before, supported by Xiaoping's arm, she walked with her bound feet toward Zhang's Yimei Courtyard.

Along the way, Xiaoping repeatedly reminded her, "Auntie, you must speak calmly with Madam later, and don't get angry. You must think about the future of Sister Feng and Sister Yao."

Aunt Feng patted Xiaoping's hand and nodded: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Upon arriving at Yimei Courtyard, two maids guarded the entrance. Seeing that Consort Feng had arrived, they quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Consort Feng."

Aunt Feng quickly and politely said, "Granny, I have something to discuss with Madam. Please inform her."

One of the nannies quickly said, "Please wait a moment, Aunt Feng, while I go and inform her."