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

Aunt Feng's eyes instantly reddened, tears welling up, and her voice choked with emotion: "You know Liu Huai's reputation in Hedong, Madam. He's a gambler, a womanizer, and a good-for-nothing. If Yao'er really marries him, she'll be falling into a fire pit! Her life will be ruined!" After saying this, Aunt Feng began to sob softly.

Seeing Aunt Feng's pitiful and ingratiating appearance, Zhang was overjoyed, and a smug smile appeared on her face. She quickly reached out and helped Aunt Feng up from her kneeling position, then gently patted Aunt Feng's hand and said in a kind tone, "Wouldn't it have been better if you had agreed earlier? Half a year should have been enough time."

"Don't worry, once I've taken care of this matter, you'll naturally be satisfied with the marriage arrangements for Sister Feng and Sister Yao. By the way, what's this Sixth Miss you mentioned?"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Feng's face suddenly darkened. She lowered her voice and replied, "My maid saw it with her own eyes at the Fragrant Pavilion. That Sixth Miss was actually having an affair with a man, and not just one! She has no shame!"

Although the Sixth Miss is only being fostered in our household, she is still a member of the Yin family. If we let her continue to act so recklessly, she might bring shame to our Yin family. Although the Sixth Miss usually stays at Fu'an Temple, her private life is actually quite chaotic!

"I hope Madam can discipline her properly, lest the Yin family gain a bad reputation for improper conduct and lax discipline. After all, next year is a general election year, and our Yin family cannot afford any mishaps at such a crucial time!"

Madam Zhang had initially thought that Aunt Feng had discovered something she shouldn't have, that Yin Zijing was a man. It seemed she had been overthinking it. With a serious expression, Madam Zhang cautiously said, "Sixth Miss will be back in a few days. I will then discipline her and make sure she learns proper manners."

"Thanks to you for everything. If Aunt Feng hadn't found out, I'd still be completely in the dark!"

At this point, Madam Zhang seemed to want to give Aunt Feng a warning, and quickly said, "It's fortunate that you told me about this. Let me tell you, Aunt Feng, the Sixth Miss is not my biological daughter. She is only the daughter of my concubine, Madam Li. I am only raising her on her behalf. The Sixth Miss's life or death has nothing to do with me, so Aunt Feng, please don't use the Sixth Miss to threaten me. Besides, you can't threaten me."

Aunt Feng quickly smiled and said, "Yes, yes, how could I dare? I just wanted to remind you, Madam. After all, next year's election is a crucial day for the young ladies of the Yin family."

"But please don't forget the agreement between me and you, Madam."

Madam Zhang smiled and said, "Since I promised Aunt Feng, I naturally won't go back on my word. But Aunt Feng should also keep her promise..."

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Inside the Fragrant Pavilion, Yin Zijing and the others had finished their meal. Ru Yuan knelt down, gently picked up the small, exquisite three-inch slippers from the floor, and carefully put them on Yin Zijing. Her movements were gentle and meticulous, as if she were handling a precious treasure.

Then, Ru Yuan took Yin Zijin's slender hand and helped him put on the exquisite and gorgeous nail guards, and then carefully helped him put on the veil.

Once everything was ready, Yin Zijing gently placed her slender hand on Ru Yuan's arm. With light steps and graceful movements, she followed Sheng Yixuan out of the Pinxiang Pavilion.

The Great Sheng Dynasty had a rule that women could only follow three steps behind men, never walking at the same level. This was because women held a low status in the Great Sheng Dynasty and could only survive by depending on men. This rule was meant to ensure that women would always remember that men were their superiors, and women were merely appendages of men. Only in this way could the superior position of men and the inferior position of women be truly reflected.

Yin Zijin was taught to abide by these rules from a young age. Although she did not agree with these rules in her heart, she could not resist them and chose to silently accept them, engraving them deep into her bones.

Especially in such a public place, Yin Zijing did not want to offend Sheng Yixuan, so when she saw Sheng Yixuan walking in front, she obediently followed behind him, carefully keeping a distance of three steps.

And so, Yin Zijing and the others boarded the carriage, which hurriedly headed towards the shantytown outside the city. Before they even arrived, snowflakes began to fall again, and the carriage moved slower and slower, eventually struggling to move forward.

Upon arriving outside the shantytown, Boss Ye, holding a black oil-paper umbrella, jumped down from the carriage. After opening the umbrella, he reached out and helped everyone down from the carriage one by one.

Yin Zijin was the last to get off the carriage. As soon as his bound feet touched the ground, he was hit by a biting cold wind and couldn't help but shiver.

He looked up and finally saw the entire shantytown. Rows of low, dilapidated, drafty mud houses were huddled together, with almost no gaps between them, like a group of crowded children.

Although covered in snow, the dilapidated state of these mud houses was still evident. The muddy ground made the entire road filthy and messy. All sorts of things were scattered along the roadside, including animal droppings. Some houses even housed chickens, dogs, cattle, and sheep, emitting a strange, pungent stench.

Looking at the dirty and messy environment, Sheng Yixuan frowned, then glanced at Yin Zijing's tiny feet, and quickly picked her up in a princess carry, instructing Ru Yuan behind him, "Where do you live? Lead the way..."

Yin Zijing gasped softly and quickly hugged Sheng Yixuan tightly. Her face flushed; she knew Sheng Yixuan was concerned for her.

After all, young ladies from noble families in ancient times rarely ventured outside their homes. These three-inch slippers, made of soft and thin material, were simply unsuitable for going out. They were even less suitable for walking for long periods, let alone on muddy roads like this.

These three-inch slippers were meant to restrict women, constantly reminding them to stay at home, devoted to their husbands and children. But Yin Zijing insisted on venturing out, which led to the current situation.

Ru Yuan also had bound feet, but she had walked this kind of road and environment countless times. Even if her shoes and skirt got dirty, and her three-inch golden lotus feet froze and cracked, Ru Yuan was used to it.

Ru Yuan walked ahead, her eyes red from crying, and said anxiously, "Miss, you are so precious, I'm so sorry to have made you suffer like this. But I really had no choice but to bring you to this filthy place."

Many doctors in this shantytown are unwilling to come, and those who do come are hired at high prices. But when my mother saw that it was a male doctor, she refused to treat him.

"I had no other choice. Knowing that you, young lady, are skilled in medicine, I brought you here without telling you about the surroundings."