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

Zhang elegantly picked up a crystal-clear grape, gently put it in her mouth and chewed it, a faint smile appearing on her face. She said softly, "Now that Sixth Miss has returned, I will certainly give her a good talking-to, so that she understands who the real mistress of this house is, in this inner quarters."

She narrowed her eyes slightly, a shrewd glint in them, and continued, "As for the Li family you mentioned, even if the Sixth Miss marries His Highness the Crown Prince and gains his favor, she would never dare to interfere in the Li family's affairs. After all, this is a family matter of the Yin family, and His Highness the Crown Prince cannot interfere in the affairs of the Yin family's inner quarters."

At this point, her tone turned somewhat cold and ruthless, "If this matter still cannot be properly resolved, then let's just send Li away! Anyway, with her sickly body, no one in the underworld will care about her. Besides, for the sake of Sixth Miss's future, she would probably be willing to go to another world."

After saying this, Zhang laughed again, but this time her laughter carried a chilling undertone.

Liu Mama chimed in, "Madam is wise. This old servant will definitely send people to keep a close eye on Li Shi's Yiju Courtyard. If Li Shi and the Sixth Miss have any contact whatsoever, this old servant will immediately send someone to report to you."

After speaking, she paused for a moment, and then continued, "However, the Sixth Miss is now all grown up, and it is indeed difficult to completely control her. What if she secretly goes to see Madam Li without us noticing?"

Hearing this, Madam Zhang snorted coldly, a look of disdain on her face. She said coldly, "Hmph, after Sixth Miss returns to the Yin residence, everything will remain the same. Lock him in the small pavilion behind Yimei Courtyard as before. No matter where he wants to go, he must report to me first. That way, even if he has great abilities, he won't be able to cause any more trouble!"

Zhang smiled and handed the remaining fresh grapes to Granny Liu, saying with a smile, "Here, Granny Liu, there are still some grapes left, you can try some too."

Granny Liu quickly bowed and said gratefully, "Thank you for your generosity, Madam. Only our four great families have the wealth and ability to afford such fresh grapes in the depths of winter. I am only able to taste such a delicacy thanks to you, Madam." After speaking, she carefully picked up a grape and put it in her mouth, savoring its sweet taste.

"But Madam, if Aunt Feng can really meet your requirements, do you really want to find a good marriage for Sister Feng and Sister Yao?" Granny Liu asked cautiously, her eyes flickering.

Zhang sat upright, her gaze firm and confident as she replied, "That's for sure. However, this marriage has its pros and cons. I can simply sit back and watch the show." A sly smile played on her lips.

The old woman, somewhat puzzled, continued to press, "What does Madam mean...?"

A shrewd glint flashed in Zhang's eyes as she calmly explained, "We will marry our sixth daughter to His Highness the Crown Prince, and either Sister Feng or Sister Yao will marry the First Prince. His Highness the Crown Prince and the First Prince are the most likely to inherit the throne. Regardless of who ultimately ascends the throne, or whether they fight to the death, we can remain uninvolved."

By sacrificing just a few illegitimate daughters, the entire situation can be turned around, bringing unparalleled glory to the whole family. Why not do something so wonderful?

My second and seventh daughters only need to marry into good families, enjoy a peaceful and happy life.

After saying this, Madam Zhang laughed triumphantly, as if she could already see a bright future ahead. Upon hearing this, Granny Liu couldn't help but secretly marvel at Madam Zhang's shrewdness and strategy.

At the same time, I feel sorry for the concubine's daughters who are about to be drawn into the vortex of power struggles, but there is nothing I can do. After all, in this family, they are destined to become sacrifices in exchange for greater benefits.

A smug smile spread across Zhang's face, a smile brimming with confidence and pride, as if she had already grasped the fate of the women in the inner quarters of the Yin family.

However, life is unpredictable. Even though she thought her plan was flawless, fate often takes unexpected turns. Zhang never imagined that in the near future, what she cherished and loved most would be cruelly torn away, causing her immense heartache.

The pain was like a thousand needles piercing the heart simultaneously, indescribable; and the inner wounds were bottomless, leaving one feeling utterly hopeless...

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Meanwhile, Yin Zijin and the others boarded the carriages. By the time everything was unloaded, a quarter of an hour had passed, and the contents had filled three large carriages.

After loading their belongings, the group strolled leisurely towards the Yin residence. The servants following nearby whispered among themselves, "Hey? Look, the Sixth Miss is accompanied by a man! That's quite a strange thing!"

One of them chuckled upon hearing this and quickly explained, "Oh dear, don't talk nonsense! That's not a man, but a eunuch! He's only able to stay by the girl's side because of that status."

It's important to understand that the Yin family was a prestigious and influential clan, with numerous and complex rules and regulations governing their members. In such an environment, how could a normal man possibly be allowed to constantly accompany an unmarried woman?

However, on the other hand, the eunuch seemed no different from an ordinary man, yet he always stayed by the girl's side like a shadow, which didn't seem quite right...

By the time everyone returned to the Yin residence, night had completely fallen, but the snow-covered ground made it seem like daytime. Six or seven large carriages drove in through the side gate of the Yin residence in a grand procession.

The entrance to the inner courtyard was too narrow for Yin Zijin to ride in the carriage. So he had to get off the carriage first, and then, with A-Tian's help, boarded a small sedan chair carried by four men. Four old nannies carried the sedan chair, along with a group of maids and servants, and slowly drove towards Yimei Courtyard. The servants were left in the front courtyard.

Upon arriving at Yimei Courtyard, before Yin Zijin and the others could even reach the entrance, a well-dressed, smiling nanny quickly came out to greet them with a bow: "Sixth Miss is back! Madam has been waiting for a long time."

Before long, news of the Sixth Miss's return reached Madam Zhang's ears. Granny Liu lifted the curtain and, smiling, welcomed Yin Zijing and the others into the inner room.