Madam Zhang quickly stood up and bowed slightly to Yin Xu, explaining, "Master, you have no idea how much our sixth young lady has suffered on this journey. Not only was the journey long, but it also snowed heavily yesterday, and the child caught a cold."

This morning, when she woke up, she felt completely weak and was bedridden, unable to get up at all. So, I took the liberty of letting her rest properly in her room. Once Sixth Miss has fully recovered in a few days, I will immediately bring her to pay her respects to Master.”

Upon hearing this, Yin Xu frowned slightly, a hint of pity on his face, and slowly said, "Alright, alright, there's no need to rush. The most important thing is to let Sixth Miss recover in peace. Just bring out all the best medicinal herbs and use them; don't skimp on them."

Our Yin family may lack many things, but money is the one thing we will never lack. We must do everything we can to get Miss Liu Si's health back on track." After saying this, Yin Xu sighed softly.

Upon hearing this, Madam Zhang hurriedly put down her chopsticks and replied, "Yes, sir. I have been personally watching over her and will not allow the Sixth Miss to suffer any mishap. Please rest assured, sir." After speaking, Madam Zhang stood respectfully to the side, awaiting Yin Xu's instructions.

Yin Xu took Zhang's hand, pulled her to sit down, and said gently, "Between husband and wife, there's no need for so much formality. We can just sit down and talk. Why did you stand up?"

You'll need to take good care of things in this household; otherwise, such a large family will run into trouble. You've really worked hard these past years.

The sixth daughter followed his birth mother and was extremely frail from birth. You are his legal mother, and over the years, you have taken great care of her, raising her as your own daughter.

Madam Zhang smiled and said, "As your husband's wife, it is my duty to share his burdens. You just need to focus on moving forward. I will take care of the affairs of the household and will certainly not let you have any worries."

Li is the sixth daughter's birth mother, and they haven't seen each other for many years. I'll have Li stay behind in a bit. Let her see the sixth daughter, and let the mother and daughter have a proper reunion.”

Li, who was serving food to Yin Xu, quickly and happily curtsied upon hearing Zhang's words: "Thank you, sir and madam. It has been a long time since I've seen Sixth Miss; I've missed her dearly..."

After finishing breakfast, Yin Xu rested for a while before getting up and saying, "Alright, I'll go back to the front yard with Yi'er first. There are still a few ministers waiting in the council hall!"

Everyone quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "Respectfully seeing off the two gentlemen."

After Yin Xu and Yin Jingyi left, everyone gradually departed, leaving only Aunt Li behind. Madam Zhang led Aunt Li to the inner room, where she sat at the head of the table and said, "Please sit, Aunt Li. The Sixth Miss should be having her meal as well; let's go over there in a while."

Aunt Li glanced at the chair and sensed that Madam Zhang was acting very strangely today. Having witnessed Madam Zhang's true methods, Aunt Li couldn't help but tremble in her heart. She quickly thought to herself, "Madam Zhang never allowed me to meet with the Sixth Miss before, so why is she letting me meet with her today?"

Then, Aunt Li hurriedly stepped forward, bowed deeply, and performed a deep bow. Her face was full of fawning smiles, and she repeatedly declined, saying, "Madam, you are making me feel so ashamed! I am just a lowly and humble person. How could I dare to sit with you, my noble mistress?"

"This humble servant will stand, this humble servant will stand! I hope Madam will not blame me for being ungrateful! If Madam has any orders, please do not hesitate to command me! This humble servant will serve you wholeheartedly, listen carefully to your instructions and teachings, and dare not be negligent or negligent in the slightest!"

Looking at Li, whose beauty hadn't faded with age, possessing a pure yet alluring charm, gentle and lovely, Zhang's mood instantly soured. Looking again at Li's rosy, fair face and long, dark hair, Zhang inwardly scoffed, "This is what a man looks like when he's been properly cared for. Young, alluring, gentle and charming."

No wonder the master still dotes on her so much after all these years. Looking at myself, I see I already have gray hair.

Fortunately, when Li gave birth to the sixth daughter, she was given a potion to prevent her from having children. Otherwise, if Li had given birth to one child after another, what would have happened to her?

With the master's favor and numerous offspring, it's not uncommon for them to harbor wicked thoughts.

Madam Zhang chuckled softly, waved her hand, and some of the maids and servants withdrew, leaving only her trusted confidante. Madam Zhang asked with a smile, "Actually, I've always had a question for you: how have you managed to maintain your favor for so many years?"

Li was a little flustered, but still mustered up the courage to ask, "Does Madam really want to know?"

Zhang nodded, seemingly very eager to know.

Li's delicate figure stood there like a supple willow branch. Li quickly said, "Madam, I have spent several years in a brothel and learned many skills of serving others. You must have never seen those books or things for serving others before, Madam?"

What man wouldn't love a gentle and charming woman who serves him in various ways every day, granting his every wish and letting him do whatever he wants? A man would naturally be overjoyed, thinking of you constantly. "This humble concubine has many books and tools; if you, Madam, desire anything, this humble concubine can bestow them upon you."

Zhang sneered inwardly, "You shameless woman, so this is what they mean by 'beauty is the bane of life,' ignorant of worldly affairs, only good at seducing men. My Zhang family of Luoyang comes from a prestigious lineage; how could we possibly learn such despicable methods..."

Zhang touched her temples and quickly said, "I'm too old for those things, but there are people who can use them."

Li asked in confusion, "Who is it?"

Madam Zhang smiled and said, "Of course it's Sixth Miss. With a mother like you who comes from a brothel, Sixth Miss has no one to rely on. Naturally, she needs to learn some skills in serving others so that she can remain favored after marrying into her husband's family."

Upon hearing Zhang's words, Li immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed in fear, saying, "Madam, if I have done anything wrong, you may punish me however you wish."

But the Sixth Miss is different. She was raised in seclusion under the care of the Madam, which is already the best she could hope for. The Sixth Miss has already lost so much; she cannot learn these despicable methods. She cannot learn these things; she cannot be like a lowly concubine.

He is a pampered young lady, and he should be learning refined things. I hope Madam will be lenient. I will do anything Madam asks of me.

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