As she spoke, Madam Du quickly helped Yin Zijing sit down in a chair and said with concern, "Zijing, you're not feeling well, don't stand, sit down and let's talk!"

Yin Zijing nodded, only sitting on one-third of the chair, her back straight, her manners impeccable, and her posture dignified as she replied, "Thank you, Your Majesty. Discovering the problem with the incense was purely by chance."

I vividly remember that when I was six years old, I was suddenly struck by a serious illness. The illness struck like a violent storm, nearly causing my frail body to collapse. Just when my whole family was worried and helpless, a monk appeared before us like a savior.

He claimed to possess extraordinary skills and be able to miraculously cure my chronic illness.

Upon hearing this, the family felt as if they were drowning people grasping at a straw, and without hesitation, they respectfully invited the monk into their home.

After the monk stepped into the room, his eyes were sharp. He merely glanced at the woman and then frowned slightly, saying with a solemn expression, "This woman has a unique destiny. Ordinary methods cannot suppress the evil energy within her. If you want to ensure her a peaceful and smooth life, the only way is to take her to Fu'an Temple for quiet recuperation."

These words struck everyone like a thunderbolt, plunging the family members, who had been full of hope, into deep thought and worry. However, for Chen's safety, they ultimately decided to heed the monk's advice and, with heavy hearts, send Chen's daughter to Fu'an Temple to recuperate.

At that time, the four northern provinces were suffering from a severe drought, and disaster victims flocked to the capital. Fu'an Temple served as a temporary resettlement point for these victims.

My third uncle is a highly skilled and compassionate physician. He immediately rushed to Fu'an Temple to help the disaster victims. Although I have lived a secluded life, I was deeply moved by the plight of the people.

Unable to sit comfortably inside, he followed behind his third uncle, doing some unseen tasks such as decocting medicine.

For some reason, I have been very sensitive to all kinds of smells since I was a child. My third uncle thought I had a very high talent, so whenever he had free time, he would let me smell all kinds of herbs and familiarize myself with all kinds of recipes.

Until recently, Princess An Ding visited Fu'an Temple. It was my duty to pay her a visit. Upon entering the room, I noticed something amiss with the incense…”

As Madam Du listened to Yin Zijing's account, her brows furrowed more and more deeply. The implication was that after Yin Zijing turned six, she left the Yin family mansion to go to Fu'an Temple, and possibly even studied medicine with her third uncle. Madam Du smiled and said, "So that's how it is! No wonder Zijing seems to have some incurable disease. Has Zijing been drinking herbal medicine all these years?"

Yin Zijin nodded slightly and said softly, "These are just some mild tonic soups, only used to nourish the body." His tone was gentle yet firm, as if he wanted to dispel the worries of those around him.

Standing to the side, Madam Du frowned and asked with a worried expression, "Will this kind of medicine hinder conceiving? Will it make childbirth extremely difficult in the future because of taking this medicine? What should we do?" As she spoke, she unconsciously clenched the handkerchief in her hand, her eyes filled with anxiety and unease.

Hearing this, Yin Zijing smiled and looked at Madam Du, gently comforting her, "Your Majesty, please do not worry. Although I am rather frail, rest assured, I can still make sure that Your Majesty enjoys a life of playing with your grandchildren and experiencing the joys of family life."

In fact, ever since Yin Zijin started taking those herbal decoctions, her menstruation had returned, so how could she not have children? Now she was no different from any other woman. Therefore, he was somewhat confident about her ability to conceive.

Upon hearing this, Madam Du finally felt relieved. She thought to herself: as long as this matter didn't affect her chance to have a healthy grandson, she could tolerate some of the other less important things. However, she still needed to make things clear.

So, Lady Du solemnly admonished, "Zijin, when you marry into the Eastern Palace, you will be a proper and respectable concubine of the Crown Prince. From now on, you must be mindful of your words and actions at all times and in all places."

After all, you'll be living with His Highness the Crown Prince from now on! While it's naturally inappropriate for me to interfere too much in your private matters as a young couple, there's one thing you must remember: never let our Xuan'er lose face!

As a woman, one must uphold traditional virtues and always maintain a humble and polite demeanor; only in this way can one earn the respect and affection of others.

At this point, Madam Du paused, as if suddenly remembering something, and then asked, "By the way, Zijing, you stayed at Fu'an Temple for a full eight years. How many people actually knew about that?"

Yin Zijin hurriedly and respectfully replied, "Your Majesty, not many people know about this; only a few family members are aware of the details."

Upon hearing this, Madam Du's face lit up with joy. She quickly instructed, "Tomorrow, in that solemn and dignified courtroom, you only need to say this: You will say that you went to Fu'an Temple to devoutly worship Buddha and happened to meet Princess Anding. At that moment, you noticed something unusual about the incense, thanks to your keen sense of smell."

As for why you noticed something was wrong with the incense, just say that you were born with a special talent and have an extraordinary sensitivity to all kinds of fragrances.

And then there's your third uncle, a highly skilled doctor with miraculous healing abilities! He often goes to great lengths to bring you all sorts of rare herbs and numerous precious Chinese medicine prescriptions.

Over time, being immersed in such a strong medical atmosphere, you naturally develop a sensitive nose that can detect unusual smells. Therefore, when you smell that incense, you can immediately detect the problem.

Zijing, everything I've done is for your sake! After all, you are an unmarried young woman, and you must always pay extra attention to your reputation and honor! Especially for a young lady like you from a prominent family, you should be even more careful with your words and actions.

Furthermore, it's really not appropriate for an unmarried girl to have contact or meetings with men from outside the family. Even with male relatives, it's best to avoid frequent visits. I'm giving you this advice with all my heart because I genuinely care about you!

"If tomorrow in court you fail to respond with the careful words you just recounted, and instead freely disseminate what you told me, your reputation will likely suffer greatly. Even His Highness the Crown Prince will inevitably be implicated!"

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