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

Looking at the person he had been longing for day and night, Sheng Yixuan felt much calmer. He sat on a stool to the side and quietly watched Yin Zijing.

Ever since the tender moment in the spiritual spring in his dream, Sheng Yixuan has felt an intense longing for Yin Zijing. He always wants to see Yin Zijing in person to see if she has suffered as much as she did in the spiritual spring, but he has never had the chance to meet her.

Now that he finally had the chance, Sheng Yixuan stared at Yin Zijin, momentarily lost in thought. He felt that Yin Zijin, dressed up, was even more radiant and beautiful.

It wasn't until Yin Zijing waved her delicate hand in front of Sheng Yixuan that he reacted, grabbing her mischievous hand. Yin Zijing whispered, "Let's go outside and talk. Her Majesty the Empress is already asleep; let's not disturb her."

Sheng Yixuan nodded, took Yin Zijing's hand, and walked out of the inner room. He then hurriedly asked, "Eunuch Zhou, have you arranged where the Sixth Miss will stay?"

Eunuch Zhou quickly bowed and said, "Your Highness, the Empress has said that the young lady will stay in the West Warm Pavilion. Fanghua has already started preparing, and it should be ready by now, just waiting for the young lady to move in!"

Sheng Yixuan was very familiar with Chengqian Palace, and quickly took Yin Zijin's hand and walked towards the West Warm Pavilion. The palace maids and eunuchs nearby exclaimed in surprise, "Is this still the same aloof and cold Crown Prince who is unapproachable to strangers?"

Upon entering the West Warm Pavilion, Fanghua, along with Xiaoqin and Xiaoqi, had already tidied it up.

The West Warm Pavilion was originally a partitioned room within the main house. Although it was small, it was warm in winter and cool in summer, making it very suitable for living. At this moment, it was extremely cold outside, but the West Warm Pavilion was warm as spring, and it remained warm throughout the entire winter.

The north side of the warm chamber features a bed, the east side a rosewood cabinet, and the west side a dressing table. A row of windows lines the south side, beneath which sits a desk and a guqin (a traditional Chinese stringed instrument). Though small, it has everything one needs.

Fanghua and the palace maids hurriedly bowed, but Sheng Yixuan quickly waved his hand, signaling everyone to leave. After the palace maids had all left, Sheng Yixuan closed the door, stepped forward, and hugged Yin Zijing tightly, asking gently, "Zijing, it's been so long. How have you been these past few days?"

Yin Zijing said somewhat aggrievedly, "No, I don't want to go back to the Yin residence. In the Yin residence..."

Sheng Yixuan hugged Yin Zijin with some heartache and asked, "In the Spirit Spring, were all the things you said true? You didn't want to stay in the Yin Manor, and you wanted me to come and pick you up as soon as possible."

Yin Zijing's eyes reddened as she looked at Sheng Yixuan and asked suspiciously, "You know about the things in the dream? Those romantic affairs, those lands of gentle wealth..."

Sheng Yixuan nodded and said, "Yes, we have already experienced the ultimate bliss on earth. We have been to that land of gentle wealth and luxury, and I understand your thoughts."

When Yin Zijing recalled the matter of the spirit spring, and how the domineering and powerful Sheng Yixuan had never been so gentle, and how he had whispered sweet nothings to her, her face flushed instantly.

Not to be outdone, Yin Zijing suddenly kissed Sheng Yixuan, and the two were inseparable. After an unknown amount of time, Yin Zijing leaned softly against Sheng Yixuan's chest and whispered, "You bad person, no one is worse than you. But I like your badness, your domineering nature."

Sheng Yixuan smiled and said, "Zijin, don't you like her? I don't know why, but when I see Zijin, I can't control myself, just like a young boy. All my pretense disappears."

I just want to see Zijing more, touch Zijing more, and be close to Zijing more. I like Zijing's boldness, I like Zijing's intelligence and wisdom, I like everything about Zijing..."

At this moment, Yin Zijing and Sheng Yixuan were like dry wood meeting a raging fire, whispering sweet nothings to each other, as if they had endless things to say and feelings to express.

Sheng Yixuan held Yin Zijing on the bed and said gently, "Zijing, do you know? I'm counting down the days until our wedding. Once you enter the Eastern Palace, you'll be mine. If you don't like the Yin family, then we won't go back."

Even if I go back, I will stay with you and I will make sure you don't suffer any injustice.

If you really don't want to go back to the Yin residence, I'll ask my mother to send someone to tell you to stay in the palace..."

The two whispered sweet nothings to each other for about an hour before a maid knocked on the door and said, "Your Highness, Sixth Miss, it's getting late. Dinner is ready. Her Majesty the Empress is waiting for you."

Sheng Yixuan helped Yin Zijing up, and Yin Zijing asked in a worried voice, "We've been in the West Warm Pavilion for so long, won't anyone gossip?"

Sheng Yixuan smiled and shook his head, saying, "Don't worry, where is this? It's Chengqian Palace. No one will spread rumors. My mother has managed it for many years, so Chengqian Palace is safe."

Yin Zijing nodded, straightened her clothes, and followed three steps behind Sheng Yixuan, her bound feet treading as she left the West Warm Pavilion.

Upon arriving at the Hall of Joyful Longevity, the Empress sat at the head of the table. Sheng Yixuan and Yin Zijin quickly bowed and said, "Greetings to the Empress Dowager."

"This humble woman greets Your Majesty the Empress. May Your Majesty live a thousand years!"

Madam Du glanced at Sheng Yixuan and Yin Zijin, and said with a smile, "Get up! Sit down and have your meal. This food isn't from the imperial kitchen; it's from the small kitchen in Chengqian Palace. Try it."

After the two were seated, Madam Du looked at Sheng Yixuan and couldn't help but smile and say, "Sixth Miss Yin is really amazing! Xuan'er, tell me yourself, when have you ever been able to stay in Chengqian Palace for an hour? This is the first time today."

Lady Du had already heard the palace maid's report and was naturally pleased with the outcome. She thought that if the two of them cultivated their relationship, her eldest grandson would be born.

Sheng Yixuan said somewhat embarrassedly, "It was my fault. I will visit Chengqian Palace more often to keep Mother Empress company in the future."

Yin Zijing, standing to the side, asked somewhat embarrassedly, "How is Your Majesty feeling? Did you sleep well?"

Madam Du said with a smile, "Thanks to Zijing's skillful hands, after massaging me for a while, my headache has indeed lessened considerably, and I'm sleeping much better now..."

Sheng Yixuan, who was standing nearby, had a sudden inspiration and quickly said, "Mother, since the Sixth Miss's skills are so amazing, why not keep her in the palace so that you can take good care of her? That way, you'll have someone to talk to, and you won't feel bored."

Once that matter is resolved, Princess An Ding will definitely return to the palace for a while. Her health has already deteriorated due to prolonged use of that incense. Miss Yin is skilled in medicine; why not have her recuperate for Princess An Ding?

It would be quite inconvenient to have the Crown Prince treat her. It would be much easier for An Ding and Miss Yin, who are both women.