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

Madam Du gazed quietly at Sheng Yixuan before her, a slight smile involuntarily curving her lips into a contented expression. She thought to herself, "This truly is what it looks like when someone falls in love!"

Compared to before, she was completely different. I had never seen Xuan'er like this before! Now she was going to great lengths and racking her brains just to keep that person in the palace.

At this moment, Xuan'er seemed to radiate a new vitality, shining brightly like a dazzling star. He was no longer the cold and ruthless man who was as unapproachable as an iceberg, but had become full of humanity, possessing genuine emotions and warmth.

Recalling Xuan'er from the past, Madam Du couldn't help but shake her head slightly, her brows furrowed, and her face showing worry. Back then, he was too cold and ruthless, exuding a chilling aura that made people shudder. Even she, as his birth mother, often felt helpless and didn't know how to communicate with him.

The relationship between the biological mother and son was so distant that they were like strangers, which often left Du with a faint sense of sorrow and helplessness.

Unexpectedly, in the end, the relationship between mother and son was thawed because of Miss Yin Liu.

Madam Du glanced at Sheng Yixuan, then at Yin Zijin, and quickly smiled, saying, "Alright, I understand what Xuan'er means. Since it is Xuan'er's request, then I will send someone to the Yin residence to keep the Sixth Miss Yin in Chengqian Palace."

Sheng Yixuan's usually icy and aloof face was now slightly flushed, like a few delicate red plum blossoms suddenly blooming on an ice and snow that never melts, making people's eyes light up.

His usually expressionless, sculpted face now seemed to have a tiny crack, allowing a glimpse into the panic and embarrassment deep within him.

He spoke somewhat hastily to explain to Madam Du, "Mother, please don't misunderstand! It's really not what you think. I... this... actually, this is also Miss Yin's own idea!" As he spoke, his eyes flickered, and his hands unconsciously fiddled with the hem of his clothes, clearly flustered.

Hearing this, Madam Du was not angry at all; instead, her smile grew even brighter. As she smiled, she nodded repeatedly and said, "Your Majesty understands! You two young children are at the age when you are deeply in love, like dry wood meeting a raging fire, ready to ignite at the slightest spark."

"You must miss each other terribly after not seeing each other for so many days!" she said, gently patting Sheng Yixuan's shoulder to show her understanding and support.

Immediately afterwards, Madam Du earnestly instructed, "Xuan'er, if you have time in the future, come to Chengqian Palace more often. Your mother welcomes you here anytime, let's get together more often, and the Sixth Miss is also waiting for you in Chengqian Palace!" After saying this, she looked at Sheng Yixuan with a loving face, her eyes full of anticipation for her son's happiness.

Sheng Yixuan felt that he was making things worse by explaining himself, so he quickly fell silent. Just then, Zhou Fu, the head eunuch of Chengqian Palace, had already sent someone to set out the meal.

Sheng Yixuan said somewhat awkwardly, "Mother, let's eat! The food will get cold soon."

Yin Zijin and her two companions carefully washed their hands under the care of three well-trained and efficient maids. After they finished serving them, they quickly withdrew.

Just then, three other equally clever, quick-witted, and beautiful maids gracefully stepped forward. With smiles on their faces and elegant, skillful movements, they began to personally and meticulously serve the three women of the Du family.

Meanwhile, not far away, three eunuchs stood in neat rows, each holding a delicate teacup filled with steaming, fragrant tea.

In addition, they carried snow-white handkerchiefs, specially scented and imbued with special fragrance, ready to step forward and serve their master at any moment. The whole scene was solemn and orderly, making one marvel at the strict rules of the palace.

The three of them ate and slept in silence. Afterwards, Yin Zijing and Sheng Yixuan chatted with Madam Du for a while before Yin Zijing rose to take his leave: "It's getting late, so I'll take my leave now. Mother, please rest well!"

Du nodded slightly in agreement, her gaze following Sheng Yixuan's receding figure until he completely disappeared from sight before slowly withdrawing it.

Then, she turned her gaze to Yin Zijin and instructed, "Zijin, it's getting late. Quickly have the palace maids and eunuchs help you take a bath and change your clothes."

Upon hearing this, Yin Zijin quickly rose, her movements light and elegant. She gracefully bowed to Madam Du and replied in a sweet voice, "Yes, Your Majesty, then this humble woman will take her leave." With that, she turned and walked gracefully toward the West Warm Pavilion.

Before long, Yin Zijing returned to the West Warm Pavilion. There, she saw that Granny Zhou had been waiting for a long time. As soon as she saw her young mistress return, she hurriedly went to greet her, quickly closed the door of the West Warm Pavilion, and then held Yin Zijing's soft, boneless, and delicate hand, which was as white as mutton fat jade, and they walked to the bedside and sat down together.

With a look of concern and anxiety, Granny Zhou asked impatiently, "Miss, how is it? Did you behave improperly in front of Her Majesty the Empress?"

Yin Zijin's slender, slightly curved eyebrows, like distant mountains, furrowed gently, as if two crescent moons were shrouded in a thin layer of sorrowful clouds.

He gently shook his head, and his long, glossy black hair swayed gently, cascading down his slender shoulders like a waterfall.

Then, he lowered his voice and said to Granny Zhou beside him, "Granny Zhou, the palace maids and eunuchs will be coming to help me bathe and change clothes later. Do you think... my body won't be exposed?" His tone was tinged with worry and unease.

Granny Zhou gently patted Yin Zijing's delicate hand and quickly said, "Miss, don't worry. You're wearing your underpants! Once you're wearing them, you're completely naked, just like a woman, so don't worry."

"When it's time for you to bathe and change, young lady, this old servant will be by your side. Leave the rest to me. Just enjoy your bath and change comfortably."

Yin Zijin nodded gently, indicating that she understood what Granny Zhou meant, and her heart calmed down.

However, Granny Zhou remained deeply worried. She knew this matter was of utmost importance and could not afford the slightest mistake. So, she quickly reminded Yin Zijing again, "Miss, you absolutely mustn't be careless later! This is no joke. If you're not careful and someone notices, it would be a grave crime of deceiving the emperor!"

Therefore, no matter what, you must be careful and not reveal the slightest flaw. As she spoke, Granny Zhou held Yin Zijing's hand tightly, her eyes full of concern and worry.