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

Although Liu Jun had intended to show mercy, the narrow and cramped space still made Yin Zijing extremely uncomfortable. He was wearing thick clothes, but at this moment he felt as if he were tightly squeezed in a bamboo cage, unable to move an inch.

Not only that, he was also hung high up, his body completely deprived of freedom, and even the slightest struggle became futile.

Yin Zijing involuntarily frowned slightly. The uncomfortable feeling surged into his heart like a tide, making it unbearable. Finally, he couldn't help but hum softly twice.

But the moment the words left his mouth, he suddenly realized that it seemed somewhat impolite, so he quickly shut his mouth tightly, enduring the pain and making no sound. He bit his lip, his brows still furrowed, silently bearing it all.

Liu Jun, standing to the side, took in Yin Zijing's appearance. He slowly shook his head, a hint of helplessness and doubt in his eyes. He didn't speak, but silently asked, "Is it really worth going to such lengths for the sake of your convictions?"

Not long after, several people filed in and soon arrived at the solemn and dignified courtroom.

Yin Zijing's delicate body was tightly confined in a small bamboo cage, and her disheveled appearance instantly attracted everyone's attention. Especially her tiny, bound feet, peeking out from under her skirt; immediately, everyone's gaze shifted to Yin Zijing's bound feet…

Liu Jun stood in the center of the courtroom, his once deep and sharp eyes now gleaming with an even colder, more piercing light. He surveyed the crowd expressionlessly before slowly speaking: "Listen well, everyone! His Majesty has decreed this place. This woman is audacious and rebellious, daring to show disrespect to His Majesty!"

The Emperor was furious and ordered that he be hung at the gate of the Imperial Clan Court for seven days as a warning to the people of the land not to imitate such a treasonous act!

After speaking, Liu Jun waved his arm and carefully placed a white veil over Yin Zijing's head. The veil was as light as a thin cloud, yet it perfectly concealed the curious and inquisitive gazes of the crowd, leaving only a hazy silhouette that left room for speculation.

Immediately afterward, Liu Jun nodded slightly, signaling to the Imperial Guards beside him. These well-trained guards immediately understood, swiftly and in perfect unison lifting the bamboo cage containing Yin Zijing and walking with steady, powerful steps towards the door...

Seeing this heartbreaking scene before him, Sheng Yixuan, standing beside the Empress, was startled. His eyes widened, his face filled with shock, yet mixed with an undisguised pity. He moved swiftly, about to rush out without hesitation.

Just then, the Empress, quick-witted and agile, reached out and grabbed Sheng Yixuan tightly. She shook her head vigorously and said in a low voice, "Don't be impulsive! Even if you don't care about the position of Crown Prince, you still have to think about the future of Miss Yin."

Furthermore, His Majesty has already issued the decree. If you were to go out now, wouldn't that be tantamount to openly defying the imperial command? Moreover, although your relationship with Miss Yin has been tacitly approved by your elders, very few people actually know about it.

If you were to plead for Miss Yin now, wouldn't her reputation and chastity be completely ruined? After such an incident, I'm afraid that by tomorrow, those old fogies in the Censorate will surely submit memorials impeaching Lord Yin. Therefore, at this crucial moment, you absolutely must not cause any more trouble for the Yin family...

Hearing the Empress's words, Sheng Yixuan understood the reasoning behind them, but his eyes still looked outside with resentment. Seeing Yin Zijing suffering, and feeling utterly helpless and powerless, a deep sense of defeat welled up inside him, making him feel utterly pathetic.

Seeing this, the Empress gently patted Sheng Yixuan's shoulder, then sighed deeply and said, "Child, I know you care about Miss Yin, but there are some things we must consider carefully."

The majesty of the Emperor is not something we can defy. Besides, Miss Yin's behavior was rather audacious; let's consider this a lesson…”

At this moment, a large crowd thronged in front of the Imperial Clan Court's wide gates. Numerous Imperial Guards, dressed in brocade robes, were wielding long swords and driving away the throng of onlookers.

With stern faces and sharp eyes, their movements were swift and powerful. In no time, they successfully pushed the crowded people outwards, creating a relatively open space.

Right there in this open space, a bamboo cage taller than a person suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes. This bamboo cage was originally placed upright, but now it had been laid flat on the ground.

A burly Imperial Guard strode over to the bamboo cage, bent down, and reached out to connect a thick iron chain to the top of the cage. He gripped both ends of the chain tightly, pulled hard, and then quickly wrapped it around the bamboo cage, round and round, until the entire cage was securely bound.

Trapped in the bamboo cage, Yin Zijing had long lost the ability to move freely. Her petite body could only lie helplessly in this narrow space, unable to stretch her limbs. Although the gaps between the bamboo strips were not large, they were enough for her to feel the cold from the outside world and the strange looks from others.

Then, several Imperial Guards worked together to hang the bamboo cage high at the gate of the Imperial Clan Court. Several guards surrounded the cage, preventing unauthorized personnel from approaching.

Even so, it couldn't stop the curious gazes of the crowd. In an instant, fewer people were paying attention to the princess and Du Lin's affairs in the courtroom, as their attention was drawn to Yin Zijin...

The crowd began to whisper again: "Looks like he only got to vent his anger; the Emperor still punished him."

"Hey! Let me tell you, just listen to those words. If you really get divorced, the woman will suffer the most. I must say that a woman should uphold her virtues and chastity. Being a good wife and mother, raising children, staying in the inner quarters, and serving her husband well are the most important things."

"Look at this, it's fortunate that this woman has status; she should be from the Yin family, one of the four great families. If she were a girl from an ordinary family, she would have already been drowned in a pig cage, instead of being hung at the gate of the Imperial Clan Court."

"Hey! You all see that? That really looks like a three-inch golden lotus. These days, it's rare to see someone with three-inch golden lotuses! Normally, with three-inch golden lotuses, she could marry into a good family. But now that this has happened, she might not be able to get married!"

"Oh dear! Of course! At least the position of principal wife is out of the question. Even ordinary families wouldn't marry a woman like that as their principal wife. Such a fine young lady, instead of staying in her boudoir, she's doing such outrageous things..."

Some lewd men chuckled and said, "This girl is quite pretty, and she even has bound feet. My family are merchants; we may not have much else, but we have plenty of money. This girl can be my concubine. I really want to hold those bound feet in my hands and play with them properly..."

"Let me tell you, I've been to Yangzhou. There are many brothels there, and plenty of beautiful young women. But compared to this girl, they're nothing. If this girl were to go to a brothel, she would definitely be the top courtesan in the entire Great Sheng Dynasty."

"The guests who enter the boudoir, with their jade arms resting on their pillows, are surely mostly men..."