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

Seeing Yin Xu's expression turn somewhat gloomy and unpleasant, Zhang's heart tightened, and she quickly explained, "Master, please don't be angry. I had no choice but to do this! Our Yin family has been passed down for hundreds of years, and there has never been a precedent of a prostitute entering the ancestral graves or stepping into the ancestral hall!"

If we really make an exception this time and allow that Li woman to be buried in the ancestral graveyard and ancestral hall, how will we face the ancestors of the Yin family a hundred years from now?

At this point, Madam Zhang couldn't help but sigh softly, and then said, "However, after all, Madam Li has contributed to the Yin family by giving birth to our sixth daughter, so she can be considered a person of merit."

Therefore, I have already made up my mind. I will definitely send someone to find a good burial site to properly bury her and comfort her soul in heaven. In this way, it will not violate the ancestral rules, and it will also be a satisfactory explanation to the Li family. What do you think?

My lord, I hope you will consider this carefully and think it over before you act! The selection of concubines is imminent. After the Sixth Miss is adopted by me, he will no longer have to observe mourning for Madam Li.

Our third, fifth, sixth, and seventh daughters are all of marriageable age. Everyone outside is watching the Yin family closely! If we make even the slightest mistake, it will be difficult for the girls to find husbands.

"As for this incident at the Imperial Clan Court, alas... Sixth Miss has really gone too far. Such actions are bound to cause a great deal of discussion and gossip. To quell the public's opinions and silence their whispers, I'm afraid we'll have to resort to family discipline! Otherwise, it will be difficult to convince the public and will also damage the reputation of our Yin family."

Yin Xu slowly sat down to the side, his eyes somewhat dim. He sighed softly and then said slowly, "Alright, since that's the case, then you can decide on the matters of the inner quarters. But... I have only one request."

At this point, Yin Xu paused slightly, as if to organize his thoughts, before continuing, "Since entering the manor, Li has served me wholeheartedly. Over the years, we have been through thick and thin together."

Moreover, she bore me Zijing. Even if she didn't achieve great things, she certainly worked hard. Now that she has left us, after burying Madam Li, we must send her memorial tablet to Fu'an Temple. We should ask the highly respected monks there to chant sutras for her, so that her soul may find peace. Fu'an Temple is a place of constant incense offerings; Madam Li will finally have a place to rest.”

Yin Xu turned his gaze into the distance, as if he could see the bits and pieces of his past interactions with Li Shi. He said in a slightly low voice, "Also, every year on the anniversary of Li Shi's death, Zi Jin must personally go to the temple to burn incense and pay respects. Zhen Zhen must know that even though she is no longer in this world, she is not alone. She still has Zi Jin as her descendant to carry on the family line."

As Yin Xu spoke, he seemed to recall Li's former gentleness, kindness, and understanding. He raised his hand, touched Li's hair, and tears fell.

Kneeling before the bed, Yin Zijing's face was deathly pale, lost in thought. Tears welled in her eyes, and she couldn't help but think, "In this era, this is the greatest benefit Yin Xu has secured for the Li family!"

Looking at Yin Zijing's frail body, Yin Xu gently pulled her up, wiped away her tears, and comforted her, "It's alright, Zijing, don't cry. From now on, your father will take care of you, and your mother is here too."

Watching the scene of filial piety between Yin Xu and Yin Zijin, Zhang couldn't help but sneer inwardly: "That wretched woman, even in death she's restless. Leaving behind a little wretch, always hovering around the master's side, eliciting his occasional pity, so he'll never forget Li Shi..."

Zhang Shi didn't show it on her face, but upon hearing Yin Xu's words, she quickly went up to Yin Zijing, took her delicate hand, and said with a smile, "Zijing, don't worry, your mother is here. Your mother will take good care of you."

Yin Zijing was suddenly pulled on the hand by Madam Zhang, and her small hand trembled involuntarily. Yin Zijing was well aware of Madam Zhang's methods; in front of outsiders, she was a virtuous wife and loving mother, decisive and efficient in her work. She was a role model for women in the inner quarters. In the entire capital, which woman didn't speak highly of Madam Zhang?

But behind the scenes, in places where no one knows, Zhang is a vicious and wicked woman who has done all sorts of bad things. Zhang's sudden change of heart made Yin Zijin instinctively shudder.

Looking at Yin Zijing, Zhang quickly asked with concern, "Zijing, your hands feel cold to the touch, and your body is trembling badly. Are you still not well?"

"Granny Zhou, Granny Zhou? Quickly help Sixth Miss back to her room and let her rest properly."

Granny Zhou hurried over and helped Yin Zijing back to Bizhu Pavilion. Yin Zijing looked at Madam Li, wanting to spend more time with her.

Zhang pushed Yin Zijing out, saying as they walked, "Zijing, go back first! I'll arrange Li's funeral. You're weak, you should go back and rest!"

After seeing Yin Zijing off, Zhang returned. Looking at Yin Xu sitting in front of the bed, Zhang quickly said, "Master, the dead cannot be brought back to life. Please accept my condolences. Please go back! Leave everything here to me, I will handle everything."

Yin Xu nodded, stood up, and walked out of Yiju Courtyard.

Once everyone else had left and only her own people remained, Zhang instructed, "Liu Mama, take some people to clean and dress Li Shi. After everything is properly prepared, place her in the coffin. Keep the coffin in Yiju Courtyard. The land can be bought today, and we can bury her tomorrow or the day after."

They even covered Li's face with her hair and stuffed rice bran into her mouth. Even if I die, I will not let her go.

Granny Liu nodded, and said with some reluctance, "Madam, shouldn't we keep the body in state? Li Shi is already dead, her face covered with hair, her mouth filled with rice bran..."

Zhang's sharp eyes swept over Liu Mama, and she said angrily, "Just do what I tell you to do, why are you talking so much?"

Li was just a prostitute, a whore. Did she deserve to have her body laid to rest?

Granny Liu dared not say anything more and hurriedly led her people to tidy up for Madam Li...

Zhang looked at the dead Li with a somber gaze, and couldn't help but recall the past. She remembered how, after marrying into the Yin family, she and her husband had enjoyed a harmonious and loving marriage for a time. But ever since that wretched Li entered the household, everything had changed. The master only showed her respect, and rarely visited her room.

If it weren't for her own womb bearing several children, she probably wouldn't have a place to stay in the Yin family by now.

..............................

For several days, Yin Zijin did not leave Bizhuxuan, ostensibly to recuperate, but in reality, she was confined to her quarters. Yin Zijin could not hold back any longer and hurriedly asked, "Granny Zhou, after all, Li Shi is Zijin's birth mother. When she is buried, Zijin should also see her off on her final journey to fulfill her filial duty."

While feeding Yin Zijin porridge, Granny Zhou said, "Miss, Li Shi has already been buried. You should stay in Bizhu Pavilion and not go anywhere else. You've already caused enough trouble, so don't go out."

Besides, Madam is your mother, and she will be registered under your name from now on. Li is dead; just forget about her!