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

Zhang waited for a long time before she heard a noise outside. She quickly came out of the inner room and saw that Yin Xu had returned. She hurriedly went up to him and said, "Master, you're finally back. I've been waiting for you for so long."

Then he instructed Zhou, the old woman beside him, "Zhou, fetch some food, and have the maids and servants boil water so that the master can take a bath in a little while."

Granny Zhou bowed and said, "Yes, Madam, this old servant will take her leave."

Zhang and Yin Xu went into the inner room. Zhang personally stepped forward, took off Yin Xu's thin cloak, and hung it on the clothes rack.

Seeing that Yin Xu looked exhausted, Zhang quickly said, "Master, you must be tired! Please sit down."

Yin Xu nodded and sat down on the daybed. Zhang poured a cup of tea and handed it to Yin Xu herself. Seeing that Yin Xu looked very tired, Zhang went to his side and massaged his shoulders.

Seeing that Yin Xu's expression gradually relaxed, Madam Zhang asked, "Master, how did it go? Yi'er also went to the palace today and went to see the Crown Prince. I understand some of the details. There's no need to send out invitations to the capital; we only need to host a banquet for the three major families."

Yin Xu sighed and said, "The disaster is more serious than we imagined. Since the people from the three major families have arrived, there's no need for a banquet. Let them enter through a side door and serve them good food and drink."

Moreover, your family, the Zhang family, is in Shaanxi, which is a disaster area. I don't know if you'll be able to arrive safely.

Zhang's heart tightened instantly: "Master, it should be alright. With the guards and soldiers protecting us, there should be nothing to worry about."

Yin Xu nodded and said, "Yes, it should be fine. Madam, please remember to keep a low profile during this period and avoid any grand gestures. If this is used by someone with ulterior motives, it could be a fatal weapon against me."

Zhang said, "My husband, rest assured, I know what I'm doing."

Yin Xu gently patted Zhang's hand and said with a reassured look, "I trust Madam the most when it comes to handling things. Oh! By the way, Madam, please help me pack my luggage in a bit. I have to rush to the disaster area at dawn. This is an operation, and it's confidential, so please don't leak it. If I'm not careful, I might lose my life."

Zhang approached Yin Xu with great concern and couldn't help but ask, "Is it that dangerous? Alright, I understand. I promise I won't say anything. But what should I say if others ask?"

Yin Xu said, "It's just that the disaster is urgent, so the Emperor kept me in the cabinet for a meeting. I don't know when I'll be able to return home. Also, Madam, don't worry. The Embroidered Uniform Guard is protecting you, and besides, I'm on a secret mission, so the danger isn't great."

"Madam, while I'm away, please take good care of the household, Jingyi's imperial examination, Yue'er's marriage, Zijing's illness, Niao Niao's temperament, and Feng'er and Yao'er. The concubines are also in your care. I hope that when I return, everyone in the Yin household will be waiting for me at the main gate."

Zhang Shi, tears welling up in her eyes, wiped them away with a handkerchief as she said, "Don't worry, sir, I will take good care of the family and wait for your safe return..."

Just then, Granny Zhou brought in the food. After Zhang served Yin Xu his meal, bathed, and changed his clothes, she asked, "Master, would it be alright if you stayed overnight at Yimei Courtyard tonight?"

Yin Xu waved his hand and said, "No, I'm going to see Aunt Li." Then he strode out.

Madam Zhang and Granny Zhou bowed and said, "Respectfully seeing off Master."

After Yin Xu disappeared from sight, Madam Zhang stood up and said in a sinister voice, "It's Aunt Li again, it's Aunt Li again. Just how charming is Aunt Li? She's been so favored for so many years."

"Can those brothel designs really seduce men? Maybe I should learn how to do it myself."

When Zhang realized what was happening, she pinched herself hard and said, "Ah! What are you thinking about! You're already so old, what are you still thinking about?"

Let the sixth and seventh young ladies learn some skills later! As long as they can serve their husbands well, that's enough.

Zhang seemed to have thought of something. She chuckled and said, "Aunt Li is personally teaching her son to sing and dance, flower arranging, and even how to serve men. I can't help but want to watch."

After Zhou Mama tidied up the dishes and bath supplies, she saw Zhang Shi talking to herself and said, "Madam, it's getting late, go to sleep!"

Zhang then realized what was happening and said, "We can't sleep yet, Granny Zhou. Let's pack the things that Master will take with him on his long trip tomorrow before we go to sleep."

Granny Zhou said, "Alright, Madam. This old servant will help you change your clothes. Let's go to the front yard."

Zhang nodded, and after getting dressed, she and Granny Zhou left Yimei Courtyard and headed towards the front courtyard.

As soon as she stepped out of the Yimei Courtyard, Zhang heard a faint, intermittent melody of a zither. Zhang asked, "Granny Zhou, did you hear the zither music?"

Granny Zhou said, "This old servant heard it. It must be that vixen, that slut Li. She gets horny as soon as she doesn't have a man. No wonder the master is so infatuated with her."

When Zhang heard Zhou Mama using such vulgar language, she quickly said, "Pah, pah, pah, Zhou Mama, you should say less of these things, especially in front of the children."

Granny Zhou said, "Madam, rest assured, this old servant knows what she's doing. This old servant is just standing up for you. You are so virtuous and manage the mansion so well, yet the master doesn't appreciate it. He goes to Concubine Li's place every day."