Meanwhile, in the Bihe Pavilion of Yimei Courtyard, Yin Zijin was fast asleep. Since women's private quarters were rarely visited, and Yin Zijin was ill, the sky outside was already turning white, and Xiaolan had not yet woken Yin Zijin.

Yin Zijing was awakened by a commotion. Still groggy, she rubbed her eyes and asked, "Xiaolan, what's going on outside? It's so noisy..."

When Xiaolan heard that Yin Zijin had woken up, she quickly went in. While helping Yin Zijin change her clothes and menstrual pad, she explained, "Miss, Madam just sent someone to say that your grandparents, uncles and aunts have all come to the capital to congratulate your father on his promotion and your new house."

Moreover, it's not easy for them to come to the capital, and they'll probably stay for quite a while this time. The lady said she'd have the servants tidy up the Sixth Miss and dress her up carefully, because your grandparents might come to see you, and if they see you like this, it would be extremely impolite.”

Yin Zijing nodded and said, "Okay, help Zijing get ready! Zijing feels that she has recovered enough and can get out of bed and walk around."

After looking at the menstrual pad that Yin Zijin had used, Xiaolan said to Yin Zijin, "Your menstrual flow has decreased. Although your complexion is still pale, it is much better than before!"

The girl can come down and walk around for a while, but she shouldn't go outside, lest her condition worsen.

Before long, Xiaolan helped Yin Zijin put on a light pink silk robe, and her saddlebag was made of plain gauze. Her hair was like smoke and clouds, piled up in layers and finally tied with a red rope, hanging down to her waist. She wore pink embroidered shoes, the surface of which was embroidered with many golden clouds and colorful flowers.

Finally, Xiaolan helped Yin Zijin sit down in front of the dressing table and helped her apply some makeup. The thin bangs and delicate eyebrows instantly made Yin Zijin's face look much rosier.

Xiaolan smiled with satisfaction and said, "Your outfit and makeup make you look even more gentle and charming. And those affectionate eyes and that hint of sickly beauty are simply irresistible to men."

Then, Xiaolan straightened Yin Zijin's body and made her look at herself in the mirror. She earnestly advised, "Girl, it's actually very simple to be a good daughter and a good wife. Being a woman is also very easy. You can just stay in your boudoir and embroider when you have nothing to do. You don't need to worry about the affairs of the country and the family outside. You have no pressure. Just live each day easily."

Once the girl gets married, she'll have a bunch of adorable children, take good care of her husband, children, and the household. She won't have to worry about anything outside. Being a woman is wonderful; the girl might as well give it a try. It's good for her and for the Yin family.

"You're practically no different from a woman now, except for the fact that your feet are bound. To be honest, once your feet are bound, you'll be a perfect young lady when you walk down the street..."

Xiaolan kept chattering away beside her, while Yin Zijin stared blankly at herself in the mirror, touching the hairpin in her hair, lost in thought: "Am I still the same person? The appearance is similar, but Zhang Shi has ruined my body like this. I am no longer myself."

There was one last step: foot binding. She had to avoid that, otherwise she would be forever labeled a "woman." She couldn't just live like this, confused and uncertain. Even though she was only five years old, she had to give it her all.

Yin Zijin smiled bitterly and thought, "Aren't all people like this? Only when they are in a difficult situation can they unleash their infinite potential."

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