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

Granny Zhou helped Zhang Shi sit on the low couch, gently stroking her hand as if to give her strength. Granny Zhou quickly comforted Zhang Shi, "Madam, you've lost your composure because of your own troubles. Please listen to what this old servant has to say."

Even if Third Master and the Old Madam find out, it shouldn't be a problem.

First, Madam did not harm any innocent people. Sixth Miss and Aunt Li are still alive and well. We have no blood on our hands.

Secondly, for the sake of the Yin family's reputation and its centuries-old good name, the Third Master and the Old Madam will only keep this secret buried forever. The Sixth Miss can only be the Sixth Miss and can only live as the Sixth Miss.

"Madam, take my advice. Since the old lady hasn't come to you, you should take the initiative to confess to her yourself. Reason with her and appeal to her emotions."

As she spoke, Granny Zhou leaned close to Zhang's ear and whispered, "Everyone in the capital knows that His Highness the Crown Prince has a fondness for men. The Sixth Miss is a man, so she can rightfully stay with His Highness and even bear him children. Giving the Sixth Miss to His Highness the Crown Prince would be a win-win situation."

Madam Zhang breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Yes, that's the way to do it! It kills two birds with one stone. No matter who inherits the throne, our Yin family will not fall. This way, we can also show our loyalty to His Highness the Crown Prince. Even if Consort Yin has already given birth to a son, our Yin family will remain neutral."

Sometimes, going too far in things can leave you with no way out in the end. Sometimes, leaving yourself an out can easily get you what you want. This was true of the Sixth Miss's situation, and it was also true of His Highness the Crown Prince's situation.

"Come, Granny Zhou. Come with me to Anle Residence. It's better to discuss this matter as soon as possible, lest things get complicated."

After thinking for a moment, Granny Zhou said, "Alright, this old servant will accompany you, Madam. We'll just have to put the matter of the villains aside for now."

The two walked out of Yimei Courtyard, heading straight for Liu's Anle Residence. Zhang nodded after hearing what Zhou Mama said, saying, "You can't have your cake and eat it too. Right now, I can only consider one side. I must protect myself first before I can protect the others. The humiliation of the Sixth and Seventh Misses is definitely not simple. Someone must be manipulating things behind the scenes. Otherwise, with the Yin residence so heavily guarded, how could a drunken villain have appeared out of nowhere?"

"If that person can clean up the traces perfectly in such a short time, I'll let it go. But if he leaves even the slightest trace, I will kill him. Because he harmed my child, Seventh Miss cannot be allowed to suffer even the slightest harm."

After leaving the gate of Yimei Courtyard, the two said nothing more and walked quickly towards Anle Residence.

Anle Residence, which should have been bustling with activity, was now quiet due to the affairs of the Sixth and Seventh Misses. Only the vibrant flowers, plants, and trees remained, full of life and vitality. A few old nannies were left to take care of Madam Liu.

As soon as Zhang arrived at the door, a clever and quick-witted maid lifted the curtain and welcomed her in.

Zhang hurriedly greeted Liu: "Greetings, Mother. Please don't worry, Sixth Miss's condition has stabilized after taking Master Wudeng's medicine. However, Sixth Miss is not feeling well, and Master Wudeng wants her to go to Fu'an Temple to recuperate. Seventh Miss is fine."

Hearing Zhang's words, Liu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's good that the two young ladies are alright. Suppress the news; this matter must not leak out at all, lest it damage their reputations. Who is Master Wudeng? I would rather the Sixth Young Lady die young in the Yin residence than go to the crowded and intriguing Fu'an Temple. The Sixth Young Lady's purity and chastity are more important. And what did you find out about that scoundrel?"

Zhang dared not be vague and explained to Liu one by one: "Mother, there is another very important reason for sending the Sixth Miss to Fu'an Temple. Please allow me to speak with you alone."

After Liu dismissed the servants, Zhang dared to explain. Liu sat on the low couch, her brows furrowing more and more as she listened, her grip on the teacup tightening.

With a loud bang, Liu smashed the exquisite white jade teacup in her hand to the ground, splashing scalding tea all over Zhang.

Liu stood up angrily and roared, "Zhang, you come from the Zhang family of Luoyang. I thought I had chosen a smart, capable, intelligent and filial bride for Xu'er, but I never expected that you would be so black-hearted under your smart and capable exterior."

How dare you? How dare you raise a boy as a girl? Even though he's an illegitimate son, he's still Xu'er's own flesh and blood. You...you..."

Zhang hurriedly crawled to Liu's side, helped Liu sit down, and then knelt down in front of Liu again, saying, "Mother, your daughter-in-law knows she was wrong. This was my fault. It was only because I love my son so much that I was thinking of Yi'er. My husband loves Li, and I'm afraid he will love Li even more after she gives birth to a son."

Li was of lowly birth, merely a prostitute. If her husband truly favored his concubine over his wife, his reputation in the Yin family of the capital would be ruined. I was only forced into this situation! I didn't want to hurt Li or the Sixth Miss.”

As Zhang Shi spoke, she became increasingly agitated, tears streaming down her face. She crawled a few steps on her knees and continued, "Mother, the Crown Prince now has a penchant for men, and the Sixth Miss is just right. The Sixth Miss is both a man and, because her body has been treated with medicine, she can bear children. We should send the Sixth Miss to His Highness the Crown Prince. This will also give the Yin family a chance."

Although His Majesty is weary of the Crown Prince's preference for men, he has not deposed him. Consort Yin, though she has given birth to the Third Prince, faces an already precarious situation in the struggle for the throne. While His Majesty favors his husband, he also intends to weaken the power of aristocratic families. The Emperor's heart is unpredictable, and the future is uncertain.

Our Yin family may appear prosperous now, but it is actually already in dire straits. We should make plans early and prepare for both possibilities to preserve the honor of the Yin clan.

"Mother, Sixth Miss has been frail since childhood, partly due to the medicine I've given her. Now, she looks just like any other woman, even more beautiful and intelligent than half the women in the entire capital. Sixth Miss can also bear children. After some time, once her feet are bound, she'll be a spitting image of a girl. Mother has seen Sixth Miss; you probably couldn't tell she was a boy either!"

Liu was furious at first, but after Zhang's persuasion, she gradually calmed down. Liu sighed and said, "So be it! So be it! Family scandals should not be aired in public. Everything is settled."

For the sake of the Yin family's reputation, the Sixth Miss has only two paths: one is to die to conceal this secret, and the other is for her to remain a woman for the rest of her life, her true male identity never to be revealed. Before going to Fu'an Temple, bind the Sixth Miss's feet! To prevent any unforeseen events from arising…”