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

After saying that, he gave Yin Zijing the sleeping pills. Soon after, Yin Zijing became drowsy and fell silent. Before falling asleep, Yin Zijing felt that she had never been so clear-headed.

Yin Zijing thought with some regret, "Did I do something wrong? Should I have gone with Zhang Peng and faked my death to escape?"

How can she protect herself after leaving the Yin family? Should she really go with Zhang Peng? But Zhang Peng also has ulterior motives towards her, doesn't he? This is true in modern times, it's true in ancient times, and it's even been made public…

Just like in ancient times, no one is a fool; everyone will pursue things for their own benefit and with their own motives.

Living in ancient times, in a different environment, makes the things we pursue clearer.

Life offers no second chances, no room for regret, and no magic formula. Often, a decision, whether it leads to failure or success, is simply a choice we make. And sometimes, a single decision can define a person's entire life, just like choosing history, a subject one loved, to study medicine. There are no second chances.

Yin Fengyu, ask yourself honestly, if you had to choose again, would you fake your death to escape? Would you go with Zhang Peng? Why has fate subjected you to such torment? What should you do from now on…?

Seeing Yin Zijing fall asleep, tears streaming uncontrollably from her eyes, Granny Zhou sighed. She took a handkerchief and wiped away Yin Zijing's tears while whispering, "Sixth Miss, you've suffered so much. But there's nothing we can do. Blame the cruel social norms of the Great Sheng Dynasty. Why are women's lives not considered lives? Confined to the inner quarters, constantly scheming and plotting—we didn't want this, but how else could we live…"

As she spoke, Granny Zhou realized what she had said, wiped away the tears that had somehow welled up in her eyes, and muttered to herself, "Oh! What did I say? How could I have said such blasphemous things? Shouldn't a woman stay at home, bearing and raising children, and being a good wife and mother?"

Yin Zijing slept for two hours, from morning until noon, before waking up. Looking at the awakened Yin Zijing, Granny Zhou comforted her, "Miss, you look so haggard. But in this Great Sheng Dynasty, which woman doesn't bind her feet? If you don't, people will laugh at you. Miss, just accept your fate! Accepting your fate will make you feel much better, and you'll suffer less."

"If you decide what you should do from now on, this old servant will release you immediately."

Yin Zijing gave a bitter laugh and asked weakly, "Am I really a woman?"

Upon hearing this, Granny Zhou quickly covered Yin Zijing's mouth and warned, "Miss, please don't be ungrateful. If you continue to speak so recklessly, you may lose your life. Let me tell you, the matriarch already knows about your identity and has tacitly approved of Madam's actions."

Yin Zijing said in despair, "Alright, Granny Zhou. I promise you, I will have the foot-binding nanny bind my feet properly from now on. I just want to see my mother and brother one last time before I go to Fu'an Temple. I want to call my brother to Yimei Courtyard so I can say a proper goodbye. After all, who knows when I will be able to return home after this trip?"

When Granny Zhou heard that Yin Zijin had agreed, she immediately smiled and said, "Very well, this old servant will arrange it right away. I'll send someone to inform them. However, since the young lady is not feeling well, it would be better if the madam and young master came to Bizhu Pavilion instead!"

Yin Zijing quickly refused, saying, "No, Zijing should go herself! After all, Zijing has some things she wants to ask Mother for permission to do. Can Granny Zhou untie the rope on Zijing's wrists now?"

Granny Zhou readily agreed, and while untying the ropes, she said, "As long as you agree to cooperate, I will definitely convey your message. Perhaps you will be able to see the Madam and Young Master this afternoon. But you must take care of yourself."

After saying that, she placed a soft pillow behind Yin Zijin and carefully helped her lean against it. Granny Zhou kept saying, "Miss, you must be uncomfortable lying flat for so long. It will be better if you lean against it for a while."

After saying that, he gently lifted up Yin Zijin's fair and smooth wrist, looked at the very obvious red marks on her wrist, and said regretfully, "The red marks on your wrist are too deep, young lady. Let me massage them for you and apply some medicine."

After finishing speaking, Granny Zhou instructed Granny Qi, who was standing beside her, "Granny Qi, go to Madam's place yourself and relay Sixth Miss's words to her without missing a single one..."

When Yin Zijing was helped up, she felt pain in her feet, wrists, and the places where she had been stabbed by the scissors. Her whole body ached.

Yin Zijing frowned slightly, gritting her teeth and persevering. While Zhou Mama massaged Yin Zijing's wrist and applied medicine, she comforted her, "If it hurts, just cry out. You've suffered such a serious injury, there's no need to force yourself. You're a woman, sometimes being a little gentler and softer will make men feel sorry for you."

The girl's face wasn't a small, pointed chin, but rather a chubby, square face—a sign of good fortune, and so beautiful. However, her personality was too quiet and uninteresting, and she was also too strong-willed. Sometimes she should be a little more delicate, especially in front of men; shedding a few tears would make them feel sorry for her…”

Yin Zijing really didn't want to hear Zhou Mama say any more, so she let out a painful whimper: "Zhou Mama, Zijing knows..."

Just then, Ruhe brought over a bowl of soft and sticky red date porridge. Ruhe said softly, "Granny Zhou, the young lady didn't eat much this morning. I just brought her a bowl of red date porridge from the kitchen. Please have some, young lady! Otherwise, her body won't be able to handle it."

Granny Zhou nodded and said, "Wait a moment, I've applied some medicine to the young lady's wrist. Ruhe, you can feed her the medicine yourself! The young lady's wrist is injured and it's not easy for her to move it."

Ruhe nodded and said, "Yes, Granny Zhou."

Yin Zijing smelled the aroma of red date porridge, sniffed hard, and her stomach growled at the same time. She couldn't help but urge, "Granny Zhou, hurry up! I'm starving..."

Granny Zhou worked faster and quickly replied, "Alright, alright, it'll be done soon. Please be patient, young lady, it wouldn't be good if your wrist was left with a mark."

Time flew by, and before they knew it, it was already afternoon. After Yin Zijin finished her meal, Granny Zhou said, "Miss, Granny Qi said that Madam has asked the young master to stay at Yimei Courtyard. The time is just right, let's go over there!"