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

Yin Zijing's heart trembled violently, and she remained silent. Zhang sneered, "Don't you dare to swear an oath? How can I believe you won't stand in my Yi'er's way? How can I believe you won't reveal the secret for your own sake and ruin the Yin family's century-old reputation?"

Yin Jingyi said, "Mother, no. This vow cannot be made..."

Zhang said, "Yi'er, shut up. This is my limit..."

Madam Zhang rubbed her temples and pondered, "Of course, the Sixth Miss cannot have an affair without a matchmaker. The Sixth Miss's body was crafted by her own hands, and it will be specially presented to His Highness the Crown Prince in the future."

If His Highness the Crown Prince were to ascend the throne in the future, Yi'er would have someone to rely on, and his career would surely be smooth, and he would live a safe and healthy life.

Yin Zijing closed her eyes and pondered for a moment before saying, "Alright, Zijing hereby swears that from this moment until death I will not fake my death. I will not run away with a man, I will uphold the virtues of a woman, and I will not have an affair without a matchmaker. If I break this oath, I will be childless for life, and those who love me will die because of me, and those I love will also die because of me."

Madam Zhang nodded and said, "Good, that's not bad. Zijin, remember this: if you can't bind your feet into three-inch lotuses within three years, and your breasts don't grow bigger, then your medical studies are over!"

I will personally speak with the patriarch and your third uncle about this matter. I will get it settled.

Yin Zijin kowtowed and said, "Thank you, Mother. I hope you will treat Aunt Li well in the future. She is also a pitiful person."

Madam Zhang nodded, signaling Yin Zijing to leave. Ruhe quickly stepped forward and helped Yin Zijing, who was kneeling on the ground, to her feet. Yin Zijing endured the sharp pain in her feet and walked out. Granny Zhou only gave Ruhe a few instructions before returning to Madam Zhang's place.

Seeing that Granny Zhou had returned, Yin Jingyi quickly stood up and said, "Mother, I'll see Zijin off."

Madam Zhang nodded, having her own thoughts. Seeing Zhou Mama return, Madam Zhang asked, "What's wrong? Zhou Mama, is there anything else? Have you found out who's behind that thug?"

Granny Zhou shook her head and said, "Madam, the investigation is still ongoing. There is a maid named Qinghua who is highly suspicious, and the investigation is currently underway."

This old servant has one more thing to ask of Madam.

Zhang said, "What is there between us that we can't say? Just say what you have to say."

Granny Zhou said, "Madam, may I go with you to Fu'an Temple? Now that the Sixth Miss has bound her feet, Xiaolan is too inexperienced, and I am really worried about her. I was thinking that I would go to Fu'an Temple with the foot-binding granny, one to bind the Sixth Miss's feet and the other to bind her feet... Now is a critical moment, and we cannot be careless at all."

After a moment of contemplation, Madam Zhang said, "Alright, then you, the foot-binding nanny, and Shen Lu will go with the Sixth Miss to Fu'an Temple. You must serve the Sixth Miss well and not disappoint me."

"Oh! Right. There's something else I'd like to show you, Granny Zhou."

Zhang gave a look, and an old nanny took out something similar...

Zhang smiled and whispered, "Granny Zhou, given enough time, the Sixth Miss will surely do as we wish."

Zhou Mama nodded, accepted the things from Zhang Shi's hands, and quickly replied, "Thank you for your consideration, Madam. Once the Sixth Miss's scissors wound has healed, this old servant will let the Sixth Miss use them."

Zhang said, "Alright, I have a few more here. You can change them for Sixth Miss. Go back and serve Sixth Miss!"

"Yes, Madam. This old servant will go right away." With that, he withdrew.

Meanwhile, just after passing through the little red gate, Yin Zijing's eyes were red and tears fell. She bowed to Yin Jingyi and said, "Thank you, brother. You are the only person in this world who makes me feel the warmth of home. Thank you so much, brother. I am deeply grateful for everything you have done for me and will remember it forever."

Yin Jingyi picked up Yin Zijin, stroked her hair, and walked forward with tenderness and affection, saying as he went, "Zijin, it's still because your brother is incompetent. If your brother were capable, how come he didn't even know you had your feet bound?"

I was hoping to help you avoid trouble at Fu'an Temple, but I never expected Mother to be so resolute. If my brother were capable, he would definitely protect you.

Yin Zijin quickly said, "Brother, there's no need to blame yourself. You're only eighteen! You haven't even reached adulthood yet, and you still have to rely on your family for everything. You've already done enough for me."

This is Zijing's own business. Zijing is only weak now; once she becomes stronger, she will protect herself.

Looking at Yin Zijing's bound feet, Yin Jingyi couldn't help but ask with heartache, "Zijing, do your feet hurt? Have you really decided to bind your feet?"

Yin Zijing smiled bitterly, "Of course it hurts! Does Zijing still have a choice now? Sometimes, making a wrong decision can change one's entire life, often leading to lifelong regret. Zijing has already lost the chance to choose."

However, Zijing also fought for her own opportunity—an opportunity to study medicine. When Zijing grows up, she plans to open clinics throughout the Great Sheng Dynasty, establishing a gynecology department—something never before seen in the Great Sheng Dynasty—specifically for treating women's illnesses. At that time, she will recruit female apprentices and teach them her skills.

Zijin wanted all women to understand that, although they are women, they also have the right to seek medical treatment and save themselves, and that women can also hold up their own sky. Women should have a wider world, instead of being confined to the inner chambers; foot binding and breast binding were merely restrictions imposed on women by men.

"Since Zijing is a woman, it's easier for her to approach other women, so this matter should be easier to handle." As Yin Zijing spoke, her eyes regained their vitality and became full of light.