After provoking the holy maiden of Miao territory, she was infected with a love curse.

Whether it was out of taboo or for some other reason, the two maids who usually accompanied Sang Che had long since disappeared.

They didn't even come for the night shift.

Yin Huaixi felt uneasy. She stole a glance at Sang Che, who was soaking in the bathtub, and wondered if Sang Che had said something to them.

So those two haven't shown up yet, is it to make room for privacy?

"Huaixi, it's such a hassle for me to wash by myself, won't you come and help me?"

Sang Che brushed her fingertips across her shoulder, wiping away the water droplets. Her eyes narrowed slightly as she smiled, her dark braids soaking in the water.

This woman…

Succubus, succubus!

Feeling itchy, Yin Huaixi closed her eyes.

She's a total 24k beauty enthusiast, occasionally glancing at pretty women, but only "occasionally".

In a critical moment, she would absolutely not get caught up in it!

"You're always so cautious, Yin Huaixi—I'm starting to suspect you're up to something."

Sang Che even deliberately made a gesture of fiddling with an abacus, and his nimble fingertips made Yin Huaixi's cheeks turn red, burning all the way to her ears.

"When have I ever been cautious, A-Che? You're so knowledgeable about our Han culture, haven't you ever heard of the word 'shame'?"

Walking briskly to the edge of the bathtub, Yin Huaixi was already very familiar with the art of scrubbing people in the bath.

Without him, only familiar with Seoul.

"You?"

"Hmm, if I could see it, I think I would understand what 'shyness' means."

A faint regret surfaced on Sang Che's face, and her expression suddenly turned sorrowful, as if Yin Huaixi's words had stirred up her painful memories.

Originally, Yin Huaixi only wanted to retort to Sang Che's arrogant and domineering attitude, but she did not expect it to be such a blow to Sang Che.

Overwhelmed with guilt, Yin Huaixi bit her lip and subconsciously comforted Sang Che, even though she felt a pang of self-reproach when she got up in the middle of the night.

"You'll be alright... Ah Che."

You'll be alright someday.

Yin Huaixi was speaking from the heart; she wasn't just making empty promises to Sang Che.

In the original novel, Sang Che did indeed rely on planting a love potion in her in the early stages to achieve "sensory sharing" and regain his sight.

Because of her betrayal, Sang Che harbored resentment and killed her with his own hands. After the host died, the love potion lost its effect. During the time he turned her into a puppet, Sang Che fell into darkness again.

After the puppet was completed, Sang Che's eyes regained their light.

Sang Che's eyes will get better.

However, the price was the death of Yin Huaixi.

Sang Che smiled faintly at Yin Huaixi's comforting words.

She had heard this from far too many people, telling her that her eyes would get better and that she would no longer have to suffer like this.

But Sang Che didn't take any of this to heart.

"I was already suffering from a chronic illness, and I had long since given up hope that my eyes would ever see the light again."

"Huaixi, I just have a little regret... that I can't see your face."

His pale skin turned rosy under the steam of the hot water, and most of the sickness in Sang Che's body disappeared. He looked like an ordinary person who could run and jump without any illness.

"You'll see him when you get better."

"Maybe by then, I won't look as good as you want, and you'll even think I'm ugly."

That would be best!

Yin Huaixi was hoping that Sang Che would lose interest in her and let her leave.

Picking up a towel, Yin Huaixi began to help Sang Che wash his body. While she was busy, her wrist was suddenly grabbed.

"No need to wash me, come in with me."

The seemingly gentle greeting was actually unquestionable.

Yin Huaixi's wrist was gripped tightly, causing her sharp pain. She looked down and saw that Sang Che was holding her firmly, refusing to let go.

"It's bound to be very crowded between the two of us, Ah Che, so I won't go down."

Seeing Sang Che's "wet and seductive" look every day, even a stone would be worn away by dripping water!

"It's alright, there's plenty of room in here, you can easily get down. Or... do you not want to come with me?"

With a single sentence, Sang Che effectively shut down Yin Huaixi's next words. He took a deep breath and subtly moved his wrist.

"Okay, I'll help you wash."

This time, Sang Che really didn't do anything special, just took a normal bath.

Once Yin Huaixi had completely relaxed her guard and her head was still dizzy from being soaked in hot water, Sang Che appeared in front of her without her noticing.

With his hands braced against the bottom of the bathtub, Sang Che could only determine Yin Huaixi's location by the sound of her entering the tub earlier.

She couldn't quite pinpoint the exact location. Whenever Sang Che needed to investigate something or go somewhere, there were always Gu worms lingering around her, guiding her in the right direction.

Now, because Yin Huaixi is afraid of these things, Sang Che rarely brings her babies with her.

Her fingers gradually moved downwards, and Sang Che touched the skin she had imagined. She smiled slightly, her brows furrowed with barely suppressed joy.

I long to kiss her and make love to her.

...

The candlelight flickered, making Jiawan's room brightly lit.

She rummaged through drawers and cabinets, found a box of ointment, and twisted it open.

He squatted down next to the woman.

"I've never liked making these things. This ointment was... made before. Just make do with it and don't be too critical."

With her fingertips lightly applying the white ointment, Jiawan meticulously rubbed it onto the woman's bruised shoulder.

The woman's fragrance made her feel incredibly aroused.

The villagers just woo whoever they like, and Jiawan doesn't think there's anything wrong with that.

She has several toys around her, and it seems quite nice to have a Han Chinese woman serve her like Ah Che did.

Okay, she admits that she did raise her voice a bit too much for A-Che before.

Keeping this beautiful woman is even more delightful than keeping a beautiful Gu worm.

Suppressing the urge to shove Jia Wan away, Zhao Huining frowned almost imperceptibly.

In the palace, the maids who served her were all clever and skillful.

Unlike her, who has no sense of proportion.

"I can do it myself... You don't need to worry about me like this."

Zhao Huining reached out to take the ointment from Jiawan's hand, but Jiawan dodged her unexpectedly.

With bright eyes and white teeth, Jia Wan quickly hid the ointment under her arm and shook her head: "No, you are mine now, and you have nothing to do with A-Che anymore. So it's my job to take care of you."

"I'm going to apply the medicine to you, so just behave and don't think about anything else."

Zhao Huining's outstretched hand froze in mid-air before Jiawan grabbed it again.

It's unclear whether she was simply being naive and romantic out of youth, or if it was intentional.

The bridge of his nose, which suddenly leaned forward, almost kissed Zhao Huining's lips.

The giver and receiver should not touch each other...

"Be good, listen to me."

Jiawan parted her thin lips slightly, her eyes full of cunning.

...

As Yin Huaixi was drowsy, someone touched her collarbone and neck. She opened her eyes and saw Sang Che's face in front of her.

His hands were covered in water droplets, and Sang Che's lips parted slightly, as if he intended to take Yin Huaixi into his mouth directly.

Her body reacted instinctively, and Yin Huaixi's back slammed backward, the edge of the bathtub pressing against her spine, the pain bringing tears to her eyes.

The rippling water splashed onto Sang Che's chest, and the once warm and gentle water droplets became heavy.

No one is stupid; how could they not see through Yin Huaixi's deliberate avoidance?

Sang Che suddenly felt that she seemed to have lost her patience...

"Huaixi, why are you avoiding me?"

"Didn't you say you wanted to be with me forever?"

"Why are you avoiding me...?"

She really wanted to plant a love potion in Yin Huaixi's heart...

That way she won't run away from her.