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

After the Miao people planted the Gu worm.

Those afflicted by the Gu will experience subtle changes, such as drinking more water, enjoying baths, having an increased appetite, becoming lazy, and feeling sleepy.

This kind of thing is hidden in the trivialities of daily life and is not easy for people to notice. Most people are unaware that the worms in their bodies have grown up.

Until the Gu worms took control of his body and he was completely reduced to a puppet, he died with his eyes open in disbelief.

Hua He remained expressionless. She took the teacup from Yin Huaixi, which was completely empty, and then simply picked up the teapot from the table as well.

"You've just recovered from a serious illness, so drink less water."

"As for... Ah Che's situation, I'll ask him later."

"But you don't need to worry. There are plenty of people who don't want anything to happen to A-Che. It doesn't matter if you or I are in trouble."

As Yin Huaixi drank the water, she felt the burning sensation in her heart and body subside. She gripped the teacup tightly and then remembered to carefully inquire about the details of that day from Hua He.

Meeting Yin Huaixi's probing gaze, Hua He knew what she wanted to say.

With her hands behind her back, her dress fluttering, she sighed and said, "Don't worry, I've inquired. Those who escaped from the government were also badly hurt."

"Several of the underlings died."

Upon hearing this, Yin Huaixi's expression instantly turned cold and serious, and her eager look made Hua He smile even more brightly.

"It seems those rumors were true after all. This time... are there any of your relatives among the troops who came?"

It was exposed immediately.

Yin Huaixi lowered her eyes and did not deny it.

"That makes sense, otherwise you probably wouldn't have been so sure that the person Ah Shui brought back would abandon you."

These words sounded sarcastic. Yin Huaixi coughed twice, her chapped lips pressed tightly together.

He stammered, "What do you want to say... just say it."

Hua He shrugged, returned to her original spot, pulled out the tan bamboo chair, picked up her brush, and continued writing the prescription.

"Yin Huaixi, I'm saying this to remind you that when Ah Shui has some free time, you should think about how to explain things to her."

"You let her people go, and she's seething with anger."

"If A-Che hadn't been still unconscious and unable to leave, you... you'd probably only be able to escape this predicament by moving into A-Che's room."

This is a complete frame-up!

Yin Huaixi was furious and pointed at herself with her index finger.

"Hey, are you kidding me...?"

"What do you mean I let her people go... cough cough cough... If I really had that ability, why would I still be staying here..."

The words "this godforsaken place" never actually escaped his lips.

Yin Huaixi suddenly fell silent, which made Hua He chuckle.

"Don't worry, there are no ears on the walls."

"Even if the Miao people in this village harbor the deepest resentment towards you, they would love nothing more than to drink your blood and eat your flesh."

"They will also obey A-Che's orders. If A-Che doesn't allow them to touch you, they won't do anything to you."

What Hua He said is true.

Hearing her murmur the name "A-Che," Yin Huaixi felt a strange flutter in her heart. She recalled the cool water splashing on her body, and Sang Che holding her, covered in blood and looking weak.

"I...I recovered a bit from my injury."

"Can I go see her?"

If the person sitting on the dragon throne today does not want any Han people in Fengming Mountain to know that the Feather Guards are around, Yin Huaixi is certain that if the Feather Guards find out that she is still alive.

That would inevitably implicate the entire Yin family.

Even the position that my second sister finally managed to obtain was subject to demotion at best, dismissal at worst, or even... death.

Hua He buried herself in her writing, not even looking up, and said, "Of course you can go see A-Che, those people won't stop you."

"I heard that before A-Che completely lost consciousness and fell into a deep sleep, he was still muttering your name."

"You are the only one she truly loves."

He was stunned again.

A fleeting image flashed through Yin Huaixi's mind: Sang Che holding her as if she were a precious treasure.

Is Sang Che's desire to control her more about him or does he genuinely like her?

...

into the night.

Lying on the soft bed, Yin Huaixi couldn't fall asleep no matter how hard she tried, not only because her heavy heart was making it hard for her to breathe.

The arrow wound on her back was burning so badly that Yin Huaixi could hardly bear it. She bit her lips so hard that they almost bled, trying to quench her thirst with poison.

Why does it hurt so much...?

Hua He had clearly told her that her wound was not infected and was recovering well, and that new flesh should grow back in less than half a month.

But such intense burning pain, no matter how you look at it, is a sign that the wound is getting worse!

Tossing and turning, Yin Huaixi reached out to scratch her back, but somehow aggravated a wound, causing her to wince in pain.

"hiss…"

She let out a soft gasp.

Yin Huaixi propped herself up on her hands and sat up in bed. Her bathrobe was disheveled, her hair was unkempt, and her face was ashen, making her look like a ghost.

They have no energy or spirit at all.

With her arms parting the curtains, Yin Huaixi could no longer bear the excruciating pain. She decided to put on her shoes and go find Hua He.

Before she could even lift the covers, a delicate little medicine box was tossed onto the bed.

It landed right in front of Yin Huaixi.

Looking in that direction with a puzzled expression, Yin Huaixi happened to see a small, crimson snake staring at her intently in the dim candlelight.

The snake Little Tooth's attitude towards her was hardly kind.

If it weren't for Sang Che's instructions, this wretched snake would never have come here.

Knowing that Yin Huaixi was watching it, Xiaoya wagged its tail and pointed at the medicine pot on Yin Huaixi's bed.

Following Xiao Ya'er's suggestion, Sang Che opened the medicine jar, which contained several snow-white pills, their outer layer crystal clear, like pearls.

It has a faint floral honey scent.

In the very center of the pill was a rolled-up piece of paper. Yin Huaixi picked it up and unfolded it with her fingertips…

"Huaixi, I can play this kind of trick with you."

"The pills are for pain relief. I didn't poison them or use any witchcraft on them. Don't try to tough it out."

Seeing the densely packed words written by Sang Che, Yin Huaixi was both angry and annoyed.

When did she find out?

Looking up again in the direction of Little Tooth, Yin Huaixi saw it quickly slither down the table leg, slip through the crack in the door, and silently leave the room.

She crumpled the note and threw it on the ground. Yin Huaixi didn't touch the pill. She closed the lid and went back to sleep.

I plan to pretend I didn't see it.

But after sleeping for less than half an hour, the excruciating pain returned... This time, Yin Huaixi truly accepted it.

No matter how much she disliked Sang Che, that was no reason for her to joke about her own body, since the medicine could relieve the pain.

If she eats it, she'll definitely be able to sleep soundly tonight, right?

Once the desire rose in her heart, she could no longer restrain herself. Yin Huaixi got up again, opened the lid without hesitation, and pinched the fragrant pill.

Close your eyes.

Yin Huaixi knew that the person in this world who probably didn't want her to die was Sang Che.

The people from the imperial court might harm her, and the people her second sister sent might not be trustworthy either. Sang Che is no better... But there's one thing no one can do.

Sang Che... won't take her life.

The aroma seemed to have a huge attraction, and Yin Huaixi couldn't help but put it in her mouth. She got up and hurriedly went to the table to pour herself another glass of cold water.

The sweet fragrance of nectar spread in her mouth. Yin Huaixi braced her fingers on the table, took a couple of breaths, and swallowed the pill completely.

The body feels hot...

An endless surge of pain…

At this moment, everything quieted down.

Yin Huaixi stared blankly at the medicine jar tightly clutched in her palm. Her long hair was disheveled, and she looked up in surprise at the window.

A thought suddenly popped into her mind: she wanted to check how serious Sang Che's injuries were.