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

They looked at each other from opposite sides.

They only had each other in their eyes.

Yin Huaixi walked over with concern, her steps light, as if afraid of disturbing Sang Che.

Despite being plagued by illness, Sang Che smiled and dismissed everyone.

"You may all leave."

"If anything happens, I will call you over."

The shamans who were staying in Sangche's quarters dared not delay and quickly accepted the order and withdrew.

In the blink of an eye, only the two people remained in the huge room.

"Ah Che...does your injury still hurt?"

Yin Huaixi did not suspect anything when Sang Che's eyes were no longer blank. Yin Huaixi knew better than anyone that Sang Che's vision would be clear when the cold poison flared up.

"It doesn't hurt anymore."

Sang Che's words, "It doesn't hurt anymore," sounded like he was on the verge of death, and were utterly unconvincing.

"Really...it doesn't hurt anymore?"

Nodding solemnly, Sang Che opened her arms wide, as if to show Yin Huaixi that she was in good health.

"Forget it, don't do that."

"It was fine before, but if you keep moving around like this, the wound will reopen."

Unbeknownst to her, Yin Huaixi began to speak to Sang Che with a tone that was full of instructions.

This would never have happened before.

"You feel sorry for me?"

"Huaixi, are you feeling sorry for me?"

Her gentle voice was tinged with laughter. Sang Che lowered her eyes; her dark blue eyelashes were long, and when she smiled, she looked like a pretty girl next door.

Unfortunately... Yin Huaixi knew clearly that Sang Che was pure black inside, even blacker than ink!

It's stuck on and can't be washed off!

Yin Huaixi: "Yes."

I'm worried about you.

This time, however, Yin Huaixi didn't deny it, after all, she had just staged a dramatic internal struggle outside Sang Che's residence.

Honestly, she was indeed worried about Sang Che.

Having gotten the definite answer he wanted, Sang Che's smile became even more worthless.

"You saved me, isn't it only natural for me to care about you?"

"Sang Che, I told you to leave first that day, why did you stay? You've just made the Feather Guards hate you for nothing."

People were worried that she would rush to her and say hurtful things.

Sang Che coughed twice more.

She reached out her pale hand and gently patted the bed, as if inviting Yin Huaixi to sit down.

"Sit down."

"It's not good for your health to get angry while standing."

I never expected that even in this state, Sang Che would still have the leisure to worry about her health.

Forget it, let's just consider it a reciprocal exchange between the two of them, neither of them owes the other anything.

Standing up was too much for her, so Yin Huaixi sat down next to Sang Che. She saw Sang Che, in his usual peacock-like pose, leaning on the back of his hand and lazily facing her.

Several blue butterflies fluttered outside the half-open window, symbolizing the owner's joyful mood.

"Your cold poison is acting up, you shouldn't be eating hot coals, so why are you looking at me like that?"

Feeling embarrassed by the stare, Yin Huaixi turned her head away, her fingertips twirling her long hair.

Although her tone was disdainful, Yin Huaixi's body language betrayed her, showing no intention of moving an inch.

"Huaixi, you came to find me in such a hurry, I suppose you have something to ask me?"

"Why don't you tell me now?"

"If my cold poison really flares up, I'm afraid I'll be bedridden again and won't be able to help you."

In a moment of impulsiveness, Yin Huaixi, eager to know about Sang Che's condition, was indeed caught completely off guard.

She also had no idea that Sang Che would wake up today.

When Sang Che asked this question, Yin Huaixi actually had something she wanted to ask Sang Che to use his subordinates to help her investigate her second sister's affairs.

With difficulty, Yin Huaixi moved her hips closer to Sang Che, without looking into his captivating, smiling eyes.

He simply asked, "I need your help with something... could you please check it out for me?"

Sang Che nodded slightly. She had been lying in the hospital bed for the past few days, barely clinging to life with the help of precious herbs. Now, when Yin Huaixi looked closer, she saw that Sang Che was unusually thin.

It will take two or three months to recover.

"Speak, and I will listen."

"As long as I can do it... I will agree to everything you ask, and I will never go back on my word."

It was rare for Yin Huaixi to calm down and talk to her properly, so Sang Che cherished it. She could sense that the Gu worms in Yin Huaixi's body had not yet fully awakened, and she could not yet control all of Yin Huaixi's emotions.

However… her eyes and facial features gradually became able to sense the changes on Yin Huaixi's side.

When Huaixi heard her say those words, she realized that her heart could beat so fast.

But she never showed any remorse before, which is truly heartbreaking.

Sang Che spoke frankly, and Yin Huaixi didn't mince words either; this matter couldn't be delayed.

The two of them wasted a lot of time recuperating, and if something really happened to the second sister, it would be too late.

Yin Huaixi: "I want to ask... do any of your people have any news about my sister?"

"The Imperial Guards have come this time. She was the head of the investigation into the missing persons cases, and the Imperial Guards have taken over the entire operation... Will something happen to her?"

The unspoken secret was laid bare, and Sang Che thought of the letter she had quietly replaced earlier.

A moment of doubt vanished, and then everything became clear.

Perhaps... Huaixi didn't hate her too much for her desperate attempt to escape the village with the court's lackeys.

However, the person who sent troops to rescue her was her sister. Huaixi was so eager to return home that she lost her composure and thought of running away.

This time, Sang Che didn't tease Yin Huaixi; instead, he seriously considered her question.

"Before I fainted, I did hear someone report to me that... the army that came to besiege the village was not only the imperial guards, but also an official army that was not directly under the emperor's command."

"That government army was not large in number, and it had been providing logistical support from the rear and had not gone deep into the battlefield."

The first half was reported by Miao Bing, and the second half was told to Sang Che by "Xiao Hei," the giant spider guarding Fengming Mountain.

However, Sang Che didn't bring this up separately, for fear that Yin Huaixi would be scared.

The spider webs produced by Xiao Hei connect every blade of grass and every tree on Fengming Mountain. Xiao Hei can sense any movement, and so can Sang Che.

Upon hearing that her second sister was safe and sound, Yin Huaixi hadn't even had time to exhale when Sang Che suddenly leaned over, her thin arm draped over Yin Huaixi's shoulder, like a newborn animal seeking its mother's embrace, completely hugging Yin Huaixi.

"Huaixi... but there's one more thing I need to tell you."

"My babies told me...they got into an argument and parted on bad terms."

"If the Imperial Guards really intend to do something to your sister... then you need to be prepared. Don't pin your hopes on the Emperor's lackeys having any conscience."

Sang Che had seen this move before in the solemn and majestic palace.

Although he was dressed in a formal robe, carrying a long sword with gold and jade fastenings, and a dagger at his side, and wearing a black brocade hat, he exuded an aura of righteousness and awe.

But that's not actually the case.

They are a pack of mad dogs, only obeying the orders of the person sitting on the dragon throne in the Golden Hall. What right and wrong, what black and white, are all lies.

Yin Huaixi's pupils suddenly contracted, and her heart stopped.

"You...you mean..."

Taking advantage of the moment, Sang Che pressed his nose against Yin Huaixi's burning neck, his nose touching Yin Huaixi's skin. The warm, soft flesh made Sang Che unable to put his hand down.

"What I mean is, if your sister finds out that the Imperial Guards have abandoned you, used you and then discarded you, or even tried to kill you."

"I won't let you take the matter of Fengming Mountain out of the country. Keep it to yourself, let it rot in Fengming Mountain."

"Huaixi, what will she do?"

Overwhelmed by her emotions, Yin Huaixi completely panicked. She tried to calm herself down, but her blood seemed to be urging her on, its burning heat eroding her thoughts.

It made her unable to help but believe what Sang Che said to her.

A warm and light kiss landed on the spot where Sang Che had just brushed his nose against. She held Yin Huaixi's limp, outstretched palm tightly with her fingers.

With a smile in his eyes, Sang Che kissed Yin Huaixi's earlobe and said softly, "I will help you... Huaixi."

"I'll help you."

"Huai Xi..."

"Only I care about you... Only I love you the most..."