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

Sang Che's vision had long since returned to a hazy state, and even without the cold poison taking effect, Sang Che could still discern Yin Huaixi's features.

She liked to stare blankly, pretend not to see, and keep staring at Yin Huaixi.

If Yin Huaixi notices, she turns her head, glares at her, and questions her.

"Sang Che, why are you staring at me like that?"

Sang Che just smiled gently, pretending not to see, and said softly, "I want to see what you look like, but my eyes... are really not very useful."

"I can't even see what you look like..."

You can get a treat by lying.

Sang Che gradually became dependent on him.

Whenever Yin Huaixi heard her say that, a hint of guilt would flash across her face, and she would treat her better in the following days.

He wouldn't say he wanted to kick her off the bed.

He wouldn't say hurtful things like refusing to eat with her or leaving her.

Sang Che already knew that Yin Huaixi was not a bad person and had no malicious intentions.

She liked to use this to soften Yin Huaixi's heart and make him show her a tiny bit of favoritism.

The faint rays of the rising sun streamed through the wooden window.

With his fingers hooked around the blanket and his head resting on his soft, long hair, Sang Che glanced sideways at the peacefully sleeping Yin Huaixi.

She could hear the heartbeats of the Gu worms and Yin Huaixi gradually merging together, and a smile crept onto her lips. Sang Che didn't know if what she was doing was right.

But... this is the only way she can keep Yin Huaixi here.

She is a person who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals.

"You're always so cold, don't get too close to me."

Startled by the icy fingers that suddenly landed on her collarbone, Yin Huaixi didn't open her eyes. Her voice was hoarse with helplessness.

Ignoring her advice, Sang Che became even more clingy and persistent, her whole body exuding a rich, sweet fragrance, even stronger than before.

Just a whiff of the aroma was enough to stir up a storm of emotions in Yin Huaixi.

Suppressing the urge that welled up inside her, Yin Huaixi had no choice but to move to the side, almost getting pushed off the bed.

His body swayed unsteadily.

Sang Che reacted quickly and pulled her back, not giving her any thought of escaping.

"Huaixi, touch me."

"I'm serious, I'm definitely not as cold as before."

"It doesn't feel cold to the touch..."

Her smile was enchanting.

Sang Che's words were indeed true.

Yin Huaixi didn't know what medicine Sang Che had taken during this time. Her health had recovered very well, and her face no longer had the sickly complexion she used to have. Instead, it was flushed.

Sang Che's maids were all secretly discussing that Sang Che had received some kind of treatment, which was why he was acting this way.

Putting aside these absurd remarks, Yin Huaixi simply couldn't believe that she possessed such charm that she could cure Sang Che's illness so badly.

Sang Che's fingers gripped Yin Huaixi's hand tightly, the coolness silently dissipating, their palms burning hot.

"I... won't touch you."

"Didn't you say last night that if I did this kind of thing with you, you would send someone to find out where my second sister is?"

Yin Huaixi exerted a little force with her fingers, but she couldn't break free from Sang Che's slender hand. She simply remained cold and indifferent, and the tone of her voice was not harsh at all.

It was no longer as aggressive as before.

Hearing her say that, Sang Che pressed her ear against Yin Huaixi's soft chest, rubbing it gently. She noticed that Yin Huaixi seemed a little uncomfortable, her cheeks were flushed, and her ears looked like they were about to bleed.

"I had Xiaoya check it out."

Yin Huaixi turned to stare at her: "You only sent a snake the size of a bean sprout, do you think it can... accomplish anything?"

It wasn't that Yin Huaixi didn't trust Xiao Ya'er; no matter how poisonous or capable it was, Xiao Ya'er was still just a snake.

If it encounters government officials or ordinary people from the Central Plains, there will be no danger; Little Tooth can even bite back and escape.

But if Little Tooth were to encounter the imperial guards, it might be twisted into a rope, thrown into a wine jar, and used as a precious medicinal ingredient for making medicinal wine.

It stayed with its kinsmen and cousins ​​who were flicking their tongues.

Sang Che smiled.

"Huaixi, it's fine if you say this to me, but you can't say it to Xiaoya'er like that, it will be sad and upset."

"Don't worry, although its abilities are not as good as Xiao Hei's, it knows the terrain of Fengming Mountain better than the court's lackeys. It can gather information without any problems."

Sang Che was still worried. Her intense gaze made him sigh.

"That's enough, that's enough."

"There's something I'd like you to know."

Yin Huaixi's eyes lit up instantly, and she straightened her posture, ready to listen to Sang Che's next speech.

Sang Che found her behavior quite amusing.

"I told you, Huaixi, promise me you won't act impulsively, okay?"

Yin Huaixi, unable to contain her excitement, paused for a moment. She knew Sang Che's temper; if she didn't agree, Sang Che would really walk away without telling her the answer.

Yin Huaixi: "You said it, and I swear I will never act impulsively."

This time, when Sang Che hugged Yin Huaixi, he didn't feel any resistance from her. In fact, Yin Huaixi even offered her shoulder so that Sang Che could whisper in her ear together.

Occasionally.

Sang Che genuinely envied Yin Huaixi's feelings for her sister.

If only Huaixi could treat her like that someday, it wouldn't be something to beg for, something to strive for...

How good should that be?

Sang Che leaned against the shoulder that Yin Huaixi had offered, his eyes closed.

She relayed the information Xiao Hei had told her to Yin Huaixi in detail.

"The imperial guards have withdrawn, taking with them the people who fled with you that day."

"But one unit remains deep in the mountains, and their supplies are running low."

"It is still unknown how many more days they can hold out, or whether it was the Imperial Guards who gave them the order, or whether they themselves refused to leave."

If Sang Che wanted to, he could have the Gu worms reside in the mountain spirits, and let the foxes and rats steal their food. Before they could even figure out how to break through the barrier, they would probably have to turn back because they had no food.

But she couldn't bear to part with it.

It wasn't out of pity for the lives of outsiders.

It was Sang Che who couldn't bear to see Yin Huaixi in tears.

If a disagreement arises because of killing them, Yin Huaixi will then neglect her.

not worth it.

Sang Che no longer treated the group of Han spies imprisoned in the cave harshly as before; instead, he treated them to good food and drink.

They were not harmed.

The people in the village didn't initially reject outsiders; it's just that they were too greedy, wanting elixirs, Gu worms, the Gu King, and even her Chi You blood to prolong their lives.

There are many people with ulterior motives.

Sang Che had no interest in distinguishing between who was telling the truth and who was lying.

She dealt with everything cleanly and efficiently. Anyway... she had already seen through the fickle nature of human relationships during Sang Che's time in the palace.

...

Yin Huaixi listened in silence, not uttering a word for a long time.

"Huaixi, I know what you're thinking. You're worried that your second sister is one of the people who were left behind, or that she chose to stay on her own initiative."

"The imperial court will have some reservations."

Hearing her words reveal his innermost thoughts.

Yin Huaixi hurriedly threw off the covers and got up. She stepped barefoot on the animal skin, the fluffy fur tickling her soles. Yin Huaixi's expression of not wanting her to worry was fully seen by Sang Che.

Sang Che had him completely under her control.

"Huaixi, I will help you solve your worries."

Not intending to let Yin Huaixi go, Sang Che stood up, put her hands behind her back, and followed Yin Huaixi's hiding movements step by step.

Her eyes were alluring.

"But... have you considered what would happen to your sister if the imperial court truly intended to kill her?"

Yin Huaixi turned her head away, not wanting to hear Sang Che make such an assumption.

Her tone carried a hint of reproach: "Sang Che!"

"I won't allow you to say that."

Sang Che was not annoyed by the reprimand.

She nodded slightly and, for the first time ever, said, "Yes, I will certainly obey Huaixi's words."

"If you don't want to talk about it, then don't."

Yin Huaixi: "..."

What is she up to now?!