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

"I didn't mean anything by it. You can let whoever wants to see your body, it's none of your business."

"Sang Che, let go of my hand."

"I'm going to wash up."

Yin Huaixi was furious when she saw Sang Che putting on this innocent act again.

She turned to leave, but Sang Che had no such intention. She grabbed Yin Huaixi's hand, bent down slightly, and leaned closer.

"Huaixi, are you concerned about... that Ah Shui and I live so close?"

Her tone was almost bewildered, but Sang Che's face showed a confident expression, as if she was certain that Yin Huaixi had lost her composure because of this matter.

Like a raccoon whose tail has been stepped on.

Despite the overwhelming joy in his heart, Sang Che did not show it on his face.

"I don't care, Sang Che, can you stop overthinking things?"

Sang Che hadn't even had a chance to speak.

Sitting in the back, Jiawan remained fearless and said softly, "Oh, I understand."

"Huaixi, is this what Aning meant by 'jealousy'?"

Yin Huaixi: "..."

She really couldn't be bothered with Jiawan!

You got dumped and you're still thinking about their name! Can't you be a little more dignified?

Compared to Yin Huaixi's silence, Sang Che was overjoyed.

She nodded thoughtfully.

"Ah Shui, you should leave now."

As soon as Jiawan heard Sang Che speak, she seized the opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

"Now?"

"But... Ah Che, you haven't finished explaining things to me yet, how can I leave?"

Knowing exactly what she wanted, Sang Che glanced back at her helplessly.

"I will give you what you want. Come to me tonight, bring the things you asked for, and I will teach you how to do it."

Whether you succeed or not is up to you.

With Sang Che's permission, Jia Wan jumped up happily. She took three steps at a time and went to the door, thoughtfully closing it behind her, leaving only her head sticking out.

"Then it's settled!"

"Ah Che, I'll come find you tonight!"

"You absolutely mustn't go back on your word!"

The door was slammed shut.

Jiawan slipped away very quickly, seemingly afraid that Sang Che would renege on his promise to her.

...

After Jiawan left, the two fell into an eerie silence.

No, it should be only Yin Huaixi who was in a situation where she dared not breathe.

"Huaixi, your hands are so hot."

"Did you have a fever last night?"

Sang Che moved closer and closer, and Yin Huaixi unexpectedly raised her hand and covered Sang Che's seemingly clear and pure eyes.

"Sang Che, answer me."

"Can you see it now?"

Was it because she fed Sang Che an excessive dose of pills, or because Sang Che secretly planted a love potion in her?

That's why Sang Che was able to see her face clearly!

Yin Huaixi now wants a definite answer.

She had overheard Sang Che and Jia Wan talking about how Sang Che could predict other people's whereabouts by using personal items.

So... even if she brought the antidote pouch and did everything before, wasn't it all for nothing?!

She was completely fooled by Sang Che's innocent and naive face!

If the witchcraft cannot be broken, no matter where she escapes, she will never be able to shake off Sang Che's ever-present gaze.

Damn it, the author didn't write that part!

Knowing he couldn't hide it from her for long, Sang Che didn't deny it.

She said softly, "You can only see a little bit; it doesn't mean you're fully healed."

"Huaixi, you're only just realizing this?"

Faced with this blatant provocation, Yin Huaixi took two deep breaths and stared at Sang Che's face, finally meeting her eyes.

That familiar feeling of dry mouth and throat swept over her, like a raging fire, threatening to burn Yin Huaixi to ashes.

"Did you...plant a curse on me?"

Her fingers began to unconsciously wander over her collarbone. Yin Huaixi desperately wanted to dig the Gu worm out of her flesh and blood, throw it on the ground, and crush it with her shoe.

Just like back in the stream, she used her teeth to bite that fat worm to pieces, sending blood and flesh flying everywhere.

Seeing Yin Huaixi scratch herself until she bled, Sang Che reached out and pressed her wrist, his cool fingertips soothing her agitated emotions.

"Don't overthink it, Huaixi."

"Can't you sense whether there are Gu worms or not?"

Sang Che spoke calmly, as if she really hadn't done that kind of thing.

For some reason, the urge to question him was gradually suppressed.

Sang Che's words of reassurance were enough to make Yin Huaixi believe them.

"I don't believe what you're saying."

"I'll go see for myself."

Shaking off Sang Che, Yin Huaixi walked to the bronze mirror, pulled open her clothes, turned her head, and stared at the outline of her back.

The arrow wounds behind him, some deep and some shallow, had already healed. Yin Huaixi applied a lot of scar-removing ointment, which was initially effective, leaving only a faint pink mark.

Tighten your abdomen, and the outline of your bones will become visible, but there is still no trace of the Gu worms.

Still refusing to believe in superstition, Yin Huaixi turned around, her fingertips pressed against her collarbone, and began to search inch by inch, determined to find the Gu worm.

...

Left standing there, Sang Che pressed her fingertips against her eyeballs through her eyelids, slowly feeling around.

More than anyone else, she wanted those eyes to see clearly, without that thin veil of mist, so she could truly savor Yin Huaixi's joys and sorrows.

Knowing that Yin Huaixi was on the verge of anger, Sang Che did not disturb her.

Huaixi's personality is like this; if she were to get involved and add fuel to the fire, it would only push their relationship to a worse state.

Turning around, Sang Che took out the items needed for divination and witchcraft, preparing for the evening.

In fact, without divination, Sang Che could know exactly where the "medicine person" who was chosen by Jia Wan and kept by her side but then escaped was.

The imperial guards, having finally found the person after much difficulty, must be bringing him back to the court.

...

Before I knew it, I was busy until sunset.

A maid knocked on the door and entered, bringing food.

Sang Che greeted the maid, put down the things, and left. She looked up and called the maid back.

"Tell the Han cook to prepare two more servings of sweet and savory dishes and send them over when they're ready."

Upon hearing the Holy Maiden's command, the maidservant immediately agreed.

A short while later, the maid returned and brought back the food in a lunchbox.

"No need to open it."

"I'll carry it."

Sang Che reached out and took it. She walked slowly to the closed door and knocked.

"Huaixi, you've been starving all day, aren't you going out to get something to eat?"

"Why risk your health to get angry with me? Finish your meal first, then you can be angry with me, okay?"

Hearing the knocking and the jingling of silver bells on Sang Che's body, Yin Huaixi irritably pulled off the clothes covering her forehead and stood up abruptly.

She scratched red marks all over her body, but there was still no trace of the Gu worm.

The clumsy method of observing with the naked eye didn't work, but Yin Huaixi wasn't discouraged. It was just that with so many things piling up at once, she felt suffocated.

I don't want to see Sang Che's face.

She admitted that she had indeed felt uncomfortable because Jiawan had gotten too close.

"Stop knocking."

"Put your things there, I'll come out and get them in a bit. Right now... I don't want to see your face."

Yin Huaixi's voice didn't fluctuate as much as before, so Sang Che thought she must have calmed down. He responded and did as she said.

He put the lunchbox on the ground.

However, Sang Che did not leave.

She stood silently in place, without moving an inch.

...

I was really hungry.

"Gurgle, gurgle," Yin Huaixi thought to herself that she couldn't let herself go hungry even if she was angry, so she pushed open the door.

The aroma of the lunchbox wafted over, filled with her favorite dishes. Yin Huaixi had just picked up the lunchbox when she looked up.

Sang Che smiled at her.

"Huaixi, I'm hungry too."