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

Squatting in front of the stove.

Yiyun looked at the medicine pot steaming with mist, and held a small palm-leaf fan in her hand, fanning herself continuously.

"Ah Cai, the medicine is ready. Take it over later; this is what the Holy Maiden needs to take."

After washing the bowl of medicine clean, Ah Cai came over. Lost in thought, she stared out the window and muttered softly, "Sister, what was the Holy Maiden's meeting with the High Priest today?"

"Could it be that we're going to leave Phoenix Cry Mountain?"

"Has the High Priest come to inform the Holy Maiden of our new relocation site?"

There were many rumors circulating in the village, with many speculating where Sang Che would eventually move back to in Miao territory.

Using a rag to wrap the handle of the jar, Yiyun removed the scalding hot medicine pot. She wiped the thin layer of sweat from her forehead and said helplessly, "How would I know? In the entire village, besides Lord Ashui, who else dares to directly ask the Holy Maiden?"

Seeing her so busy, A-Cai quickly took over the work from Yi-Yun, pouring out the thick, brown medicine while recalling the strange behavior she had when she saw Jia-Wan earlier.

"Sister, tell me... what's wrong with Master Shui lately?"

Yiyun had been busy since early morning and only now had time to eat some glutinous rice cakes to fill her stomach. She knew that what Acai said was right; Jiawan had been acting very strangely lately.

Upon closer examination, Yiyun couldn't quite put her finger on it either.

While munching on a glutinous rice cake, Yiyun looked up at the roof beam and asked疑惑地问道, "Perhaps the people outside the village have been coming with great force these days, making Lord Ashui realize the danger, and thus he has become much more diligent?"

That makes some sense. Ah Cai put the medicine into the box and nodded.

"That makes sense. Lord Ashui has always been worried about the Holy Maiden, and his diligence this time must be for her sake."

"We can't fall behind!"

She was about to take the medicine she had packed over when, just as she turned around, a panting maid came running in from outside the door. She was wearing an indigo apron and her brows were furrowed with anxiety.

"Sister Yiyun..."

"Something terrible has happened..."

Seeing her serious expression, both of them were puzzled.

Yiyun didn't even finish eating the half-eaten glutinous rice cake.

She walked over in a few steps and steadied the little girl.

"No need to rush, tell me slowly, what is the matter?"

The little girl raised her hand to wipe her sweat, her lips turning white with anxiety.

"Lady Ah Shui took all the dry rations from our kitchen! We asked her around, but she wouldn't say where she was going!"

"I think this matter, though small, is quite extraordinary... therefore I have come to inform you two elder sisters and ask how you should handle it."

Yiyun and Acai were Sangche's subordinates and the maids who saw the Holy Maiden the most every day.

The two of them could make decisions directly on many minor matters concerning the servants.

"Did you take all the dry rations?"

"Is this true?"

The little girl nodded anxiously: "It is true, how could I dare to lie to you two sisters?"

Yiyun calmed herself down, reached out and patted the little girl's shoulder, gently comforting her: "Don't be anxious, I will report this to the Holy Maiden."

...

The meeting with the high priest ended on bad terms.

Sang Che leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples with his fingertips, feeling restless and agitated.

After his body recovered from the severe cold, Sang Che gradually became able to clearly sense the unusual rise in temperature.

That must be... Yin Huaixi taking a bath.

As the Gu worms become more fully formed, they can share their five senses, not just sight, but also hearing, smell, touch, and perception.

Sang Che closed her eyes and enjoyed the moment, her previously turbulent emotions returning to tranquility.

But before an incense stick's time had passed, chaotic footsteps sounded again outside the door, as if determined not to let anyone have peace and quiet.

"Holy Maiden, have you... rested?"

Even Yiyun wasn't confident.

Ultimately, this matter could be a big deal or a small deal, depending on how the Holy Maiden handles it.

Sang Che opened her eyes, her ankles swaying slightly, the silver chain swinging.

"What is it?"

"Come in and talk."

Only after receiving the saintess's permission did Yiyun dare to push open the door and step inside.

She relayed everything the little girl had told her to Sang Che, without daring to hide anything.

Sang Che, who initially thought it was nothing important, straightened her posture after hearing the whole story.

He instructed, "Tell the guards to stop Ah Shui and not let her leave the village."

Seeing that the Holy Maiden valued this matter, Yiyun immediately agreed. She dared not delay for a moment and immediately left the room.

Sang Che stood up. She had anticipated that Jia Wan would rush over to find her once she learned the exact details about that person.

I never expected it to happen so quickly.

Given Jiawan's personality, she will probably have to wait a while and go through a lot of internal struggle before making a decision.

"Holy Maiden, your medicine is ready."

Seeing Yiyun leave, Acai quickly picked up the medicine box and stepped in.

The strong smell of medicine filled the inner room, and it smelled bitter. If Ah Cai were to taste this medicine, she would definitely blow the roof off!

"Put it here."

Sang Che knew she had to drink the medicine; otherwise, if the Chi You blood in her body was depleted and the court sent its hounds to surround and intercept her, she would be caught off guard.

A-Cai: "Yes, Holy Maiden."

Seeing that she was about to leave, Sang Che called her back again.

Ah Cai turned around cautiously, fearing she had committed some heinous crime. Sang Che lowered his eyes in deep thought.

"Ah Cai, go to the kitchen yourself and get Huai Xi her food, and also bring her a few snacks."

"She's taking a bath right now. Remember to brew a pot of hot herbal tea and add some rock sugar."

"Don't make it too sweet."

The detailed instructions were quickly written down by A-Cai.

They were responsible for the Saintess's daily meals and never made any extra requests. However, whenever Yin Huaixi was mentioned, the Saintess had endless things to say.

Ah Cai went from not being used to it to getting used to it.

It's nothing new now.

Watching Ah Cai leave, the door creaked shut again, and Sang Che picked up the bowl of warm, brown medicine.

Bring it close to your lips and drink it all in one gulp.

The intense bitterness filled his mouth, but Sang Che didn't even flinch.

...

Yin Huaixi took a bite while munching on the crisp fruit, and the originally sweet juice was no longer tempting, but instead turned into a bitter taste like Chinese medicine!

A tingling sensation spread through his body, and he frowned.

Yin Huaixi threw the crunchy fruit in her hand, and the bitten fruit rolled on the ground. Yin Huaixi covered her cheek in disbelief.

What on earth is so bitter!

This fruit isn't ripe!

Her intention to continue bathing was thus interrupted, and Yin Huaixi simply got up, a bitter taste still lingering in her mouth.

We must drink a pot of tea to rinse it off.

Before she could even put on her clothes, Yin Huaixi, her fingers hooking the ribbon, heard a noise inside the room and began ordering people around.

"Ah Che, is there any tea left on the table?"

"Please heat up a pot for me."

Ah Cai was busy preparing dinner for Yin Huaixi, but she never expected that this person would take advantage of her kindness towards the Holy Maiden!

She said coldly, "The Holy Maiden just prepared hot flower tea for you, come and have some."

Yin Huaixi, who was bare-backed, was startled. She quickly covered her chest and turned around.

She saw that the person standing in front of her was not Sang Che, but one of Sang Che's maids.

But his gaze was so deep it seemed he could skin her alive, chop her into mincemeat, and use her as a topping.

Seeing her like this, Yin Huaixi couldn't help but tease her, determined to turn the tables.

"Oh, I'm your family's saintess's woman. Tell me... shouldn't you be punished for barging in and looking at my body like this?"

Upon hearing her utter such absurd and nonsensical words, A-Cai immediately frowned, raised the tray in her hand, and covered her face.

Step back.

"You're talking nonsense!"

"Who would have feelings for you!"

"I have delivered what the Holy Maiden instructed me to give you; I cannot continue this escapade!"

The door closed again, and Ah Cai disappeared in a flash. Yin Huaixi, with her hand tucked into her wet hair, smiled.

This kid is too green to fight her!

The fox's tail twitched up, but its smugness lasted less than two seconds.

Another familiar voice rang out from outside the door.

"Yeah?"

"Huaixi, are you telling the truth?"