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

The creaking sound echoed in my ears.

Jiawan opened her eyes.

They discovered that her hands and feet were bound, all the Gu worms on her body had been removed, and she had nothing left around her waist.

The iron lock had long been warmed by Jiawan's body heat.

In the cramped, dark space, Jiawan could see light shining through the cracks.

Why didn't this group kill her immediately...? What were they trying to do?

Jiawan bit her thin lips.

The pain brought her to her senses; only in this way could the anesthetic flowing through her body be dispelled.

Without her sprinkling the powder, Sang Che's Gu worms would catch up quickly, and Jia Wan could only hope that these people had no way to deal with it.

Or perhaps they already knew about Sang Che's relationship with her and planned to use her as bait, waiting for her to come to them.

This speculation is not unfounded.

Jia Wan knew better than anyone else that this group of people had come prepared, expending considerable effort and even having methods to deal with the Gu worms in their pursuit of her.

They definitely knew of Sang Che's existence, otherwise... there would be no reason for this group to spare her life.

Is...is anyone home?

"I'm warning you... let me go..."

"Otherwise... you'll be in deep trouble..."

"Cough cough cough..."

Jiawan could barely speak; she was panting heavily, hoping that her actions would draw out the person behind the scenes.

"You've been traveling for days and are extremely exhausted. Haven't you noticed?"

The bamboo tube containing the pills was thrown in front of them, and rolled down to Jiawan's buttocks.

The bamboo tube contained pills made by Jiawan to nourish and replenish vital energy.

Having traveled through the night, Jiawan could only rest with her left eye and keep watch with her right.

This pill can make people feel energetic, but it will also take a lot of strain on the body. Jiawan originally wanted to hold on until she reached the capital and find an inn to rest properly.

Who would have thought that they would be caught red-handed so close to the capital?

"What's it to you..."

"Who exactly sent you...the imperial court, that damned emperor?"

Jiawan wore a look of disdain on her face, seemingly not taking the woman in black in front of her seriously at all.

The woman squatted down.

She held an exquisite white jade medicine box in her hand, unperturbed by Jia Wan's words.

Instead, he laughed.

That is incorrect.

"I am not His Majesty's subordinate, but my master's relationship with His Majesty is indeed very close."

She opened the lid with her hand, took out a crystal-clear white pill, and was about to put it into Jiawan's mouth.

"What...what do you want to do!"

"I won't eat this stuff from who-knows-where... Waaah..."

My jaw was pinched.

A white pill slid down her throat, and Jiawan was forced to swallow it whole.

"Take the medicine. This is my master's order. Also, I advise you not to struggle too much. My master wants to see you one more time."

"At that time, you can speak to my master if you have anything to say."

With sufficient pharmacological knowledge, Jiawan could taste the medicinal ingredients as the pill dissolved in her throat, and she knew... there was no poison in it.

"Who...is your owner?"

There was no response to her question. After taking the pill, Jiawan felt as if all her strength had been drained away, and she became drowsy again.

...

They slept in the same bed.

Yin Huaixi stared at Sang Che's sleeping face, but tossed and turned, unable to calm her mind.

Listening to Sang Che's soft breathing, her heart pounded.

In the past few days, Yin Huaixi has become increasingly reliant on the pills Hua He gave her, and she hasn't taken them much.

Stop taking the medication.

Yin Huaixi had an insatiable desire for Sang Che, as if she could never get enough of looking at him and wanted to put him in her bag and play with him at any time.

Knowing that such thoughts were wrong, Yin Huaixi kept reassuring herself that all she needed to do to completely get out of this situation was take medicine.

Without the suppression of medication, Yin Huaixi couldn't help but do things against her will.

She carefully propped herself up.

With her nose close to Sang Che's, Yin Huaixi was able to control her emotions and not let them show when she was bitten in the bath.

She thought…

Even if she needed to, she didn't want Sang Che to see all of this.

Being sneaky and furtive is certainly embarrassing.

But being caught red-handed is the most embarrassing thing.

It was just a stolen kiss.

Using it to alleviate the effects of the love potion...this is only human nature.

Silently reciting in her heart, Yin Huaixi let her hair fall down, and then she bit Sang Che's soft lips, letting the desire in her heart flow.

To act recklessly and irresponsibly.

The feeling of chest tightness and shortness of breath was quickly relieved, and Yin Huaixi's breathing became rapid. She became increasingly addicted to this feeling.

The blanket was slightly wrinkled from being rubbed.

Sang Che, who was only a light sleeper, had long since woken up, but she remained motionless, still pretending to be asleep.

Yin Huaixi's fingers involuntarily pressed against Sang Che's. After the kiss ended, she was panting, their long, messy hair mixed together, and Sang Che's features gradually became clear.

The fact that Sang Che's eyes were always covered by a white cloth added to his mystery. Yin Huaixi was completely pressed down on Sang Che's body, and the two of them were rarely this close.

Even when they were this close, Yin Huaixi was filled with hatred for the person in front of her and didn't want to look at her sharply defined face.

Only when Sang Che is quiet and asleep can Yin Huaixi examine her features without any reservations.

"Huaixi...are you looking at me?"

The sudden remark made Yin Huaixi feel as if she were facing a formidable enemy. She immediately jumped away from Sang Che, but before she could straighten up halfway, Sang Che reached out and helped her up.

Sang Che smiled slightly, his smile bright, and said gently, "I knew... Huai Xi, that you were worried about me."

"You just don't want to say it."

"So, that's why you came to check on my illness at night, right?"

Yin Huaixi: "..."

Did Sang Che really not notice?

Who kisses each other while checking on someone's health? She just wanted to vent her anger.

Yin Huaixi didn't care whether Sang Che was dead or alive.

Helplessly, she tried to pull her hand away, but Sang Che seemed to have noticed her move first, hooking his fingers around Yin Huaixi's wrist, not letting her have any thought of escaping.

"Sang Che..."

He called out Sang Che's full name.

Yin Huaixi originally thought that Sang Che would get angry and give up, but Sang Che obediently agreed instead.

"Hmm, Huaixi...you just kissed me...did you?"

Before Yin Huaixi could answer, Sang Che continued, "If you're shy, you don't have to answer."

"This sentiment is something I keep to myself, and that's enough."

Seeing that Sang Che had coaxed her back, Yin Huaixi felt a strange sense of guilt. This was what she had originally planned to do—to take advantage of Sang Che.

They ruthlessly used Sang Che as a stepping stone, climbing up by stepping on Sang Che's blood and flesh.

To completely get rid of Sang Che, that pervert, that madman, that incomprehensible guy.

But when faced with Sang Che's occasional moments of clarity, Yin Huaixi would also feel a hint of greed.

The most unpredictable and disgusting thing about people's hearts is deception, lies, and betrayal.

It is about giving promises and giving hope.

But they never do it.

Sang Che never gave her any of these things.

Feelings of uncertainty lingered in Yin Huaixi's heart, and she began to despise herself.

Why does she have to do it this way?!

It must be the work of a Gu worm, it must be the work of a love Gu.

It looks like she'll have to take her medicine again tomorrow, otherwise... she'll truly be doomed by Sang Che and never be able to recover.

"Huaixi, look up and look out the window."

With Sang Che's fingers gently poking her side, Yin Huaixi could only look up and gaze out the window at Sang Che's coquettish tone.

Fireflies danced in the sky.

Surrounded by lush green bamboo, the scenery is so beautiful that it's hard to look away.

Sang Che hugged Yin Huaixi tightly and whispered, "Do you like it?"

"Huaixi, this is something I prepared especially for you."