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

Jiawan covered her arm, but her body unconsciously moved backward.

Like a frightened cat, it adopts a defensive posture.

"Ah Ning, get out of my way... I don't need your help!"

Judging from her appearance, she looks exactly like a caged cat hissing at its owner.

Zhao Huining chuckled, completely ignoring Jia Wan's warning, and continued forward step by step.

The maid behind him was very perceptive and closed the door to the sleeping quarters, blocking the Taoist's view.

Everything outside the palace.

"No."

"Ah Shui, do you remember how you treated me at Phoenix Cry Mountain?"

"You're holding my hand to apply medicine to me. Since that's the case, then I, as the host, cannot be impolite."

After leaving Fengming Mountain, Zhao Huining began searching everywhere for ways to cure the curse.

Fortunately, her foolish younger brother gave her power, so Zhao Huining simply turned the tables and used her imperial authority to command the Imperial Guards.

Under the net of heaven and earth, a great reward will be given.

There really were one or two people who could explain things clearly and were able to solve Zhao Huining's urgent problem.

Just as she was about to dodge, Zhao Huining grabbed her wrist. On the ring finger of her left hand was a crystal-clear white jade ring, as precious as a country.

Above that is a string of prayer beads, glossy and smooth, clearly a cherished possession of its owner for many years.

Jia Wan staggered as she was pulled in front of Zhao Huining after her hand was poked by the warm jade.

Unlike Zhao Huining, who learned the Six Arts from a young age, Jiawan had been experimenting with and taking medicine for many years, so her health was not as good as Zhao Huining's.

"Ah Ning, you can kill me or torture me as you please, but you can't... you can't lay a hand on Ah Che!"

Completely disregarding the physical pain, Jiawan's only concern was for Sang Che's safety.

In that case, she would not be able to escape blame.

Sang Che is a child bestowed upon Miao territory by the gods. If she were to perish, the gods of heaven and earth would punish Miao territory and no longer heed the requests and desires of the Miao people.

At that time, even favorable weather and abundant harvests will not bring divine protection.

"A-Che...A-Che?"

"It's her again, Ah Shui... How many more times are you going to mention that name to me?!"

"You're locked up here now, Jiawan, she didn't come to rescue you..."

No matter how much Jia Wan struggled, she couldn't break free from Zhao Huining's fingers that were holding her wrist.

"You must have used some method, otherwise, A-Che's Gu worms would have found this place... She would have saved me... You... You..."

Hearing that Jiawan couldn't utter a single word, Zhao Huining suppressed her smile, and she returned to being the revered and worshipped princess.

"Yes."

"I have witnessed the power of your Miao Gu worms, Ah Shui... but don't forget, the Central Plains can dominate a region and make your king bow down, and that's not because they are good-for-nothings."

"I was being mocked, so how could I not be wary of her?"

Zhao Huining tightened his grip, causing Jia Wan excruciating pain. Then, Zhao Huining's eyes revealed a determined look.

"They caught me off guard, kidnapped me, and imprisoned me in that cave, where I endured the darkness."

"Does Ah Shui really think I'm so magnanimous that I can just turn the page on this so easily?"

Even though he knew that Jiawan and Sangche had an extraordinary relationship, that they were childhood sweethearts and innocent friends.

She was still angry that Jiawan hadn't come to beg her at this point, but instead was only thinking about Sang Che, the one who hadn't come to save her.

A wisp of hair fell from her temple, highlighting Zhao Huining's deep and heroic features.

Her maternal family was a family of military generals in the new dynasty. Her mother grew up on the frontier and was influenced by her family from a young age. When it comes to leading troops, Zhao Huining is indeed a master.

Having been cheated by the Miao people for the first time, she would never be fooled again.

Jia Wan's chest trembled. She stopped struggling and instead stared directly at Zhao Huining, asking, "Then what do you want...?"

Zhao Huining: "I have long heard that there are descendants of Chiyou in Miao territory, whose divine blood is pure and has survived to this day."

"One drop can prolong life, two drops can summon wind and rain, and three drops can command thousands of Gu worms."

Such rumors have circulated among the people to this day. Although they contain exaggerated elements, it is better to believe them than to dismiss them entirely.

Zhao Huining wanted to see what the connection was between Chi You's blood and the Gu King. Could it be that the Gu King was fed with Chi You's blood?

"That's all utter nonsense!"

"It's all made up by you Han Chinese!"

"All you want is to steal the Gu technique, and in this way..."

A rebuttal rang in her ears. Zhao Huining tilted her head and pressed her cheek against Jiawan's. She deliberately chuckled and said with a smile, "Ashui, we've lived and eaten together for so long. I know every single mole on your body. Do you think you can fool me like that?"

"If you are not angry and do not care, then it proves that what I said is indeed biased and false... But if you are angry, then what I said is probably true."

Hearing Zhao Huining say such shameless things, Jiawan completely lost her temper.

She simply raised their clasped hands, and her sleeves slid down, revealing Jia Wan's fair, snow-white arms.

"If you want Chi You's blood, I'll give it to you... but don't touch A'Che."

"Please, I'm begging you..."

...

The torrential rain stopped.

Xiao Ya'er distracted the officials from their search and relayed the message that Sang Che needed someone to come and meet him.

The people in the house saw that it was the small red snake beside Sang Che, and they could only refuse to obey.

He immediately dispatched a carriage to the alley.

In Lingshui City, they also changed their previous way of addressing her, calling Sang Che "Young Miss".

Hearing a respectful knock on the door, Xia Ping didn't dare to make a sound. She silently got up and opened the door.

A carriage pulled by four horses suddenly appeared before Xia Ping's eyes, leaving her stunned.

She had only ever seen the wealthy and powerful in the ancient city keep so many horses; she never imagined she would see them again today.

"Ah Che, let's go."

Yin Huaixi really didn't dare let Sang Che stay in this place any longer. If Sang Che's cold poison flared up again, she really didn't know what to do.

"Hmm, Huaixi... I'm a little tired. Could you help me?"

If Xia Ping hadn't seen Sang Che's dead-looking face, she really wouldn't have believed that Sang Che, with his rosy complexion, had any problems.

Isn't this pure nonsense?

Unfortunately, the pretty woman next to this eerie and beautiful woman seemed to be quite swayed by her charms. With just a wave of her hand, she quickly and reluctantly offered her hand to the woman next to her.

"If you do this again, I won't come to your aid even if you shout yourself hoarse."

"Ah Che, can you hear me?"

Yin Huaixi sighed, all because of the Gu worms wriggling around her body, making her unable to resist Sang Che's every smile and gesture, her whole being drawn in.

As he stepped onto the carriage, Sang Che held Yin Huaixi's hand tightly. After the end of summer came the desolation of autumn, and only the person in front of him could give Sang Che a moment of warmth.

Sang Che took over the maid's job and took the initiative to lift the curtain for Yin Huaixi. A Cai touched her nose and tactfully stepped aside.

It's best if she doesn't interfere with the Saintess's fun!

The Holy Maiden is willing to serve Yin Huaixi a foot basin, and that is because the Holy Maiden herself is willing!

They couldn't persuade me in the slightest!

After seeing Yin Huaixi into the carriage, Sang Che finally answered Yin Huaixi's earlier rebuke. She lowered her eyes and said slyly like a black cat, "I understand. Next time... I won't make you angry again."

Yin Huaixi sat down, leaning against the window, not looking at Sang Che, and asked with obvious disbelief, "Are you telling the truth?"

Bending down close to Yin Huaixi, Sang Che whispered in her ear, "Huaixi, really."

"You are my...savior."

Yin Huaixi: "..."

scared her to death.

She almost thought Sang Che was about to blurt out the word "master"!

A pervert...