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

They surrounded the beggars on the street and inquired about the gossip surrounding the Princess's residence.

Yin Huaixi was certain that Jiawan had been hidden in the Princess's residence by Zhao Huining.

"Ah Che, look at the people on the street. They say that since the Princess returned to her residence, she has rarely been seen in the capital."

"She stays at home day and night, not knowing what to do... I think she must have found something more interesting to do."

Sang Che walked side by side with Yin Huaixi, her lips slightly pursed, her eyes filled with a smile.

"What's even more interesting is that... you mean... the Princess has captured Ah Shui and is toying with him day and night?"

Sang Che's words left Yin Huaixi speechless.

She choked on her saliva twice, swallowed hard, and her face turned bright red.

Fortunately, it was late at night and there were no passersby around. Otherwise, if someone had heard him say that, Sang Che would have no idea how much trouble he could have gotten into by speaking out of turn!

Yin Huaixi: "Ache, don't say such shocking and shameless things. I didn't mean it that way."

Sang Che: "I know you didn't mean that. I said it because I have dirty thoughts, is that alright?"

Despite the words being clearly demeaning, Sang Che showed no sign of anger. With a smile in her eyes, she extended her fingertip, and a blue butterfly fluttered down.

"Ah Shui is too spoiled and has never experienced hardship. I told her before that the drug user's identity was ordinary, but she just wouldn't believe me."

"If she insists on banging her head against the wall, there's nothing I can do to persuade her to turn back."

"Now that I think about it, if that person hadn't really threatened her life, and had just let Ah Shui suffer a bit... she would have been afraid of even a rope for ten years after being bitten by a snake once."

"I think she definitely won't bring any other women back with her."

Unexpectedly, Sang Che had thought about something so far in the future. Yin Huaixi took small steps and quickly approached her "little page".

With a "whoosh," Yin Huaixi opened the fan and whispered in Sang Che's ear, "Ah Che, aren't you...aren't you afraid Ah Shui will suffer a terrible fate?"

"You'll probably regret it by then!"

Sang Che: "That's her fate; I can't interfere."

"I don't want to get involved either."

Gazing at Yin Huaixi's beautiful face illuminated by the lantern candlelight, Sang Che was mesmerized. What she didn't say was that she only had one body and blood, and if she wanted to change her fate...

They could only change Yin Huaixi's fate, but they couldn't change Jiawan's fate.

Just like her reunion with Yin Huaixi, it was also because of the sins Yin Huaixi committed in his previous life.

I owe her.

It will all come back to you eventually.

Yin Huaixi agreed with Sang Che's statement that he "did not spoil the child" at all.

If Jiawan had listened to Sang Che and stayed at Fengming Mountain, perhaps she wouldn't have been captured and brought to the capital.

They became trapped like turtles in a jar.

The pavilions and towers of the capital city were adorned with flowers at night, and bursts of melodious music drifted over. Yin Huaixi's gaze finally landed in the direction of the Princess's residence, as the beggar had mentioned.

"Ah Che, do you think... if the Princess locks Ah Shui up, will she retaliate by treating her the way Ah Shui treated her back then?"

Shoulder to shoulder, Sang Che followed Yin Huaixi's gaze and looked out as well, neither commenting nor denying.

"Ah Shui is a bit spoiled, but she's not as wicked as me. She could never learn even a fraction of what I do. At most, she can only do some bad things like a child."

"The eldest princess grew up in the deep palace, and she has probably seen just as many sordid things as I have. She would never be like Ah Shui... who only makes small fuss."

Unexpectedly, Sang Che was quite self-aware. Yin Huaixi rested her hand on the wooden railing and listened quietly as Sang Che spoke to her.

the end.

Yin Huaixi turned to look at Sang Che.

She had her hands behind her back, her slender arms hidden in her wide sleeves, and a large black hat that covered Yin Huaixi's eyebrows and eyes. If she hadn't been standing so close, Sang Che wouldn't have been able to see Yin Huaixi's appearance clearly.

"Ah Che, are you praising yourself or belittling yourself?"

Sang Che: "Well, both, I guess."

She did indeed have many secrets behind Yin Huaixi's back, such as the various things that happened in Lingshui City after Sang Che learned that the two of them had left.

Yin Huaixi's sisters are searching for a way to break the love curse without any consequences, and they are willing to offer a price worth a thousand gold pieces for it.

It was all to help Yin Huaixi find a glimmer of hope.

Undo the love potion…

It cannot be solved yet.

Rather than seeing Yin Huaixi completely lose all signs of life in front of her, Sang Che would rather Yin Huaixi be kept alive by the love potion, her body still warm.

She also didn't want to see Yin Huaixi's cold body.

Yin Huaixi was clearly not satisfied with Sang Che's perfunctory answer. She moved closer to Sang Che and, with the folding fan that Sang Che often played with, gently flicked it against Sang Che's chin, forcing him to raise his head.

"Ah Che, you're beating around the bush. Is there some secret you're not telling me?"

Upon arriving in the capital, Yin Huaixi did not forget her initial plan; Sang Che's main objective was to rescue Jia Wan.

Yin Huaixi's purpose was to meet with Princess Zhao Huining, the current eldest princess, and discuss with her how to extricate the Yin family from their predicament.

Yin Huaixi knew very well that doing so would touch Sang Che's "protest zone," but she had no choice, as the Yin family and her elder sister had given her life and raised her.

She couldn't possibly ignore her elder sisters' difficulties just because she was under the influence of the love potion.

As for her relationship with Sang Che, Yin Huaixi didn't know what to do.

She figured that at least for this period of time, she and Sang Che were a temporary community of interests, so she should enjoy the leisure time without any love or hate between them.

When it really comes to parting ways, things will work themselves out.

...

Sang Che pursed his lips as Yin Huaixi looked at him with such familiar eyes.

Her slender fingers rested on the jade folding fan, gently pressing it down as she said coquettishly, "Huaixi, I was just telling you a few honest words, how could you assume such things about me?"

"This really breaks my heart."

Sang Che looked like an innocent scholar being called upon by the teacher in class. After she finished reciting, she moved closer to Yin Huaixi.

"I've been eating and sleeping with you these past few days. If I do anything strange, just find a rope and tie me up... Oh, no... If you still don't trust me like that, you can just tie me to yourself."

"Huaixi, with this arrangement, are you finally relieved of your worries?"

The two were standing very close together.

Just then, a laugh rang out.

"Oh my... there's another pair of... wild lovers whispering sweet nothings here..."

"Brother... your little page is so fair-skinned and handsome... hiccup... you're so lucky..."

A drunken young master from a wealthy family was carrying a pot of wine. His headband was askew, and a servant was supporting him. A thin layer of sweat was breaking out on his forehead.

However, they dared not say anything disrespectful to their young master.

"If I could find such a handsome page... I would cherish him like a precious jewel..."

He became more and more energetic as he spoke, and swayed as he approached Sang Che, his eyes glazed over, and a strong smell of alcohol wafted from him.

"Little page... your young master treats you badly... he doesn't cherish you or love you... how about I take you home... for a month... you'll definitely get your monthly allowance..."

"Whatever you like... I promise I'll have someone buy it for you..."

Seeing his lecherous look, Yin Huaixi didn't hold back and kicked him in the chest.

The man stumbled and fell to the ground, smashing the wine jug in his hand, which shattered and splattered everywhere.

Yin Huaixi, however, had no intention of letting go of this young master who coveted Sang Che.

She walked up to the man, lowered her eyes, and said coldly, "You dare to covet my person?"