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

—What does the love potion taste like?

I had considered several other demands and conditions that Zhao Huining might raise.

Yin Huaixi never expected Zhao Huining to say such strange things.

But only for a fleeting moment.

Yin Huaixi then understood Zhao Huining's intentions.

Her expression changed, and then she suddenly laughed.

"Your Highness, are you truly so deeply in love with Ah Shui that you need to use a love potion?"

Zhao Huining wasn't stupid; how could she not understand the meaning behind Yin Huaixi's words?

She ignored Yin Huaixi's probing gaze.

"If you're willing to talk to me, then talk to me. If you're not willing to talk to me, then pretend I never said this, and let's part ways."

"Keep that mad dog Sang Che on a tight leash and don't let her come looking for me."

"Otherwise, I would not have shown any mercy. She would have been like a moth drawn to a flame, and you would have been heartbroken... Ah Shui would have blamed me too."

Zhao Huining was willing to indulge him because she knew very well how much Jiawan cared about Sang Che.

If she really accidentally killed "Ache," whom Jiawan cared about most, then they would probably have no chance of redemption for the rest of their lives.

Holding the broom with unwavering confidence, Yin Huaixi asked, "Is this all Your Highness wants?"

Seeing that she was interested in speaking up, Zhao Huining turned around, her eyes filled with curiosity, and nodded.

"That's all I want to ask."

"Among those around me, you are the only one who has been afflicted by the love potion. The others have either been turned into puppets or have died."

"Yin Huaixi, the Miao people don't just use love potions whenever they want."

"You have to make them take notice of you."

What Zhao Huining said is true.

But who would want this kind of "blessing"?

Yin Huaixi: "Since this is all Your Highness wants, then please come closer and I will tell you."

"I hope Your Highness is a man of your word."

Stepping closer to Yin Huaixi, Zhao Huining's previous cold expression had vanished. She said, "I will keep my promise to you."

"For me, this is just a small favor, nothing big."

Yin Huaixi was very satisfied with the affirmative answer.

Even without Sang Che's help, Yin Huaixi can now break most of the Gu spells.

Her diligent studies at Fengming Mountain these past few days have begun to show results.

Yin Huaixi: "Your Highness, could you please come closer?"

Yin Huaixi reached out and pressed her palm against Zhao Huining's earlobe, then cleared her throat.

"After the love potion is planted, Your Highness will experience that person's warmth and coldness, that person's feelings, and... that person's emotions."

"A person afflicted by a curse will involuntarily miss the person who cast the curse; a single word or phrase will stir up waves in their heart."

"Unforgettable, unignorable."

"It's like they can give you whatever the other person wants."

Zhao Hui's heart, which had calmed down, became burning hot again because of Yin Huaixi's few words.

Zhao Huining tried her best to suppress her rapid breathing and asked, "Yin Huaixi, are you serious?"

Yin Huaixi stepped back, her eyes as gentle as a spring breeze, and chuckled, "Whether you believe it or not is Your Highness's business. I have told Your Highness everything I know. If Your Highness has anything else you would like to know, you may come and find me."

"I will certainly... say everything I can."

The two's increasingly intimate actions were all seen by Sang Che under the eaves. He dug hard at the wall bricks with his fingertips, and some dust slid off the wall.

Sang Che knew that Yin Huaixi and Zhao Huining were standing so close together just to buy time, but she still minded it.

The fact that this Han Chinese princess could get so close to Yin Huaixi so effortlessly...

However, it would take her a long time to dispel the resentment that Yin Huaixi had towards her.

Ah Shui cares about Zhao Huining, this insignificant drug user, and Sang Che can be magnanimous enough to let Ah Shui do whatever she wants, but she can't ignore the fact that Yin Huaixi is also getting so close to Zhao Huining.

A strange feeling welled up inside her, and Sang Che felt that her heart was as gloomy as the continuous rain.

But today, she should have been very happy.

Sang Che felt uneasy, not wanting to disturb their conversation. To ease her discomfort, she looked away and leaned against the wall.

"Little Tooth, tell me... in Huaixi's heart, who is more important, me or this princess in front of her?"

The small red snake was pulled out of its sleeve by its owner. It flicked its tongue, hesitated for a moment, and then gave its answer.

Sang Che got the answer from Xiao Ya'er, but then felt bored: "Fine, you're just trying to make me happy instead of telling me the truth."

"Let Huaixi do whatever she wants. If she's too pent up, she'll just want to escape from me."

"None of us will be happy that way..."

With her eyes closed, Sang Che sensed the spider's climbing trajectory and found the familiar aura emanating from Jia Wan.

Clearly, in order to avoid the emperor searching the Princess's residence while she was away, Zhao Huining had indeed brought Jiawan out and hidden her by her side.

Despite telling himself not to think about Yin Huaixi and Zhao Huining, Sang Che closed his eyes, but the scene still lingered in his mind.

She knew their relationship wasn't good, but she still cared why Yin Huaixi was so close to Zhao Huining...

The space around Yin Huaixi should belong only to her.

...

I don't know how long I slept in the closet.

As if waking from a dream, Jiawan saw a small spider land on the back of her hand, its countless long legs gently rubbing against her.

The moment Jiawan saw the spider, joy welled up in her eyes. She recognized that it was Sang Che giving her a secret signal.

As her fingers touched the spider's legs, Jiawan responded to the spider's movements just like she had when she was a child, conveying them to Sang Che.

She held her breath, her mind racing with thoughts: Was Ah Ning very busy right now...?

Yes, she must have been discussing her mother's death anniversary with the emperor.

At this crucial juncture, Ah Che's arrival here should prevent her from catching him.

Although Jiawan thought this way, she was not sure. In fact, the entire Miao region and Fengming Mountain were Sang Che's territory.

However, the capital city is dazzling with its beautiful sights, and everywhere you look there are the court's lackeys and spies. There is also the ruthless "Master Ziyang" who can easily break her Gu spells.

Jiawan is now worried about Sangche's safety.

Unexpectedly, the next second, a strong and unique fragrance wafted in through the crack in the window.

The maidservant in Zhao Huining's room was drowsy and collapsed to the ground.

The small red snake crawled in through the crack in the window, and soon followed the lingering scent of Jiawan to the wardrobe.

The low, hoarse hissing sound of the snake flicking its tongue immediately caught Jia Wan's attention; she instantly recognized it as Xiao Ya'er's voice.

The initial fear vanished like smoke.

So, Jiawan immediately pushed open the wardrobe. The strange fragrance had no effect on people carrying Chiyou's blood, which is why Jiawan was able to walk to the window without any effect.

With her palms pressed against the wooden window, Jiawan gently pushed it open, and a Taoist priest in a green robe stood outside the door, her hair tied up in a bun with an ebony hairpin.

Her eyes held the promise of spring.

His shoulders and cheeks were damp with rain, but he still looked quite handsome.

"Ah Che!"

"You...you really came!"

Having not seen Sang Che for a long time, Jia Wan burst into tears of joy. She knew it... she knew her good A-Che had abandoned her!

With his long, slender index finger pressed to his lips, Sang Che winked at Jia Wan.

"Shh, Ah Shui."

"Keep your voice down."

"I'll take you away right now."

With her eyes lowered, Sang Che's mind wasn't filled with the joy of saving Jia Wan; instead, she was thinking about how close Zhao Huining was to her Huai Xi.

As he loosened his fingers, Sang Che's seemingly carefree demeanor concealed a hint of gloom that even Jia Wan didn't notice.