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

Jiawan, who was waiting anxiously in the bedchamber, had lost count of how many times she had gotten up from her bed.

The reflection of the guard outside the door was still shown on the window.

Even if Jiawan wanted to break free, she couldn't.

She knew that the guards accompanying Zhao Huining were all top-notch martial arts experts who could capture her with a single move.

If she had been protected by Gu worms in the past, Jiawan wouldn't have needed to act like a timid turtle.

Unfortunately, she is now all alone.

I have nothing in my hands.

Let alone walking out through this door.

Even if she could actually get out, she probably wouldn't be able to cross a single threshold before Jiawan would be picked up by an eagle and thrown back into Zhao Huining's bedroom like a chick.

Ugh.

There's a saying among the Han Chinese, isn't there?

"Those who understand the times are the heroes."

She should just wait here obediently and not make Aning angry!

As she tried to console herself with these thoughts, Jiawan looked up at the window even more frequently.

Until the sound of light footsteps could be heard outside the door.

Upon seeing that it was Zhao Huining, the guards immediately bowed respectfully and made way for the door to the inner palace behind them.

Zhao Huining, enveloped in the night wind and stained with the thick stench of blood, said nothing. She dismissed everyone around her and pushed open the door to enter.

When Zhao Huining left, she had a big argument with Sang Che, and they parted on bad terms.

However, Zhao Huining still ordered people to treat Yin Huaixi and Sang Che, and had the guards move them to a safer place.

Once martial law is lifted in the capital, Zhao Huining will plan to send the two of them out.

Out of sight, out of mind.

"Ah Ning, you're back?"

"Are A-Che and the others alright?"

With undisguised joy in her eyes, Jiawan darted to Zhao Huining's side.

Her curious question made Zhao Huining feel a little sad. Helplessly, Zhao Huining looked at Jiawan, who remained silent.

Zhao Huining's actions clearly frightened Jia Wan, who was filled with anticipation and joy.

She didn't care about anything else, reached out and took Zhao Huining's arm, her eyes sincere.

"Ah Ning, tell me... what exactly happened? It's not that I can't accept it... but you won't say anything, it's really scary."

"Ah Ning, just tell me, I... I already promised you I'd stay in the capital, what else do you want?"

Zhao Huining was satisfied when she heard Jiawan take the initiative to suggest staying by her side.

She said, "They are safe. I have already ordered them to be sent elsewhere. This mansion is no longer safe."

"Ah Shui, so you don't need to worry about your good Ah Che anymore."

"I think she's very quick-witted, can run and jump around, and is perfectly fine."

Despite this, Zhao Huining's words were as barbed as ever.

Unlike usual, Jia Wan didn't jump up and down in relief. She had already breathed a sigh of relief upon learning that Sang Che and Yin Huaixi were safe and sound.

She opened her arms and hugged Zhao Huining tightly. This time, Jiawan was genuinely grateful to Zhao Huining for putting aside past grievances to save Sang Che.

A warm, burning body pressed against Zhao Huining's skin, and then she heard Jia Wan's happy, joyful voice in her ear: "A-Ning, thank you."

"Thank you so much."

After saying that, Jiawan tiptoed and couldn't help but kiss Zhao Huining's cheek.

Completely stunned, Zhao Huining hadn't even realized what was going on when Jiawan hugged her tightly again and planted a loud kiss on her cheek.

My long-dormant heart was stirred to beat again by this kiss.

Zhao Huining's throat moved.

She glanced sideways at Jiawan's delighted expression and suddenly sighed, "His Majesty sending an uninvited guest today might not be such a bad thing."

At least, this was the first time she had seen Jiawan so excited when she came to the princess's residence.

Instead of arguing or debating with her, I rely on her and trust her.

"Ah Shui, it's late."

"Let's go to sleep."

"Let's discuss tomorrow's matters tomorrow."

Zhao Huining was about to coax Jiawan to bed, but Jiawan looked at her with an irresistible gaze.

"I will go to sleep quietly."

"Ah Ning, can I go see Ah Che tomorrow morning?"

Zhao Huining: "..."

Forget it, considering the kiss just now, she won't hold it against Jiawan.

Zhao Huining: "Of course you can go see it, but I want to go with you."

Without thinking too much, Jiawan turned around and pounced on the bed.

This was the first time Zhao Huining had seen her take off her clothes and shoes so quickly. In the blink of an eye, Jiawan was already obediently lying on the bed.

She pressed the blanket down with both arms and gestured to Zhao Huining.

"Then, Aning, you should go to bed quickly. Let's sleep well, and when we wake up, we'll go see Ache together."

I really don't know what to say about her.

Was it due to naivety, or was it intentional?

Zhao Huining lifted the quilt and slowly took off her clothes. This scene happened to fall into Jia Wan's eyes, making Jia Wan swallow hard.

Only now did Jiawan let go of her resentment. She recalled how Zhao Huining used to lie beside her, obeying her every word and taking meticulous care of her.

If only they could continue like this forever.

Getting out of bed, Jiawan took advantage of Zhao Huining's inattention and suddenly wrapped her arms around her waist, resting her chin on Zhao Huining's shoulder. Jiawan whispered, "A-Ning, I'm sorry."

"I shouldn't have held a grudge against you these past few days..."

Listening to her soft words, Zhao Huining's fingers landed on Jiawan's hand, and she firmly grasped Jiawan's palm.

Turning her head, the distance between the two became almost zero. Zhao Huining looked at Jia Wan's bowed head and apologetic, and suddenly felt a pang of sadness.

Her Ah Shui has always liked to argue with her, quarrel with her, and make a fuss with her.

How did it become like this?

Zhao Huining pressed his thumb against Jiawan's lips and kissed her without thinking.

Jia Wan was stunned by Zhao Huining's sudden action, and her mind began to wander wildly, imagining what Zhao Huining would do next.

Instead of pushing Zhao Huining away as before, Jiawan closed her eyes and began to enjoy Zhao Huining's sucking.

We can't escape from here yet...

Then choose to wallow in it for now, and think about how to get out when you find a way.

Her body went limp, and Jia Wan no longer resisted but instead followed her instincts and moved closer to Zhao Huining, letting... Zhao Huining take her whatever he wanted.

The night is still long.

...

In the secluded little house.

Yin Huaixi looked at the dimly burning candle and sighed.

"What's wrong, Huaixi?"

"If you don't want to sleep with me, then I'll give up this bed and sleep on the floor."

Sang Che, who was making the bed, did not seem as melancholy as Yin Huaixi. Her eagerness to get into bed and fall asleep left Yin Huaixi speechless.

"Ah Che...you..."

What was she trying to say?

As promised to Yin Huaixi, Zhao Huining did not break her promise this time. When she sent someone to escort Yin Huaixi and Sang Che away from the prison, she asked the servant to inquire when Yin Huaixi planned to leave the capital.

This statement was clearly a reminder to Yin Huaixi to stop "hanging out" with Sang Che.

Now she has a great opportunity to return home, while Sang Che, trapped in the capital, has nowhere to escape and is like a fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of others.

Yin Huaixi was caught in a dilemma.

Sang Che: "The injured person is the most important. Huai Xi, I'll listen to whatever you say now."

Sang Che immediately moved closer to the table and lay on Yin Huaixi's legs, just like a little puppy trying to please its owner.

never mind…

Let's not say that now.

Yin Huaixi finally understood what it meant to have something stuck in one's throat.

Sang Che was perfectly capable of understanding the unspoken words of the person he spent every day with.

She just didn't want to say it.

She also wanted to let Huaixi know that if she had forced Huaixi before, Huaixi was now actively provoking her.

She did give Huaixi a chance to escape from her side...

However, Huaixi chose to stay.