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

After immediately choosing Sang Che.

The human brokers successively finalized agreements with several other officials needed by the prefecture.

The once crowded temple suddenly became much emptier.

The group had taken to heart what the slave trader had said, and they all stared at Sang Che with envious eyes.

However, Sang Che herself didn't think there was anything wrong with it. She even shared the candy that the slave trader had given her with a few guys around her who were eyeing it longingly.

"Thank you, sister."

"Sister, I knew you were the best to me!"

Praise was endless.

Sang Che pulled one of them aside and handed him the biggest piece of candy in his hand.

"Sister... what are you doing?"

"Is this for me?"

"Is this really for me!?"

This child, who looked to be only thirteen or fourteen years old, had joy in his eyes. Sang Che knew that this child had not been taken to Fengming Mountain.

She came to the temple because her family members were seriously ill, and she wanted to ask the monks in the temple who had some medical skills to come down the mountain to treat her parents.

The monk was kind-hearted and granted her request, refusing to accept any payment.

He also told her that soon, a human trafficker contacted by the abbot would come to the temple to introduce a job to the homeless poor people in the temple.

If she really can't find a way to make a living, she can give it a try.

Whether they can actually meet the requirements is another matter.

The girl was obedient and well-behaved, so she was also chosen to work in another household. Sang Che overheard a bit of what she was doing, and it was probably washing vegetable leaves in the kitchen.

In the dead of winter, it's not exactly a leisurely time.

But it's still better than starving.

...

The child's eyes were burning with desire.

Sang Che nodded and placed the candy directly into her palm, a faint trace of sorrow between his brows.

"Xingzhu, as you know, I have been an orphan since I was a child. But if I go to your mansion with such a background, it will inevitably arouse suspicion."

"They will surely bully me because I have no parents, no older sisters or brothers."

"How about... you let me take the place of the older sister?"

"From now on, I will send my monthly allowance to your parents, just like we are a family."

Chen Xingzhu was in a dilemma after hearing Sang Che's words; she didn't know whether she should agree or not.

Sang Che used a strategy of retreat as a means of advancement.

"Heungjoo, if it's inconvenient for you, just pretend I didn't say that."

Seeing Sang Che turn to leave, Chen Xingzhu was moved, but she composed herself.

"Two years ago, my second sister went up the mountain to collect herbs for our parents. She accidentally fell into a deep cliff and her body has long since been lost..."

"You can use my second sister's identity, but you absolutely cannot use it to do anything you shouldn't. Can you agree to that?"

Hearing Chen Xingzhu's plea to stay, Sang Che paused and turned back, saying, "Mm."

"How could I be that kind of person?"

...

When the slave trader was about to report his name, Sang Che used the name of Chen Xingzhu's sister.

Chen Wan.

"I'm telling you, today is the day that each of the mansions will send people to take you back."

"Make sure you don't get these clean clothes dirty."

"Otherwise, if you make a bad impression on the host, all the work I find for you will be for nothing."

The slave trader had a stern face, and none of the people she had carefully selected would disobey her.

Only Sang Che sat to one side.

Calm and uneventful.

Her calm and composed demeanor prompted the broker to approach her.

"Miss, the people sent by the head of the Yin family have arrived. You should go quickly."

"This is the wealth and luxury that many people dream of."

Sang Che stood up, and just as she was about to walk outside, she saw a familiar figure pass by her.

That was Yin Baishuang's head maid.

"Which one is the maid the head of the family chose for the third young lady? I will take her back."

The head maid was dressed in gorgeous clothes, and her hair was adorned with jewels, making everyone who saw her envious.

She was secretly delighted; it turned out that even being a maid in a wealthy household was a privilege.

Some are happy, some are sad.

Some people worried that once they entered the mansion, they would be ostracized by the servants.

Sang Che's mind was not on being with this group of people; she calmly approached Yin Baishuang's head maid.

"it's me."

The voice was as melodious as a clear spring, and the head maid was startled, instantly becoming cautious.

She looked closely at Sang Che, who had been cleaned by human traffickers, and exclaimed that there was such a pure and beautiful woman in the world.

"Good girl, are you satisfied now?"

"This girl is the one I carefully selected. Look at her appearance, listen to her voice, I guarantee the Third Miss will fall in love with her at first sight."

Remembering the master's instructions, the maid untied the money pouch from her waist, took out a large silver ingot, and handed it to the slave trader.

"Okay, I've seen the person."

"It meets the head of the household's requirements."

"Then I will take the person back now."

"We signed and sealed the document."

...

Yin Mansion.

The maids sweeping the floor sighed and complained.

"Have you heard? The master wants to add a new maid to the third young lady's room, but he wants to buy a new maid from outside."

The bamboo broom made a slight sound as it swept across the blue bricks, and the others echoed this sound.

"Yes, why should the head of the family buy those unknown people from outside? Why not just choose one from among us? Anyone can serve the Third Miss well, right?"

One of the older maids rolled her eyes: "You lot, you want to get into the Third Miss's room without even looking in the mirror? Don't you know what the head of the family means by hiring extra people this time?"

"I heard that the Third Miss has another lover, I heard..."

At this point, the maid glanced around to make sure no one was watching before continuing to whisper in the ears of the people crowding around her, "I heard that the Third Miss's lover is a beautiful girl."

"The Third Miss has been reluctant to return home, abandoning the head of the family and the Second Miss, all because she has been bewitched by that girl."

"Only then did the head of the family decide to find someone even prettier, so that the Third Miss would no longer miss that other man."

The group whispered amongst themselves, thoroughly enjoying their conversation.

In the distance, Yin Baishuang's head maid led Sang Che past this spot.

Hearing the approaching footsteps, the maids fell silent. They looked into the distance and saw that Sang Che had already changed into a moon-white robe with an apricot blossom pattern on the chest.

Her black hair was tied up and secured with a jade hairpin, and a precious sachet hung from her waist, emitting a faint jasmine fragrance that wafted into people's nostrils.

"Who...is this distinguished guest?"

"I haven't heard anything about anyone coming to your residence today?"

"What distinguished guest! That's just the new maid the master found for the third young lady!"

After these words were spoken, no one dared to object anymore.

With such an ethereal beauty, it's no wonder the master had to buy her from outside; there weren't any women this beautiful in the Yin household.

...

Hearing these people praise her for her good looks, Sang Che remained dignified and followed behind the head maid, secretly admiring her.

If only I could keep Huaixi with this face.

Unfortunately, the heartless woman who abandoned her refused to fall for this trick.

The head maid turned her head and said, "Third Miss has gone to her study to read. You wait here for a few hours. She will be back in a few hours."

Sang Che bowed.

"Yes."

Seeing how obedient and well-behaved she was, the head maid withdrew.

She understood the head of the family's meaning: no matter how good the person was, it all depended on whether the third young lady was satisfied.

If you're not satisfied, you'll probably be kicked out soon.

...

I spent the whole day looking at prescriptions.

They smelled terrible.

Yin Huaixi then returned to her room, and Qingmei was the first to push open the door.

"Miss, the flower tea you requested has been sent over by the family head. I'll brew a pot for you right away."

As she spoke, she reached for the teapot.

However, before she knew it, Qingmei saw a beautiful woman sitting in Yin Huaixi's room.

Like a banished immortal descending to earth.