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

A maidservant came to the Third Miss's room.

The news quickly spread throughout the entire Yin residence.

When Yin Baishuang returned from the shop, she learned of the news. She asked the head maid beside her, "How is the woman I asked you to find? Did Huaixi make a scene and try to kick her out?"

The head maid shook her head and began grinding ink for Yin Baishuang, a hint of pleasure in her eyes: "I heard that the Third Miss originally wanted to kick that woman out, but after seeing her once, she changed her mind."

"Let her stay in the room now and take good care of her."

Yin Baishuang was surprised.

As the eldest sister, she knew her third sister's temperament all too well. After what she had experienced outside, she would never easily give her heart to another person again.

Finding this woman to stay in Yin Huaixi's boudoir was partly because Yin Baishuang wanted to reduce the influence of the Gu worms on Yin Huaixi.

Secondly, she has something on her mind, so it's better if she doesn't think about that Miao woman anymore.

Logically speaking, Yin Huaixi should have pleaded with her several times, even resorting to crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide, but still refused to accept this new woman into her boudoir.

But what's going on now?

It seems it's time for her to meet this new recruit.

Putting down her brush, Yin Baishuang looked up at the head maid and asked, "Is that girl's background clean and clear? What is her origin? We can't put someone of unknown origin next to Huaixi."

The maid knew the master would ask questions, so she thoroughly investigated Sang Che's background.

"The woman's name is Chen Wan. She is a native of Lingshui. Her family is poor. She fell badly while collecting herbs in the mountains and it took her several months to recover."

"By the way, Master, Chen Wan also has a younger sister, Chen Xingzhu, who is currently working in his household. She seems reliable."

Upon hearing this, Yin Baishuang added, "Most people from the countryside are straightforward and honest. Can Huaixi really handle it?"

Maid: "Master, I've met that girl before; she has a very clever and insightful mind."

"I'm sure I can serve the Third Miss well."

Yin Baishuang didn't ask any more questions.

Whether a person is good or bad, she can tell at a glance.

...

Holding a bowl of fragrant fresh flower petals.

Looking at Sang Che bathing in the tub, Qingmei felt very confused. This woman said she came from a poor family but had learned some skills in a wealthy family.

But no matter how she looked at it, this fair-skinned girl had the air of a spoiled young lady.

Is the water good? Is the water temperature right? Are the flower petals good? She even has specific requirements for the moisturizer she uses on her skin!

With such delicate skin, could she really be a fairy from heaven undergoing tribulation?

I've always heard storytellers say that when the gods from heaven come down to earth, it's to wash away their sins.

I don't know if this woman is her.

Why are you staring at me?

Sang Che twisted her hair with her fingers, her words clearly meant to remind Qingmei, who blushed instantly at her suggestion.

He turned around.

"I know... you must be thinking that your body belongs to the young lady, and I can't look at it."

Sang Che: "That's true."

Sang Che: "You're quite sensible."

Qingmei: "..."

Something feels off.

How can this person be even more shameless than her!

Qingmei: "Then hurry up and wash. You'll be serving Miss tonight, and I'll take my turn to rest."

Over the years, Qingmei has always been Yin Huaixi's favorite, and her status in the mansion is naturally high. However, Qingmei is not very cunning.

Many people ask her for favors, and as long as it's reasonable, she'll agree.

Qingmei understood best how stubborn her mistress was; she said she wouldn't let this person in, but deep down, her mistress probably wanted it even more.

If she really didn't like it, given the young lady's temperament, even if she argued with the head of the household, she would still have to send this beautiful woman out of the mansion.

Why bother staying here?

He kept looking back as he took a step.

They looked extremely reluctant to part with it.

Hearing her say that, Sang Che raised his hand and ordered a few more things. Qingmei had heard of them all, but the things Sang Che was talking about were not cheap.

"Wait a moment, I'll find it for you right away."

Upon hearing the words "silk and satin," "rouge and face powder," Qingmei immediately guessed what this person was planning to do at night.

However, since it was the head of the family who personally selected it.

She had no choice but to accept her fate.

Halfway there, Qingmei turned her head again. She looked at Sang Che with deep eyes and said slowly, "If Miss asks, you must not say that I let you in."

After saying that, Qingmei made a gesture as if she were slitting her throat at Sang Che.

...

late at night.

Yin Huaixi grew tired of flipping through the book.

Between the lines, horizontal strokes are horizontal strokes, and left-falling strokes are left-falling strokes.

Unfortunately, Yin Huaixi just couldn't get into it.

"Miss, I'm not on duty tonight."

Thinking about her departure, Qingmei made a point of informing Yin Huaixi, her tone filled with deep reluctance.

Yin Huaixi was called back by this voice. She looked out the door and saw Qingmei's shadow appearing and disappearing indistinctly.

"Who's on duty?"

Just as he was about to ask further questions, the door was suddenly pushed open, and Sang Che walked in.

Her eyes were smiling, and her voice was clear and melodious.

"Miss, it's naturally me."

Qingmei didn't dare to peek out at this moment. She stood outside the door, feeling reluctant to leave.

After all these years, she has been the one serving the young lady. Since the young lady went missing, Qingmei has not forgotten her duty and has been guarding the young lady's door day and night.

The head of the family took pity on her and said nothing.

But now, that loyalty will belong to someone else.

It would be a lie to say I'm not melancholy.

The book in her hand suddenly slipped from her grasp and fell to the ground with a thud, with Yin Huaixi bracing her fingers on the table.

"Ah..."

She had only called out once when Yin Huaixi came to her senses. She couldn't address Sang Che like that, otherwise it would expose Sang Che's identity.

"Are you surprised, Miss?"

"But what I'm wearing doesn't fit?"

Come here.

Faced with Sang Che's incorrigible behavior, Yin Huaixi knew that it was not appropriate to kick him out tonight, after all, they had more important things to do.

She needs to get to the bottom of this.

How exactly did Sang Che come to the Yin family, and how did he obtain the identity of "Chen Wan"?

Yin Huaixi kept a blank expression, not even glancing at Sang Che's alluring clothes. She said to Qingmei, "Qingmei, you may leave now."

"I have something to tell her."

Qingmei: "..."

After saying that, Yin Huaixi walked to the door of her boudoir and closed it.

Qingmei, who was ruthlessly turned away at the door, sighed. She knew that what her mistress said during the day about not letting this beautiful woman in was just a joke.

She planned to go back and rest, but as soon as she stepped down the steps, many servants rushed out from the flower bushes of the Yin residence.

Qingmei was almost scared to death.

"Hey... what are you all doing here in the middle of the night?!"

"You scared me to death!"

She scolded him in a low voice, then patted her chest to calm herself.

One of the servants smiled obsequiously and approached Qingmei, asking earnestly, "Sister Qingmei, was this person really not scolded away by the Third Miss?"

"He also went into the Third Miss's room tonight."

Qingmei: "..."

Qingmei: "You all have eyes to see, why are you asking me? Do I look like I have nothing better to do?"

Everyone felt embarrassed.

"Sister Qingmei, we just wanted to ask you what the Third Miss thinks... If this girl really suits the Third Miss's taste, then we'll tell her to do less work in the future."

"So as not to upset the Third Miss."

Qingmei really can't make the decision on this matter.

Qingmei looked back thoughtfully.

"You can decide for yourselves."

...

Isolate the house from all outside noise.

Yin Huaixi sat on the stool, looked at Sang Che, and suddenly asked, "A-Che, there are only the two of us in this room now, you don't need to act anymore."

"Just tell me directly, what do you want from me?"

"I've already taken the antidote to the love potion. Now, it's impossible for you to control me!"

Sang Che remained innocent and naive.

Her eyes were filled with tears, and she looked exactly like someone who had been scolded and wronged.

"Miss, what is this 'love potion' you're talking about? Ah Wan doesn't know..."

"Ah Wan only knows that I am Miss's person, and that I am here tonight specifically to serve Miss..."

"Miss, you may do as you please, but please do not say anything that Ah Wan cannot understand."