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

The white-haired old man grabbed the county magistrate and poured out his grievances.

He cried uncontrollably, saying how these three rich young men looked down on the poor.

He then said that he came out to sell rice cakes in the dead of winter so that he could buy some clothes for the younger generation, as well as some tiger-head shoes and tiger-head dolls.

Yin Huaixi silently gave a thumbs up in her heart.

I really admire the old man.

Sang Che secretly admired her, thinking that it was rare to see someone whose acting skills could rival hers.

Sure enough, experience is the best teacher.

The magistrate remained relatively calm. After all, he was in court, and even if the white-haired old man was his father, he could not show any bias.

The people of Lingshui City will laugh at this.

"Father, don't worry."

"I will investigate the matter thoroughly and give you an explanation, Father, to everyone, and to the people."

Upon hearing this, the three young men exchanged glances, and the leader, with a fawning smile on his face, approached the white-haired old man.

"Sir, we were blind to your greatness; we didn't know you were...

Before he could finish speaking, the white-haired old man spat a mouthful of phlegm onto his face.

"You little rascal, I think you're not just blind to my worth, you clearly know you're going to suffer, that's why you're tucked your tail between your legs and pitifully begging this old man for mercy!"

After saying that, the old man called out to the outside of the yamen.

"Everyone who followed, take a look at these guys!"

"Just now on the street, those three were really going too far, calling my rice cakes cheap and making fun of that young girl. I've always been kind to people, so why would I get angry!"

The people who followed immediately nodded in agreement with the white-haired old man.

"Sir, you're right."

"These few bastards are clearly bullying us, looking down on us ordinary folks!"

The noise outside the yamen grew even louder, but Yin Huaixi remained calm and composed. She rolled up her sleeves and quietly moved to Sang Che's side.

She pressed her palm against Sang Che's ear and whispered, "A-Che, if you're tired..."

"Just pretend to faint, I'll catch you."

"That way I can tell the magistrate that you are seriously ill and need to rest properly, and it is inconvenient to talk nonsense with them here."

Knowing that Yin Huaixi was worried about her health, Sang Che nodded. Before Yin Huaixi could prepare herself, Sang Che's ability to faint so easily almost caused her to lose her footing.

Fortunately, the two were close enough that Yin Huaixi's skirt swayed, and she staggered a couple of steps before finally opening her arms to embrace her beloved.

"Phew... Ah Che, you..."

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

I suddenly felt dizzy!

Couldn't you have given me a heads-up?!

What if she doesn't catch it?!

The yamen (government office) is paved with bluestone slabs; if you bump into one, it hurts terribly.

Nestled in Yin Huaixi's arms, Sang Che wished he could bury his forehead in Yin Huaixi's chest and feel its softness.

Her eyes were half-closed.

She was racking her brains trying to figure out how to suppress the involuntary upward curve of her lips.

When the magistrate saw the pale-faced woman collapse in Miss Yin's arms, he knew something was wrong.

If anything goes wrong, he will be held responsible.

So he immediately said, "Miss Yin, if this young friend is having any trouble, he can go to the back of the yamen and I will arrange a doctor for him right away."

Having achieved the desired effect, Yin Huaixi put on a serious face and added fuel to the fire, saying, "Magistrate, my friend has always been in poor health. Now, he and the old man have been offended and have suffered these people's foul language."

"Can I ask them for compensation?"

The magistrate nodded: "Of course."

Upon hearing this, the three纨绔 (playboys) immediately became displeased.

They have plenty of money.

But they just didn't want to spend the money on Yin Huaixi and that pretty boy!

Even if it's torn to shreds, chewed up, or dissolved in water, it can't be given to that guy Yin Huaixi.

"Yin Huaixi, aren't you trying to extort money?! The person in your arms is clearly faking illness!"

Hearing their doubts, Yin Huaixi didn't tolerate them and immediately retorted.

"Extorting money?"

"I think you three poor scumbags are trying to scam me."

Hearing this, the magistrate couldn't hold back any longer and turned around to angrily rebuke the three men.

"You three, your fathers are all prominent figures. Haven't they taught you how to behave? This girl looks so unwell, yet you still have the nerve to make sarcastic remarks?!"

"It seems that I, the magistrate, hold no weight in your eyes. Why don't I invite your elders here today to properly judge this case and see what shameful things you have done that the people cannot tolerate!"

Upon hearing the magistrate's words, the crowd gathered outside the yamen to watch the spectacle clapped and cheered.

Lingshui City is not big, but these few playboys spend their days on the streets teasing cats and dogs, harassing frivolous men and women, and never letting them have a peaceful day.

Now they are even more audacious, relying on their family's power and influence, they even dare to offend the county magistrate.

Countless ordinary people were waiting to see these three纨绔 (sons of spoiled brats) get a good beating from the county magistrate!

That's truly gratifying!

Seeing the situation was turning against them, the young master, whose trousers were still stained with dirt, replied guiltily, "Fine, Magistrate, I won't say a word more until my father arrives!"

"Just you wait!"

...

Having finally put those troublesome people out of her mind, Yin Huaixi led Sang Che to a secluded spot in the yamen.

This side room is rather simple, and it is clear that it was indeed the place where the county magistrate usually entertained ordinary people who came to the yamen to file complaints.

"Ah Che, if your body really can't take it anymore, I can come to the yamen tomorrow."

"It saves you the trouble and effort, and prevents you from catching a cold over such trivial matters."

Yin Huaixi took great care of Sang Che, which made Sang Che feel very uncomfortable. She was just a little weak, but it wasn't to the point that she would be critically ill if Huaixi left her side.

"Huaixi, I'm fine."

"Are you taking such good care of me because... in your eyes I'm already a useless cripple?"

The words spoken by those three纨绔 (playboys) just now ultimately turned into sharp blades.

Sang Cheyin, who was in Miao territory in the past, didn't care. She had been blind for so many years and was already familiar with it.

Can Huaixi really accept that the person she shares her bed with day and night is blind?

Moreover, she was a blind woman who had seen the light but then lost it.

In Han territory, Sang Che had no advantage whatsoever. On the contrary, Sang Che was well aware that her physical condition was only a burden to Yin Huaixi.

She sees doctors and gets medicine every day.

It's a considerable expense.

If it were someone else, they might have abandoned her and ignored her long ago.

Huai Xi had to pay her medical fees in advance and go to great lengths for her. Thinking about it this way, it made sense that those people had called her a "little blind girl" and a "pretty boy".

That's not entirely wrong.

Upon hearing this, Yin Huaixi trembled.

Sang Che would never have given up on himself like this before; it must be those brats' words that really affected his mood.

"Ah Che..."

"Don't you know why I'm taking such good care of you?"

"I like you, that's why I take care of you."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't be so obsessed with you."

When Yin Huaixi said this, she didn't avoid Sang Che's gaze at all. She looked directly at Sang Che, reached out, and hooked her hand with Sang Che's finger.

They took each other's hands.

"Ache, your condition will be much better in a few days when Huahe comes over."

"Please, just hang in there a little longer, okay, for my sake?"

"Ah Che, I will heal your eyes."

At worst, there's always the option of using love potions.