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

As I stepped across the threshold, I saw firecrackers exploding and fireworks bursting outside.

Sang Che carried Yin Huaixi on her back with light steps, afraid that too much noise would wake the sleeping Yin Huaixi.

The dark lake reflected the scattered fireworks, and a cold wind blew by, making Sang Che's mind wander.

Yin Huaixi told her everything, and at first, Sang Che was overjoyed.

She truly felt that she was the happiest person in the world.

It seems she has finally won Yin Huaixi's heart and all his trust.

They were no longer wary of each other.

But this joy was completely shattered by her rationality a few days later, and Sang Che began to feel vaguely worried.

Since Huaixi will come here from another place, does that also mean that Huaixi will one day leave her side quietly?

Go back to where she used to be?

The more Sang Che thought about it, the more worried she became; she didn't want Yin Huaixi to disappear.

Having finally dealt with all the annoying and irritating things, they should have been able to stay together undisturbed.

Do whatever you want, eat whatever you want, carefree.

The sharp blade hanging overhead, ready to fall at any moment, displeased Sang Che. Her eyes darkened, and Sang Che believed she would eventually find a way to keep Huai Xi by her side forever.

Even if this method comes at a price, Sang Che is willing to pay it.

Nothing could take Yin Huaixi away from her.

As Sang Che walked to Yin Huaixi's residence, he heard Yin Huaixi's soft murmur in his dream: "A-Che, Happy New Year..."

Yin Huaixi's tone was sticky and indistinct, and her swaying hairpin brushed against Sang Che's eye.

Sang Che gently laid the person down, and her earlier gloom vanished. She reached out to support the sleeping Yin Huaixi, who was not very strong, and held her in her arms.

Having stayed in Lingshui City for so long, Sang Che has begun to become familiar with the customs of the Han people.

She knew that Lunar New Year's Eve was a particularly important festival for the Han people, so after embracing Yin Huaixi, Sang Che imitated Yin Huaixi's previous affectionate tone and said to her, "Huaixi, Happy New Year."

"I hope...we can be together forever."

With his cheek pressed against Yin Huaixi's profile, Sang Che seemed to be making the most sincere wish in the world.

At that moment, Yin Huaixi opened her blurry eyes, but she showed no signs of waking up.

The two were very close. Yin Huaixi's ear was pressed against Sang Che's chest. The cool silver jewelry brought her back to her senses for a moment. Yin Huaixi could hear the slow beating of Sang Che's heart.

Yin Huaixi was momentarily stunned as her fingers gripped the indigo fabric on Sang Che's shoulder.

Sang Che…

Does it really belong to her?

They are morbidly outrageous and stubbornly persistent, refusing to give up until they hit a brick wall. Once they've decided on a relationship, they're determined to stay together until the end of time, and they won't let go even if the sky falls and the earth cracks.

Yin Huaixi thought back to that time when she went crazy, disregarding all the hardships and dangers to penetrate deep into the Miao village and deal with the troops sent by the imperial court in order to save this person.

Were you also influenced by her?

I was attracted to her.

I've fallen hopelessly in love with this person.

...

The heavy snow has disappeared.

Spring blossoms.

Green buds sprouted from the withered branches, as if they were about to dye the sky completely.

The Silver Moon River still flows gently.

The carriage journey was smooth, and Yin Huaixi encountered nothing along the way.

Since the imperial court sent troops to besiege the bandit stronghold, the Miao people of Fengming Mountain have all moved away, leaving only scattered Miao people around the Yinyue River.

They had long since lost the distinction between Han and Miao, and lived together as partners.

"Ah Che, is your illness still serious?"

"How about we find a rest stop tonight?"

Looking at Sang Che's pale face, Yin Huaixi sighed inwardly. She had spent a lot of effort to make Sang Che look healthier, but after all that trouble, he was even weaker than before.

If it weren't for the fact that Sang Che possessed the divine blood of Chi You, Yin Huaixi was certain that Sang Che would have already gone to meet her god.

Sang Che shook her head and coughed twice more.

He said hoarsely, "I'm fine."

"Huai Xi".

"We must hurry back; God is waiting for us."

Hearing her use the word "god" repeatedly, Yin Huaixi had long harbored suspicions, as if a fox's claws were scratching at her.

She leaned closer, looking into her beloved's dark eyes, and finally asked, "A-Che, you always talk about your god, so why don't you ask your god if she can tell me about our past and present lives?"

"I'd like to know how I ended up in such a debt that I'm going to spend my whole life on it."

Speaking of this, Yin Huaixi felt a little annoyed that her eyes were too slow when reading novels. If she knew the bad things she did in her past life, wouldn't she be able to find a master to spend money to avert disaster?

Sang Che: "Huai Xi, do you really want to know?"

Yin Huaixi nodded.

"Yes, I really want to know."

"Ah Che, otherwise why would I be asking you?"

With wide eyes, Yin Huaixi looked at Sang Che with a sincere expression.

Feeling embarrassed by her gaze, Sang Che lowered her eyes and nodded: "Huai Xi, since you want to know, I won't hesitate to tell you."

"Huaixi, in your past life you were the leader of a demonic sect, the kind who could command the wind and rain, and was incredibly powerful."

Yin Huaixi: "..."

Could it be that in her past life she was a heinous leader of a demonic sect who preyed on the common people, and this is her retribution in this life?!

If there's any retribution, it should be in this lifetime!

What's the meaning of repaying in the next life?

Yin Huaixi straightened her clothes and sat up.

"Ahem, so... did your god say I did anything excessive?"

Sang Che raised an eyebrow, his eyes smiling.

"I saw it."

"Huaixi, I saw it all clearly using my secret technique. In your past life, you wore a moon-white robe, your eyes were full of murderous intent, and you killed more people than I did in the blink of an eye..."

As he spoke, Sang Che gently touched Yin Huaixi's forehead with his index finger, and the cinnabar mole seemed to return to Yin Huaixi's forehead.

Hold your breath.

When Sang Che pointed his index finger at him, Yin Huaixi's mind was in turmoil. Apart from the crisp sound of the silver bell on Sang Che's wrist, Yin Huaixi could not hear anything else.

The events of her past life washed over her like a tidal wave, leaving her barely daring to breathe.

...

"Awu, tell me... this is a love potion that your clansmen raised themselves, and now it has become my plaything."

"If I were to implant it into your body, Ah Wu... would you still resist me like this?"

Yin Huaixi pinched Sang Che's pale cheek with her thumb. Looking at Sang Che's slightly swaying braid, she couldn't help but tease him even more.

With her hands and feet bound, Sang Che was suspended in mid-air, swaying precariously. She looked up, her eyes filled with hatred, and weakly said, "Yue... is useless."

"I am a descendant of the god Chi You. No matter what poisonous insects you put into my body, they will only rush out. They fear me... my blood."

The woman in front of her, who was extremely weak, still spoke to her with a sincere heart, saying that she was overestimating herself and that her efforts were like a drop in the ocean.

Yin Huaixi was immediately enraged. She ignored everything and moved closer, reaching out her fingers to pinch Sang Che's chin, forcing him to open his mouth.

"Ah Wu, your words are useless, why should I believe you?"

"Only when you taste it yourself and swallow it will I know whether you are telling the truth or lying, whether you are deceiving me."

Yin Huaixi pressed her thumb down hard. She watched as the bright red worm trembled and refused to crawl down Sang Che's mouth. With a cold face, she stuffed the worm in.

"Awu, you are no longer some Miao saintess. You are now my pet. Awu, be obedient."

"Is that okay?"