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

Compared to the chosen holy maidens of Miao territory throughout the ages, Sang Che has endured the most trials and tribulations since childhood.

Their temperament also changes the most.

Miao Jiang only knew that she had been captured by the imperial court and made a hostage, but no one knew how Sang Che had survived in the dark and gloomy palace dungeon.

However, ever since Sang Che returned to Miao territory, her already somewhat gloomy and melancholic personality has become even more bizarre.

Even Gu worms love highly poisonous and dangerous things. In Sang Che's eyes, a poisonous creature that can't kill more than a dozen people with one bite is just an insignificant "little piece of trash".

All the village chiefs bowed their heads.

The feeling of breaking out in a cold sweat is unpleasant.

Sang Che's return is even more nerve-wracking than facing the imperial army.

At least the imperial army could profit from it, and they could still make some guesses about it.

They were completely baffled by Sang Che, and could only serve him with utmost care.

They were terrified of offending this old lady.

"Huaixi brought some trinkets for you and the villagers. If you don't know what's good for you, I'll give them all to other people."

There were no further words spoken.

Sang Che stopped short of making a point.

She stood up after giving her instructions, without lingering.

Sang Che will handle all the wedding arrangements. She came to inform the village chief, but it was just to let him know.

There was absolutely no intention to seek their consent.

With a slight sway of her indigo dress, adorned with delicate silver butterflies, Sang Che left the hall in a short while, disappearing without a trace.

"Your Holiness, this is really... leaving absolutely no room for negotiation."

"Stop sighing. We both know the Holy Maiden's attitude. Just go along with her."

"Just look at what happens when you try to compete with the Holy Maiden, and you'll see what happens to the King now."

"If you ask me, you're all too tense. This is the heartland of our Miao region. Even if that Han woman is very capable, I'm afraid she can't cause any trouble."

"That makes sense, but we both need to be careful and not let our guard down just because she doesn't have many people with her."

The village chiefs exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.

...

The stilted houses in the heart of the Miao village are constantly being repaired, each time becoming more magnificent than the last. Hidden in the green mountains and clear waters, they truly are a paradise on earth.

Walking on the covered bridge, Yin Huaixi looked at the black tiles hidden in the blue smoke. Suddenly, she heard the familiar sound of silver bells again, and then countless blue butterflies swarmed towards her.

The butterflies fluttered their wings and landed on either side of the covered bridge, on her shoulders, and on her hands.

It's so beautiful it's like a dream.

It felt like being in a dream world.

"Huaixi, I have heard that when you Han women get married, you have to have a ten-mile-long red dowry and gold and silver jewelry."

"I already had it made. Would you like to come with me to take a look?"

Returning to the depths of Miao territory, Sang Che was like the king of beasts in the forest returning to her domain; every step she took was an inspection of her territory.

Sang Che's unexpected words completely stunned Yin Huaixi, who belatedly realized what was happening.

When exactly did this guy order the jewelry to be made...?

He even refers to his wife as "my wife" repeatedly in the book.

Is Sang Che really shameless?

"I don't need these, A-Che."

"You are Miao, and I am Han. According to our Han customs, shouldn't I be the one giving it to you?"

With her hands behind her back, Yin Huaixi smiled, wanting to ask Sang Che why he had taken over the task she was supposed to do.

They're in such a hurry.

"You look beautiful in Miao clothing, and you also look beautiful in Han clothing, A-Che. I should give you more clothes."

As long as Sang Che was by her side, most of Yin Huaixi's discomfort would disappear.

I originally thought that Sang Che, being an old hand, was used to saying these few light and casual words in return, and wouldn't react to them.

Unexpectedly, a faint blush appeared on her previously sickly cheeks.

"Huaixi...you always say things that make me blush, but I...can actually take them seriously."

In their Miao region, only close friends exchange clothes. For Yin Huaixi to say such things in front of her was tantamount to flirting.

Even though he knew that Yin Huaixi might not know the customs of their Miao region, Sang Che still enjoyed Yin Huaixi's rare "teasing".

Unaware of her own allure, Yin Huaixi was particularly drawn to the rarely seen, vibrant side of Sang Che. She moved even closer, their noses almost touching.

Then, Yin Huaixi continued, "I've always told the truth. When have I ever lied to you?"

"You could have taken it seriously."

"Ah Che, I will keep all the promises I made to you."

Then, Yin Huaixi reached out and took Sang Che's arm, whispering softly in his ear.

"Ah Che, I love you."

"I love you."

Sang Che could understand the first sentence, but he was completely dumbfounded by the second sentence from Yin Huaixi. It didn't sound like Miao language at all; it sounded more like something a foreigner would say.

She reached out and hugged Yin Huaixi, asking curiously, "Huaixi, what was that... incantation you just said? Why couldn't I understand it?"

Upon hearing Sang Che describe her words with a spell, Yin Huaixi couldn't hold back any longer and let out a soft laugh.

She nodded slightly.

"Hmm, A-Che, you're so smart. This is indeed a spell from my hometown."

Sang Che's curiosity was piqued, and she hesitated before asking, "Then... could Huai Xi tell me what this incantation means?"

Yin Huaixi, who was laughing heartily while leaning on Sang Che's shoulder, rubbed against her shoulder and smiled with narrowed eyes.

"sure."

"Didn't I just say the answer first? Ah Che, when did you become so stupid?"

"Do I need to ask you?"

With her fingers pointing downwards, Yin Huaixi's fingertips touched the silver ornament on Sang Che's chest, and she slowly wrote stroke by stroke.

--"I love you."

Sang Che's throat tightened.

Her heart was pounding wildly.

She didn't understand the meaning of the unfamiliar words Yin Huaixi used, but she understood what those three Chinese characters meant.

Sang Che's fingers involuntarily tightened around the person in front of him. He was afraid that Yin Huaixi would suddenly disappear, and he was also afraid that Yin Huaixi would return to the bizarre world she had described.

She was left alone in the same spot.

There wasn't even a way to find her.

"alright."

"Ache, if you ever come into my world in the future, just say this to me."

"I'm sure I'll figure out it's yours."

Yin Huaixi withdrew her fingers, then turned her face and kissed Sang Che's cheek.

Smiling radiantly.

...

Sang Che personally handled all the early preparations for the wedding. She didn't plan to hold a big celebration in the village because she knew that Yin Huaixi didn't like crowded and noisy places.

Sang Che was going to the altar.

Her marriage was ordained by God; all she needed to do was worship Heaven and Earth and the gods.

With God as witness, Sang Che could recklessly and greedily make a promise to be together for three lifetimes.

Dressed in the robes of a saintess, Sang Che lowered her eyes, and her fair palms opened, revealing a vessel containing the love potion.

Sang Che opened the lid, and the love potion she had nurtured to a plump state was wriggling inside the vessel.

My fingers moved downwards and touched the soft, bright red love potion.

Sang Che made a decision.

After the wedding, she will swallow a love potion.

She risked her life to protect Yin Huaixi and ensure his safety for the rest of his life.

As long as she doesn't die, Huaixi won't die.