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

Without Sang Che by their side to pave the way as the "Great Demon King" and protect their safety.

Yin Huaixi wore a bamboo hat with thin gauze to shield herself from the sun, but she did not forget her mission.

And he really remembered Sang Che's tastes, buying her the snacks she liked.

Carrying a hemp rope, Yin Huaixi walked towards the area where Han people were gathered.

This place is full of smugglers who come to resell goods, and they are all wrapped up tightly.

Several people who could speak Miao were talking to the bandits. Yin Huaixi overheard a bit but couldn't understand what they were saying. However, he figured they were discussing how to transport and unload the goods.

Those Han Chinese who dared to come here, unafraid of being double-crossed by the bandits in this village, all brought thugs with them, and some even had firearms.

Knew it.

All fear stems from insufficient firepower; this statement is absolutely true.

As she walked, Yin Huaixi heard a "bang bang" sound in her ear. She turned her head and saw a woman with delicate features tapping salted fish on a wooden table next to a salted fish stall, making a sound to attract customers.

Although she was beautiful, the woman had tanned skin and a heroic air about her, giving her a rather unconventional style.

But as Yin Huaixi looked at the woman, she seemed increasingly familiar.

The woman naturally saw Yin Huaixi wearing a white veil and a bamboo hat. She was waving a salted fish in her hand with the composure of someone who had been killing fish for ten years.

"Take a look, have a look, don't miss it!"

"Young lady, would you like to buy a salted fish? Whether it's for your eighty-year-old mother, a snack for your husband, or a treat for the children, salted fish is the perfect choice!"

Yin Huaixi: "..."

Is that true?

However, after listening to the woman's difficult Miao language, Yin Huaixi could tell that she was Han Chinese, so she stepped forward.

When the woman saw that a customer had come, she couldn't hide the smile in her eyes, and she quickly wrapped up the salted fish.

Hand it over.

"Huai Xi".

These two light, airy words reached Yin Huaixi's ears, and she looked up in surprise.

The woman lowered her voice and said again, "Your second sister is looking for you."

It really was someone my sister sent!

Yin Huaixi suppressed the smile that appeared between her brows, took a deep breath, and calmed her thoughts.

While pretending to take money, Yin Huaixi asked the man again, "Second sister... how has she been these days?"

The man shook his head, handed over the wrapped salted fish, and took the money from Yin Huaixi's hand.

"Boss, how much is this fish?"

A Miao woman walked up behind me. She could speak Mandarin, but she was very shy about it.

The dark-skinned woman could only give Yin Huaixi a look, and Yin Huaixi understood.

I took the wrapped salted fish.

I put it away.

...

I didn't dare go out for too long.

Yin Huaixi quickly returned to the inn.

Sang Che leaned against the door, a blue butterfly resting on her fingertip, its wings fluttering slightly.

"You're back?"

Hearing the sound of footsteps on the wooden planks, Sang Che turned his head and looked in the direction of the sound.

Holding the snacks she had bought for Sang Che, Yin Huaixi squinted and shook the oil paper package in her hand. Unconsciously, she revealed a smile that she herself did not realize.

"Yes, I'm back."

"I haven't squandered the money you gave me."

I only bought a salted fish casually, that shouldn't be considered excessive, right?

Yin Huaixi had already disposed of the salted fish before entering the store; there was a line of text written inside the oil paper.

—"Meet at the dock at midnight."

To ensure the note wouldn't be leaked, Yin Huaixi personally carried the salted fish into the restaurant's kitchen and then burned the oil paper.

Leave the salted fish behind.

It was cleaned up completely.

Seeing that she seemed to be in a good mood, Sang Che slightly curled his fingers and placed them in his palm.

A sour, aching pain spread.

With her Gu worms following her, Sang Che knew better than anyone what Yin Huaixi had done.

Is the urge to leave her side really that urgent?

Don't you want to see this blind woman who's a burden?

Sang Che pretended to turn around and go back to her room, but she was flustered and lost her footing for the first time, her toes hitting the threshold.

His body staggered.

He was about to fall to the ground.

Yin Huaixi reached out to support Sang Che, and suddenly pulled him back into her arms.

The warm breath spread across Sang Che's neck, like feathers tickling him.

The silver ornaments on the indigo dress jingled, symbolizing the owner's heart pounding and her unforgettable feelings.

"Be careful..."

"There's a threshold here, and you've been standing here the whole time... didn't you know?"

Her tone was like a rambling murmur. Yin Huaixi carefully checked to make sure that Sang Che hadn't hurt himself while she was away before she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Being scolded so gently was something Sang Che had never experienced before. She was stunned for a long time until Yin Huaixi withdrew her fingers from her waist.

Sang Che finally came to his senses.

She was captivated by... that close physical contact just now...

With his ears burning red, Sang Che awkwardly stepped inside, his steps quick and indistinguishable from those of an ordinary person.

He doesn't look like a blind person.

For the first time, Sang Che's tone became hesitant. She stood with her slender and upright back to Yin Huaixi, pursing her lips, seemingly with the shyness of a young girl.

"I just stood there for too long... my legs went numb for a moment."

Who would believe that?

However, she had to give the noble heroine some face, otherwise if the heroine got angry, she would be the one to be cracked open like a watermelon!

But he's so cute... It's quite fun to tease Sang Che before he turned evil.

Yin Huaixi also stepped inside, her hands behind her back, the things she was carrying swaying slightly.

To lower the female lead's guard, the atmosphere should always be cheerful and lighthearted, so that she can create more opportunities for herself.

"Yeah?"

"Your Excellency, would you like me to examine your feet?"

"Ahem... If the Holy Maiden sprains her ankle, I won't be able to explain it to those two older sisters when I get back."

Yin Huaixi has been frequently pulled aside by Sang Che's two maids lately to learn how to serve him...

If it were just simple tidying up of the room, that would be fine, but unfortunately, that's not what those people have in their heads at all!

Hearing Yin Huaixi's cheerful voice, Sang Che thought of her meeting with a Han Chinese man and turned his head.

Suppressing the awkwardness in her heart, she extended her palm towards Yin Huaixi, still with that innocent and pitiful look.

Like pear blossoms in early spring covered in raindrops, they evoke pity, making one want to reach out and wipe away the dew.

"OK."

My foot did hurt a bit just now.

"How about... Huaixi take a look and see if I'm hurt?"

That innocent smile almost bewitched Yin Huaixi. She licked her dry lips and suddenly felt her throat burning.

It's like he hasn't drunk any water.

He hurriedly grabbed the teacups from the table, and they clattered together.

Yin Huaixi poured herself a cup of tea, brought it to her lips, and drank it down in one gulp.

I hadn't even had a chance to savor the refreshing taste of the tea.

Sang Che groped his way closer to her, his hands behind his back, the bells on his body ringing softly and pleasantly.

Her eyelashes were thick and her eyes looked clear.

But the words he said were incredibly moving.

"Huaixi, that's the cup I just used...you don't mind, do you?"