Inside the great hall, shadows flickered.
A dozen dancers clad in sheer silk skirts swayed their waists, casting flirtatious glances about the room. Their eyes were as tender as flowing water. Every official and man present was visibly moved, save for the soldiers following Xiao Ling, who stood with bated breath and furrowed brows, as rigid as if frozen in ice.
City Lord Zhang continued his proud boasting. "These are the finest dancers in our city, each one a breathtaking beauty. Most importantly, they are all unmarried and perfectly pristine."
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