Inside the Hong Mansion, the towering walls and spacious courtyards stood in stark contrast to the overwhelming blanket of snow outside, yet the grounds within were swept meticulously clean.
In the main chamber, the underfloor heating system burned intensely, radiating warmth up through the blue brick flooring and filling the entire room with a cozy heat.
On a carved huanghuali wood canopy bed, a man leaned lazily amidst a pile of brocades, covered by a fox-fur blanket. The fur was sleek and lustrous, clearly a top-tier piece at a glance.
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