Chongyi Ward, Fengping Street.
Outside the General’s Estate of Shu He, one robust man after another bustled in and out, moving large and small crates unloaded from horse-drawn carriages. Their young, vibrant faces were wreathed in smiles, each one bearing a touch of pride—as if running errands and doing manual labor were some sort of high honor.
One young man, perhaps a bit too excited, gave the crate in his hands a slight toss. As the contents shifted, a dull thud echoed from within. Startled, he quickly steadied the box, holding it firmly.
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