Night fell, and Lěng Yè stepped into the brightly lit Xiangxie Tower. As soon as he entered the lobby, he was enveloped by a boisterous atmosphere: drunken patrons staggered about, while graceful women wove among them with soft laughter and whispers.
Lěng Yè's gaze swept swiftly across the hall, but there was no sign of Xīn Yǒuzhì. His eyes finally landed on a madam who was scrutinizing every new arrival with a critical eye.
"Excuse me, where is your most famous courtesan?" Lěng Yè asked politely, a trace of urgency in his voice.
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