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Zhang Yuelu showed no intention of traveling at night. Fortunately, there was an inn in the mountain city, so she and Qi Xuansu proceeded to the inn together.
The inn was small, without any standalone courtyards. It was a two-story building, where the first floor served as a restaurant and the second floor consisted of guest rooms.
As soon as they entered the inn, Zhang Yuelu’s gaze fell on the wine jars behind the counter. She suggested, “Let’s have a drink in appreciation of your new set of throwing knives!”
Qi Xuansu narrated this scene as if he were a storyteller. “Having witnessed the legendary black market, Qing Xiao felt that she had gained invaluable experience in the real world and decided to treat herself.”
Zhang Yuelu chuckled. “I have a different version of the story. Though Qing Xiao and Tian Yuan had agreed to explore the mountain city together, Tian Yuan deserted the poor Qing Xiao, leaving her to fend for herself in an unfamiliar environment. As punishment, Tian Yuan should drink three cups of wine in apology.”
As they spoke, they approached the counter. Zhang Yuelu ordered. “Two small jars of shaojiu, please.”
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