The Imperatorial Provincial Capital.

The Pot of Freshness was a time-honored, long-established restaurant, and its signature dishes were roasted butterfish and whole roasted lamb.

Combined, the character for fish, “鱼”, and the character for sheep, “羊” formed the word fresh, or “鲜”. 

This was the source of the origin of the Pot of Freshness’ name.

By the time Cha Jin left the restaurant, the sky was already starting to get dark. Two servants trailed after her, one carrying a towering stack of boxed food, the other carrying a jar of wine.

“I wonder if he’s starving by now….?” Cha Jin had hired a carriage, and she took the two servants with her. Before long, they arrived at the street the House of Waveswept Rocks was built on.

But as soon as Cha Jin stepped outside the carriage, a handsome youth in crimson robes walked up to greet her. “Junior Apprentice Sister, you’re finally here. I’ve been waiting.”

His eyes shone with gratification and delight.

Cha Jin was stunned, but her heart tensed. Her gaze quickly swept around the area. “Senior Apprentice Brother, you… How did you find me?”

The young man in red was called Lu Hao, and he was the same person who’d once attempted to use the talisman sword to assassinate Su Yi. 

He...