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“Daoist priest, is today the New Year?”
Even after returning home, the calico cat still hadn't figured things out. It jumped onto the table, tilted its head, and stared at the Daoist in confusion.
“No.”
“Then why aren’t people going to sleep at night?”
“They still need to sleep, at least most people do,” the Daoist answered patiently. “It’s just that people came home late.”
“Why are they walking on the road?”
“There are people walking around in Yidu at night too.”
“That’s Yidu.”
“So, you can tell the difference between Yidu and Changjing?” Song You showed a pleased expression.
“I’m very clever.”
“There’s no need to repeat things that everyone already knows.”
“Things that everyone already knows!”
“Yes.”
“Then won’t these people who are out tonight get caught by the imperial guards on the road?” the calico cat continued to ask.
“Previously, people weren’t allowed out at night because of the demons and ghosts in Changjing. Now that the demons and ghosts have been caught, it’s naturally fine to go out, and they won’t get caught,” Song You answered seriously, then asked, “Lady Calico, do you think it’s more fun when people can go out at night, or when only cats can go out?”
“It’s more fun this way.”
“More fun this way…”
“The fish at night is very delicious!”
“Is it better than raw fish?”
“Both are good.” The calico cat paused, then asked, “Am I more like a human if I eat roasted or cooked meat?”
“Yes.” The Daoist also paused for a moment, then smiled and replied, “But...
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