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The woman's expression remained calm. She noticed the dishes on the table, the young girl with slightly damp and oily cheeks, and the Daoist's hands as he peeled shrimp. Naturally, she also saw the helpless look on his face.
“Perhaps I could come back a little later...”
“Is there something troubling you?”
“It's nothing important,” the woman replied with a smile. “It’s just that autumn is approaching, and I wanted to invite you to join me on a boat ride along the river to enjoy the autumn scenery. I wonder if you’re free?”
“We’ve been in Changjing for quite some time now, keeping our identities hidden. You are the only one who has seen through us,” the maid behind the woman said, grinning. “And the only one who can converse with us.”
“I wonder, will there be music to listen to?”
“If you wish to hear some, I would be happy to oblige.”
“When shall we go?”
“We will have the best weather three days from now.”
“I'll come to fetch you, Daoist Master.”
“I’ll surely be there.”
“We won’t trouble you any longer.”
“Many thanks, Daoist Master.”
“Take care.”
Lady Wanjiang gave a final glance at the young girl by the table, performed a courteous bow, and left.
The Daoist watched them depart, finding it all quite amusing.
In truth, he was still very curious. These two shared the same body, but did their thoughts remain independent,...
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