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“Today is a good day, perfect for drinking,” said the woman sitting across from the Daoist. Her voice was calm and gentle. “What would you like to drink, Daoist Master?”
“What makes it a good day?”
“Firstly, it’s the winter solstice, a holiday for officials, and the city is lively,” she replied with a slight, restrained smile, her tone remaining composed. “Secondly, from today onward, there will no longer be a Lady Wanjiang playing the guqin and selling wine in Changjing—only a free fox demon roaming the heavens and earth, emulating you, seeking the world and encountering nature.”
“Mistress originally planned to 'die' in a few days,” the maid interjected with a grin. “But since you happened to visit today, it works out perfectly. We can tell them you came to help arrange her 'funeral.' How convenient!”
“Indeed.” The woman nodded.
“And lastly, you brought delicious dishes today,” the maid said cheerfully. “A gesture from a friend in the human world is naturally something to be happy about. A friend brings food, so we must prepare good wine.”
“In that case, what wines do you have?” the Daoist asked, his tone calm and steady.
“Hexian Pavilion is renowned for its guqin and wines, gathering the finest from across the land,” the maid replied. “There’s top-grade Huadiao yellow wine[1], perfect for warming up on a cold winter’s day; Angzhou’s finest locally brewed rice wine, said to be Marquis of Wuan’s favorite; ruby-red grape wine imported from the Western Regions; as...
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