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The room was dimly lit by an oil lamp, providing just enough light to see once one’s eyes adjusted to it.
The night was utterly silent.
Song You walked to the bed and touched the blanket. Luck seemed to be on his side this time—the inn, likely suffering from a period of poor business, had taken the opportunity to wash all the sheets and covers. They smelled faintly of bean pods and felt dry and crisp, promising a comfortable night’s sleep.
Lady Calico followed behind him, her expression troubled.
“Daoist priest...” she called out.
“What is it?”
“Some of those people were staring at Lady Calico’s bowl all day!” she said, leaping onto the table. “Their gazes were strange.”
“They looked sneaky,” Song You replied.
“Sneaky!” she echoed.
“They were as sneaky as thieves and rats.”
“They’re sneaky!” she repeated emphatically.
“They were like that at lunch too. Your bowl is both beautiful and valuable. It’s not surprising it would be coveted,” Song You explained. “Especially since it’s being used by a cat. Seeing a cat with such an exquisite bowl might make them think we don’t know its true worth.”
“Coweded!” Lady Calico declared suddenly.
“Yes, coveted—it means they’re envious and want it for themselves.”
“I know that!” she said, staring at him with her sharp feline eyes. “I just find it amusing!”
“I forgot how well-read you are,” Song You said with a smile.
“I’m well-read and knowledgeable!”
“Exactly.”
“Do you think they might come tonight to steal my precious little bowl?” she asked worriedly.
“Sigh...”
Song You sat down on the bed. Feeling the softness of the mattress, he...
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