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INT. BROTHEL - MAIN HALL - NIGHT
The main hall is filled with the sound of music and laughter, a stark contrast to the tension of the reform meeting.
HIGH-RANKING OFFICIALS and MILITARY COMMANDERS sit at low tables, drinking and conversing with the courtesans. Aiyue enters, catching the attention of several men who greet her with smiles and respectful bows.
OFFICIAL ZHANG
(Amused, raising a cup) "Aiyue, the jewel of the brothel! Come, sit with us. Your presence is always a welcome respite from the troubles of the court."
Aiyue smiles politely, taking a seat beside Official Zhang. She pours tea for the group, her movements elegant and deliberate. As she serves, she listens carefully to the conversations around her, catching snippets of information about troop movements and political maneuvers.
MILITARY COMMANDER
(Grumbling) "The Liao are becoming bolder. If we do not reinforce the northern defenses, it will only be a matter of time before they make a move."
OFFICIAL ZHANG
(Dismissively) "The emperor will not approve additional funds. He sees no immediate threat and prefers to focus on building more palaces. Our requests for reinforcements fall on deaf ears."
Aiyue's eyes flicker with interest as she absorbs the details. She engages the men in light conversation, her demeanor friendly and unassuming, but her mind is calculating, storing every piece of information.
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Ficción históricaWill they have the courage to challenge the empire-and each other-or will they become casualties of their own ambitions? • In the glittering halls of Bianjing, where wealth and power conceal dark secrets, two souls are destined to collide. • As the...
