[FADE IN]
INT. BROTHEL
- AIYUE'S CHAMBER -
LATE NIGHT
Aiyue closes the door to her chamber and leans against it, her mind racing. She knows she must relay this new information quickly, but she also understands that the increasing paranoia of the officials means that any misstep could be disastrous. She sits at her desk, writing down the details she overheard. Her hand trembles slightly, a subtle sign of the pressure she is under. As she finishes, there is a sudden knock at her door. Aiyue freezes, her heart racing.
CLOSE-UP: AIYUE'S FACE
Aiyue composes herself quickly, hiding the document in a secret compartment in her desk before opening the door. One of the BROTHEL ATTENDANTS stands there, her expression neutral.
BROTHEL ATTENDANT
(Politely) "Madam Lin wishes to see you in the main hall. There's a guest asking for your company." Aiyue nods, forcing a calm smile.
AIYUE
"Of course. I'll be right there." As the attendant leaves, Aiyue takes a moment to steady her nerves. She knows that she must maintain her composure, no matter what happens. She smooths her robe and heads back to the main hall, her expression serene, though her mind is anything but.
[FADE OUT]
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