Clutching the Black Iron Sword tightly in her hand, she leapt from the city wall and followed stealthily.
At the same time, within the grandest mansion in Yonggu County, song and dance created an atmosphere of peace and prosperity.
Sitting in the place of honor was a man in a white robe; half of his face hidden behind a silver mask as he indolently reclined on a divan.
In the great hall, five young girls, clad in gossamer-thin veils, danced to the music, as if nymphs had descended from the heavens.
The corners of the man's mouth held a smile as he watched their performance, utterly enamored.
However, a closer look would reveal his gaze to be cold and devoid of any emotion.
It was as if the spirited performances of the five girls before him held no value in his eyes.
"Princess Changle has arrived!" Just as the Dancing Girls were deeply immersed in their dance, a loud call echoed from outside.
They did not stop their dance, continuing their performance.
