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"They didn’t have far to go; Qin An Lou was only a short walk away. Shen Linyi and Liuyun reached it in little time."

"The teahouse was as bustling as ever, a steady stream of patrons flowing through its doors. To avoid drawing attention, Shen Linyi had kept her veil on. It felt a little vain—her face did attract more looks than she liked—but she’d learned to be practical about such things. Still, she brought out the ring she carried for the Qiao family and let it rest in her palm."

"A house attendant at the entrance spotted the ring at once. Surprise flashed across his features; he hurried over, smiling but uneasy, eyes fixed on the jewelry as if afraid he might be mistaken."