The anticipation had been building for days. Wufang Xinqiao, her fiery red hair pulled back in a loose braid, paced impatiently within the confines of her private courtyard. Today was the day. Today, she would finally meet the enigmatic guest, the one who possessed the legendary Crimson Dawn.
'He must be extraordinary,' she mused, a mischievous glint in her emerald eyes. 'To possess such a treasure, he must be a man of exceptional taste, a connoisseur of the finer things in life.'
She glanced at Yujia, who was seated elegantly on a low stone bench, sipping tea. "Nervous?" Yujia asked with a playful smile, her eyes sparkling with amusement.
Xinqiao scoffed, trying to maintain an air of indifference. "Nervous? Hardly. I'm merely… curious."
Yujia chuckled. "Curiosity is a healthy emotion, Xinqiao. But I wouldn't be surprised if you found yourself… intrigued."