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The magnificent capital, a towering city that combines imperial authority, literati elegance, bustling commerce, and worldly grievances. Amid the streets and alleys, crowds surge like the mighty Yangtze River.
The clamor of the marketplace is filled with vibrant vitality, where refined embroidery and commoner's delicacies shine together. The lingering incense in the temples, where city residents and visitors alike worship and seek the blessings of the divine.
However, outside the majestic imperial palace and the tranquil temples, there is a bustling place in the capital city, which is the most famous brothel in the capital city - the Xiao Xiang Building.
The most popular courtesan in the Xiao Xiang Building is Shen Mengrou, whose enchanting dancing skills outshine the crowd, radiating a brilliant beauty like a flower.
The charming appearance is like a bright moon, with eyes like autumn water, lips like cherry blossoms, and a flicker of intelligence in the eyes, like the most dazzling star in the night sky. The footsteps seem to have a graceful charm, as if performing a graceful dance.
One day, Shen Mengrou wore a bright red embroidered long dress, with a light silver satin draped over her shoulders.
Following behind was a young maid, holding a delicate paper umbrella, moving lightly as the wind through the bustling flower market.
The flower market was like a colorful painting, with various flowers blooming, as if the most beautiful smiles of the world were captured within.
Even though she is in the brothel, she always finds time to come here to buy some favorite flowers.
At the same time, in the martial arts gym in the southern part of the city, Luo Yunxiao is wielding his precious sword, and the sword energy is surging like clouds.
His face was stern, his expression focused, as if he and the sword had become one, playing a silent symphony. The sword at his waist seemed to sense his intentions, emitting a faint blue light.
However, Luo Yunxiao suddenly felt a mysterious guidance. His steps involuntarily turned towards the direction of the flower market.
When Shen Mengrou and Yunxiao met. At the moment their eyes met in the city's flower market, the red line on their hands moved slightly, as if an invisible force tightly connected them together.
"Miss, these lily flowers are very fresh, would you like some?" the nearby flower vendor suddenly greeted warmly.
"No, I'm just browsing casually," Shen Mengrou responded with a smile.
Suddenly, a commotion broke out as a group of bullies appeared out of nowhere, arrogantly harassing the passing women.
"Hey, beautiful, how about joining us for a drink?" one of the bullies boldly said to Shen Mengrou.
"I'm sorry, I'm not interested," Shen Mengrou replied, trying to bypass them.
"Hmph, miss, this is the first time I've invited someone so politely. Do you dare refuse?" The bully showed a sinister smile.
Just then, a strong force suddenly appeared, pressing the bullies so they couldn't move. Luo Yunxiao walked over and gave them a cold look.
"You shouldn't bully this girl," Yunxiao said lightly. "Who are you? How dare you meddle?" The bully sneered.
Before they could react, Yunxiao had already waved her hand, and a strong gust of air blew them off their feet, finally realizing the reality and running away.
"Thank you, these people really don't know how to appreciate it," Shen Mengrou said with emotion.
"It's okay, these kind of people are not worth your trouble," Yunxiao replied.
"How can I repay you?" Shen Mengrou asked.
"You don't need to be polite, it's just a small gesture," Yunxiao said casually.
Shen Mengrou was attracted by his unconventional and handsome temperament, and suddenly had a feeling of familiarity, but couldn't express it.
She smiled and asked tentatively again, "Would the gentleman be willing to grace me with his presence and accompany me to the lake to admire the moon?"
"Okay, I agree." Upon hearing this, Luo Yunxiao became even more curious. He knew that his encounter with this woman was no coincidence. The pull of fate seemed to indicate the beginning of something significant.
They chose a small lake in the southern part of the city as their destination. The lake shimmered with waves, its clear water sparkling like jade. Willows on the lakeshore hung down gently, resembling graceful dancing fairies. Shen Mengrou and Yunxiao sat on a stone bench by the lake, each holding a small fan, leisurely enjoying the breeze and sunlight.
Shen Mengrou reveals a unique elegance and confidence in her demeanor. The radiance in her eyes shines brighter than the moon, evoking an indescribable feeling in people's hearts.
"Gentleman, would you be interested in visiting the brothel?" Shen Mengrou gently closes the umbrella and softly asks, unintentionally letting out a laugh.
Luo Yunxiao was deeply moved by her beauty and temperament, feeling as if he was being pulled by a "red line," unable to control himself. However, before he could respond, a tug on his hand by the "red line" made him feel as if someone was warning him.
"Thank you for your kindness, but I have something to attend to today. Perhaps we'll meet again." Luo Yunxiao smiled faintly, but in his heart he thought, "Pretend, keep pretending. Alright! You want to play, I'll play along to the end."
At the moment when their eyes met, the red line trembled slightly once again. A sense of loss filled Shen Mengrou's heart, but she quickly suppressed her emotions and smiled gracefully, saying, "Then I look forward to the next time the gentleman visits the Qinglou."
Just as she was about to leave, Luo Yunxiao couldn't help but turn back and speak, " Zhao Shaohua, how long do you intend to keep playing!"
"I found you, Hero Luo," Shen Mengrou said gently.
"Is it really you?" Luo Yunxiao asked again, "Shen Mengrou, the most famous courtesan of Xiao Xiang Building?"
"Whether it's a courtesan or an ordinary person, aren't we all subject to the arrangement of fate?" Shen Mengrou said, showing a glimpse of the red line on her wrist.
"I don't believe in fate, but I believe in choices," Luo Yunxiao said firmly.
"What would you choose?" Shen Mengrou continued to ask.
Luo Yunxiao slowly walked to Shen Mengrou's side and gently touched the red line on her wrist. "I would choose to make this red line even stronger, and prevent it from breaking again."
Shen Mengrou's eyes flashed with a hint of tears, but more with joy, "Me too, in this life, no matter who it is, I will hold onto this red line tightly, until destiny is no longer destiny."
After Luo Yunxiao left, Shen Mengrou stood in a corner of the flower market, with a hint of complex emotions in her eyes. Yunxiao also didn't know why, but she always felt a sense of unease and confusion in her heart.
Next, Shen Mengrou looked up at the sky, and the red line in her hand seemed to remind her that her mission in this life was not yet complete.
Luo Yunxiao returned to the martial arts hall of the family, drew his sword, and saw a shallow red line on his hand, which made him even more uneasy.
"It seems that in this lifetime, we will be toyed with by fate again," Luo Yunxiao thought silently.
Standing in front of the window of the brothel, Shen Mengrou also felt a myriad of emotions. She gently took out an exquisite small box and slowly opened it. Inside, there was a round and crystal-clear stone - the Destiny Stone, which they had collected in the second lifetime.
She gently closed the small box and used the red line in her hand to transform it into a wisp of smoke, then gazed at the moonlight spilling onto the lake outside the window, silently vowing to gather the ten Destiny Stone s no matter how much hardship and adversity it would entail, in order to break this eternal curse.
As night fell, each of them was composing a new chapter of their destiny in their hearts, unaware of the variables and challenges this lifetime would bring. And the red line seemed to have become the only connection between them.
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