At Moonlit Chang'an, Yue Zhinv, Third Protector of the Demon Palace, appeared. Clad in a simple, elegant long dress, she possessed an extraordinary bearing; no one would have guessed she was of the Devil Race.
On the high platform, Red Luan stopped playing the zither, descended the steps, and gave a graceful bow. "Please follow me, miss."
"Thank you for the trouble."
Yue Zhinv replied politely.
The two went upstairs. Before the Bright room on the second floor, Red Luan raised her hand and knocked on the door, waiting for a response.
"Come in."
From within the room came the voice of the Moonlit Tower Master.
Red Luan pushed open the door and stepped inside. "Tower Master, the guest has arrived."
"I know."
The Moonlit Tower Master set down the flower shears in his hand. "Go prepare some tea."
"Yes."
Red Luan answered softly, then turned and withdrew.
"Yue Zhinv, Third Protector of the Demon Palace, pays her respects to the Tower Master," Yue Zhinv said with a slight bow.
"Miss Yue, there is no need for such courtesy. Please, sit," the Moonlit Tower Master said with a smile.
"Thank you."
Yue Zhinv straightened and walked to the table, taking a seat.
The Moonlit Tower Master went to a wooden basin nearby and washed his hands. After drying them with a white towel, he too sat down at the table, smiling as he said, "This is Miss Yue's first time at Moonlit Tower, is it not? What do you think?"
"Refined and distinctive," Yue Zhinv said softly.
"Heh."
The Moonlit Tower Master chuckled softly.
"To receive such high praise from Miss Yue is truly an honor. This is the first time anyone has praised Moonlit Tower in such a way!"
"Oh? Could it be that someone else once gave it