Chapter 68
The golden morning sun shines on the houses of Red Leaf Manor, dappling the shadows of the trees against the carved beams and painted rafters. Occasionally, the sound of roosters crowing can be heard, accompanied by wisps of smoke rising into the sky, contrasting with the cotton-like white clouds.
A carriage stopped at the entrance of Red Leaf Manor. Several people stepped out of the carriage. The leader was dressed in a scholar’s robe, holding a folding fan, with a faint smile on his face.
Beside him followed a tall, fair-skinned, and androgynous figure. Behind them were several followers dressed…