Xu Yuehuai, dressed in ordinary clothes, quietly stepped into the imperial city of Dongsang Kingdom.
Her appearance, cleverly altered by ancient cosmetics, is now completely different from her usual self, as if she were a different person.
This disguise was not only for discreetness, but also to protect her true identity. Xu Yuehuai knew that in this unfamiliar imperial city, every step required utmost caution.
The bustling and vibrant atmosphere of the imperial city left Xu Yuehuai somewhat overwhelmed. Shops lined both sides of the street, displaying a dazzling array of goods, and people dressed in splendid attire bustled about.
However, behind this bustling scene, Xu Yuehuai felt a sense of unease. She noticed that people were frequently looking at her with strange eyes, as if searching for something.
Just then, a young man walked over and greeted Xu Yuehuai with a smile: "Miss, are you from outside the city? Are you looking for a place to rest?"
The young man's warm and sincere tone made Xu Yuehuai feel a sense of warmth.
She observed the young man carefully and found him to be handsome and natural, not like someone who was lying. So, Xu Yuehuai decided to believe him this once.
"OK!"
The young man was very happy and immediately led Xu Yuehuai to an inn.
This inn is located in a quiet corner of the imperial city, a stark contrast to other noisy inns.
As soon as Xu Yuehuai entered, she sensed an unusual atmosphere. Looking around, she noticed there weren't many people in the inn, and everyone's expression was somewhat strange. This made her wary.
Led by the young man, Xu Yuehuai arrived at a guest room. The room was simply yet elegantly furnished, but Xu Yuehuai felt a strange sense of oppression. She became wary and decided to rest well first before observing the situation.
As night fell, Xu Yuehuai lay in bed, unable to fall asleep. She could feel her heartbeat exceptionally clear in the quiet night.
Suddenly, she heard soft footsteps outside the door. Xu Yuehuai immediately became alert, quietly got out of bed, and hid by the door.
The door was slowly pushed open, and a dark figure darted in. Xu Yuehuai held her breath, pretending to be fast asleep.
The shadowy figure approached the bedside, seemingly searching for something. Xu Yuehuai's heart tightened, but she remained calm and made no sound.
Suddenly, the dark figure reached out, grabbed Xu Yuehuai's arm, hoisted her up, and quickly walked out of the room.
Xu Yuehuai was filled with doubt, but she still tried her best to remain calm and see what the other party wanted to do.
After an unknown amount of time, Xu Yuehuai was taken to a basement. It was dark and damp, with an unpleasant odor permeating the air.
Xu Yuehuai was thrown to the ground. When she looked up, she found herself locked in a cage.
Xu Yuehuai was filled with mixed emotions; she knew she was in danger. However, she did not give up hope. She believed that as long as she remained calm and brave, she would definitely find a way to escape.
Her gaze, sharp as a hawk's, swept across every corner of the basement, searching for any possible clues. Her fingers lightly traced the iron bars of the cage, the cold touch making her even more alert.
As the moonlight illuminated the surroundings, she realized that she was not the only one imprisoned in the basement.
In the dim moonlight, she could see several other people who were also imprisoned.
Their eyes were all fixed on Xu Yuehuai, their eyes flashing with complex emotions.
Some people's eyes were filled with fear and despair, as if they had given up hope of escaping; while others' eyes shone with a determined light, as if they were searching for some kind of hope.
Xu Yuehuai took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She knew that the most important thing now was to stay calm; only in this way could she find a chance to escape.
She smiled slightly, trying to inspire those around her with her composure and confidence.
“Hello,” she said softly, “we are all trapped here, but I believe that we will all be able to find a way to escape.”
Her words were like a spring breeze blowing through people's hearts, but they did not react at all.
Xu Yuehua frowned slightly, her gaze sweeping across the faces of the girls around her, searching for someone with whom she could make contact.
She noticed that the girls' eyes were filled with confusion and fear, like a flock of lambs lost in the darkness.
"How did you all end up being locked up here?"
"How long were you detained?"
Does anyone know who locked everyone up here?
Xu Yuehuai began to talk to the people around her, trying to understand their situation.
"I don't know how I got locked up here. I really want to go home!"
"I didn't do anything bad, and suddenly when I opened my eyes, I was brought here!"
"How can we escape?"
Do you know how to get out of here?
Everyone was talking at once, explaining that they had all been brought to the inn and then blindfolded at night.
They knew nothing about why they were imprisoned, only that they had to find a way to escape as soon as possible.
Xu Yuehuai noticed that everyone there was a girl, and quite attractive at that.
It seems that the other party deliberately captured these girls and brought them here, perhaps intending to use them for something.
"Don't worry, these people didn't harm you after capturing you, which means we'll have a chance to escape."
Her words echoed in the basement, as if bringing a glimmer of hope to the girls.
Some of the girls' eyes began to brighten, and they all moved closer to Xu Yuehuai, hoping to get some guidance from her.
"Da da da..."
However, at that moment, the silence of the basement was broken by footsteps.
Xu Yuehuai's heart tightened; she knew someone had arrived. She quickly composed herself, making herself appear more submissive.
The door was pushed open, and a tall man walked in. He wore a smug and cruel smile, like a cunning fox.
His gaze swept over the girls, finally settling on Xu Yuehuai.
"As long as you behave well, you will have plenty of wealth and honor waiting for you in the future."
Xu Yuehuai's heart stirred; she realized that this man was using wealth and luxury to lure them away, making them abandon their thoughts of escape.
However, she wouldn't be easily fooled. She took a deep breath and then slowly said, "We understand, we will behave."
The man seemed oblivious to Xu Yuehuai's odd behavior and was pleased with her attitude. He waved to his men to bring some food.
These foods were like lifelines to the starving girls. However, the portions were pitifully small, enough for only one person.
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