> last message, her thoughts turned to what she might wear, considering her various options. Should she wear a different outfit than usual...?

Opening her wardrobe, Sushang pulled out a loose, flowing hanfu. She's never really had the opportunity to wear it before.

> an outfit for the festival!

> sending the invitation, Sushang nervously waited for a reply. She could practically feel her heart pounding out of her chest with every passing second.

She really hoped to celebrate his birthday with him!

> look at him.

❝If you insist...❞

> little lost.

Now it's her turn to put on a convincing performance.

❝W-We're almost there!❞

> better job than me. How did you get so good at it?❞

> appearance fool you.❞

Once the merchant was finished with her hair, she checked her reflection in the mirror. It looks strangely familiar! For some unknown reason, the hairstyle reminds her of home.

❝It feels a bit weird having my hair down, but I like it. Thanks, Luocha! You've done a >

> speaking.

❝Marshal Hua, I want to thank you for the gift and letter. I really appreciate the weapon. I'll take good care of it, I promise.❞

> The merchant's not a hallucination.

❝What are you doing here? You never mentioned anything about visiting.❞