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EXT. CITY STREETS - NIGHT

The carriage makes its way through the quiet streets of Bianjing, passing by darkened shops and the occasional late-night vendor. Inside the carriage, AIYUE sits quietly, her face illuminated by the soft glow of the lantern hanging from the ceiling.

ANGLE ON: AIYUE'S HANDS

Her hands rest in her lap, fingers gently entwined. There is a calmness to her posture, but her eyes reveal the depth of her thoughts— considerations of what has been said and what lies ahead.

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