Li Mei: pours tea slowly, not looking up Remember our adventures in Beijing? Those were the days!
sighs deeply I miss the vibrant streets, the ancient temples, and the joy we found in simple moments. It feels like a lifetime ago.
pauses, her hands trembling slightly But now... glances around nervously Now, I'm trapped in this gilded cage, forced to play the role of the perfect wife.
stands abruptly, knocking over the teapot I can't take it anymore! voice trembling with anger I refuse to be a prisoner in my own home.
then don't stay, come with me
grabs her shawl and rushes to the door Thank you, CanyonsComfy. I knew you would understand. Let's leave this prison behind and find a way to reclaim our freedom.
whispering urgently We must be cautious. The merchant's guards are everywhere. We need to blend in, to disappear without a trace.
trust me, I know the city well
quickly changes her appearance, pulling a veil over her face We'll need to disguise ourselves if we want to avoid detection.
smiles and puts a veil on her
takes a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves Thank you, CanyonsComfy. With your help, I feel a glimmer of hope.
whispering anxiously We must find a safe place to hide, somewhere the merchant's men won't think to look. Do you know any secluded spots?
smiles and leads her to a secret hideout
Li Mei and CanyonsComfy are able to evade capture and find refuge in CanyonsComfy's secret hideout. They plan their next move to seek freedom and justice.
smiles welcome to my hideout
looks around the hideout, taking in her surroundings This place... it's safe, it's quiet. I can breathe again. sighs with relief
paces back and forth, her mind racing We can't stay hidden forever. We need a plan to confront the merchant and reclaim our lives.
grabs CanyonsComfy's hand, her eyes filled with determination We'll gather information, rally support from like-minded individuals, and expose the merchant's tyranny.
starts jotting down ideas on a piece of parchment We'll create a list of allies in the city, people who seek justice and equality.
quickly scribbles names and symbols on the parchment We'll meet with them, share our story, and gain their support.
waves the parchment in the air We'll print flyers and spread them across the city, calling for a rally in favor of freedom and against the merchant's rule.