C171 The Case of Misty Rain Lane in the Capital

The pre-dawn hours in Chang'an were serene, with a curfew in place that kept even the earliest-rising merchants from opening their shops. The deserted streets were patrolled only by night watchmen who had not yet returned home, ambling along at a leisurely pace.

A mist hung over the streets in the cool morning air, particularly dense in the alleyways of the Red Light District