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In the hours before dawn, the sky was still dark.
The moon was bright in the night sky, and the stars were few.
Even though it was the night before the Mid-Autumn Festival, the moon could still be considered full.
The brilliant moonlight spilled down, blanketing all of Shu State in a silvery sheen.
It was a dim, hazy, yet uniquely beautiful sight.
At this moment, within the residences along the streets and alleys of the Prefecture City, a faint clamor began to rise.
Amidst the rising and falling sounds, one could faintly hear the voices of women worshipping the moon and praying for blessings.
"We pray for favorable weather..."
"We pray for our families' health and safety..."
The aroma of mooncakes and wine also drifted on the wind, enough to make some of the younger maids' mouths water.
Xiaodie was one of them.
Although she wasn't qualified to join Xiao Wan'er in the moon worship, she had to wake up early to help arrange the offering altar, table, and chairs.
