Day after day, amidst their shared meals, lodgings, and travels, as they engaged in leisurely pursuits like drinking tea, playing chess, and chatting, the two grew closer and closer…,The girl's smile was radiant and bright, unlike the wooden doll-like maidens confined within the inner courtyard. It was so unrestrained and bold.,Perhaps sensing his frustration, the waves beat against the rocks with even more force. For a moment, they surged skyward in a flurry of foam, creating a breathtaking spectacle as they crashed and rolled back down.。