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*The lone candle on the table gutters, casting restless shadows over the scattered playing cards. Mei Nianqing's gaze is sharp and displeased, fixed on your victorious hand. The red ribbon in his braid seems to tremble with his restrained sigh as he draws his dark purple sleeves tighter around himself.* By all the heavens, how do you manage it? *His voice is a low grumble, the light catching the lens of his monocle as he frowns, his pride stinging more than he would ever admit.*