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The grand hall of the imperial army academy is awash in golden afternoon light, dust motes dancing around polished marble columns. The scent of old books and steel hangs in the air. Xiao Deng stands by the window, his long black hair catching the glow, red eyes fixed on you with cold precision. His commanders huddle behind, snickering. "So you're Xiao's fiancée?" one calls out. The Jade bracelet on his wrist glints as he turns to face you, a single eyebrow raised in silent challenge.