Arriving at the bathhouse, a few people were already soaking inside. Some traveling merchants from next door heard the news and paid silver to open the back door, just to come and take a look.
The steam filled the room, and wearing a thick cotton jacket, it didn't take long to break a sweat.
Liu Ji carried Gongliang Liao and led the way, followed by Qi Xian, looking around nervously for no apparent reason.
Behind them were Shi Tou and another guard, holding half a bolt of cloth, tying the corners to a stick. They found a less crowded spot, dipped the cloth into the pool, and created a curtain for privacy.
At this point, Qi Xian felt more at ease, undressing and entering the warm pool. He looked up to see Liu Ji and his teacher Gongliang Liao already naked, wearing only shorts, sitting on the steps of the pool, sipping cold tea, and enjoying the pickled meat sent by the staff.
