While Cui Lu was preparing incense candles, I quickly gathered some valuable items.

I had a servant inform Aunt that I would be going to pay respects to my grandmother today, and in order to do so with a sincere heart, I would be fasting and not joining you and cousin for breakfast.

After leaving the Cui residence, I didn't go to the temple but headed to the largest escort agency in Songyang Prefecture - Wei Hai Escort Agency.

I went straight to the point, slammed five hundred taels of silver notes on the table, and told the steward that I wanted to see the head of the escort agency.

The head was named Luan Zhong, a person I had heard of even when I was a ghost.

This man was originally a lay disciple of Shaolin Temple, bold and righteous, with extensive connections to the government, the Green Forest, and the transportation gangs. During an invasion by foreign enemies, he spent all his family wealth, organized three hundred local heroes to defend the country, and for his military achievements, he was appreciated by the King of Qin, promoted to a captain, and gradually rose to the rank of general.

Later, he assisted the King of Qin in seizing power, was granted the title of Duke, and his power and influence were unmatched for a time.

I had thought that Luan Zhong must be a rough and tough brute, with a voice like a broken gong, capable of killing a big bug with one punch. But when he appeared in front of me, I was stunned.

This Luan Zhong was actually... very handsome.

This man was around twenty-five years old, tall and straight like a pine tree, broad shoulders and narrow waist, with a firm and aloof gaze, but the corner of his mouth always carried a casual smirk.

He looked me up and down, seeing me as a little girl, not taking me seriously, and nodded, saying, "Are you the one who paid five hundred taels to invite me out? I don't know which family's young lady you are, don't make a scene, go home quickly."

With my appearance, many escorts and guests had already gathered outside, standing at the door to watch the commotion.

I sat up straight, lips curling into a faint smile, "I've heard that Mr. Luan of Wei Hai Escort Agency is a heroic and valiant man, how come today you seem to be frightened by a little girl like me, not daring to do business."

Luan Zhong was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled, "This young lady is quite interesting. So, tell me, what priceless treasure are you entrusting, to offer such a sky-high price of five hundred taels."

I pointed at myself, "Me."

Luan Zhong was surprised, "You?"