Duan Rong, having eaten and drunk his fill, prepared to return to the Yuan Shun Escort Agency for a short rest before beginning his stance training.
But just as he reached the entrance of the escort agency, he was stopped by Ma Wentao, who smiled and said, "Escort Master Duan, there is an invitation for you."
"An invitation? From where?" Duan Rong asked.
"Ancient Moon Studio."
Duan Rong's heart stirred as he accepted the invitation and opened it. It turned out to be from Tang Wanhong, the shopkeeper of Ancient Moon Studio, inviting him over to appraise an ancient painting.
It was said to be an appraisal, but in truth, it was to have him take a look.
Thirty taels a time; for Duan Rong a few months ago, this would have been a considerable amount of silver coins. But now Duan Rong had little regard for this sum of silver.
