Luo Jin was the most famous local hero in Siwater. He loved making friends and would invite itinerant travelers to his home for hospitality. Over time, itinerant people would come to the Luo household when arriving in Siwater, making it a small itinerant hub with well-informed connections.
Ji Mingshao altered his appearance and accent, pretending to be an unknown newcomer to the itinerant, hoping to find clues about his arrest.
Unexpectedly, he didn’t find the clues he sought but instead heard news about the Ruan family in Dengzhou. He asked, “Brother Luo, is this Dengzhou Ruan family the home of Ruan Shixin? Has something happened?”
Luo Jin, unaware of Ji Mingshao’s true identity and thinking he was just a traveler, replied, “Indeed, it’s the home of Ruan Shixin. His brother has been falsely accused of murder and arrested. His daughter has written seeking help. Do you know him?”
Startled, Ji Mingshao recalled the scene of Ruan Shiming and others causing trouble and could no longer sit still. He forced a calm demeanor and said, “I’ve only heard of his name before, but I don’t know him personally.”
Luo Jin believed him and didn’t ask further, focusing on plans to rescue Ruan Shixin. An hour later, Luo Jie set out with over ten skilled helpers towards Dengzhou, while Luo Jin remained in Siwater to contact other friends and seek potential official channels to prevent any mishaps.
In the midst of the commotion, no one noticed that the thin young man who had just arrived had disappeared.
Luo Jie was further surprised, which contradicted his perception of young women. The women he had seen were either shy and soft-spoken or wielding knives and acting like men in the jianghu.
This beautiful woman before him, both delicate and decisive, was the first of her kind.
Luo Jie’s initial intention to save someone from disaster transformed into the excitement of first love. His voice softened: “Miss Ruan, please don’t be formal. Your uncle and my father are close friends. I will do my best to rescue your uncle. Let’s discuss how to proceed.”
