The host immediately said, "Master Liao Chen does have an Incense-Burning Qin, which he cherishes dearly. To think that, upon hearing that the young Marquis wishes to listen to the guqin, and with Thirteen Niang herself offering to play, he'd be willing to lend out his treasure."
He asked Thirteen Niang, "Would Thirteen Niang like to fetch it herself? See if you can bring that score too? Or should this old monk fetch it for Thirteen Niang? It's just a few steps away, after all. The brother's qin is not to be touched by those who don't appreciate its value."
Upon hearing this, Thirteen Niang stood up and said, "I am most grateful for Master Liao Chen's generosity in lending the qin. I should retrieve it myself."
She smiled at Ling Hua and said, "Helmsman and young Marquis, please wait for a moment; I will be right back."
Ling Hua laughed, "Actually, there's no need for Master Liao Chen's qin. In my view, this qin here is quite good already."
