Qiutong said in a calm tone, "I was born into a poor family, sold to a brothel at a young age. Due to a somewhat pleasing appearance, I received careful nurturing, gaining some proficiency in skills like music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and all things flora and fauna."
"At sixteen, I performed on stage for the first time, quickly became famous, and to elevate my worth, the madam claimed I was a 'Cultured Courtesan', selling only my art, not my body. In just two short years, my fame spread further."
"At that time, a wealthy patron offered a thousand gold pieces for my first night. Even though the madam was tempted, Elder Li Guan happened to visit and attended a performance where I played the pipa. He was greatly impressed and offered to redeem me."
"The madam saw me as a money tree and was reluctant to agree, but when Li Guan revealed his identity as an Inner Peak Elder of the Yun Cang Sword Sect, she dared not refuse."
