Soon, the fifteenth of the lunar month arrived, and the moon in the sky was very round.
Ah Li was dressed up in a magnificent red dress, danced, sang, and played the pipa. The veil on her face slowly fell, revealing a face as delicate as porcelain, which was breathtaking. Ah Li then slowly sat down on the long couch.
That alluring figure, those captivating eyes, that smile on her lips, that light in her eyes, that gaze that slowly swept over the audience before gently looking away, that gentle charm tinged with a touch of elegance, that shy shyness, that stunningly beautiful appearance.
The men who came to the building tonight were captivated and their eyes were red with desire. Such a beauty was theirs tonight!
Master Huang, who was closest and had the clearest view, raised his hand to wipe the corner of his mouth. "Indeed, Miss Xue Li is a beauty of unparalleled grace and charm, worthy of being the most beautiful courtesan in the Hidden Fragrance Pavilion!"
The madam came out and stood in front of Ah Li, saying, "As you all know, the rule in my Hidden Fragrance Pavilion is that the highest bidder wins. Now, please make your bids!"
"I'll offer five hundred taels!"
Master Huang was the first to call out a price, and many others followed suit.
"Six hundred taels!"
"Seven hundred taels!"
"One thousand taels!"
The madam was very excited, exclaiming, "Money! It's all money!"
"Three thousand taels!"
At this sound, everyone present fell silent. Three thousand taels?
The madam was completely stunned. Who was this God of Wealth who was asking for three thousand taels of silver right away?
Ah Li didn't follow along. The old lady had said that after showing herself, she could be shy, but not curious.
A man dressed in white slowly walked out. He looked handsome and was a regular at the building.
The madam felt a chill run down her spine; the man's methods towards women were both shocking and frightening.
The man took out three thousand taels of silver notes, put them in the madam's hand, and said, "Madam, you must keep the money safe."
The madam's smile faded. She took the money and replied, "Okay, I'll take it."
The people around quieted down. This person had powerful connections; they were said to be rich and influential, and no one dared to offend him.
Master Huang had prepared two thousand taels of silver, but this person beat him to it. And it's this kind of person. I wonder if Miss Xue Li can get out of his clutches alive.
If not, then he's just doing all the work for someone else, all for nothing.
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