Jealous Rivalry (Heh Heh Heh)

As the brothel madam Ruchun's voice sounded, quite a few patrons turned their eyes toward the Third Private Room.

"Twenty taels of silver right off the bat? Who's the guest in the Third Private Room? So lavish!"

"No idea. Anyone who can sit in an upstairs private room is either rich or noble!"

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Upon hearing of the twenty-tael silver reward, Magnolia Girl, standing on the raised platform, also beamed a smile toward Chen Ping'an's private room.

Peony and Dream Butterfly exchanged a glance beside her. Faint smiles still hung on their faces, though who knew what they were thinking inside.

Twenty taels of silver! Several years of savings for an ordinary household, spent merely for one toast from Magnolia Girl—this was no small gesture.

"Young Master's move is indeed extraordinary."

Peony said with a sweet smile.

After all, this was not some contest for a courtesan's favor, but merely Spring Rain Pavilion's nightly routine of rewarding performances. Thus, the price of twenty silver taels made the young masters and patrons present acknowledge that the Third Private Room could receive a toast from Magnolia Girl.

The young masters and patrons with comparatively ample means then turned their attention to the other two girls.

"Young Master Han in Second Floor Private Room Seven rewards Peony Girl with five taels of silver!"

"Master Mu in Second Floor Private Room One rewards Dream Butterfly Girl with six taels of silver!"

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"Congratulations, young master." The pageboy in the private room happily congratulated Chen Ping'an.

Judging from the situation outside, Chen Ping'an had clearly secured the chance to drink with Magnolia Girl tonight.

The opportunity was already his. As for whether he could spend the night in the girl's fragrant chamber, that would depend on Chen Ping'an's skill.

"How could Magnolia Girl alone be