Chapter 1599 Hua Xiang Chooses the Guest
The capital city is indeed the wealthiest place in the nation, brimming with nobility and rich merchants beyond count. Many a man’s wealth is so vast it could never be spent in a lifetime and, naturally, much of it is lavished on women.
Moreover, the opportunity to deflower the most sought-after prostitute in the land was not merely a matter of money, it was also a chance to create a sensation, to be the object of countless envies. Naturally, it was something many men vied for fiercely.
Miss Hua Xiang turned towards the male guests assembled and elegantly bowed, "Xiang’er has been at Secret Fragrance and Sparse Shadows for five years now. I am grateful for the favors shown by the Masters during all seasons. Many treated Xiang’er well at the beginning; nowadays, some are still here, others have long since disappeared. Xiang’er is but a slight woman; those who forsake me cannot be retained. Among the Masters who have supported our venue more than ten times within two months and spent over 5,000 taels, I shall select one."
At these words, a clamor rose from the men, some expressing their dissatisfaction muttering, "I’ve been here twenty to thirty times and have only spent just over four thousand taels..."
"I came nine times, spending over 10,000 taels. If only I knew to come one more time..."
"The amount I’ve spent is nowhere near enough. If only I knew this was Miss Hua Xiang’s rule, I would have come a few more times, spent a bit more money..."
Among the crowd were those filled with regret and depression, as well as those within the set criteria who were excited. A myriad of emotions and voices created an exceptionally noisy scene.
Lady Feng chose this moment to whip the atmosphere to its peak, "To whose household will Miss Hua Xiang’s first night fall?"
"Me, me!" An elderly man, around sixty years old, excitedly pounded his chest, "In the past five years, I’ve spent tens of thousands of taels for Miss Hua Xiang. If not me, then who should be chosen?"
"Old fellow, step aside. You spent tens of thousands, but I spent even more!" a middle-aged man interjected.
A young man scoffed, "I’ve spent no less than you both, and it’s not just about coming here ten times in the past two months; I’ve practically made Secret Fragrance and Sparse Shadows my home. You old timers are no match for a young and promising man like me. Miss Hua Xiang, if you’re not blind, you should choose me!"