When the song was over, everyone in the room was shocked.

The melodious and graceful piano music seems to still linger in the air, and the lingering sound is intoxicating.

Immediately, waves of cheers broke out.

"I didn't expect that this little man Hua Shi has such great piano skills."

"She has a stunning appearance and is quite knowledgeable in music, but it's a pity that she comes from such a humble background."

The other person shook his head lightly, his face full of regret, and his words revealed a sense of helplessness.

"How can I say low? To put it bluntly, I'm just a brothel boy."

"I just didn't know that virginity would be auctioned off. Sigh, I don't know who got the advantage."

Quan Jiuxi listened to the whispers of the people around him with an ambiguous expression, and a faint arc appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Who else could it be?

Of course it's her.

Hua Shi stood up and bowed.

Dignified and elegant, if he were not in a brothel, he would definitely be a nobleman.

The madam walked up with her plump waist swaying, and the thick powder on her face fell off with her smile, like a fine white snow.

"Next, it's time for the auction. Everyone, the starting bid is 10,000 taels of silver."

As soon as the madam finished speaking, a woman dressed in gorgeous brocade and wearing pearls and jade on her head waved her silk handkerchief and shouted impatiently,

"Twenty thousand taels!"

The flesh on his face trembled slightly as he shouted, and his eyes were full of determination to win.

The madam hurried over and shouted at the top of her voice, "Manager Qian, twenty thousand taels."

"Thirty thousand taels!" shouted a tall woman with a stern face.

The madam quickly looked at the man again and said flatteringly, "Hey, Miss Leng, thirty thousand taels."

"Fifty thousand taels!"

"Sixty thousand taels!"

"Eighty thousand taels!"

The madam smiled so hard that her teeth were visible, her eyes were almost narrowed into slits, and the wrinkles on her face were squeezed together like a ripe pumpkin.

"I'll give you two hundred thousand taels!"

An urgent female voice suddenly rang out. Everyone was startled and looked in the direction of the voice. It turned out to be Liuli County Master.

She was wearing a pink silk long dress with delicate peonies embroidered on the hem and a layer of gauze covering the outside, making her look more elegant.

She wore a dazzling gold ornament on her head, and her hairpin swayed gently with her movements, making a crisp sound.

Liuli stood at the door, hands on hips, chin slightly raised, and shouted loudly, "I want Hua Shi's virginity!"

His face was slightly flushed with excitement.

No one present raised the price, not only because the two hundred thousand taels of silver was a huge amount, but more because of the status of the Princess of Liuli County.

She was the granddaughter of General Fuyuan and had some kinship with one of the imperial concubines in the harem, so no one dared to offend her easily.

Everyone either kept their heads down and remained silent, or whispered to each other, but no one dared to make a bid rashly.

When the madam saw Liuli County Lady coming over, she felt relieved and said with a smile on her face:

"Two hundred thousand taels, are there any guests who want to increase the price? If not, tonight, our Hua Shi will be Liuli County Master's man."

Liuli straightened her back, raised her chin, and looked at the women around her with pride in her eyes.

He paused suddenly and met Quan Jiuxi's gaze.

Quan Jiuxi sat lazily on the chair, leaning back slightly, with one hand casually resting on the armrest and the other hand gently waving a folding fan.

Meeting Liuli County Lady's gaze, she raised her eyebrows slightly and said, "I'll pay two hundred thousand taels."

The field fell into silence, and you could hear a pin drop.

The ministers also looked over and secretly criticized in their hearts that Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess was indeed all show and no substance.

Some people shook their heads slightly with disappointment on their faces, while others showed a gloating expression, waiting to see how this farce would end.

"Your Highness, how dare you snatch someone from me?"

Liuli spoke with her lips bitten so hard that they almost lost their color.

"What? There is a beauty, and I can't accept her?" Quan Jiuxi said in a calm voice.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, with an elusive hint of amusement in her eyes, and folded her hands leisurely in front of her chest.

Liuli knelt down hurriedly, "I dare not. But..."

She couldn't explain herself for a long time, stammering, not knowing how to start. Beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her eyes wandered around in panic.

"During the auction, the first person to bid wins." Hua Shi, who had been silent all this time, said lightly.

He frowned slightly, pursed his lips, and let his hands hang at his sides, his long fingers unconsciously curled up slightly.

The madam spoke hastily, her face breaking out in a cold sweat. "Yes, Your Highness, it was the county lady who said it first..."

The madam hunched her body, her waist almost bent at 90 degrees, and her face was full of flattering smiles.

His smile seemed extremely stiff, beads of sweat the size of beans on his forehead kept flowing down his cheeks and dripping onto the ground, his eyes were full of panic.

Liuli straightened her back and said, "Your Highness, I am truly pleased with Hua Shi. Please help me."

Her eyes were full of pleading, and her gaze was firm yet pitiful. She straightened her chest and tried to make herself appear more righteous.

Quan Jiuxi chuckled, "In an auction, the highest bidder wins."

The corners of her mouth turned up, but with a hint of coldness.

"Our prices are all the same..." Liuli said anxiously, her hands clenched into fists, her knuckles turning white from the force.

"Your Highness, I didn't explain it clearly just now. I meant two hundred thousand taels...of gold."

Quan Jiuxi's tone was calm and she waved her sleeves lightly. The gold embroidery thread on her sleeves sparkled brightly under the light.

Everyone present gasped, their eyes wide open, shocked by the astonishing price and speechless for a long time. The entire hall fell into deathly silence.

"gold!?"

"Two hundred thousand taels!"

"This is an astronomical figure!"

"Your Highness is so rich." A shrill voice came, with a complex tone of envy and jealousy, and her eyes stared straight at Quan Jiuxi.

"We may never see such wealth in our lifetime."

"Spending two hundred thousand taels on a prostitute's virginity is truly a dandy thing."

A deep voice filled with disdain and contempt, shaking its head as it spoke, looked at Quan Jiuxi with eyes full of disgust, "Such extravagance is a misfortune for the country!"

"This is too exaggerated. Could it be that Her Highness has lost her mind?"

"Humph, it's ridiculous to use this money to help disaster victims!"

"But she's the Crown Princess, so we can only stand here and watch."

"What!?" Liuli raised her head in shock, her mouth wide open, her eyes full of astonishment and disbelief.

Is this princess crazy?

She screamed wildly in her heart.

Isn’t she afraid that the empress will be angry tomorrow and that all the civil and military officials will impeach her?

Even Hua Shi looked over.

What does Her Royal Highness intend to do?

He frowned slightly, his eyes showing confusion and inquiry, and he secretly guessed Quan Jiuxi's intentions.

The madam glanced at Hua Shi secretly, and when she saw him nod, she put on her fake smile again.

"It seems the outcome is set. Mr. Hua Shi's virginity belongs to Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess."

As the madam spoke, she twisted her fat body.

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