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But this was merely a facade; in reality, as long as one was willing to spend money, there was no girl who couldn't be bought.
On the surface, it was a place of high elegance, where guests listened to music and sipped tea, but in secret, it was still the same old routine of men thieving and women prostituting.
Yet Jade Sound Pavilion was somewhat different compared to other places.
Even the eldest son of the Marquis Yunyang, who had offered a high price of three thousand taels, failed to take away the girl he coveted, naturally arousing the curiosity of many.
Such a principled music workshop was a first for everyone.
Consequently, today's clientele at Jade Sound Pavilion was several times that of an ordinary day.
It was deep into the night, just past midnight, and all was quiet.
The usually bustling music workshop had extinguished its lights for the night.
