Chapter 358: Good Things Come in Pairs
This is the so-called perfection, nothing in the world is perfect, it is precisely because of the preciousness of this Ru kiln three-legged brush.
That's why He Shen will break that one, intact one, and leave the flawed one, because its flaws will make people cherish it more.
Of course, there is another important reason why He Shen did this, that is, he tried his best to get this pair of Ruyao three-legged brushstrokes, which was actually to dedicate to Emperor Qianlong.
It is said that if he washed this pair of Ruyao three-legged brushes and presented them to the emperor together, it would make Emperor Qianlong feel that this gift was too easy to get and would not take it to heart.
Only by sending the mutilated one to the emperor can the emperor feel his good intentions and the hard-won success of getting this treasure.
Of course, there is another reason why He Shen fell another Ru kiln three-legged pen wash, that is, in order to eliminate worries, if the emperor knew that he offered one, and he left one, it would be endless troubles.
Because this is the sin of killing the head, and in order to survive, Heshen will not do it, so only by breaking it can he raise the value of the other, the best of both worlds.
This one is indeed a three-legged pen wash in Ruyao, but Zhao Ming didn't find it, where is the broken part of this instrument.
This point made Zhao Ming a little puzzled, it was impossible for him to be wrong, so the other possibility is, could this rumor be false?
Zhao Ming's doubts were also Fang Chen's doubts, and it was that gap that made Fang Chen wonder whether the three-legged brush wash in front of him was real.
Fang Chen next to him looked very anxious, Zhao Ming played with the antique for several minutes, but he kept silent, it was the Tai'a sword that day, Zhao Ming didn't observe it for so long.
But Zhao Ming didn't speak, and Fang Chen had no choice, so he could only be anxious next to him, but on the surface, he still had to pretend to talk and laugh, chatting with the old man.
"Mr. Lang is clumsy, this utensil in front of him should be Ru kiln three-legged pen wash, this is a rumor, Ru kiln three-legged pen wash. A small blemish.
But there is no one on this utensil you gave us, I wonder if Mr. Lang can explain one or two? Could it be that there was another Ru kiln three-legged brush wash back then?"
After being silent for a long time, Zhao Ming finally spoke, and he asked the old man for advice very reverently.
"As you know, there are indeed only two three-legged brushes in this Ru kiln, one of which has a small gap, and that one was broken by the adults back then. The old man replied kindly.
The old man's words made Fang Chen a little unable to sit still, "In that case, Mr. Lang, are you making fun of me, using a fake one to fool me?"
The old man shook his head and continued, "Speaking of which, everyone must have thought that the smashed Ruyao three-legged brush wash no longer exists.
But in fact, there was a man named Fu En in Hefu at that time, and he couldn't bear to let this treasure be thrown away like this, so he secretly took it back and kept it.
Later, by chance, I found another master and reassembled it.
This master's skills are superb, so that people basically can't see the clues from the appearance, so there is today's Ru kiln three-legged brush.
Fortunately, he took this treasure away from Hefu back then, so when he raided the house in Hefu, this treasure was not found out, and it was secretly kept to this day.
If it weren't for the difficulties in our family, I wouldn't have sold the treasure passed down from my ancestors, which has been in our hands for so many years, and I still have to leave in the end. The old man said a little sadly.
After listening to the old man's words, Zhao Ming suddenly realized, he hurriedly lowered his head to observe this Ruyao three-legged brush, if you don't look carefully, you really can't see it.
There were indeed a few cracks on the surface of the object, as the old gentleman said, it had been broken and re-bound.
However, the craftsmanship of this binding is very superb, except for the cracked lines on the surface, there is not a trace of irregularity.
"Thank you Mr. Lang for telling me this truthfully, and the doubts in the hearts of the younger generations have been solved, this is indeed a priceless treasure. ”
Zhao Ming nodded at Mr. Lang and said, "Although sometimes items are more precious, we Chinese respect the most good things in pairs.
This treasure can be preserved to this day, it is the contribution of you and your ancestors, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude, in a hundred years, to be able to let these two Ru kiln three-legged brush wash, together in the world. ”
But at this time, the old gentleman shook his head, "How can it be so noble as you say, we keep him, just because it is our heirloom treasure, it is not worth mentioning, it is not worth mentioning!"
The more the old gentleman said this, the more Zhao Ming respected him, and at this time, Lu Ming, who had been silent for a long time just now, opened his mouth again.
"Mr. Lang, I didn't say that it was like such a baby, why are you in such a hurry, this is your ancestral treasure, and in a few decades, its value will be very high. ”
Fang Chen listened to it beside him, and couldn't help but help his forehead, he asked the two of them to help him buy antiques, and after a long time, they persuaded them back.
This is really not afraid of god-like opponents, but afraid of pig-like teammates, but Zhao Ming has identified it as a real treasure today, otherwise this trip will be in vain.
As soon as he said this, the corners of the old gentleman's eyes moistened a little, and he sighed, "There is no way." My youngest grandson has cancer, and the family's savings simply can't support it.
If I don't sell the ancestral treasure, then my little grandson will have to wait for him to die, the baby is dead, but the person is alive, even if he is the ancestral heirloom, I have to give it up.
Even if this money is only enough to give him a life, and there is no cure, but I think it is worth it! At least I can give him more time to see this world. ”
Zhao Ming was also very touched when he heard this, these antiques are precious, how can they not be human life, Mr. Lang can have such an awareness, it is indeed admirable.
"Fang Chen, this is the old man's life-saving money, you can't be greedy anymore, besides, this treasure is indeed a genuine antique, if you can give more, give more." ”
Lu Ming said to Fang Chen seriously, not at all like his usual style, Fang Chen couldn't help but roll his eyes, "Do you still need to say this? The price I gave is absolutely fair."
And it's higher than the market price, otherwise why do you think Mr. Lang would come to me? It's not the credibility of our Ruiyun Zhai, it's much higher than other antique shops. ”
The old gentleman also nodded in agreement, in fact, the old gentleman had also been to other antique stores before, but those bosses didn't know the goods at all, and they were desperately trying to lower the price, so in the end the old gentleman found Ruiyun Zhai.
"Since everything has been said about this, Mr. Lang might as well you give a price, and we can discuss. Fang Chen continued, since he had already identified this as a treasure, it was impossible for Fang Chen to let go easily.
I saw that the old man didn't speak at this time, but just stretched out a finger, which made Lu Ming's jaw fall off in surprise.
"No, Mr. Lang, for such a baby, you want one million, it's too much of a loss, why don't you want five, six or seven million. ”
But at this time, the old man shook his head, obviously, Lu Ming did not say what the old man thought, "It's not a million, it's ten million, I don't know what Mr. Fang thinks." ”
This figure is actually in Zhao Ming's expectation, such a baby, it is worth selling for 10 million, the price given by Mr. Wang is very fair, not too high, and there is no price reduction.
It's just that this price is indeed a little higher for Fang Chen, Fang Chen is just an antique shop, and his annual income does not have so much money.
If he spends all this money to buy this antique now, it is estimated that his shop will not be able to operate, but the two of them are doing business, and Zhao Ming is not good at interjecting.
Coupled with Mr. Wang, this money is used to save his life, Zhao Ming can't bear to bargain with him, and on the other side, Fang Chen is his friend, in a dilemma, Zhao Ming has no choice but to help each other and remain silent.
"Ten million is ten million, since the old gentleman believes in our Ruiyun Zhai, then I won't bargain with you, pay the money with one hand and deliver the goods with the other.
I'll have people put money into your account now, and I won't delay you and treat your grandson. Fang Chen said sincerely, the old man nodded, and looked at Fang Chen very gratefully.
At this moment, Zhao Ming and Lu Ming next to them were stunned, they never thought that Fang Chen's shot would be so generous.
The 10 million was paid without blinking his eyes, as if it was half of his pocket money.
This made Zhao Ming can't help but start to doubt Equation Chen's identity, if he was just an ordinary antique store manager, with his age, how could he have such a deep family background?
When the three of them went out, the little girl came over again and said very enthusiastically, "My brothers and my grandfather have finished chatting.
In that case, then I'll send you out. The little girl still looked innocent, and it seemed that the old man did not tell her about her brother's illness.
But it's good that one more person knows, it's just one more worry.
After the three of them walked out of Mr. Lang's house together, Lu Ming finally couldn't hold back the doubts in his heart and said, "Fang Chen, I can't see it, you kid is so rich." ”
"Oh, really, this is called being rich, you only see the chic when I pay, but you don't see the hardships when I work behind the scenes.
Don't look at this 10 million seems to be paid happily, in fact, I am more distressed than anyone else, you touch my little heart, and now I am beating non-stop. ”
Fang Chen pretended to exaggerate, and stretched out his hand to pull Lu Ming's hand, but Lu Ming quickly hid aside as if he had been bitten by an insect.
"It's really stingy, saying that you have money and you're crying poor here, hey, anyway, the two of us can be regarded as a great favor for you? ”
Lu Ming had his wishful thinking in his heart, since Fang Chen was so rich, he had to knock him well, otherwise he would be sorry for his reputation of robbing the rich and helping the poor.
"You're embarrassed to say that I get angry when you talk about helping, and you know that you're here to help me, but as a result, if you don't help me talk, you have to turn your elbow out. Fang Chen retorted mercilessly.
"Big brother, did you see it, we kindly came to help him, and now he still bites us back, thinking that I didn't help. Lu Ming didn't think it was a big deal, and continued.
"Hey, don't pull Zhao Ming when you say this, Zhao Ming helped me give the porcelain an eye, what about you, you know that you are making trouble next to you. Fang Chen's sentences pointed directly at Lu Ming.
When these two people were arguing, Zhao Ming had been pondering beside him, since Fang Chen had both connections and money, it seemed that when it was time for his antique shop, he could ask him for help.
In this way, you can get twice the result with half the effort, in that case, it is better to let Fang Chen owe him a favor first, and then it is good to ask him for help.
"Okay, Lu Ming, no matter what, Fang Chen is our friend, and it is also appropriate to help him. ”
Zhao Ming hurriedly pulled Lu Ming back to his side, then turned his head to Fang Chen and said.
"Now that the matter has been done, we will go back directly, and we will meet again next time when we are free. ”