Zhongjing City, Chengwang Mansion, back garden.

A group of noble ladies were gathering in twos and threes chatting.

These women all relied on their husbands' abilities to improve their status, and after their children grew up, they were bored every day, thinking about how to spend money.

"Eh, you know what? There's an auction in Stone the day after tomorrow! ”

"What kind of auction, with our identity, is not a messy auction to participate in!"

"I can't say that, Shiji is the largest jewelry store in Zhongjing, and there may be a lot of good things in their auction!"

"Shhhh Look at what you said, what is your identity? People are auctioning treasure mirrors! At present, there is only a piece of Concubine De Niangniang in the world, and even the treasure mirror of the Lady Concubine Niangniang who was born in a noble family does not have, what is your identity, and you can't look down on other people's auctions? ”

"Really? You mean the treasure mirror? ”

"Then can there be a fake? It is said that the supervisor has gathered countless skilled craftsmen, spent countless rare treasures, and tens of thousands of failures and damages to get an intact mirror, such treasures, who doesn't like it! ”

"Will you be a prisoner? Stones? Isn't Stone a private jewelry shop? How did it have such a big relationship? ”

"That part of your family doesn't even know about such things? Behind the stone record is the Shi family, His Majesty will copy the Shi family, Shi Dingzhong's younger brother and the rest of the relatives who are far away in Guangling Prefecture have also been uprooted and escorted into Beijing, and now the stone record has long been under the jurisdiction of the inner library! ”

"What's more! I heard that the son of the Shi family who was expelled from Beijing was even more unlucky, he actually encountered a storm on the river, the boat sank, and he was buried in the belly of a fish. ”

"Hey, I think that sister of the Shi family, she used to be a frequent visitor between us, and now, hey, maybe one day my family will go to the Jiaofang Division and order her brand!"

As soon as these words came out, a group of noble ladies were all concerned, and the scene was cold, and they quickly changed the topic when they saw the opportunity.

"Let's talk about the treasure mirror, will you go the day after tomorrow?"

"I heard that when the time comes, you will have to check 10,000 taels of silver tickets, my lord is honest and honest, I'm afraid I won't be able to take out so much money!"

Everyone rolled their eyes in unison.

"I've heard that the things that will be used as prisoners this time are better than the ones given to Concubine De Niangniang!"

"Really? Last year's festival, the woman entered the palace, Concubine De showed her treasure mirror with me, that is called a clear and clear, delicate, if the price is not expensive, I have to buy a side! ”

"I'll see it the day after tomorrow."

"Sister, let's go together!"

A group of noble ladies chattered, and the topics of conversation were inseparable from the five mirrors that were about to be auctioned.

In the Qin family in Zhongjing, that is, in the mansion of Qian Gongzi's family, Qian Gongzi Qin Yuwen is sitting in a water pavilion.

The eldest lady of the Qin family, who is now the controller behind the Mingyu Building, Qin Li, sat opposite him, wearing a cyan robe that did not reduce its beauty but also showed a bit of tranquility, her fair face was a little pale and weak, but the strength and intelligence in her eyebrows and eyes were also undoubtedly revealed.

"Big brother, there is an auction in Shiji the day after tomorrow, and there are five treasure mirrors to be auctioned, you go and help me buy one and come back."

Qin Li spoke calmly, for her, it doesn't matter if the capital is verified at 10,000 or 100,000.

When she buys things, she only looks at whether she wants to see if she wants to, but it just so happens that she thinks about this mirror.

And it's a big idea.

But what she didn't expect was that the eldest brother, who had always been fond of him and said that he would find a way to pick the stars and the moon, said directly: "No!" ”

Qin Li looked up in surprise.

Qin Yuwen, who subconsciously refused, suddenly felt a tightening heart, and with a bit of flattery and discussion, he snorted: "That, little sister, look, this mirror is actually a piece of glass, and then find a way to make it look like a person, and add some decorations that don't cost money, so I dare to come to the auction, and I also have 10,000 taels of admission qualifications, isn't this a clear trick!" ”

Qin Li blinked, "Our Qin family buys things, how can we ever care about the price?" ”

Qin Yuwen:

"Little sister, I think that with that money, it is better to buy hundreds of well-polished copper mirrors, let's replace them with new ones every day, it's better than going to that one!"

Qin Li frowned, "I buy things, why did I have to worry so much?" Is the Qin family bankrupt? ”

Qin Yuwen:

He was about to speak, Qin Li suddenly looked at him, "I know, do you not want me to buy this mirror because it was made with the assistance of Young Master Xia?" ”

Qin Yuwen was stunned.

"Sure enough! When I gave Xia Gongzi a jade plaque of Mingyulou, you muttered for a long time, I want to go to Guangling Hall to see a good show, and you are chattering, it turns out that this is really the case! ”

Qin Yuwen coughed dryly twice, and said palely: "That person is not a good person!" ”

Qin Li, who had just been resting at home for the past two days and had not yet known the grievances between the Qin family and Xia Jingyun, looked at him with a smile, "Okay, I know that the eldest brother is for my good." But I really have nothing to do with this Xia Gongzi! ”

"Although his appearance is rare in the world, his demeanor is calm and measured, and his temperament is outstanding; Although his poetry talent is unparalleled, every exit is a famous poem through the ages; Although he is outstanding, he can fight with these big forces in Beijing without falling behind. But people have already decided that the eldest lady of the Su family, I don't have any thoughts about him, and he will not be my good match, so the eldest brother can rest assured. ”

As soon as Qin Yuwen heard this, his heart became even more angry.

Lao Tzu's sister is more than enough to be a queen, but it is because the person she likes has fallen in love with someone else that she has to extinguish her mind, you Xia Jingyun is a ball!

But his sister had already said this, and he had to agree in a false way.

Sending away his sister, who left contentedly, he snorted coldly, got up and walked out of the house.

He is going to contact the powerful people in Beijing who are qualified to participate in this auction and ask them not to participate!

When I saw it, if there was no one who could afford to pay for this auction, what would you sell Xia Jingyun for!

The auction can't raise money, I'll see what you can do with it!

I told you to kneel and beg for mercy, and I will do it!

"Childe! Son! ”

In the Jiang'an Hou Mansion, Gongsun Jinghuo rushed into the study in a hurry, looking at Xia Jingyun, "Childe, it's not good!" Qian Gongzi went around today, which made many powerful people in Beijing who were originally going to participate change their minds. It is said that many families have made it clear that they will not participate, and four of those who have already registered have already gone to Stone to remember their names. ”

His face was full of anxiety, and after the news came out yesterday, he felt that he had suddenly understood Childe's plan.

If these five mirrors can be sold for more than 10,000 taels, then there must be 60,000 or 70,000 taels together.

Naturally, he also regarded this auction as their only chance to turn over, and now this opportunity has been disrupted, how can he sit still!

Xia Jingyun, who was holding the scroll and watching, only smiled calmly when he heard this, "Got it." Mr. Gongsun has worked hard. ”

As he spoke, he turned his gaze back to the scroll and turned the next page.

Before Gongsun Jing could speak, Xia Jingyun smiled and said, "Mr. Gongsun might as well wait until the evening, maybe there will be variables." ”

Gongsun Jing retreated suspiciously, racking his brains and couldn't figure out where this variable was.

Gongzi Qin has used the prestige and weight accumulated by the Qin family for several generations to make those powerful people not participate in this auction, what other variables can there be?

Even if his own son-in-law personally goes out and visits these powerful people one by one, he can't save the situation, right?

But just when he was in despair, three fast horses drove out of the palace and came directly to the main store of Shiji.

Looking at the people who were busy with tomorrow's auction, Jin Zhong, the palace attendant, cleared his throat and said sharply: "Your Majesty's dictation!" ”

The general and the stone keeper, who were busy in it, quickly knelt down in unison.

"Your outstanding intelligence, ingenuity, making this treasure, relieving your worries, I am very comforted, I wish you a great success tomorrow!"

Everyone thanked him.

Immediately, under the arrangement of well-intentioned people, this news flew to various mansions in Zhongjing City like wings.

In less than an hour, a number of extravagant or simple carriages drove out of these mansions and came to the head office of Shiji, waving silver tickets and announcing the name of their master's house.

Among them, especially a few that have previously withdrawn their names are the most eager.

When Gongsun Jing heard the news, he was silent for a long time, silently poured himself a glass of wine, drank it all, then poured another glass, and drank it again.

A cup of respect for the son, a cup of respect for yourself.

Forgive him for his stupidity, and rejoice in his choice.

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The next day, the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, this much-anticipated auction officially kicked off.

Chapter 2 will be a little later.

(End of chapter)