lcionline Chapter 118: Face slapping moment!
Chapter 118: Face slapping moment!
Just now, the red coral tree owned by Prince Shun's wife was auctioned for a high price of five thousand taels, which was already the highest price in the auction.
At this moment, she was sitting in the back nervously, trying to remain calm. However, her anxious eyes revealed her true emotions.
How could Shen Ruoyan be taller than her? !
"Five thousand taels."
One stone caused a thousand waves!
Shen Ruoyan asked for five thousand taels, not taking the items that had been auctioned off before seriously. When Mrs. Huang heard the price, she was shocked and blurted out, "Are you crazy?!"
But soon, she discovered that the crazy person was not Shen Ruoyan.
But everyone present.
"Six thousand taels!"
Mrs. Zou was the first to make an offer. She gritted her teeth and risked her life for the sake of her son!
However, there were too many people who had the same idea as her, and the venue was almost in chaos, but the sound of bidding never stopped.
"Six thousand five hundred taels!"
"Seven thousand taels!"
"Seven thousand five hundred taels!"
The prices kept rising, and it was hard to keep up. These noble ladies no longer cared about being reserved and restrained, and argued with each other until their faces turned red and their necks became thick. Some even rolled up their sleeves, as if they were ready to fight at any time.
Mrs. Huang felt that this world was crazy, otherwise, why couldn't she understand any of it?
It's just an inkstone, but the price is already several thousand taels?
Is there gold hidden in there? !
Not only she, but also the wife of Prince Shun, did not understand. But she was a little better than Madam Huang, at least she knew why these people were so crazy.
If the inkstone is made of precious materials, then people who like it will naturally be willing to pay for it. But for people who are not interested in inkstones, it will be no different from an inkstone worth a few taels of silver.
However, the inkstone used by Shen Mo is different.
For scholars in this world, great scholars like Shen Mo are comparable to Confucius and Mencius in their hearts. They are their beliefs and the direction they pursue.
She remembered that the last time Shen Mo leaked a manuscript, it was sold for a thousand gold coins. It was just a few words written casually on a piece of paper, but because it was Shen Mo's authentic work, it attracted many people to scramble for it.
What’s more, this time it was Shen Mo’s own granddaughter who brought out the inkstone!
Who doesn't want their children to pass the imperial examinations? The more aristocratic the family, the more they value these things.
The Spring Examination is about to begin. If I could snatch the inkstone used by Shen Mo for my family at this time, even if I just touch it, I would feel as if I were helped by God and would feel at peace.
Seeing that Madam Zou, who usually kept a low profile, was madly bidding up the price, Princess Shun now had a deeper understanding of Shen Ruoyan's abilities.
This woman is not easy to mess with!
"Ten thousand taels!"
The person who was bidding the price was so excited that his voice broke. Never, never before had such a high price been offered at a fundraising event!
What happened today is something she will brag about for the rest of her life!
"Do you have any more of the ten thousand taels?"
"Ten thousand taels twice!"
"Twelve thousand three times, deal!"
The final word was given, and Shen Ruoyan's inkstone was sold at a staggering price of 10,000 taels!
Mrs. Zou's hands were still shaking uncontrollably. She stared blankly at the inkstone that was handed to her, her mind still not fully recovered.
As the wife of the Minister of Revenue, she never spent money lavishly. She even compared prices from three different stores and spent a long time choosing before deciding on a rouge. This was the first time she spent so much money...
"Congratulations, Madam Zou, for winning the inkstone. I hope Madam Zou will get what she wants."
Shen Ruoyan's voice pulled Madam Zou back to her senses. She subconsciously hugged the inkstone tightly. After coming to her senses, she quickly said, "I'd like to borrow Madam Lu's good words."
She only hoped that her son would be on the list of successful candidates in this spring's imperial examination, so that all their efforts would not be in vain.
Although no one said it, Mrs. Zou knew that everyone was secretly competing with each other.
If the son of the Minister of Revenue didn't even pass the Spring Examination, he would be laughed at if he went out. Although Madam Huang was very aggressive with Shen Ruoyan just now, she reacted later and started bidding vigorously, didn't she?
With everyone's envious and jealous eyes, Mrs. Zou hurried back to her seat.
Other curious people wanted to come closer to take a look at the true appearance of the inkstone, but she blocked them back.
"This is Mr. Shen Mo's personal item. It should not be played with, lest it become vulgar and ineffective." Mrs. Zou said seriously, causing people around to complain. Mrs. Huang rolled her eyes, "Is it so precious?"
Who knew that Madam Zou nodded seriously, "Such spiritual objects must be kept well and not neglected."
She held the inkstone box in both hands, her expression so solemn, as if Shen Mo was standing in front of her at this moment.
Shen Ruoyan came over and said, "This inkstone has found its way into the hands of someone as thrifty as Madam Zou. I'm sure Grandfather would be happy if he knew about it."
grandfather?
It's your grandfather again!
Don't you know how to talk if you don't talk about that old man Shen Mo? !
Seeing that her limelight was snatched away by Shen Ruoyan, the face of Prince Shun's wife had darkened. She didn't even bother to pretend, she just stared at Shen Ruoyan gloomily, wishing she could take a piece of meat off her body!
But Shen Ruoyan was completely unaware of it and smiled as she explained to Mrs. Zou the precautions on how to preserve and use the inkstone.
Mrs. Huang's ears itched as she listened to what happened next, and the more she watched, the more jealous she became. It was only then that she remembered that her husband also respected Shen Mo very much. If she could get this inkstone back, he would definitely praise her for being thoughtful!
Unfortunately, it was snatched away by the family of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue!
There were many people who had pink eye with her, but they only dared to think about it in their hearts and would never do anything else.
After all, Princess Yihe was watching the whole process, and after it was over, she even sent someone to escort Mrs. Zou back home.
The intention is already very clear.
Shen Ruoyan was in the limelight today, but apart from taking a few more glances at the inkstone, Duke Yihe seemed to not know her and did not have any interaction with her at all.
Today, the princess looked even worse. If she hadn't been holding on to take charge of the situation, Shen Ruoyan was worried that she would faint in the next second.
How did Yihe become like this?
What exactly happened to her?
She used to practice martial arts! I haven't heard of the princess being seriously injured, so she shouldn't be so weak...
No, she had to find a chance to investigate Yihe's affairs. Although the Princess's Mansion was heavily guarded, she had no choice but to take the risk for Yihe's sake.
She absolutely cannot let anything happen to Yihe!
After the fundraising meeting, Shen Ruoyan put the matter behind her and concentrated on studying how to investigate Princess Yihe. Anyway, her goal had been achieved, and it was none of her business from now on.
I just hope that some people won’t do anything desperate!