Chapter 133： old objects

Chapter 133 Old Objects

Zheng Datou was so confused from gambling that he couldn't figure out whether he bought the money from the dealer or passed it down from his ancestors, but as long as he had money, he was satisfied.

Holding five pieces of silver, he was happily thinking about how to gamble and maximize the money.

But before he could close the stall, someone was waiting aside. The salesman stretched out his hand and directly asked for the money that Zheng Datou had previously owed on credit.

Zheng Datou was anxious: "Good brother, why did you **** them all? Leave some for me!"

The salesman sneered and said, "You've already paid for your next purchase. If I weren't afraid that you'd have nothing to eat, I wouldn't bother to care about you!"

Zheng Datou:…

He endured it again and again, not daring to say anything, for fear that his only remaining friend would fall out with him and leave him alone.

"Good brother, did I get a sky blue porcelain pen washer from you before?" Zheng Datou asked casually.

The salesman said: "I am a salesman, why do I buy such things?"

Zheng Datou was slightly stunned when he heard this: "Ah? Is this thing really passed down from my ancestors?"

After saying that, he slapped his thigh and said with a cry: "The treasure passed down from our ancestors was sold for five cents of silver? It's a loss, I've lost a lot!"

The salesman watched his performance without any fluctuation in his expression: "If you cry louder, it's a bit fake now. I'm afraid others won't believe you."

The sadness in Zheng Datou's eyes was real. He cried so hard that his voice trembled: "It's true... this time it's true... it's not the same words as last time..."

The reason why Zheng Datou is able to run a stall business is because of the calligraphy scam last time. He said that someone picked up the original calligraphy of his ancestors and sold it at a high price, which attracted people to flock to it.

The salesman didn't care, and said: "What's there to cry about? You've gambled away so many things from your ancestors, and I haven't seen you so sad. If I'm really sad, your ancestors underground should be more sad to see the prodigal son." ”

Zheng Datou:…

Compared with the misery here, the Gu family returned with a full load.

"Grandma is so awesome. With a little trick, I was able to buy this pen washer for a small amount of money. At first, I really thought grandma wouldn't let me buy it!" Niu Niu said loudly.

Mrs. Gu was very happy when she saw her granddaughter holding the pen and loving it. She said, "My dear, these people who set up stalls are the most hateful. They charge exorbitant prices for selling things, and they will kill every one they can! Next time you encounter this kind of situation, just go there." If you bargain hard, he will quote you thirty taels, but you just ask for five cents."

As Mrs. Gu talked, she actually regretted it and said, "I overpaid even five cents. If I met a gambler like this, he would probably sell even one cent! If I had known better, I would have quoted one cent!"

Niu Niu looked at Mrs. Gu with admiration and said, "Grandma, you are so smart."

The simpler the compliment, the more satisfied Mrs. Gu will be. She said happily: "You have a lot to learn. Grandma, my decades of salt are not in vain!"

Niuniu nodded vigorously and said, "I want to be as powerful as grandma!"

As soon as she entered the Gu family's house, Niu Niu rushed into the study like a whirlwind and presented the azure brush to Gu Mingda like a treasure.

Although today was the Dragon Boat Festival, Gu Mingda did not relax at all. He was still studying hard at home. He did not expect that his daughter would actually bring a gift when she went out.

"I fell in love with this pen washer at first glance. When I saw it, I thought of my father... Grandma helped me negotiate the price, and I bought it for only a little money..." Niuniu said in a coquettish voice about the process of buying a pen washer.

Listening to the child's intermittent description, Gu Mingda probably understood what kind of story this was.

He was very flattering and said: "Grandma is great, and Niu Niu is also well-behaved. If it weren't for Niu Niu's good cooperation, grandma wouldn't be able to buy the things so cheaply." Niu Niu raised her little face and asked, "Does Daddy like this gift? "

"As long as it's from Niuniu, daddy likes it." Gu Mingda said softly.

His words were not adulterated at all. Whatever Niuniu gave him, even if it was a leaf, he would make it into a bookmark and put it in a book for careful collection.

Gu Mingda casually turned the pen over and looked at the red signature at the bottom with a startled expression.

"Blue flowers and spring rain..." Gu Mingda murmured.

Niu Niu curiously came over to look at it together, then pointed to the four small characters "青花春雨" on the red signature and asked: "Dad, why would someone put this kind of seal on Bi Washing? Is this the name of Bi Washing?"

Gu Mingda took a deep breath and said, "Niuniu, you have come back with another incredible treasure!"

Niuniu looked at him doubtfully.

Gu Mingda pointed to the seal and showed it to his daughter and said: "Blue and white spring rain is one of the 108 commonly used seals of Emperor Taizong of the Yan Dynasty."

"Yan Dynasty?" Niuniu hadn't started studying history yet, so she didn't know what dynasty it was.

"The last emperor of the Yan Dynasty was two hundred years ago. Emperor Taizong of the Yan Dynasty was also a heroic figure. Counting his life, he had eight great achievements..."

Niu Niu was mesmerized as she listened to Gu Mingda's detailed talk about the past of the emperor of the old dynasty.

"I didn't expect there to be such a powerful person. I heard people say that the grassland people are good at riding and shooting, and they are all brave and good at fighting. I didn't expect that they would be defeated by us Central Plains people." Niu Niu sighed with emotion.

Gu Mingda said: "Back then, this emperor had a terrible reputation on the grassland for being able to stop children from crying at night. It's a pity that such a powerful man died in depression after Queen Yuan Yi died of illness."

Niuniu couldn't help but sigh: "His wife must want him to live for a long time and not want him to feel so uncomfortable."

Gu Mingda patted his daughter on the head and said, "It's a pity that people today can't see the sage's style."

Niu Niu asked again: "Since it is something used by such a big shot, why can't the Zheng family recognize it? They just sold it so casually."

Gu Mingda explained: "Taizong Yan had many seals, and there were 108 commonly used seals. It is impossible for ordinary people to remember every one of them clearly. What's more, the Zheng family was devoted to gambling, and I'm afraid he couldn't even write a word." I know a few, but how can I tell them apart clearly?”

Gu Mingda guessed that this brush washer might have been acquired accidentally by the ancestors of the Zheng family. I am afraid that his ancestors may not have known that this object was once used by the emperor.

"Dad is not an ordinary person, so he remembers everything clearly." Niu Niu said with a smile.

Although Gu Mingda liked to listen to his daughter's rainbow farts, he was a pragmatic person and said with a smile: "There is a lack of historical data in the previous dynasty, and now no one can tell clearly what the one hundred and eight seals are. I accidentally read a book From the travel notes of the Yan Dynasty, I learned that the chapter "Blue and White Spring Rain" was a gift from Queen Yuan Yi."

Niu Niu tilted her head and said: "Since it is a gift from the Queen, Taizu Yan must cherish it very much. This brush is so precious."

Gu Mingda heard what his daughter said and patiently explained: "These old objects are valuable. Firstly, they depend on the production techniques and completeness of preservation. Secondly, they depend on who the previous owner of the old object was and the identity of the person who used it." The more noble it is, the higher the price will be.”

"Emperor Taizong's old belongings of the Yan Dynasty may also involve Empress Yuan Yi. I think many dignitaries and dignitaries are flocking to them. They may be worth thousands of gold. When we get to the capital, I will find a good buyer for your brush."

Niuniu corrected: "Dad, this is your pen wash."

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