When the audience heard Fu Song's words, they were stunned for a moment, but not too shocked.

After all, compared with Wang Cheng and Ran Wennian, Fu Song is just a rookie with little experience.

It doesn't matter whether he's telling the truth or not.

Ling Xi obviously didn't expect Fu Song to say that, and couldn't help asking, "Can you tell me your reasons?"

Fu Song was a little embarrassed: "This... there is no reason."

"No reason? Then how can you say this thing is real?"

Fu Song looked at Ling Xi with a look of suspicion: "Authentic is authentic, there is no need for a reason, right?"

"But..." Ling Xi suddenly didn't know how to respond. "Professor Wang and Professor Ran both said it was fake, and they even produced evidence."

Fu Song said: "They are just talking nonsense. It seems to make sense, but in fact it is specious."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's attention was focused on Fu Song.

Especially Wang Cheng and Ran Wennian.

Wang Cheng snorted, "Young man, don't be so arrogant. Now tell me, why did I say such nonsense?"

Fu Song: "Do you really want me to tell you?"

"I'm all ears! But you'd better think carefully before you speak.

If you force me to do this, no matter who you are or what your status is, you must apologize to me in front of everyone."

Fu Song: "Don't worry about this. I said your reasons are untenable, of course I have evidence.

You just said this snuff bottle is a fake because the mouth of the bottle is too large and it would be easy to choke if you put it in your nostrils and inhale, right?

Wang Cheng nodded. "Of course, the users of snuff bottles in ancient times were all high-ranking officials and nobles, and they were extremely particular about these details."

Fu Song laughed and said, "Of course the nobles of ancient times were very particular about what they did, but what if this snuff bottle wasn't used for snuff?"

"Not for snuff? How could it be?"

"Why not? Because snuff bottles have another function: healing.

This situation was prevalent not only during the Ming and Qing dynasties, but also during the Republic of China.”

Wang Cheng was stunned: "Cure illness? Boy, stop talking nonsense. How can a snuff bottle have the function of curing illness?

Hey, why aren't you talking?"

Fu Song sighed: "Mr. Wang, you didn't buy your professor title by using your connections, did you?"

"you……"

Everyone was amazed to find that Wang Cheng no longer tilted his neck upwards.

He looked at Fu Song, his pupils widening. "My title of professor is earned through decades of hard work. Do you believe I will sue you for defamation?"

Fu Song hurriedly said, "Mr. Wang... Professor, don't be anxious. I really didn't mean to doubt you.

Many historical documents record that snuff bottles were used to treat illnesses.

For example, in Volume 7 of Wang Shizhen's Notes on Xiangzu in the Qing Dynasty:

"The tobacco produced in Luzon is originally called Danbagu, also known as Jinsi Xun, which I have detailed in the previous volume. Recently, there is also a snuff made in the capital, which is said to improve eyesight and especially prevent epidemics."

"Dream of the Red Chamber" Chapter 52: "Baoyu ordered Musk Moon to bring him some snuff, and after sneezing a few times, he felt better."

Mao Dun's "Midnight" 10: "Du Zhuzhai's nostrils were filled with snuff, his eyes were closed, his mouth was wide open, waiting to sneeze."

You see, these are all records of the functions of snuff bottles: improving eyesight, preventing epidemics, and most importantly, clearing nasal congestion.

If you want to relieve a stuffy nose, the bottle mouth should naturally be larger, otherwise it won’t be choking enough!

You said so, right?

Wang Cheng: “You…”

His face turned red, but he didn't know what to say.

Although Wang Cheng is proficient in antiques, he doesn't know much about snuff bottles.

When encountering such a situation, he would just say something casually. Even if there were some loopholes in his words, as long as they were not exposed in public, nothing would happen.

Unexpectedly...

Fu Song looked at Wang Cheng, his tone a little hesitant: "Professor Wang, can you please do me a favor?"

Although Wang Cheng really didn't want to pay attention to this guy, he still asked, "What?"

"Can you please keep tilting your neck? I'm a little scared when you stare at me like that!"

Wang Cheng: “…”

He wanted to continue looking up at the sky, but found that something was not right.

But it didn't seem right not to raise my neck, and I felt very uncomfortable for a moment.

Fu Song looked at Ran Wennian again: "Professor Ran, do you want me to say anything else?"

Ran Wennian smiled slightly: "Although I know that I will be embarrassed once Fu Xiaoyou opens his mouth, I still want to hear Fu Xiaoyou's opinions."

Fu Song said: "This is not a brilliant idea, I just think you are a bit arbitrary.

The figures on the surface of this snuff bottle are lifelike, but that doesn't mean it is not a work from the Ming or Qing dynasties.

Especially when it comes to mainstream culture, mainstream culture can represent a certain period, but it does not mean that this is the only culture in this period.

For example, the most common Tang poetry, Song lyrics and Yuan opera.

Although Tang poetry is most famous for its lyrics, it also includes lyrics and songs, including some very famous novels.

And many times, what you see may not be true.

For example, the portrait of Li Shizhen.

Where did this painting come from? It was painted by the famous modern painter Jiang Zhaohe.

Master Jiang didn't know what Li Shizhen looked like. It happened that his father-in-law was a famous local doctor, so he drew the legendary doctor Li based on his father-in-law's appearance.

And there is Du Fu.

Master Jiang felt that he was extremely talented and well-read, and had the temperament of Du Fu, so he made another self-portrait.

Of course, Master Jiang's behavior of keeping the wealth within the family may seem a bit like Wang Po selling melons, but he still has basic moral integrity.

Unlike some people who deliberately vilify historical figures.

Take the illustrations of the concubines of Qing Dynasty emperors, which are the most common in student textbooks.

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