Wang Huiwen frowned. He was an authority in the antique world, but he didn't expect to be challenged in Jincheng.
Shen Hong also noticed that something was wrong and said hurriedly: "Master Wang, my old...well, don't look at my second uncle's young age, but his vision is absolutely impeccable! Otherwise, take a look at this plate?"
Wang Huiwen was also a little unhappy. I came all the way from the capital to build up momentum for your Shen family. It would be fine if you didn't appreciate it, but you actually offended me over such a small matter. If it weren't for my great-grandfather's instructions to treat your Shen family well, I would have turned against you long ago!
"Uncle, I don't mean anything else. Let's just talk about the facts. An imperial artifact from the Kangxi era, in good condition, is worth millions. I really like this plate, so I'm willing to pay a high price of 10 million. You said 10 million is too little, so I want to ask, what is the missing 10 million?"
Seeing this, Shen Qi knew that he had to say a few words, otherwise everyone would think he was being unreasonable.
He reached out and picked up the plate on the stone table, tapped it twice with his hand. The sound seemed a little different, and then he put it back on the stone table.
"If you can understand this sound, you'll know why ten million is missing."
Wang Huiwen's face changed slightly. Listen to the sound?
When he got the plate just now, he was already surprised by its preciousness. How could he bear to knock it with his hands?
What if it breaks?
This is antique porcelain. It is very rare to be in its current condition after being preserved for hundreds of years. Who would dare to take the risk of knocking it?
But the sound of Shen Qi knocking on the plate just now was indeed a little special, a little different from ordinary antique porcelain. I felt a little surprised, and picked up the plate carefully again, knocking on it like Shen Qi did.
This time, he heard clearly that the plate did not seem to be solid, but hollow.
Such a thin layer of porcelain plate is actually hollow?
Was such advanced craftsmanship available during the Kangxi period?
Wang Huiwen couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.
Or is the hollowness of this plate caused by accident?
This was the first time Wang Huiwen encountered such a situation. He couldn't figure it out, so he could only ask for advice.
"Uncle, please enlighten me. Is this plate really hollow? How was it made during the reign of Emperor Kangxi?"
Shen Qi nodded slightly. At least Wang Huiwen was really interested in antiques and it was worth his advice.
"There are eight plates in your hand. They were not originally made for Kangxi's own use, but were given to Oboi, the most powerful minister at the time."
"I'm sure you all know about the struggle between Kangxi and Oboi. In order to kill Oboi, Kangxi thought of many ways, including making eight special plates. The inside of the plates was hollow, leaving only a very small hole to drip poison into, and then sealed with vegetable soup. This way, the poison would not be detected by a silver needle before the meal, but over time, the poison hidden in the plates would flow into the dishes along with the vegetable soup, thus completing the poisoning process."
"Unfortunately, after these eight plates were made, they were not used before Oboi was killed by Emperor Kangxi. The eight plates were then sealed and preserved until today. If Patriarch Wang doesn't believe me, you can carefully observe the bottom of the plate to see if there is a hole the size of a pinhole."
Wang Huiwen was surprised and picked up the plate again to observe it carefully. This time he finally saw that there was indeed a hole smaller than a needle hole at the bottom of the plate. If Shen Qi hadn't reminded him, he would never have discovered it!
Surprisingly, it’s true!
Wang Huiwen understood this time that solid plates and hollow plates were not the same concept at all. Moreover, this hollow plate had such a story behind it, so its value was naturally higher. Ten million was indeed too little.
Seeing Wang Huiwen's reaction, many family heads and bank presidents around knew that Shen Qi was right. They were shocked and became very curious about the Shen family's not-so-special second uncle.
My second uncle is so young, but he knows so much. Even the masters of the antique world in Beijing are surpassed by him.
This person must be someone important!
If there was anyone present who was the calmest, it must be Shen Hong, because he was the only one who knew that Shen Qi had lived for hundreds of years and was a true god-like figure, while Wang Huiwen and the others were just ordinary people.
How can ordinary people compare with gods?
Wang Huiwen calmed himself down and bowed respectfully to Shen Qi.
This time he saluted because he was impressed by the abilities displayed by Shen Qi.
Shen Qi had no intention of avoiding him, so he accepted Wang Huiwen's greeting and even sat back on the stone chair.
Wang Huiwen asked, "Second Uncle, this plate of yours is indeed precious, and ten million is indeed too little, but I really like it. Just name a price, and I won't bargain!"
Shen Qi closed his eyes again. "What do you mean by asking for a price? Didn't I just say it? It's just a plate. Whoever likes it can take it. That's it. I'll take a nap here."
After saying that, Shen Qi actually stopped paying attention to Wang Huiwen and the others, leaving Wang Huiwen and the others stunned.
What is going on?
Just now, when Wang Huiwen offered 10 million, Shen Qi thought it was too little. Now that the value of this plate has been confirmed, he wants to give the plate to Wang Huiwen for free?
Is this the realm of a big boss?
Sure enough, it is not something we can understand.
Wang Huiwen was silent for a few seconds, then said, "Second Uncle, I can't..."
"What are you talking about, Patriarch Wang?"
Shen Hong spoke at the right time, "You have come all the way here to help our Shen family out of trouble. We, the entire Shen family, would like to thank you. I believe Second Uncle also means the same thing, otherwise how could he take out such a precious plate?"
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