Especially after witnessing Princess Xie build a cross-sea bridge from scratch, Madam Huang no longer felt contempt; instead, she felt a certain admiration for her.
She's a formidable woman.
"Yes, who would have thought that oysters could be used to build bridges!"
Chen Guang was also somewhat moved.
At first, they didn't know there were oysters on the bridge foundation.
Even after the bridge was completed, the Yue King's Palace issued a decree:
Oyster digging is prohibited in and around the bridge!
It was only then that everyone realized: the bridge foundation was covered with a dense mass of oysters.
Some people were waiting to see the bridge collapse: building a bridge is easy, but the stones can't withstand the erosion of the sea, and sooner or later, the bridge will fall apart.
However, once the secret of oysters is known, anyone with basic common sense who lives by the sea knows that the Yue Wangfu (Prince Yue's Mansion) has it all figured out.
"Therefore, you must pay attention to Princess Xie. No matter what she sells at her auction, just respond positively!"
Chen Guang solemnly instructed Huang Shi once again.
"Yes, my husband, I understand!"
Ms. Huang was no longer angry, but instead agreed earnestly.
Soon, the day of the auction arrived, and it was held in the same restaurant, though it had been renovated.
The restaurant is more impressive than before, and its magnificent lobby can accommodate an even larger number of guests.
The person presiding over the auction was still Zheng Yurong.
She stood on the stage with a smile, and without saying a word, took out the model of the treasure ship.
Wow!
The women of the powerful clans all stared wide-eyed...
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