When they saw the actual pictures in the auction catalog, they just thought it was an artistic process and an exaggeration. How could there be a peony in the world with seven flowers of different colors blooming at the same time!
I didn’t expect it to be true!
“There really are seven-colored peonies!”
"The flower disk is round and full, the color is pure, and the fragrance is clear and long-lasting. It's the best! The best!"
Flower lovers are going crazy at this moment, staring at the peony trees on the stage with shining eyes.
Chen Tian said, "The seven-color peony tree has a starting price of fifty taels. Each time you raise your number, you'll increase the bid by ten taels. You can also bid directly."
As soon as he finished speaking, a large group of people in the audience immediately raised their signs.
Some people shouted directly: "I'll give you one hundred taels!"
"I'll give you one hundred and twenty taels!"
"Two hundred taels!"
"One thousand taels!"
As soon as the price was announced, there was a moment of silence at the scene, and many people who were not so eager to bid and whose wallets were not very fat gave up immediately.
What a joke! One thousand taels of silver can buy a shop on the main street. No matter how rare the peony flower is, you can't eat or drink it. Why spend one thousand taels of silver just for its beauty?
However, flower lovers don’t think so.
Such a rare flower is worth spending any amount of money!
The bidding became intense within a few minutes, with only a few people still competing.
The leaf carving was one of them. The old lady loved flowers and had told him long before he came that he must buy this seven-color peony tree.
Nan Tang looked indifferent, but he was still very tight on the price.
There were also a few other people who were determined to get this flower tree.
But as the bids got higher and higher, some people finally had to give up.
In the end, only Ye Diao and Nan Tang were still competing.
At this time, the price of the flower tree had reached five thousand taels!
In an era where two cents could buy a large meat bun, how many buns could five thousand taels buy? 2.5 million! I'm afraid they could fill the entire auditorium.
Seven-color peonies are rare treasures for others, but for Xue Huan, with a little effort and a few graftings, she can have as many as she wants. She even has several in her space.
If it weren't for the need to maintain the uniqueness of this seven-color peony tree, she would have given one to Old Madam Ye long ago.
Just as Ye Diao was about to raise his placard to bid, Xue Huan sent him a message: "Brother Ye, don't bid anymore. I'll give one to the old lady when the time comes."
Ye Diao was shocked, but he had been in the business world for several years, so he was able to put on a good show and didn't show it.
"Since Brother Nan likes this peony so much, I won't argue with you. I hope Brother Nan will go easy on me later, haha."
Ye Diao bowed to Nan Tang.
Nan Tang: "Thank you, Brother Ye, for giving up your love." This shows that he is grateful.
Ye Diao touched his nose, feeling a little guilty. He wanted to turn around and look at Xue Huan, but he held himself back.
Spicy hot pot secret recipe, oden secret recipe, cake secret recipe, a complete set of imperial green jade headpieces, round and huge black pearls, and a beautiful dress made of water silkworm brocade...
As items were presented one after another, each one triggered fierce bidding.
However, Feng Xian remained calm, because none of these material possessions could move him. The reason he came this time was for the legendary "Stone Bridge Picture"!
He Shen, who was sitting next to him, was doing the same thing as him, but his target was the "Medical Classic".
The medical saint of the previous dynasty spent ten years writing it, but because he had put so much effort into it, he passed away before he could make the "Medical Classic" public.
However, after later generations obtained the "Medical Classics", they were not as selfless as the Medical Saint. Not only did they not publish the "Medical Classics" according to the Medical Saint's wishes, but they used it to make profits.
As a result, the only copy of the Medical Classics passed from one person to another. Later, when war broke out, the fate of the Medical Classics became the same as that of the Stone Bridge Picture, and its whereabouts became unknown.
Now that the Medical Classics has finally been published, how could he not be excited?!
When the "Stone Bridge Picture" was presented, many people were excited and stared at it with burning eyes.
Feng Xian's heart sank upon seeing this, for he had no confidence in his own financial resources.
Although he served as an official for most of his life, he did not save much wealth in his old age because his hobby of collecting famous paintings and calligraphy was too expensive.
Of course, his own calligraphy and paintings are still very valuable. If he were not so concerned about his moral integrity, he could make a fortune by selling a few of them. Unfortunately, he could not do such a thing as selling his hard work for money.
If he meets a kindred spirit, he will give his calligraphy and paintings away for free. But if he meets someone who pretends to be knowledgeable and pretends to be cultured, then no matter how much money he has, he will never be able to buy his calligraphy and paintings.
Moreover, it is not easy to create a good work that suits your taste. It requires the three conditions of time, place and people to be present at the same time.
In just a few moments, Feng Xian thought a lot.
At this time, Chen Tian on the stage announced the reserve price: "The starting price is one thousand taels, plus a painting by Master Feng Xianfeng."
When they heard the first one thousand taels, everyone was excited and ready to raise their hands to bid. However, when they heard the second half of the sentence, they were dumbfounded.
"What? We have to add another painting by Master Feng?"
"What kind of rules are these?"
"Can't the highest bidder win?"
Those who recognized Feng Xian looked at him. If there was anyone here who could afford this "price", it was undoubtedly Feng Xian himself.
Feng Xian himself was also surprised, but after the surprise he was happy!
He Shen nudged him with his elbow and said, "What are you waiting for? Take a picture of the painting now."
Feng Xian came to his senses and quickly raised his number plate.
Chen Tian: "Mr. Feng offers one thousand and ten taels plus a painting. Is there anyone who can offer a higher price?"
No one said anything and no one raised a sign.
At this point they also realized that the auction was held in this way because Zhao Xiaoxian was obviously trying to do Mr. Feng a favor and deliberately sold and gave the "Stone Bridge Picture" to him at half the price!
Even if they could afford it, why would they show up now and deliberately upset both Zhao Xiaoxian and Mr. Feng? Wouldn't it be better to just do a favor and help them achieve their goal?
Thus, the legendary "Stone Bridge Picture" fell into Feng Xian's hands for "one thousand taels plus a painting".
When Chen Tian made the final decision, Feng Xian's heart suddenly settled down.
"You old man, you finally got what you wanted." He Shen was happy for his old friend, but also a little jealous.
Feng Xian smiled like a child who had won a prize. "Haha, you will too. I was originally wondering why Miss Zhao invited me to this auction. Now I know, she might have something to ask of me, so she gave me such a generous gift. I guess your situation is similar to mine, otherwise how could the "Medical Classic" appear in the auction catalogue by such a coincidence?"
After hearing this, he suddenly realized that Zhao Xiaoxian could actually understand their preferences so accurately!
The two looked at each other and felt that Zhao Xiaoxian was really omnipotent. Not only did he find out their preferences, but he could also get what they had always dreamed of and then deliver it to them in such a fair and open way.
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