Chapter 338 The Numb Big Bull
"Wow..." Da Niu exclaimed softly, looking at the things on the table.
This is a set of women's headdresses, including hairpins, hair ornaments, hair sticks, etc., totaling more than a dozen pieces, each one exquisite and making people very envious.
Shu Yu's eyes widened slightly; she naturally liked beautiful ornaments as well.
However, it's only something you can admire from afar, and ordinary jewelry isn't usually sold at auctions. This item has an unusual origin.
Sure enough, after the man on the stage showed it off, he began to explain the origin of the headdress.
"This headdress is exquisitely crafted and made by the court artisan Master Chang. I'm sure all the distinguished guests here know that Master Chang was the late emperor's most valued craftsman. He was also responsible for making the late empress dowager's jewelry. I don't need to elaborate on his skills, and this headdress is one of Master Chang's masterpieces."
"Of course, this set of headdresses was also a gift from the palace. Although imperial gifts cannot be displayed in public, Master Chang's work is very valuable for collection."
Shu Yu didn't know much about Master Chang, but judging from the man's words, Master Chang must have already passed away.
Of course, there are countless works about him in this world.
But the black market truly lives up to its name; even imperial gifts are sold. I wonder how many people are willing to open their wallets for it.
Imperial gifts are usually recorded, and it's easy to find out who the late emperor bestowed this set of headdresses upon.
However, this headdress was originally given to the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, but the Duke of Zhenguo was executed along with his entire family a few years ago, and the headdress has since disappeared.
Unexpectedly, it has now appeared in this black market.
Da Niu swallowed hard and asked in a low voice, "Master, you sell things from the palace too? This set of jewelry he's talking about is so amazing, it must cost several hundred taels of silver, right?"
Several hundred taels?
Shu Yu laughed and said, "That's too narrow-minded."
"Huh?" Da Niu asked, puzzled.
Soon, the man on the stage announced loudly, "Now, our first item for auction, a complete set of headdresses made by Master Chang, will be officially auctioned. The starting price is three thousand taels!"
Da Niu forcefully suppressed his anger so as not to gasp in front of everyone.
Three, three thousand taels?
Da Niu felt that this place was definitely not for someone like him.
"Sir, three thousand taels? That's so expensive!"
Shu Yu also lowered her voice, "This is just the starting price."
What's the meaning?
The seasoned investor, who had never experienced an auction before, looked completely bewildered.
Suddenly a voice rang in his ears, "Three thousand five hundred taels."
Da Niu turned his head; the person bidding was from the lobby. But this person was clearly just talking; judging from his nonchalant attitude, could he be deliberately inflating the price?
Soon, the private rooms upstairs also started bidding, "Four thousand taels."
"Four thousand five hundred taels."
Five thousand taels.
Da Niu clenched his fist tightly. Five hundred taels in one go. How could these people be so rich?
He quickly grabbed a cup of tea and took two big gulps to calm his nerves.
When the price reached ten thousand taels, Da Niu was completely numb.
He finally understood why Shu Yu had said he had a narrow perspective. It was the first time he realized that there were so many wealthy people around them.
When the price of this set of jewelry finally reached 13,000 taels, the bidding began to slow down.
It's unclear whether it was because most of the people present were men, or because this item was a royal gift and could easily cause trouble.
(End of this chapter)
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