Chapter 91: Tiangong Pavilion's first show: Go crazy, leeks!
Inside the imperial study, the air was thick with the scent of sandalwood. Dongfang Yuning's face wrinkled as she began her passionate, mostly heartbreaking, accusation to her brother-in-law, Nangong Yu, who was reviewing memorials behind the dragon case.
"Brother-in-law! Take care of your brother!"
She pointed her little hand in the direction of Prince Yong's mansion, as if something outrageous was happening there.
"Brother Aye is crazy! Really crazy!"
Nangong Yu put down his red brush and watched his sister-in-law's angry expression with interest: "Oh? What happened to Aye again? Did he make our Fuxing Princess angry?"
"It's more than just anger! It's heartache! Angina pang!"
Dongfang Yuning covered his chest with his hands, his expression exaggerated.
"He! He actually said he wanted to cover the entire road from the palace gate to the palace with gold foil! Pure gold! Brother-in-law, that's a road! It's for people to walk on!
Isn't it for his Ning'er to step on the clouds? And that phoenix crown with nine hundred and ninety-nine oriental pearls? Does he think they're just fried beans? And those fireworks, supposed to start at midnight and go up to dawn?
Are those fireworks? Those are gold and water! They are the foundation of the national treasury! They are the blood and sweat of the people, brother-in-law! "
Dongfang Yuning became more and more excited as she spoke, her small chest rising and falling.
"Extravagance! Too much extravagance! Extravagance! Too much extravagance! I can't stand it! I, Dongfang Yuning, am used to being frugal and thrifty, and I can't stand this kind of wasteful behavior!
"Brother-in-law, you are the emperor! You have to take charge! Order him! Everything must be kept simple! Otherwise... otherwise I won't get married! Let him cry on his gold foil!"
System 118 precise complaints:
[Ding! Host, your frugal personality is a bit broken? The mountains of gold and silver stored in your space and the freshly harvested leek fields around the world are trembling!]
Are you sure your heartache isn't because you're worried that Brother Aye will spend all your future share of your small treasury early?
Dongfang Yuning roared inwardly:
[118, shut up! I call that a reasonable investment! Brother Aye is a complete spendthrift! A spendthrift! Do you understand? My heart is literally bleeding! Just think about how much spiritual spring material and rare seeds those gold foils could be exchanged for!]
Nangong Yu looked at his sister-in-law's "heartbroken" expression, and the corners of his mouth twitched almost imperceptibly.
He picked up the teacup and took a slow sip, suppressing the laughter that was boiling in his heart, and tried hard to maintain the majesty and helplessness of an emperor:
"Ning'er... this... Ye'er's feelings for you are evident to all. He wishes to give you the best in the world. This kind of love... I can't interfere too much.
"Gold leaf is a bit... um... ostentatious, but he said he wanted the whole world to witness your nobility... I can't really dampen your spirit, can I?"
He was swiping the screen frantically in his heart:
[Leeks, I light a candle for you! This little bastard (crossed out) sister-in-law of mine, accusing others of being a spendthrift is fake, but she is sharpening her knife to make another big profit!
He was reluctant to spend his own gold on her wedding, and neither was Aye's! So he's going to take advantage of the fat sheep of other countries! Tsk, who does this skin-stripping person take after?
Dongfang Yuning saw her brother-in-law's "helpless" attitude, and she curled her lips and immediately changed the subject seamlessly. Her eyes lit up surprisingly, as if she was not the one who just accused the bankrupt:
"Brother-in-law! Since you can't stop him from squandering money, I can only rely on myself! Now I plan to make my first appearance at Tiangong Pavilion!
As for our debut, we must have a brilliant performance and make a big hit, which will establish our Fengming Jiuxiao Chamber of Commerce as the world's number one auction house, right?
This is not only for the Chamber of Commerce, but also to demonstrate the prestige of our Dayan nation! Brother-in-law, you must support me! "
System 118 rubbed its hands together excitedly: [Ding! Target Nangong Yu has entered the preset orbit! Host's three-hit combo of 'accusing the prodigal son → leading to the Tiangong Pavilion's debut → binding national honor' is a perfect connection! The logical loop is complete! Leeks, your doom has come!]
Dongfang Yuning smirked inwardly: [Hehehe, the groundwork is laid! Brother-in-law, quickly stamp it! Send out the invitations! My little treasury... oh no, the reputation of the Chamber of Commerce depends on this!]
Nangong Yu watched his sister-in-law switch from heartache to fighting spirit in an instant, and in his heart he once again mourned for three seconds for the upcoming global fat sheep.
He waved his hand with great solemnity:
"Approved! This is a grand event that will enhance our nation's prestige! I will immediately issue an order, sending letters of credence to invite princes, nobles, and wealthy merchants from all over the world! We must make this Tiangong Pavilion's debut and make it famous throughout the world!"
His inner OS:
[Go ahead, you little skinner! Cut it up for me... and for your wedding treasury!]
An invitation letter, stamped with the imperial seal of the Yan Kingdom, with gorgeous wording and exaggerating the royal treasures, rare treasures, and once-in-a-lifetime events, flew like a golden death warrant (crossed out) into the hands of dignitaries from various countries.
The effect is immediate!
Within three days, Kyoto was in an uproar! Every restaurant and inn within a five-mile radius of Tiangong Pavilion was packed! Even with housing prices soaring tenfold, rooms were still hard to come by!
Wealthy merchants with accents from various countries, nobles in strange costumes, veiled ladies, and even guards carrying heavy treasure chests blocked the streets of Kyoto.
In teahouses and taverns, the talk was all about "Immortal Skin Jade Dew," "Tears of the Stars," and "Nine-Turn Resurrection Pills." Kyoto's economy was practically boosted by this wave of "leek tour groups"!
Prince Yong's Mansion, garden.
Nangong Ye looked at Dongfang Yuning, who was rubbing his hands together and looking at a pile of auction lists with golden light in his eyes. His eyes were so gentle that they could drown people.
He walked forward, put his arms around her slender waist from behind, rubbed his chin against the top of her head affectionately, and said in a low, magnetic voice with a smile:
"Ning'er, you've been so meticulous and thoughtful about our wedding. I'm deeply touched. How about I make the wedding even more grand?"
For example, make the Gold Foil Road three feet wider? Or add ninety-nine South China Sea pearls to the Phoenix Coronet? Or…"
“Nangong Ye!”
Dongfang Yuning's fur instantly exploded, like a cat whose tail was stepped on. She turned around suddenly, her little finger almost poking his high nose bridge, her eyebrows raised,
"Do you know what it means to know when to stop?! Ah?! Money! Money! Money! That's all money! Spread it on the ground for people to step on?! Put it on your head and press your neck?!
Do you think gold comes from the wind?! You're such a spendthrift! If you dare to raise the price again, the wedding will be suspended! Your money is mine now, immediately, and instantly! It hurts me to spend it! Save it for me! Do you hear me?!"
Prince Yong, who had an imposing aura of 2.8 meters just now, was like a balloon that had been popped. His tall body shrank slightly, and his handsome face was full of "grievance". His deep eyes looked at her with tears in his eyes, just like a large golden retriever that had done something wrong and was scolded by its owner. His voice was low, with a bit of flattery like a young wife:
"Oh...I'll listen to Ning'er...I won't spread it anymore, I won't add more...I'll save it...I'll save it all..."
System 118 was so cute that the data was garbled:
[Beep! Warning! Target Nangong Ye has activated 'The Ultimate Evolution of the Wronged Golden Retriever'! Damage SSS+! Host defense system is collapsing! Recommendation... Recommendation: Take down Rua Bald!]
Dongfang Yuning's heartbeat quickened, and he pretended to be calm):
"Ahem...that's more like it! Brother Aye, be good..."
Inwardly, I screamed, "Ah ...
In Tiangong Pavilion, on the eve of the first showdown!
The huge auction hall was ablaze with lights and lavishly decorated. The air was filled with a subtle, soothing aroma that refreshed the mind and encouraged consumption.
The centerpiece of the booth was the Fairy Jade Dew Rejuvenating Cream, the Premium Plus Edition! The jade box was larger, with more intricate carvings, and the cream inside shimmered with a rainbow of colors (10% more Lingquan concentration, with a touch of harmless fluorescent powder added).
A sign nearby read: "Same as the Empress Dowager and Queen's - The Ultimate Secret to Eternal Youth! Only One Available!" Just the location and description alone made the female guests who arrived early breathless and their eyes redden.
Surrounding it are rare treasures that drive men crazy and women's hearts flutter:
Nine-turn Soul-Resurrection Pill Purple Gold Flowing Light Enhanced Edition: Five pills! The final guarantee of resurrection (exaggerated publicity)!
Star Tears (Galaxy Spinning MAX): Three drops! Encased in a crystal cosmic star disk, even more extravagant than the Purple Palace, inlaid with real diamonds! The light shimmers, like a dream!
Dragon and Tiger Bone Strengthening Pills (Golden Spear, Imperial Edition): Ten pills! The starting price is enough to make even the most wealthy businessman weak in the knees!
Target customers: old kings and nobles from various countries!
Advertising slogan: Regain your strength, reign supreme at night... ahem, prolong your life!
Pure Heart and Soul-Centering Incense - Origin Essence: Auctioned by the drop! Housed in a tiny glass bottle, each drop is worth a fortune!
The wisps of smoke wafting from the incense burner next to it have made people who are close to it feel clear-headed and all their irritability has disappeared.
Rejuvenating Jade Body Cream (Postpartum Anti-Aging Miracle Edition): Ten boxes of jade jars!
The advertisement hits the soul: "Smooth out the traces of time and restore the exquisiteness of a young girl! Let your husband's eyes linger only on you!"
The lethality to married ladies, especially queens and princesses who have just given birth, is at the level of a nuclear bomb!
Others such as "Ice Skin and Snow Powder", "Bright Eyes and White Teeth Pills", "Black Hair Like Cloud Liquid"... are dazzling, and each one hits the most primitive desire of human beings - fear of death and love of beauty.
Dongfang Linyuan stood in the exclusive accounting area behind the auction table, looking at the price tags with a starting price of ten thousand taels of gold. His hand holding the golden abacus trembled slightly uncontrollably.
Behind him, ten female accountants, dressed in neat uniforms, with sharp eyes and long, white fingers, were ready for battle like female warriors about to go to war.
"Girls!"
Dongfang Linyuan took a deep breath, his voice filled with excitement and desperation.
"Today, even if your abacus beads sparkle and your fingers become calloused, you must calculate every account clearly and transparently for this boss! Let the gold come even more vigorously! Now is your time to shine and make a name for yourself in the business world!"
The ten female accountants stood up in unison, their movements in unison, their voices clear and powerful, carrying the sharpness of the clanging of metal:
"Yes, sir! I will definitely live up to your trust!"
They were so powerful that it seemed as if they were fiddling with not an abacus, but a magical tool that could turn stone into gold!
Next door, in the exclusive Yueji Pavilion exhibition area, Princess Nangong Yue personally presided over the exhibition. A variety of exquisitely crafted clothing and jewelry, incorporating modern aesthetics, shimmered under the lights, complementing the treasures of the Tiangong Pavilion.
Chen Xiaoyun, dressed in a low-key and luxurious moon-white brocade robe, stood beside her, looking at the crowd outside with fanatical eyes, his fox eyes flashing, and whispered:
"Your Highness, my aunt said that we should seize the opportunity and launch Yueji Pavilion's ready-to-wear jewelry between auctions, especially when the ladies are excited about the treasures they bought... We must reap these leeks ruthlessly and accurately, leaving no roots behind!"
Nangong Yue nodded excitedly, rubbing her hands:
"Don't worry! I've even memorized the line: 'Congratulations, Madam, on finding such a treasure! Why not add to the glory by putting on new clothes and outshining all the other beauties?'"
VIP box area, the royal group has arrived!
Emperor Nangong Yu, even in his ordinary clothes, couldn't conceal his majestic presence. Empress Dongfang Qiwu, clad in a custom-made gown by the Fengming Jiuxiao Chamber of Commerce, exuded grace and grace, her skin gleaming like jade under the light (the Immortal Skin and Jade Bone Cream taking full effect).
As a consultant to the Chamber of Commerce, the Queen Mother looked radiant and energetic, wearing a set of Star Tears jewelry (high-end imitation display items), a true living advertisement.
Nangong Yu looked at the breathtakingly beautiful empress beside him, who seemed to be particularly favored by time, and then touched his own face, which was slightly haggard (for comparison) due to his hard work (staying up late to review memorials), and leaned over and whispered:
"Wu'er~ Talk to Ning'er and ask her to get me some of that Jade Bone Cream too? Don't let people think we're father and daughter when we go out together...it would be so heartbreaking!"
Dongfang Qiwu glanced at him calmly, her eyes seemed to say:
"Want to use it? Why not go and find Ning'er yourself? Or... allocate more treasury funds to support the Chamber of Commerce?"
Nangong Yu hit a snag and touched his nose awkwardly.
Crown Prince Nangong Chengqian, Prince Yong Nangong Ye (acting well-behaved), the fifth prince, the sixth prince, the Marquis Zhenguo and his wife, the Minister of Rites and his wife... almost all of Yan State's top dignitaries were present, sitting in the box with the best view. They appeared calm on the surface, but their inner thoughts were full of drama.
Just then—
“Ding-ling-ling——”
The Xuanji bell on Dongfang Yuning's wrist made a clear and pleasant sound.
Swish!
Throughout the Yan Kingdom's royal box area, everyone—the emperor, empress, crown prince, and even the maids and eunuchs serving tea—stretched their bodies almost imperceptibly! Their hearts, as if plucked by the same string, erupted in a unified, silent cry:
[Leeks, condolences! The skin-peeling spirit/auntie/Ning'er/lucky star...she's started! Best wishes to you!]
At the same time, countless hands, some visible, some invisible, some fast, some slow, precisely pinched the tenderest flesh at the base of her thigh! It hurt! But she had to hold it in! She absolutely could not laugh!
We must not let Princess Fuxing know that they can hear her "inner voice"! Otherwise... the risk of killing all nine generations of her family is no joke!
In the auction hall, demons are dancing wildly!
Even before the auction started, the Tiangong Pavilion was already packed with people, even the corridors were crammed with people! Unlike the "reserved" atmosphere of the Purple Palace, here, especially the wives of some wealthy business tycoons, had long since abandoned aristocratic etiquette!
Like sharks smelling blood, they stared intently at the treasures in the display cases, especially the Fairy Skin Jade Dew PLUS and Star Tears in the center position. Their breathing was heavy, their eyes were wild, and they pushed each other to try to occupy a closer position, muttering non-stop:
"Mine! That set of cream must be mine!"
"Star Tears! I'd spend everything to get a single drop!"
"Get out of the way! Don't block my view of the rejuvenation cream!"
The scene was so hot that it was comparable to the rush to buy supplies in the end times!
System 118 (Excited to the point of breaking voice):
[Ding! Host! The leek fields are bursting with energy! Hunger is at max! The desire to compete has reached the sky! Adrenaline is surging! It's time to harvest! Sharpen your knives and attack the pigs and sheep!]
Dongfang Yuning stood behind the auction table, took a deep breath, and laughed wildly with his hands on his hips:
[Wahahaha! Here it comes! This princess's golden sickle has been thirsting for a long time! Leeks, accept the baptism of the lucky star (skin)! Opening——!]
clang--!
With the ringing of a clear bell, the first auction of Tiangong Pavilion officially kicked off!
Dongfang Yuning, dressed in a gorgeous yet sophisticated gown, stood under the bright lights, a saintly (and somewhat deceptive) smile on her face, her voice carried throughout the audience through a sophisticated loudspeaker:
"Dear distinguished guests! Welcome to the first auction of Fengming Jiuxiao Chamber of Commerce's Tiangong Pavilion! Heaven and earth are spiritual, and rare treasures choose their owners! Today, let us witness together the rare treasures and find their destined owners! The first lot -"
She waved her hand, pointed to the C position, and the spotlight instantly focused!
"Exclusive Plus Edition of the Empress Dowager's Fairy Skin Revitalizing Cream! Only one set available!"
"This ointment is a combination of ten thousand years of Snowland essence, Nine Heavens Yaochi Fairy Dew (Spiritual Spring), and ninety-nine eighty-one rare treasures of heaven and earth. When the Purple Qi arrived from the East, it was personally refined by the Hundred-Year-Old Daoist Master for ninety-nine eighty-one days! On the day the ointment is completed, rosy clouds fill the sky and a unique fragrance fills the room! This secret technique will preserve youth forever. It's not an empty promise!"
"Starting price—one hundred thousand taels of gold! Each bid increase must not be less than five thousand taels!"
System 118 (screaming):
[Host! Blow! Blow hard! After all, the Queen Mother and the Empress are speaking for you! Blow it up into something far-fetched! Go crazy! You're a liar, a brainwasher~~~~]
Dongfang Yuning remained calm and composed: [Don't be silly with your basic exercises! Watch this princess perform!]
"One hundred and one hundred thousand taels!"
A pearl queen from the South Seas was the first to scream.
"One hundred and twenty thousand taels!"
The Queen of Beidi must be won.
"One hundred and thirty thousand taels!"
"One hundred and fifty thousand taels!"
Princess Qingming of Fuying Country directly raised the price.
"One hundred and sixty thousand!"
"One hundred and eighty thousand!"
"Two hundred thousand!"
The wife of the richest man in the Arab Empire didn't even blink.
Prices have skyrocketed! In the Yan Guo private room, everyone had blank expressions on their faces, their minds frantically scrolling through their screens:
Nangong Yu:
[Two hundred thousand... a box of face cream... even my throne isn't that expensive! (⊙⊙)]
Eastern Qiwu:
[Ning'er's bragging skills... I'm impressed. (→_→)]
Queen Mother:
[My dear daughter-in-law, is this really what I used? It seems to be working... okay? (⊙_⊙)?]
Dongfang Linyuan watched the female accountants rapidly turning their abacuses:
[Hands! My hands are shaking! My heart is pounding! I'm rich! Ning'er~little sister~mighty and domineering!!! (ω)]
Nangong Yue stared at the Yueji Pavilion exhibition area:
[It’s almost time! Once they’ve finished applying the cream, it’s time to buy clothes to go with their new looks! ()]
Chen Xiaoyun:
[…(Silently calculating profit margins, gasping)]
Nangong Ye:
[Ning'er is awesome! (Focus on my wife) (ω)]
In the end, this "Exclusive Plus Edition" was bought by the wife of the richest man in the Arab world for a whopping 280,000 taels of gold! She was so excited that she fainted on the spot, still clutching the jade box tightly before being carried away by her entourage.
The following auction completely entered a frenzy mode:
Nine-turn Soul-Restoring Pill (Purple Gold Edition): A single pill fetched 150,000 taels of gold! An old king burst into tears after purchasing it, as if he had bought a second life.
Star Tears (one drop): The bidding is getting fierce!
Princess Beidi and Princess Fuying Qingming were like fighting cocks, and their prices soared from 150,000 to 350,000 taels of gold!
In the end, Princess Qingming bought it for a record-breaking price! As they left, they glared at each other, as if they had forged a blood feud.
Dragon and Tiger Bone Strengthening Pill (Imperial Edition): Several old kings and nobles with gray hair but scorching eyes argued fiercely over it, and finally an old Khan from the Western Regions, renowned for his bravery, bought all three pills at a price of 120,000 taels each!
The old Khan's face was rosy and he looked twenty years younger.
Pure Heart and Concentrated Incense - Origin Essence (One Drop): Auction by the drop! Ten drops! Each drop fetches between 80,000 and 100,000 taels of gold!
Yun Ming, the high priest of Tianyuan, made another move, took two drops, closed his eyes and sat cross-legged, the aura around him became much calmer (poorer).
Rejuvenating Body Cream (Miracle Edition): A Hit Among the Married Ladies! Ten Boxes Sold Out Instantly!
The highest price paid for a single box was 180,000 taels of gold! The lady who won the prize wept with joy, as if she had seen her husband's astonished gaze.
In the private room of Yan Guo, the thigh roots were already bruised! The inner barrage was madly flooding the screen:
Nangong Yu:
[The treasury...my treasury...is about to overflow...(ω)]
Everyone:
[Ning'er/Aunt/Princess Fuxing...is a walking gold mine!]
Chen Xiaoyun looked at the transaction price that kept refreshing his cognition, his fox eyes widened, and a storm of shock surged in his heart:
[I'm convinced! I'm in awe! I'm completely convinced and in awe! My aunt's ability to make money is truly extraordinary! Black-hearted? In front of her, I'm nothing but a pure and innocent little white rabbit! This wave of leeks being harvested... is truly an art form!]
The auction lasted a full three hours! When the hammer fell on the last treasure, Dongfang Linyuan looked at the final account book compiled by the female accountants. The astronomical figures on it made even this imperial merchant, accustomed to grand occasions, feel dizzy and dizzy with happiness!
The fingers of the ten female accountants were twitching slightly, but their eyes were surprisingly bright - they created a business myth!
Dongfang Yuning stood on the stage, looking at the crowd below, some of whom were ecstatic, some disappointed, or still in shock, and listening to the total amount of harvest frantically broadcast by System 118 in his mind. The villain in his heart was already doing somersaults on a mountain of gold.
With a reserved and perfect smile on her face, she announced the success of the debut and previewed Tiangong Pavilion's future auction plans.
The royal family of Yan State finally breathed a sigh of relief, put down their hands that were pinching their thighs or secretly rubbed them, and their faces showed smiles that came from the heart, as if a burden had been lifted off a burden, and as if their hands were cramping from counting money.
Dongfang Yuning, the skin-peeling princess of good fortune, once again used her unparalleled skill of "cutting gold (leeks) and vegetables" to create a business miracle, and added a rich and colorful golden touch to her own (and Yan Guo's) wedding treasury!
Leeks around the world once again felt the fear of being dominated by the golden sickle! And the black-hearted fox Chen Xiaoyun was completely impressed by the aunt's skinning art, and was willing to admit defeat and bow down to her!
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