"If Doctor Luo doesn't mind, Linglong Pavilion would like to befriend you. This is a special token made by Linglong Pavilion, which allows you free entry and exit. Upon seeing this token, you will be regarded as a most honored guest. In the future, Linglong Pavilion will only charge 10% of the fees for items that Doctor Luo auctions at Linglong Pavilion."
An San presented the Xuan Tie token with both hands, which was engraved with the three characters "Linglong Pavilion".
Items auctioned at Linglong Pavilion must be approved by the manager. In other words, if an item you want to put up for auction at Linglong Pavilion doesn't meet Manager Wang's approval, then it has no hope of being put into Linglong Pavilion.
Moreover, if one wants to enter the auction of Linglong Pavilion items, one must first pay a minimum deposit of three hundred taels of silver. Three hundred taels can only be used for auctions on the first-floor viewing platform. There are five private rooms on the second floor for six hundred taels, three private rooms on the third floor for one thousand taels, and only two private rooms on the fourth floor for three thousand taels. The fifth floor is said to be the room of the true owner of Linglong Pavilion. No one has ever seen who the true owner of Linglong Pavilion is.
"Thank you." Yan An accepted the token without giving it any further thought; why should he refuse something given to him by someone else?
"Third Pavilion Master, I have a bottle of water from Tianshan Mountain here. Would you like to auction it together?" Yan An took out another small porcelain bottle from his sleeve.
Upon hearing about the water from Tianshan, both An San and Manager Wang were startled. Their Linglong Pavilion also had a small bottle of this water, but it was extremely rare to find. Legend has it that this water could regenerate flesh from withered bones and bring the dead back to life.
Several years ago, after the prince found it, he kept it in Linglong Pavilion for safekeeping and did not auction it off. Unexpectedly, Doctor Luo had a bottle in his possession.
An San reached out and took it, opened it and smelled it. It was indeed water from Tianshan, even more fragrant than the Linglong Pavilion.
"Dr. Luo, this matter is of great importance. I need to report to my master. Could you please wait a moment?" Yan An knew that what he had brought out today would be explosive no matter where it was placed, so he nodded.
An San, carrying the water from Tianshan, found Yue Xiyuan, explained his purpose, and placed the porcelain bottle on the table. Yue Xiyuan opened it and smelled it; indeed, it was much more concentrated than the water he had found before.
"Find someone to secretly bid for it." Yue Xiyuan didn't know how many Yan An had left, nor did he know why Yan An wanted to auction it off, but to be on the safe side, it was best not to let it fall into the wrong hands.
"Yes, Master." An San went down five floors and came to Yan An's private room on the second floor.
"Dr. Luo, your master has agreed to the Heavenly Mountain Water. The Linglong Pavilion auction is in three days. Would it be convenient for you to come and watch?"
"Okay, thank you." Yan An was really curious to see how rich people spent money like water at ancient auctions. Just thinking about the money coming in made Yan An's eyes light up with joy.
Looking at Yan An's greedy expression, An San wondered if it would be useful to tell his master that this Doctor Luo must be extremely fond of money.
After leaving Linglong Pavilion, Yan An took Bai Lan to Yuelai Ke to try the best food in the capital and to bring some snacks back home.
"Please come in, esteemed guests... Would you prefer a private room or the main hall?"
"A private room." The servant led Yan An and Bai Su to a private room on the second floor.
Since the four Bai sisters started following Yan An, they had grown accustomed to his generous and unpretentious nature, and took their seats. Yan An, remembering there were still two other people at home, ordered quite a few delicious dishes.
"Miss, the items you auctioned today are extremely valuable. Why not keep them to help in case something happens in the future?"
Bai Su didn't understand why her young mistress would put such a precious item up for auction. If someone else had it, they would have treasured it. Bai Lan asked in confusion.
"My dear Bai Su, is it possible that this thing isn't very rare on your young lady?"
Yan An rested her chin on her hand, moved closer to Bai Su, smiled, and her eyes seemed to shimmer with a watery light that was easy to look away from.
"And also, Bai Su, my little darling, now you know my secret, so watch out or I'll kill you to keep you quiet." Yan An rubbed his neck.
"My young lady is the best young lady, she would never do that." Bai Su looked at her bright and beautiful young lady and blushed unconsciously.
It seems these four sisters are all easily fooled. They trust me so much; if I were to sell them off one day, they'd probably still be counting the money for me. Of course, Yan An would never sell them off; how could she bear to part with such beautiful and adorable people...
Just as the dishes were almost all served, a woman in yellow, accompanied by her maid, burst in. The woman was exquisite and pretty, with willow-leaf eyebrows, beautiful eyes, and a beauty mark at the corner of her eye, giving her a somewhat bewitching and seductive air. However, the sharp and mean-spirited look beneath her brows and eyes made the otherwise delicate woman somewhat ugly.
"This is my territory, so get out of my way right now!" the girl in yellow said, pointing at Yan An.
Seeing that Yan An remained unmoved and showed no intention of acknowledging her, the girl in yellow felt as if she had hit a cotton ball, and prepared to hit and scold the servant next to her.
"Don't you know I always sit here when I come here? Hurry up and tidy up and get her out of here, or don't blame me for being impolite."
“Miss, we were the first to arrive at this private room. There’s a proper order to things, isn’t there?” Bai Su said angrily, looking at the girl in yellow who was about to attack the waiter.
"Who do you think you are? A maidservant of an ugly woman dares to speak to me? I've never seen a master and maidservant eat together in my entire life. It's hilarious." With that, she raised her hand to slap Bai Su.
Although Yan An had disguised her appearance, she could still be considered a girl from a modest family.
Yan An flashed to the side of the girl in yellow and caught her hand that was about to be slapped.
"If this young lady doesn't know the rules, I happen to have nothing to do and can teach you. You've never seen a master and maid eat together since you were little, so this can broaden your horizons."
"Do you know who I am? I am Liu Ruyan, the daughter of the Minister. You've offended me, and you'll regret it."
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