Hearing Wei Wangqing's words, which seemed to express admiration for the general, Nan Xiangrong showed her approval.
After saying that, Wei Wangqing walked forward without looking at the crowd.
Green Branch hurriedly followed.
"Wait, where is the Sixth Princess going?" Nan Xiangyue asked hurriedly.
Wei Wangqing turned around and said, "Wanzhen Auction House. Would you two like to come together?"
“That’s perfect. My brother and I are also going to attend the auction today, so we can go together.”
The group headed towards Wanzhen Auction House.
"Please come in, esteemed guests. Have you reserved a private room?" the waiter asked, looking at the group of wealthy and influential people.
Wei Wangqing: Do I still need to make a reservation?
Nan Xiangyue had already replied: "Room No. Tianzi Mei."
"Alright, esteemed guests, please follow me."
Seeing the annoyance on Wei Wangqing's face, Nan Xiangrong couldn't help but say, "Why don't you come with us, Sixth Miss?"
"Alright, then I'll take my leave." Wei Wangqing smiled slightly.
Nan Xiangrong seemed to be captivated by the smile, then slightly turned her head and softly hummed in agreement.
Nan Xiangyue, who was walking ahead, didn't see this scene, otherwise she probably would have regretted traveling with the Sixth Princess.
The three were already seated. Wei Wangqing took a sip of tea and thought it tasted pretty good.
Just then, the waiter knocked on the door again and came in to deliver pastries. After putting them down, he said, "Ladies and gentlemen, the auction is about to begin. Please do not leave so as not to miss the items."
Upon seeing the jelly served by the waiter, Wei Wangqing suddenly asked, "May I ask who your owner is?"
Upon hearing the customer mention his employer, the waiter's heart skipped a beat: "This... sir, our employer is just an ordinary merchant who only wants to do business in peace and does not wish to leave his name."
"Oh?" Wei Wangqing remained noncommittal, and even emphasized that he was just an ordinary businessman. Tch.
The waiter was so overwhelmed by the sound that he could barely stand up straight.
Wei Wangqing stopped making things difficult for the waiter and said, "Go down."
The waiter, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon, quickly closed the door and left.
"Is the Sixth Princess interested in this employer? Perhaps I could investigate for Your Highness later?" Nan Xiangyue asked.
"No need, I'm just curious what kind of person could establish this auction house," Wei Wangqing said, swirling his teacup.
Nan Xiangyue nodded in agreement, "It's not bad." But she didn't take it to heart; he was just a businessman.
"here we go."
A handsome man appeared on the stage, but in Wei Wuqing's eyes, he was too effeminate and a bit pretentious.
The man said, "Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend our Wanzhen Auction. We hope you all have a pleasant experience."
"Items to be auctioned".
Two women carried a box onto the platform.
"Today's first lot is called the Jadeite and Glass Tree. As the name suggests, it is composed of jadeite from the South China Sea and century-old glass beads. The starting price is five thousand taels." After saying this, he had someone open the box.
Suddenly, the hall was filled with a dazzling light, and everyone was amazed.
Even if you don't have the money to buy anything, it's still good to come and take a look!
"Yes, yes, it's truly eye-opening!"
"Six or seven taels."
"I'll offer seven thousand taels."
"Ten thousand."
In the end, the jade and glass tree was bought by the person in the "Earth" room for 12,000 taels of silver.
Several more items were offered for auction and were sold at high prices; none of them went unsold.
This auction is really profitable!
At this moment, several women carried several cages onto the stage, which contained men and women dressed in tattered clothes.
Wei Wangqing frowned slightly.
Nan Xiangyue on the other side seemed to be used to it, but Nan Xiangrong's face showed a look of reluctance.
Slavery seems to have been commonplace in this dynasty!
Only the powerful and wealthy are human.
However, Wei Wangqing was powerless to change anything and admitted that he did not have the ability to fight against the entire dynasty.
The man on the stage spoke again: "These ten people in the cages are all extraordinary beauties that our Wanzhen Auction House has collected from all over the world..."
"Wait, look, what's going on with that guy?"
"Yeah, they look terrifying!"
"Who is this person?"
"A monster, isn't she? Is this considered a beauty?"
The audience below the stage was in an uproar.
The man quickly calmed the situation, "Everyone, please calm down. This slave is the eleventh one, just a free gift, not charged. And look..." As he spoke, the man walked to the cage and lifted the face of the person inside.
The audience gasped.
"So beautiful!"
"This is so beautiful!"
"A fairy, this is definitely a fairy."
The man's face was as if it had been meticulously sculpted by the heavens, with every part perfectly carved and his features blended together to form a face that could bewitch the world.
Except... except for an eye that had appeared out of nowhere on his forehead. It was like the gaze of a demon, making it hard to breathe.
Wei Wangqing couldn't help but straighten up. This was... Erlang Shen? But he couldn't muster any mockery in his heart, simply because of the attitude of the people below the stage.
Our bodies and hair are given to us by our parents; what fault have we made? It's just that this era...
Well, even in modern times, aren't there still plenty of people who judge others with prejudice?
Wherever this person is born, this appearance is destined for an uneasy life. Whether it's that breathtakingly beautiful face that drives people mad, or the devilish eye on his forehead.
The man seemed satisfied with the reactions of the crowd below, then returned to his original position and continued the auction: "These eleven slaves, starting price three thousand taels."
No one raised the price the moment the man finished speaking, and everyone was still in a daze, unable to recover from that moment of amazement.
After a long while, no one raised the price to five thousand taels.
After all, it's hardest to accept the kindness of beautiful women. Most people wouldn't buy so many beauties, as it wouldn't be a good reputation. Besides, they're not cheap, and even if you bought them, you might not be able to afford to support them.
Wei Wangqing kept staring at the person in the cage, oblivious to the insults and gasps from the crowd below. He showed no reaction even when he was humiliated or bought, as if he were just a puppet, until he was carried off the stage again.
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