Chapter 47: Fight if you don’t agree!
Li Wuyang looked at her calmly, and she suddenly felt a little upset. What happened?
Yun Zheng was completely unaware and lowered her eyes slightly to hide the complex emotions in her eyes.
The Third Prince bowed respectfully, "My nephew greets Uncle Nine, may Uncle Nine be blessed with good health."
Li Wuyang nodded slightly.
The Minister of Revenue stood up and saluted. Yun Zheng naturally had no way to sit still, so she followed suit and saluted silently, with her head lowered and not saying a word the entire time.
The Third Prince politely helped the Minister of Revenue to his feet. "Your Excellency, this auction was a great success, and you have made an indelible contribution. If the Emperor knew about this, he would definitely praise you."
"Of course, the greatest contributor is Uncle Nine. You are the best at everything you do. As long as you take action, no matter how difficult the task is, it will be accomplished. Your nephew will learn from you."
He has a warm smile, is gentle and elegant, and is very friendly.
The court officials spoke highly of him and praised him as the most respectful prince.
He pulled his chair close to Li Wuyang, and asked with a flattering smile, "Ninth Uncle, why haven't you been to the palace recently?"
Li Wuyang's attitude was indifferent, "What's the matter?"
He was aloof by nature and indifferent to everyone, including the emperor and the empress dowager, so the third prince was used to being ignored.
"I just want to see you and talk to you, Uncle Nine. I really miss you."
The boss is not a child anymore, but he can act like a spoiled child in public without blushing. How amazing!
Yun Zheng watched coldly. It was him. Yes, the man who came to the Pingxi Marquis Mansion to commit fraud in his previous life was actually the third prince.
In the previous life, he pretended to be a poor distant relative, and was endlessly bullied by the Marquis's Mansion, looking cynical.
She was trapped in the backyard at the time and thought that he was a fellow wanderer, so she trusted him quite a bit.
Haha, it was so painful to deceive her.
Knowing that she was madly longing for freedom, he destroyed her only chance to escape. You bastard, go to hell!
The Third Prince was extremely attentive and tried his best to please him, but Li Wuyang drank his tea and occasionally replied, depending on his mood.
"Ninth Uncle, I heard from my father that the Empress is looking for a princess for you. Do you have a favorite?"
The atmosphere at the scene changed. The Minister of Revenue took a sneak peek. This evil star was also going to get married and have children? It was unimaginable.
Li Wuyang's eyebrows were filled with a hint of impatience. "If you have something to say, please say it. I'm very busy."
The Third Prince knew his character well and didn't dare to beat around the bush. "Uncle Ninth, my nephew has taken a fancy to Bada Shanren's Flower and Bird Painting and would like to ask for your help."
This painting had been included in the auction list for the second half, and he fell in love with it at first sight, but was short of money.
Li Wuyang looked at the Third Prince with a pair of black eyes like deep pools. The Third Prince felt uneasy when he was looked at, and beads of sweat oozed from his forehead.
Li Wuyang then raised his chin and said, "You can ask the owner of the Flower and Bird Painting, the Lord of Jinyun Township."
Following his gaze, the Third Prince saw Yun Zheng in the corner. He was stunned for a moment, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
He stepped forward and politely bowed, "Master Jinyun, this painting of flowers and birds is very important to me. Please give it up."
It's more like a condescending alms than a request.
Royal nobles like them grew up in pampered conditions, and the best things in the world were delivered to them without them having to ask for anything.
He receives countless gifts every year, and people of low status are not qualified to approach him.
Whatever he takes a fancy to, the other party will happily offer it to him with both hands.
A hint of hostility flashed in Yun Zheng's eyes. It is said that people in the royal family are the most heartless and disloyal. Now she has experienced it.
She quickly controlled her emotions and asked with a smile, "Third Prince, how much silver will you give?"
The Third Prince couldn't believe his ears, "Huh?"
Yun Zheng lowered her thick eyelashes and asked curiously, "Are you thinking of taking it for free? No way?"
The Third Prince was embarrassed and said, "Of course not, it's just... I haven't established my own residence yet, so... if the village master is willing to give it up, I will definitely reward him generously."
Even an emperor would be short of money, let alone a prince.
He was born to the Imperial Concubine and was the most favored prince, but the Imperial Concubine came from a scholarly family and her family could not afford to provide them with a luxurious life.
The reason why Yun Zheng asked Li Wuyang to take charge was because she was afraid that these powerful people would abuse their power to bully others and want to take things for free.
"Seventy thousand."
In this life, if he takes advantage of her even for a penny, she will be the loser.
The Third Prince's expression changed slightly. "What? Seventy thousand?"
Yun Zheng looked embarrassed. "Third Prince, do you think I gave you a discount and insulted your noble character? I'm truly sorry. I'll make it 100,000."
The market price is one hundred thousand, but there is a premium.
The Third Prince's face flushed crimson, and it was unclear whether he was angry or annoyed. This merchant's daughter was too materialistic and didn't know the rules. It was her honor that he liked her.
Yun Zheng was such a smart person that she had already figured out what the Third Prince was thinking at the moment, and had also guessed the Third Prince's true intention of approaching her in his previous life.
She was filled with hatred, but she didn't show it on her face. "Third Prince, your face is so red. Are you drunk?"
Li Wuyang's narrow eyes flickered slightly, "Someone, bring me a bowl of hangover soup."
"yes."
The third prince felt aggrieved and bitter, but he had to pinch his nose and drink the sobering soup, and he also had to thank the ninth uncle for his care.
A crazy idea flashed through Yun Zheng's mind. Since he came to her on his own initiative, she might as well collect some interest first!
"Come here, take the Shu brocade screen with hundreds of birds paying homage to the phoenix, the red gold filigree crown, the agarwood Buddha statue, the South China Sea red coral bonsai, the embroidered bonsai with luxuriant flowers and gemstones, Bada Shanren's 'Flowers and Birds', Han Huang's 'Five Oxen'... all of these off the auction list. They're not for sale."
There are a total of twenty-eight pieces, all of which are rare and exquisite heirlooms, and are deliberately placed in the second half.
"yes."
The Third Prince's eyes lit up. Did she finally realize what was happening? Did she know she had to please him? She was smart.
Yun Zheng had a faint smile on her lips. Li Wuyang raised his eyebrows when he saw this. Who was she trying to trick?
When the guests heard the news, they were overjoyed.
"Why not auction it off? I'm determined to get the Blooming Flowers and Gemstone Bonsai."
"I want to buy an agarwood Buddha statue to celebrate my family's ancestor's birthday. How can you go back on your word?"
The guard looked helpless, "Sorry, there's nothing we can do about it. We don't want to do this either."
"What's going on?"
The guard lowered his voice and revealed mysteriously, "The Third Prince has been to the box."
Everyone was silent. The third prince was neither the eldest nor the legitimate son, but he was deeply favored by the emperor and was a popular candidate for the next emperor.
"Forget it, let's pick something else." There is no need to offend the prince for one thing. It's just that the third prince is too greedy.
Inside the private room, there was a knock on the door. "Master Jinyun, the things are all here."
"Come in."
When the treasures were brought in, Yun Zheng checked them one by one. Each treasure was priceless.
The third prince's face flushed with excitement, his eyes shining. These things were very decent whether they were used for show or as gifts.
"Thank you, Lord Jinyun, for your generosity. This prince will remember you."
Yun Zheng raised her head, looking confused. "What? I don't understand what you mean."
But inside, my heart was surging. I was about to get slapped in the face! Damn!
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