Chapter 338: The Numb Daniu
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
“Wow…” Daniu exclaimed softly as he looked at the items on the table.
This was a set of women’s headwear, including a heart, a hairpin, and so on. There were a total of more than ten pieces, each of which was exquisite and peerless, making people envious.
Shu Yu l s eyes widened slightly. She naturally liked beautiful accessories.
However, it could only be seen for fun. Moreover, most people would not sell it at an auction. This things origin was not simple.
Sure enough, after the man on the stage showed it off, he began to introduce the origin of this head.
“The workmanship of this set is exquisite. It was made by the palace craftsman, Master Chang. Presumably, all the guests present knew that Master Chang was the late Emperor’s most valued craftsman. The late Empress Dowager’s jewelry was all handled by Master Chang. There was no need for me to say much about his craftsmanship. The set of hair and noodles in front of him was Master Changs proudest work.”
“Of course, this set of hair and face is naturally a reward from the palace. Although it can’t be displayed in front of people, it’s Master Changs work, so it’s worth collecting.”
Shu Yu didn’t know much about Master Chang, but from the meaning of this person’s words, Master Chang should have passed away.
Then there were naturally many works related to him in this world.
However, the black market was indeed a black market. They even sold items bestowed by the emperor. Who knew how many people were willing to pay for this?
There were usually records of items bestowed by the emperor. It was easy to find out who the former emperor had bestowed this set of gifts to.
However, this head was given to the wife of the Duke of the State. However, the Duke of the State was executed a few years ago, and this head was nowhere to be found.
They did not expect that it would appear in the black market now.
Daniu swallowed his saliva and asked softly, “Lord, are they selling things from the palace? If this set of hair was so powerful, wouldn’t it cost a few hundred taels (monetary) of silver?” A few hundred taels (monetary)? Shu Yu smiled and said, “It’s too cheap.”
“Ah?” Daniu was puzzled.
Very soon, the man on the stage announced loudly, “Now, our first auction item, a set of masks made by Master Chang, is officially auctioned. The starting price is three thousand taels (monetary)!’
Daniu forcefully suppressed it so that he wouldn’t gasp in front of everyone.
Three…three thousand taels (monetary)?
Daniu felt that this place was indeed not for someone like him.
“Old Master, three thousand taels?”
Shu Yu also lowered her voice. “This is still the starting price.” What did he mean?
Daniu, who had never been to an auction before, was at a loss.
Suddenly, a voice sounded in his ear. “3,500 taels (monetary).”
Daniu turned his head. The person who made the bid was from the lobby. However, this person was just talking. Looking at his casual attitude, he was not deliberately raising the price, right?
Very soon, the private room upstairs also began to bid. “Four thousand taels (monetary).”
“Four thousand five hundred taels (monetary).”
“Five thousand taels (monetary).”
Daniu clenched his fists tightly. How could these people be so rich?
He quickly took a cup of tea and drank a big gulp to calm himself down.
When the bid reached 10,000 taels (monetary), Daniu was completely numb.
He finally understood why Shu Yu had said that he was narrow-minded. This was the first time he knew that there were so many rich people around them.?
When the price of the set finally reached thirteen thousand taels (monetary), the bidding began to slow down.
It was unknown whether it was because most of the people present were men, or because this thing was an imperial gift that could easily cause trouble..