Zheng Datou was so confused from gambling that he couldn't figure out whether he bought the money from the dealer or passed it down from his ancestors, but as long as he had money, he was satisfied.

Holding five pieces of silver, he was happily thinking about how to gamble and maximize the money.

But before he could close the stall, someone was waiting aside. The salesman stretched out his hand and directly asked for the money that Zheng Datou had previously owed on credit.

Zheng Datou was anxious: "Good brother, why did you snatch them all? Leave some for me!"

The salesman sneered and said, "You've already paid for your next purchase. If I weren't afraid that you'd have nothing to eat, I wouldn't bother to care about you!"

Zheng Datou:......

He endured it again and again, not daring to say anything, for fear that his only remaining friend would fall out with him and leave him alone.

"Good brother, did I get a sky blue porcelain pen washer from you before?" Zheng Datou asked casually.

The salesman said: "I am a salesman, why do I buy such things?"

Zheng Datou was stunned when he heard this: "Ah? Is this thing really passed down from my ancestors?"

After saying that, he slapped his thigh and cried, "The treasure passed down from our ancestors was sold for five cents of silver? I lost a lot!"

The salesman watched his performance without any fluctuation in his expression: "If you cry louder, it's a bit fake now. I'm afraid others won't believe you."

The sadness in Zheng Datou's eyes was real. He cried so hard that his voice trembled: "It's true... this time it's true... it's not the same words as last time..."

The reason why Zheng Datou is able to run a stall business is because of the calligraphy scam last time. He said that someone picked up the original calligraphy of his ancestors and sold it at a high price, which attracted people to flock to it.

The salesman didn't care, and said: "What's there to cry about? You have gambled away so many things from your ancestors, and I haven't seen you so sad. If you are really sad, your ancestors underground should be more sad to see the prodigal son. ”

Zheng Datou:......

Compared with the misery here, the Gu family returned with a full load.

"Grandma is so awesome. With a little trick, I was able to buy this pen washer for a small amount of money. At first, I really thought grandma wouldn't let me buy it!" Niu Niu said loudly.

Mrs. Gu was very happy when she saw her granddaughter holding the pen and loving it. She said, "My dear, these people who set up stalls are the most hateful. They charge exorbitant prices for their products and they will kill every one they can! Next time you encounter this kind of situation, just go there." If you bargain hard, he'll quote you thirty taels, and you'll just ask for five cents."

As Mrs. Gu talked, she actually regretted it and said, "I overpaid even five cents. If I met a gambler like this, he would probably sell even one cent! If I had known better, I would have quoted one cent!"

Niu Niu looked at Mrs. Gu with admiration and said, "Grandma, you are so smart."

The simpler the compliment, the more satisfied Mrs. Gu will be. She said happily: "You have a lot to learn. Grandma, my decades of salt are not in vain!"

Niuniu nodded vigorously and said, "I want to be as powerful as grandma!"

As soon as she entered the Gu family's house, Niu Niu rushed into the study like a whirlwind and presented the azure brush to Gu Mingda like a treasure.

Although today was the Dragon Boat Festival, Gu Mingda did not relax at all. He was still studying hard at home. He did not expect that his daughter would actually bring a gift when she went out.

"I fell in love with this pen washer at first glance. When I saw it, I thought of my father... Grandma helped me negotiate the price, and I bought it for only a little money..." Niuniu said in a coquettish voice about the process of buying a pen washer.

Listening to the child's intermittent description, Gu Mingda probably understood what kind of story this was.

He was very complimentary and said: "Grandma is great, and Niuniu is also well-behaved. If Niuniu hadn't cooperated well, grandma wouldn't have been able to buy the things so cheaply."

Niu Niu raised her little face and asked, "Does Daddy like this gift?"

"As long as it's from Niuniu, daddy likes it." Gu Mingda said softly.

His words were not adulterated at all. Whatever Niuniu gave him, even if it was a leaf, he would make it into a bookmark and put it in a book for careful collection.

Gu Mingda casually turned the pen over and looked at the red signature at the bottom with a startled expression.

"Blue flowers and spring rain..." Gu Mingda murmured.

Niu Niu curiously came over to look at it together, then pointed to the four small characters "青花春雨" on the red signature and asked: "Dad, why would someone put this kind of seal on Bi Washing? Is this the name of Bi Washing?"

Gu Mingda took a deep breath and said, "Niuniu, you have come back with another incredible treasure!"

Niu Niu looked at him doubtfully.

Gu Mingda pointed to the seal and showed it to his daughter and said: "Blue and white spring rain is one of the 108 commonly used seals of Emperor Taizong of the Yan Dynasty."

"Yan Dynasty?" Niu Niu hadn't started studying history yet, so she didn't know what dynasty it was.

"The last emperor of the Yan Dynasty was two hundred years ago. Emperor Taizong of the Yan Dynasty was also a heroic figure. Counting his life, he had eight great achievements..."

Niu Niu was mesmerized as she listened to Gu Mingda's detailed talk about the past of the emperor of the old dynasty.

"I didn't expect there to be such a powerful person. I heard people say that the grassland people are good at riding and shooting, and they are all brave and good at fighting. I didn't expect that they would be defeated by us Central Plains people." Niu Niu sighed with emotion.

Gu Mingda said: "Back then, this emperor had a terrible reputation on the grassland for being able to stop children from crying at night. It's a pity that such a powerful man died in depression after Queen Yuan Yi died of illness."

Niuniu couldn't help but sigh: "His wife must want him to live long and not suffer so much."

Gu Mingda patted his daughter's head and said: "It is a pity that people today cannot see the style of the ancient sages."

Niuniu asked again: "Since it is something used by such a big man, how come the Zheng family can't recognize it? Just sell it casually."

Gu Mingda explained: "Emperor Taizong of Yan has many seals, and there are 108 seals that are often used. It is unlikely that ordinary people can remember every one of them clearly, not to mention that the Zheng family son is obsessed with gambling. I'm afraid he can't even read a few words, so how can he distinguish them clearly."

Gu Mingda guessed that this brush washer might be an accidental acquisition of the Zheng family's ancestors. His ancestors might not know that this item was once used by the emperor.

"Dad is not an ordinary person, so he remembers everything clearly." Niuniu said with a smile.

Although Gu Mingda likes to listen to his daughter's flattery, he is a pragmatic person. He smiled and said, "The historical materials of the previous dynasty are missing, and no one can tell clearly what the 108 seals are. I accidentally read a travelogue of the Yan Dynasty and learned that the 'Blue and White Spring Rain' seal was given by Empress Yuan Yi."

Niuniu tilted her head and said, "Since it was given by the queen, Yan Taizu must have cherished it very much. This brush washer is so precious."

Gu Mingda listened to his daughter and explained patiently, "These old items are valuable. First, look at the production techniques and the completeness of preservation. Second, look at who the old owner of the old item was. The more noble the person who used it, the higher the price will be."

"The old items of Emperor Taizong of the Yan Dynasty may be related to Empress Yuan Yi. I think many dignitaries are flocking to it. It may be worth a thousand gold. When you arrive in the capital, Dad will find a good buyer for your brush washer."

Niuniu corrected, "Dad, this is your brush washer."

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