Although the words were light, they seemed to be of great weight, forcing Xu Guishan to re-examine the unremarkable backpack.

Half believing and half doubting, he still patiently listened to Xu Liyun's continued story.

"You should still remember that a few days ago our village organized a group to repair earthen beds, which made a small profit. During that time, your brother-in-law was on his way home after a day of work, and he came across an old man lying on the side of the road. People were hurrying around, and no one cared about him. Only your brother-in-law, with compassion in his heart, decided to lend a helping hand and personally sent the old man back home."

Hearing this, Xu Guishan was dumbfounded. "Oh, sister, this plot sounds just like a legendary story in a book. Could it be that the old man made it up? How can there be such good luck in the world that you can just pick up a treasure?"

Xu Liyun's mouth curled up into a mysterious smile, full of pride and pride, "At first, even your brother-in-law was suspicious. But after some identification, the inconspicuous item turned out to be an antique from a thousand years ago! In this world, the most incredible things often happen quietly around us. Sometimes, true luck comes when we don't force it."

Xu Guishan blinked his eyes. "So, is there really a thousand-year-old secret hidden in that backpack?"

"When have I ever lied to you? Look at the way your brother-in-law hugs the backpack tightly, as if he were holding a priceless treasure. Although his face is heavy, his reluctance to part with it and his cherishment are obvious."

As Xu Liyun spoke, she quietly gestured, pointing to Zhang Laoer who was not far away.

Indeed, Zhang Laoer hugged the backpack tightly, with a complex emotion tangled between his brows.

During the interlude, Xu Guilong tiptoed forward, his bright eyes flashing with a gleam of exploration of the unknown, wanting to get a glimpse of what was going on.

However, Zhang Laoer seemed to have had a premonition. With a gentle wave of his big hand, he blocked his way like a mountain, causing the little guy's face to fall instantly, and his little face wrinkled into a cute walnut, which made people feel both distressed and funny.

This scene made Xu Guishan, who was standing by, believe his sister's words a little more, but then he began to wonder, "How could my sister hand over such a precious thing so easily to me?"

Thoughts were like the wind, fleeting, and Xu Guishan's mind began to become active.

"What are you thinking about? This is not for you. This is for me to use to honor my parents! I didn't have a good life outside before and was too ashamed to go home. Now that my life has improved a little, I wanted to show it to the Zhang family elders, but they turned against me and drove us to this simple thatched house. Only my parents are the ones who truly love me."

As Xu Liyun spoke, she pretended to wipe the corners of her eyes, but there were actually no tears. However, her acting was enough to make people believe it and quietly moistened people's hearts.

Xu Guishan had no idea what his sister was thinking. After hearing these words, he was so moved that he almost burst out: "Brother-in-law, have you ever found out how much silver this treasure can be exchanged for?"

Hearing this, Xu Liyun deliberately lowered her voice. Her mysterious look was like a cat discovering fresh fish at night, tempting people to explore: "People in the industry have authenticated it. They say that this jar was made by a great country thousands of years ago. It was very popular at the time. Even the emperor at that time personally participated in the production. There are fingerprints of the emperor on the jar. It is unique!"

When she said this, a strange light flashed in her eyes, as if she had seen the silver waving to her.

When Xu Guishan heard this, his eyes lit up. He secretly compared in his mind that the emperor a thousand years ago might have lived a worse life than the current royal family of Da Chu. They all used golden spoons, while they were so excited about an earthenware jar.

"Although this jar is not as dazzling as gold and silver, it has a long history and was used by the royal family. Its value is immeasurable. It's a pity that the edge is a little damaged, otherwise it could easily be sold for thousands of taels of silver!"

As Xu Liyun spoke, she stretched out a finger and made a "one" gesture, her eyes filled with endless desire and yearning for wealth.

When Xu Guishan heard this, he felt as if thousands of horses were galloping in his heart. He was so excited that he felt like he was floating in the air. The only three numbers left in his mind were "one thousand taels", which kept circling around. He was intoxicated.

After a long while, he managed to suppress his inner ecstasy and asked carefully, with a hint of uncontrollable trembling in his voice: "Then...if it is damaged, how much silver can it be worth?"

"Alas, the value of a damaged item is naturally greatly reduced. It is only five hundred taels at most."

As Xu Liyun spoke nonchalantly, she secretly observed her brother out of the corner of her eye, with an imperceptible sly smile on the corner of her mouth.

Xu Guishan's disappointment came and went quickly, and he quickly consoled himself: "Five hundred taels is not bad, it's better than nothing."

Although he said this, he had already started to plan in his mind how to get rid of the woman who was introduced by the matchmaker, who had an ordinary appearance, a common family background, and was not very smart, after selling the jar.

Now, all he thinks about is how to marry the daughter of a wealthy family in the city and enjoy wealth and glory.

As soon as this thought came to his mind, Xu Guishan's heart began to boil like boiling water. He couldn't wait to take this treasure home and start his new life.

Seeing that he was completely immersed in the role, Xu Liyun struck while the iron was hot and said, "For you, I can even give up such a precious jar, and your brother-in-law is still angry with me. When you go back, you must speak well in front of my parents and ask them to coax your brother-in-law. If he is happy, he may even help you introduce a few generous buyers, so that this antique can be sold at a higher price."

In Xu Guishan's eyes, the future seemed to be paved with golden roads. He had long been dazzled by beautiful visions and did not notice anything unusual about the matter. He just kept nodding and bowing to Xu Liyun, vowing to satisfy his brother-in-law Zhang Laoer.

Just at this moment, Xiao Youniang and several nephews and nieces woke up, rubbing their sleepy eyes. Xu Liyun led the group of children to greet their two uncles. Then after the family hurriedly packed up, Xu Liyun and Xu Guishan set out on the journey back to Wuli Village, shoulder to shoulder.

Starting from the quaint and quiet Zhangjiazhuang, we slowly walked towards Lianhuazhuang. Although the journey was not far, every step was at a brisk pace. After about half an hour of leisurely time, the picture scroll of the entrance of Lianhuazhuang quietly unfolded in front of everyone. The village was hidden between the mist and sparse tree shadows, and it seemed more simple and cold than Zhangjiazhuang. It seemed that even the air was filled with a subtle desolation.

Walking into Wuli Village, the joyous atmosphere that should have filled the air as the Spring Festival approached seemed to be swept away by the cold wind. The red in front of every house was missing, replaced by gray and white walls and dull silence, as if the whole village was immersed in an unspeakable heaviness.

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