Getting Rich from Legend of Zhen Huan

The celadon glaze washbasin was the first climax, followed by the concubines in the harem.

In order to prevent a good thing from turning into a bad thing, the concubines sat together in harmony to discuss what items to take out. This matter was not a personal dispute, but the emperor's face. They couldn't be too stingy. Most of the items with dragon and phoenix patterns that could not be circulated among the people had to be eliminated, and the types could not be repeated, which also took a lot of thought.

At the same time, in order to prevent the mothers from being embarrassed, the brothers had already allocated money with their mothers' families. If the items they took out failed to be sold, it would be a slap in the face. Of course, the subsequent fanatical shouting made the brothers realize that their worries were in vain.

In order of status, the first items to be auctioned were gold and silver wares, such as the 80% gold filigree Ruyi and the golden crane-shaped incense burner, which highlighted the exquisite carvings and ingenious designs of palace supplies.

When she became a concubine, things really started to get lively.

The first thing to appear was the 85% gold statue of Maitreya Bodhisattva taken out by Concubine Rong. She had been chanting Buddha's name over the years and had received countless Buddha statues. Any one of them she took out was a peerless masterpiece.

The smelting technology in the Qing Dynasty was not good enough, and it is unknown how much time the craftsmen spent just to make 8.5% pure gold. Maitreya Bodhisattva made the gesture of Abhaya Mudra, which symbolizes the Buddha's compassionate wish to save all living beings, which fits the theme of this auction. The standing Bodhisattva lowered his head slightly, looking at all living beings with compassion, and the surrounding area was filled with birdsong, flowers, and auspicious clouds.

As soon as the red cloth was removed from the Buddha statue, revealing its golden body, many Buddhists could not help but silently chant "Amitabha".

What Concubine Hui took out was a set of jade wine utensils, which were presented as tribute by the people below when the eldest prince was at the most prominent. The eldest prince was filial and gave them to Concubine Hui.

Without mentioning the flawless white jade wine jug, let's talk about the jadeite animal-ear-patterned jug. From the emerald green of the cup body to the tender pink of the three high feet, and finally to the nearly transparent toes, the beauty of the original stone can be seen, not to mention the lifelike animal ears carefully carved by the craftsmen, coupled with jingling rings. It is satisfying to just play with it without drinking.

Concubine Yi loved beauty, and Kangxi was generous with his rewards. It was unknown how many pieces of jewelry he made for her. This time, he took out a pair of gold-framed coral peach-shaped boxes.

The box is peach-shaped and consists of two parts: the container and the lid. The inside of the box is made of gold, and the outside is made of red coral, which is fully carved with patterns. In the middle of the top, there is a round seal character "Shou", and above the character is a embossed bat with spread wings, which means good fortune and longevity. The coral outside the gold container is made of multiple pieces of coral glued together, which fits perfectly without any flaws. This container can be used as a jewelry box for treasures, or as an exquisite craft display.

Concubine Yi was not stingy and opened the boxes. One side was filled with gold and silver jewelry, and the other was filled with jade ornaments, all of which were made using the most advanced techniques in the palace.

What Defei took out was a colorful peacock screen. Over the years, the Uya family had relied on Defei and made a lot of money in the Imperial Household Department, so naturally they were particularly attentive to the things that Defei liked.

The porcelain plate is round, embedded in a dark red rosewood frame, and is placed in the center of the screen.

The edge of the porcelain plate is decorated with green dots, yellow and red flowers, and colorful rocks in the center. Two red pheasants, one perched on the rocks and the other standing under the rocks, have red and black tail feathers. Chrysanthemums and peonies are in full bloom beside the rocks.

The porcelain plate has a delicate texture, is bright and smooth, and has bright colors. The expression of the pheasant is vividly depicted with just a few strokes. Against the backdrop of white glaze, it looks like a beautiful watercolor painting.

What Shu Fei took out was a small celestial globe inlaid with gold and pearls. The celestial globe was not big, but it was the only finished product made by the Imperial Household Department and was awarded to Shu Fei by Kangxi.

The celestial globe consists of a base, a bracket and a celestial sphere. The celestial sphere is inlaid with pearls to represent 28 constellations, 300 constellations and more than 2200 stars, and is engraved with the Ziweiyuan, Tianshiyuan and Taiweiyuan. The sphere is surrounded by an equatorial ring and a horizon ring, and there is also a time plate at the North Pole. The sphere is supported by a four-legged golden bracket. Below it is a four-legged ring base with four animal-shaped characters for east, south, west and north, and a compass at the center of the base.

Some people who are well-versed in various subjects looked at the celestial globe in fascination, muttering, "This is the Big Dipper, that is Sirius, and over there is Vega..."

Finally, Concubine Tong Jia took out a pair of gilt-copper cloisonné enamel Taiping Elephants, which were the dowry that the concubine brought from the Tong family, and it was also a secret compliment to Emperor Kangxi.

Not to mention the exquisite cloisonné enamel technique, the white elephant stands cutely on the small stage with a small porcelain bottle on its back, and the overall image presents a solemn and peaceful country.

After the auction of this series of items, those who did not raise their voices to bid made the onlookers feel dizzy, hot and tinnitus. Feiyan also knew that the atmosphere was too tense, so she was not in a hurry to bring out the finale item, but instead signaled the maids to serve the guests tea at the right temperature.

Qian Youfu was a bit fat, and he drank two cups of tea before he felt his thirst was relieved. He only bought a golden ruyi for his mother at home, and was preparing for the final item for the auction.

"Little brother, why didn't I see you holding up a sign? But you didn't feel anything?"

Brother Chen did not open his mouth, but slowly savored the tea and replied, "The items are exquisite, but I am short of money, and I still want to compete for the emperor's imperial calligraphy."

Qian Youfu said with a smile, "Then we will all rely on our own abilities."

Tea was obviously served to ease the atmosphere, but as people drank the tea, the atmosphere became more tense. Who among those present was not wealthy, and who didn't want to get Kangxi's calligraphy into their possession?

Not to mention the merchants, the officials above also perked up, as this was the foundation for future promotions! Just imagine, when you are competing with others for an official position, and others criticize your character, you can just take out the emperor's calligraphy. Our family is a family that the emperor personally praised for its good deeds. How cool would that be!

A minor official knew that he had no qualifications to compete for the items, so he whispered to his wife, "Xin Luo, I have only heard of the wealth of merchants before. After seeing it today, I feel that I am shallow." The starting price of ordinary items is tens of thousands of taels, not to mention rare treasures.

Yun Xinluo smiled and said, "I used to think it was an exaggeration passed down from person to person, but today I have learned something new. Thanks to my husband for bringing me here."

The auction items were all provided by women, and the Fifth Princess naturally did not restrict guests from bringing their families, but many people chose to come alone for various reasons. This little official did not think it was a big deal, and happily brought his wife with him. Such a grand scene may only come once every few years, so how could Xin Luo miss it?

The official held Yun Xinluo's hand and said affectionately, "You and I are one as husband and wife. Zhen Yuandao will never let Yun Xinluo down."