Rebirth of the Forbidden City: The Troublemaker in the Courtyard

"Brother, you've let it slip. Tell me the truth. How long have you been in this business?" Ning Yuan said with a smile.

"What business? You are so vague, I don't understand!" The leader of the Buddhists was still stubborn.

"What? You won't tell the truth unless we get serious, right? Brothers, get your weapons!" Ning Yuan shouted.

Zhong Yuemin, Yuan Jun and more than 20 others quickly took out kitchen knives, car locks and other tools and prepared to rush into the house.

"No, no! Let's talk it over, brother!"

The young man led by the Buddha immediately backed down when he saw that this group of young men from the compound were really ready to fight.

"Tell me, how many people are there in your group of Buddhist masters, and where do you usually open your business?" Ning Yuan took out a triangular scraper and pointed at the young man opposite him.

The young Buddhist man across from him hesitated for a moment and said, "Why don't we talk inside?"

Ning Yuan looked at the three of them, who were thin, and estimated that they posed no threat to him, so he agreed immediately. However, to be on the safe side, Ning Yuan also called Zhong Yuemin into the house with him.

The furnishings in the room were very simple, but after Ning Yuan took a quick look around, he actually found quite a few interesting objects.

On the table was a set of blue and white multicolored December flower cups, a set of six small cups with prints on both the front and back.

Ning Yuan had some superficial understanding, which was also due to the fact that later generations often watched TV. Mr. Ma from the old city made his fortune by selling cultural relics, and later he even gave lectures on TV.

People in Beijing are inherently interested in these things, and Panjiayuan is also a must-visit destination on weekends.

On the table at this moment is a set of classic blue and white multicolored cups from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty.

Blue and white five-color porcelain is a unique work during the reign of Emperor Kangxi, where "there is blue in the colors and colors in the blue".

Kangxi blue and white porcelain also used the "water-dividing technique", using water to mix blue and white pigments, so that one color can be transformed into five colors: "first thick, second thick, thick, light, and light shadow".

Just like the "five colors of ink" in traditional Chinese painting, the brushwork is delicate and three-dimensional, with a well-arranged density, fully demonstrating the artistic conception beauty admired by Chinese literati.

So Ning Yuan recognized this very representative thing at a glance, and when he saw a large vase on the wardrobe behind him, Ning Yuan widened his eyes even more.

It turned out to be a large glazed vase, a symbol of the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty.

During the Qianlong period, the national treasury was well-stocked and the country was prosperous. Porcelain craftsmanship had also become mature and superb after thousands of years of trials and tribulations, and could almost realize any aesthetic idea of the emperor.

It is said that this large glazed vase was designed by Emperor Qianlong himself. It combines all the glazes from the Song Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, including enamel, blue and white, turquoise, doucai, coral red, purple gold and other glazes.

It's like a hodgepodge, both vulgar and beautiful!

Ning Yuan stared at the large glazed vase for a while, thinking to himself, this old man might have suffered a disaster in his house and was taken advantage of by these guys, otherwise how could this imperial item fall into their hands.

Moreover, these guys are really quite skilled, as they were able to pick out such valuable and rare items.

To be honest, Ning Yuan was a little too contemptuous. These Buddhist masters might really have little culture.

However, he has a wide range of experience in breaking into houses and picking locks, and walking around the streets. Even if he doesn't know the origins and stories of these things, he still has a good idea of their quality and appearance.

Ning Yuan was stunned for a moment, and only came to his senses when Zhong Yuemin patted his arm.

"Gentlemen, our home is poor and we can't even get any tea. Please make do with some hot water!"

The leading young man, Foye, accompanied Ningyuan Zhong Yuemin into the house. There were two other young men in the house, who were signaled by the leading young man to go out and wait.

Then he poured a cup of hot water for Ning Yuan and Zhong Yuemin respectively, and used this blue and white multicolored cup to entertain the two of them.

"We brothers are all orphans. We really had no choice but to become Buddhist masters. We don't know how we offended the two masters before. Could you please give us a clear explanation?"

"The pigeon market outside Chongwenmen is your territory, right? I had a few dollars stolen there, and that's why."

Ning Yuan played with the blue and white multicolored cup in his hand and spoke in a calm tone.

"Sir, what's your name? I understand what's going on. It must have been Xiao Si and the others who took the initiative and offended you. I, Chen Liangzi, am here to apologize on behalf of my brothers!"

The leading Buddhist monk was called Chen Liangzi. He seemed to be quite knowledgeable and spoke with dignity.

"Brother, I won't say any polite words. I like that porcelain vase of yours. I'll take it and let this matter be over. And I'll give you another bottom line."

Ning Yuan originally came here to cause trouble, and now that he had the overall situation in his control, he naturally wouldn't be hypocritical or polite, and spoke directly and frankly.

"It's just a vase, take it. I don't know what you mean by 'bottom'?"

Chen Liangzi knew that the vase was very valuable, but compared with the safety of his brothers, he could still give it up.

"Well, it's naturally us brothers. From now on, go ahead and get the treasures of those old folks. I want 70% of them."

"Also, please stop the little fights in the market from now on. They are all poor people who can't even afford to eat. Just keep an eye on those old people. If anything happens, report my name, Ning Yuan!"

After Ning Yuan's experience with Feng Sanyuan, he realized that he had gained some fame in this city, so he spoke to Chen Liangzi in a heroic manner.

"Ningyuan? This!" Chen Liangzi muttered to himself, then he reacted and quickly agreed.

"Master Ning, I've agreed to your request. As long as you can handle it, we'll get started!"

Chen Liangzi had to bow his head because he was under someone else's roof. However, he could talk about it, but as for what to do specifically, he had to find out more about the background of this man named Ning Yuan.

If this person can really settle all the problems, what's the point of offering him tribute?

This group of people have no one to rely on in this old city, and can only do some small things to make a living.

If there is a powerful gangster who can be relied upon, firstly, there will be no worries, and secondly, many of the things in your hands will have channels for cashing in.

Ning Yuan looked at Chen Liangzi's hesitant expression and naturally guessed what he was worried about, so he spoke to him again.

"What? You don't believe it? Just go for it. We brothers have your back. If you don't have a proper way to sell this good stuff, it might be hard to sell it. Leave it to me, I'll take care of it!"

Chen Liangzi and his friends often go to the pigeon market. Although there are many kinds of things there, most of them are food, drink, clothing and daily necessities.

Besides, in such a small market, who would spend hundreds of dollars to buy these impractical vases and porcelains? If those young people from the compound get angry that day, they will beat you up and you will have no place to complain.

So many things are useless to have in hand. If Ning Yuan can sell them to them at a discount, even if he only takes 30%, it will help improve their quality of life!