Reborn as Powerful Minister's Beloved
Chapter 380 - 359: First Update

Chapter 380: Chapter 359: First Update

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Even though Prince Duan was aware that it was a setup, he accepted it, for he had been coveting this item for a long while, and it was not something money could normally buy.

Prince Duan looked to Lord Shangguan, but Shangguan Sima was already captivated by the fan in his hand, and at this moment, he was too absorbed to attend to Prince Duan’s matters, troubled by how to acquire this item. However, strapped for cash, he had already purchased one. Suddenly, he was scratching his head, holding it in his hands and unable to let go.

"Lord Shangguan, what do you think of this inkstone?" Prince Duan couldn’t help but speak up, for he couldn’t spend all his money, something he hadn’t thought of before, especially since Nian Ru’s marriage was going to require a large sum, and he couldn’t afford not to have it.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Sima looked up at the inkstone in Prince Duan’s hand and understood his intention.

"Prince Duan, technically speaking, the object in your hand is indeed excellent. Only if the color were a bit deeper, providing the sense of thickness like mountain mist yet to disperse, then it would truly be..." Lord Shangguan gave a thumbs up, and Prince Duan immediately nodded in agreement.

"Now that Lord Shangguan mentions it, I also think so," Prince Duan said, waiting for this exact phrase.

Elder Su heard this and panicked inside. What? Not satisfied? They did not understand these artifacts, having only heard from Elder Can that Prince Duan liked this object; they had taken considerable effort to procure it.

"Manager Su, though it falls slightly short, it is still a product of nature, left to fate. Name a price," Prince Duan asked.

Initially dissatisfied and somewhat anxious, Elder Su immediately felt relieved upon hearing this and stepped forward with a smile.

"Prince, it is our shop’s fortune that you visit our humble store. Without deceiving you, Prince, our master here in the Imperial City feels isolated and intends to sustain the business for the long term. Certainly, this cannot be done without the patronage and care of the Prince and gentlemen like Lord Shangguan. It is the fortune of this piece that the Prince fancies it..." Elder Su was about to offer it, but seeing Prince Duan’s furrowed brow, he immediately recalled Elder Can’s words, that too much eagerness could raise suspicion, and instantly shifted his tone, "So, a friendly price, to be honest. Our master still has many fine items, and there are two more Duanxi inkstones. In business, we value returning customers."

Prince’s eyes brightened upon hearing this. Despite everything else, just the mention of Duanxi inkstones made Prince Duan’s heart itch.

"Well said, well said. Let’s set a price for this one first." Prince Duan was so fond of the one in his hand that he wanted to secure it first.

"Should Prince name a price?" Elder Su was taken aback, not truly knowing the price, as they did not purchase them.

"Oh, how can this be? You run a business; how can I, the Prince, dictate the price? Manager, aren’t you earnest about selling?" Prince Duan was a bit anxious, good heavens, this tactic of retreating in order to advance was very clever indeed.

Elder Su hurriedly shook his head, looking at the clerk next to him. How come the Prince did not set a price, just like Lord Shangguan, holding a fan and asking what the market price of this object was?

Elder Su dared not delay, considering last time they spontaneously sold several hundred taels of silver, and hearing from Lord Shangguan’s tone, this inkstone was much more valuable, he immediately extended a trembling finger, looking toward Prince Duan.

Prince Duan was taken aback, slightly puzzled, not sure if his guess was correct.

Elder Su was about to speak, feeling more at ease to offer it as a gift, what money to collect? If the Young Master knew about this...

"One thousand taels?" Prince Duan asked somewhat doubtfully, could it be ten thousand taels?

"Manager Su, is it one thousand taels?" Lord Shangguan paused slightly, not Duan inkstone, but even ones of slightly better quality could sell for one thousand taels.

"Yes, yes, one thousand taels. This is the first transaction, hoping that the Prince and Lord will visit often in the future," Manager Su agreed immediately.

Prince Duan was somewhat puzzled; such fine items not sold for more, were they really here to make money?

"Manager Su, that’s quite sincere of you. Because of your sincerity, I won’t bargain the next time I buy an inkstone table from you." Prince Duan, although not one to haggle over minor benefits, felt that acquiring the inkstone table for a thousand taels was a deal boastful enough to last him many years.

"Of course, my lord, shall I wrap it up for you?" Manager Su immediately sighed in relief. He didn’t care whether the item sold well or not; the key was that the Prince was truly pleased.

Pleasingly, Prince Duan left with the item, and Lord Shangguan, gritting his teeth, also purchased a fan.

"Lord Shangguan, I must really thank you today," said Prince Duan, his joy evident from the corners of his eyes to the tips of his brows. He felt happier than being a prince, picking up such a great bargain, and even his relationship with Lord Shangguan grew closer. He glanced back at the shop, not without some suspicions.

"Lord Shangguan, tell me, isn’t Manager Su somewhat lacking in expertise?" Prince Duan could see that the item could have been sold for several times the price.

Lord Shangguan also felt that, shaking his head.

"It seems the people of Nanyu aren’t very sharp," said Shangguan Sima, feeling the same way, yet wondering why such good fortune never befell him.

...

Famous Collectibles Shop, this newly opened antique store situated on the busy streets of Zheng Capital, was extremely unassuming and subdued compared to other shops that tried so hard to make a name for themselves at the beginning; it seemed almost as if playing a game.

The shop’s sign, too, was quietly hung up.

The shop had significantly more attendants indoors, and the two who greeted guests at the door always bore stern faces, deterring many prospective customers from entering.

Elder Su and Elder Can nervously waited inside, hardly daring to breathe, only waiting for a carriage to arrive and stop in front of the Famous Collectibles Shop, with Elder Can and Elder Su immediately attending to it.

"Where are they?" a harsh, cold voice called out from the carriage, intimidating even without seeing the person.

"Master, you have just arrived, please rest a while..." Elder Can hurriedly spoke.

"Do you think I came here to rest?" the voice inside the carriage grew colder, making Elder Can’s scalp tingle, yet he couldn’t not respond.

"The Young Master said, said he doesn’t want to see...see...you right now."

"What?" Crash—, the two elders heard something being crushed inside, instantly tensing up.

"Since he doesn’t want to see me, then I’ll go see him..." the cold voice emanated from inside the carriage.

"Yes, Master—" Elder Can stiffly replied.

Yin He, after all, didn’t dare to cause a stir at Prince Duan’s Mansion, he could only follow Elder Can out, already feeling the immense aura coming from the carriage from afar, his brow furrowed, showing some resistance before turning to leave.

"Young Master, think of the Commandery Princess, think of the young master." Elder Can grabbed Yin He, distressed.

Upon hearing this, Yin He coldly approached the carriage, inside, a tall figure clenched his fists nervously. The strong presence excited him, just as he was about to open the curtain, he heard the icy voice of a young man outside the carriage.

"Don’t fantasize about me recognizing you, your Ghoul Ravine, I have no interest in it whatsoever," Yin He coldly said, not being a fool and fully aware of Elder Can’s intentions. If not for the potential possibility in their plan, he wouldn’t let these people annoy him.

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