Chapter 1395 The Astonishment of Everyone
“Oh…”
Wei Linlin obediently took out the plate and placed it on the table.
Lu Ling blinked, “What’s so special about this? Isn’t it just a three-legged plate?”
Tian Shijie also frowned, unsure of what Chen Xuan was trying to do.
Chen Xuan said, “Brother Tian, you just said that when appraising porcelain, one should first look at the appearance, color, and glaze. I noticed that the color of this plate seems like the sky after rain. Look… is this really not an ordinary three-legged plate?”
Hearing this, Tian Shijie was struck as if by lightning, his eyes going wide.
He eagerly reached for the plate, but then felt his movement was too abrupt, worried about damaging it. He became cautious again. This plate…
Tian Shijie carefully examined the plate. Suddenly, his expression turned excited, “It’s this, it’s really this! I never thought I’d find something like this in my lifetime…”
“Xiao Jie, what’s wrong? What is this treasure?” Lu Ling, noticing Tian Shijie’s unusual behavior, quickly asked.
Chen Xuan nodded slightly, realizing that Tian Shijie had also recognized the treasure.
However, Tian Shijie was too engrossed in his excitement to hear Lu Ling’s words. Clutching the plate, he was so thrilled he almost jumped. Lu Ling wished she could slap Tian Shijie, but then again, she was afraid it was a treasure and dared not act.
Tian Shijie finally calmed down.
Wei Linlin asked, “Shijie, what exactly is this thing?”
Tian Shijie took a breath and said, “Linlin, you’ve struck gold this time.”
“Really? What treasure is it?”
Wei Linlin blinked her small eyes, which sparkled like stars in the sky.
Tian Shijie said, “This item is called a Sky-Blue Three-Legged Plate, from the Song Dynasty Ru Ware!”
“Song Dynasty Ru Ware? You mean one of the five great kilns of the Song Dynasty?”
Wei Linlin wasn’t particularly strong in history, but having been studying antiques recently, she had consulted a lot of information. She knew that Ru Ware was the foremost of the five great kilns of the Song Dynasty!
“Precisely!”
Wei Linlin’s breathing also quickened. Song Dynasty Ru Ware had produced many exquisite items, and she might have just gotten rich!
Tian Shijie continued, “The craftsmanship of this Sky-Blue Three-Legged Plate is extremely complex. Even during the prosperous Song Dynasty Ru Ware era, production quantities were limited. A significant portion disappeared during dynastic changes.”
“As far as I know, only three remain in the world. Two are stored in the largest museum in the capital, and the third is in a museum in Ryukyu. However, the last one is missing a leg. You can imagine how precious this item is.”
“How much can this thing be sold for?”
Wei Linlin immediately asked.
Her question made Tian Shijie’s breathing quicken, and he also gave her a look of disdain. This was a national treasure, arguably second only in value to an authentic work by Tang Bohu!
“Hey, hey, how much is it worth?”
Wei Linlin cared little about national treasures or authentic works; her only concern was her future allowance.
“Probably over a hundred million. I don’t know the exact amount, as this item has never appeared at an auction.”
Tian Shijie added, “I think if it falls into the hands of someone who truly appreciates it, it could fetch two hundred million.”
“Two hundred million?”
“This kid, I’m rich! I won’t have to worry about allowance anymore!”
Wei Linlin excitedly jumped up, and Lu Ling looked on with envy.
“Chen Xuan, do you want to be kept by me?”
“You should focus on your studies; you’re still young!” Chen Xuan rolled his eyes.
Tian Shijie glanced at Chen Xuan again, a strange expression on his face, then smiled, “Brother Chen Xuan, I didn’t expect you to have such keen eyes to recognize the Sky-Blue Three-Legged Plate at first glance. It was definitely worth offending the so-called Nine Gates of the Capital this time!”
If Chen Xuan hadn’t insisted on not giving up the Sky-Blue Three-Legged Plate, it would have likely become someone else’s treasure by now!
“Chen Xuan, you saw it long ago?” Wei Linlin also blinked.
Chen Xuan said indifferently, “I just thought it looked similar, I couldn’t guarantee it.”
“Although it’s a bit dangerous, it’s still worth it.”
Suddenly, Wei Linlin’s expression turned worried again, and she said, “This time, we’ve offended the so-called Nine Gates of the Capital. What should we do next?”
Chen Xuan thought to himself about the Nine Gates of the Capital, not taking them seriously at all. Just as he was about to speak, Tian Shijie coldly laughed,
“What are you afraid of? Do you really think my family is easy to bully? Since we have the Sky-Blue Three-Legged Plate, call my grandfather later and have him help us resolve this matter.”
“Your grandfather?” Lu Ling frowned.
“Although my grandfather is old, he still has some standing and knows many people from the Nine Gates of the Capital. I believe they will give him some face!”
After speaking, Tian Shijie immediately took out his phone and made a call.
“What? You found the Sky-Blue Three-Legged Plate? Are you telling the truth?”
Old Master Tian, who had been sitting in his armchair, sat up abruptly. He had a heart condition, and standing up suddenly made him dizzy, but everything was overshadowed by the Sky-Blue Three-Legged Plate.
“Of course, Grandpa!”
“I’ll be there immediately!” Old Master Tian nodded right away.
“Grandpa, you have to hurry! If you come late, the plate might be snatched away by someone.”
“What do you mean?”
Old Master Tian frowned.
So, Tian Shijie briefly explained what had happened to his grandfather. Old Master Tian, being a prominent figure in the antique street, knew the strict rules of the antique world, emphasizing first come, first served. Someone daring to snatch his grandson’s item was unbearable!
“How dare someone snatch my grandson’s belongings? I think they’ve got a death wish! You wait, I’ll be there immediately!”
Old Master Tian was also a decisive man and decided to go in person. Of course, the main reason was the Sky-Blue Three-Legged Plate; he also desperately wanted to see such a rare treasure.
“Grandpa, you’d better not come. They’re not easy to deal with.”
“Oh? Who?”
“People from the Nine Gates of the Capital…”
Old Master Tian’s expression changed, and then he gritted his teeth, “The Nine Gates of the Capital can bully people as they please? Don’t worry, I’m coming right away.”
“Grandpa, please drive slowly on the way!”
Tian Shijie’s heart rejoiced. He said this and quickly hung up the phone.
He looked around at everyone and chuckled, “My grandfather will be here soon, and then we can go to the antique convention!”
Everyone was filled with joy.
“Knock, knock, knock!”
However, before their joy could last, a knock sounded from outside.
“Who is it?” Wei Linlin asked.
The others also held their breath.
“Miss Qin asked me to bring you all some tea!”
A faint voice came from outside.
Everyone relaxed their tense nerves. Wei Linlin smiled, “I’ll open the door right away.”
So Wei Linlin walked over.
Chen Xuan frowned. He extended his divine sense and detected figures standing outside, all looking hostile. His expression changed, and he shouted, “Linlin, don’t open the door!”
But his words came a moment too late; Wei Linlin had already turned the doorknob!