Chapter 11 [Disaster Relief Sale]

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Zuixianju was crowded with people and very lively.

On the banks of Liujing River, both sides were bustling with people.

Today, even the prices of goods sold at small stalls have increased threefold.

Without some status and position, it would be difficult to even get close to the inner circle here.

Outside Zuixianju, a high platform was built, which was where the auction took place.

On both sides of the auction table, there are huge wooden signs with the words "Charity Sale for Disaster Relief" written on them.

There are so many people here that it's easy to step on someone's heels if you're not careful.

Today, countless refugees have flocked here to see the disaster relief sale that has caused a stir in Kyoto.

After all, the success or failure of this charity sale is closely related to whether they can have porridge in the future, so they are very concerned.

Suddenly, there was a commotion among the crowd.

Someone shouted, "Miss Si Lili's flower boat is moving!"

"Si Lili?"

"Si Lili!"

"Si Lili!"

Regardless of gender, people on both sides of the strait were restless, just like the blood in their bodies awakening, and they rushed to crowd in.

Just to take a look at the most beautiful courtesan in Kyoto.

Si Lili's name is well-known in Zuixianju.

However, she rarely appears in public.

Moreover, up to now, no one has been able to become her lover.

Therefore, very few people have seen her.

However, everyone who has seen her peerless beauty finds it difficult to recover from their shock and is filled with admiration. How could such a charming woman exist in the world?

On the Liujing River, a pleasure boat came through the waves, slowly approached, and stopped under the covered bridge.

A beautiful woman lifted the curtain and walked out.

She was a stunningly beautiful woman, as if she had walked out of an ancient painting, with an indescribable charm.

Her eyes are as deep as autumn water, the corners of her lips are slightly upturned, as if she is smiling but not smiling, revealing an elusive sense of mystery.

Her long hair fell over her shoulders like a waterfall, swaying gently with her light steps, exuding a faint fragrance.

Her movements are graceful and calm, and every turn is full of poetry.

Standing barefoot with delicate anklets.

Loose clothes are put on lightly.

It seemed that a breeze could lift up the light and thin veil, revealing the beautiful body.

The light gauze gave people a feeling that it would slide down at any moment, allowing people to appreciate the beautiful curves, the exquisite figure, the milky white...

Dressed like this, the word "charm" is truly engraved into her bones.

No matter men or women, their eyes were all attracted by her.

As for the white-haired old man holding a long sword beside her, she simply ignored him.

"Si Lili!"

"Si Lili!"

"Si Lili!"

The crowd was boiling and the noise was deafening.

Si Lili stretched out her hand and placed it on the half-broken sword handed to her by the white-haired old man next to her.

Then she flew up, her skirt fluttering in the wind, like a dancing butterfly, light yet powerful.

He leaped into the air, immediately attracting countless people's attention.

Many old perverts even fantasized that the gauze would slide down at this moment.

This is what beauty is.

Her dancing seemed to light up the entire space.

Countless men are crazy about it.

Her charm is irresistible.

Her leap is like a visual feast, which makes people intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves.

The charm in her seemed to come from her bones.

Even the white-haired old eunuch beside him couldn't help but marvel at it.

Such a beauty should be presented to the prince!
If the prince had not given the order in advance, he would have kidnapped this man and handed him over to the prince.

The white-haired old man and Si Lili landed on the high platform together.

The white-haired old man put away his sword and retreated quietly.

Even if he was standing next to Si Lili, so eye-catching, no one would still remember him.

This is the contrast!
No one expected that Si Lili would be the host of this charity sale.

For a moment, the atmosphere on the scene reached a climax again.

"I believe everyone is familiar with today's charity sale. In that case, I will not waste any more time and get straight to the point." Si Lili's movements were graceful and her voice was charming and gentle.

In his hand, he held something like a trumpet, and the sound was amplified insanely, making the whole audience boil.

Someone shouted, "Miss Lili, are you one of the items for sale today?"

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an immediate burst of laughter.

"Next, the first lot, the inkstone of Han Daxueshi!"

Si Lili introduced the products for sale and ignored the laughter.

“I believe everyone is familiar with Han Daxueshi. Back then, he was the top scholar in Kyoto and was personally granted official titles by His Majesty.

This inkstone is what he uses to review his lessons.

Starting price: one thousand taels!"

Si Lili held the loudspeaker and introduced loudly.

Not far from the stage, an old man in disguise was holding a palm-leaf fan in his hand, covering half of his face.

He was very curious about how much money this old item of his could fetch.

Out of curiosity, I came in person.

However, in order not to reveal his identity, he changed his appearance and disguised himself slightly.

"One thousand five hundred taels!"

Someone made an offer.

"Two thousand taels!" someone bargained loudly.

In the crowd, Guo Baokun widened his eyes and said in disbelief:

“Are these people crazy?
A broken inkstone cost two thousand taels?
Have money but nowhere to spend it? "

Beside him, there were two burly men, Guo Baokun's bodyguards, who nodded in agreement.

"Master, these two people might be the spies arranged by Second Master Lin in advance."

"Yes, that must be the case!" Guo Baokun seemed to have discovered the truth and immediately confirmed.

As soon as he finished speaking, someone else offered: "Three thousand taels!"

Guo Baokun's face darkened, "Lin Gong, I want to see how much money you have to show off!
If you try to pretend to be rich, you will be embarrassed and make a fool of yourself, which will be very embarrassing."

"Five thousand taels!"

Unexpectedly, the price continued to rise and there were many bidders.

Within a few breaths, the price had reached a high of ten thousand taels.

"Damn, these people are crazy, really crazy!"

Guo Baokun couldn't believe it.

If one is a spy and two are spys, then seven or eight are a bit outrageous.

Moreover, the price surged too quickly.

It really doesn't look like a trustee.

Otherwise, the price should be modest.

"Prime Minister, what do you think?"

In the attic in the distance, Lin Ruofu and Yuan Hongdao were both looking over here.

Hearing such a price, Yuan Hongdao was shocked.

Even Lin Ruofu, the prime minister of the time, was dumbfounded.

After a moment, the old fox finally sighed:

"I understand, I finally understand, this move is really brilliant, it's amazing!"

"Prime Minister, what do you mean?" Yuan Hongdao asked.

Until this moment, he was still a little confused.

It seems that we are only one step away from understanding the truth.

However, it is still difficult to see clearly.

Lin Ruofu explained: "This is an elegant bribe, and also a form of comparison.

On ordinary days, those high-ranking officials are high and mighty, leaving people with money but no connections.

Now, the items auctioned at this disaster relief sale have given these people an opportunity to build connections.

That's why the price is so outrageous.

This is elegant bribery, which not only builds connections and finds ways, but also does not leave any trace of bribery.

By buying old items at high prices, those high-ranking officials gained a reputation for being honest.

If you need help in the future, you will also have the means to gain favors through connections.

Even if no one bids, those senior officials themselves will find someone to bid high for their old items in order to save face.

I’m afraid that many high-ranking officials from the entire court are here today.”

Lin Ruofu's words immediately enlightened Yuan Hongdao, "Great, great! The Second Young Master is really talented. He can actually come up with such a brilliant idea."

Lin Ruofu snorted, "With his martial mind, how could he come up with such a plan? He must have been instructed by someone."

"What you mean, Mr. Xiang, is that there is a master behind the Second Young Master?"

(End of this chapter)