Chapter 379 - 358: Second Update
"Of course it is true." Shangguan Sima was not making baseless claims; that wealthy merchant had mentioned he could introduce clients to him and that he still had several Gong Fans, even reserving a Green Mountain Pine and Moon painting fan for him as a priority.
"Prince Duan, I personally witnessed that the patterns on the Yantai were truly exceptional." Shangguan Sima was not exaggerating. Although he did not have a hobby of collecting inkstones, it did not mean he was ignorant. The other party, knowing his understanding, specifically made these fine inkstones available for him to see.
Prince Duan and Shangguan Sima were merely nodding acquaintances because of their shared interest in inkstone research. Hearing Shangguan Sima speak in such a manner immediately captivated him, and he trusted Shangguan Sima’s taste.
"Lord Shangguan, is that merchant still in Zheng Capital?" Prince Duan asked eagerly, his expression excited. He had been searching for the Duan inkstone for more than a day or two, and upon hearing this news, even if it were false, he was determined to try his luck.
Moreover, what came from Shangguan Sima’s mouth was very likely to be true.
"Yes, why wouldn’t he be here? If Prince Duan wishes to go, let’s go together. I received a message from that merchant the day before yesterday, saying he had some fine fans and inviting me to come and enjoy them. Shall we go together?" Shangguan Sima could hardly refuse and immediately responded.
"Good, rather than choosing a date, why not leave now?" Prince Duan’s fascination with inkstones had almost reached a frenzied level; he could not wait any longer.
Elder Can’s men noticed Prince Duan arriving at the busiest street in Zheng Capital with Shangguan Sima. This newly acquired shop was also conveniently ready to start business; it had originally been an antique store. The size of the store didn’t matter; the key was whether it had good merchandise.
Upon arriving, Prince Duan looked up at the shop sign, immediately feeling puzzled.
He had visited this store just last month, and it did not have much of value, though it was an established business despite not doing very well.
"I was just here recently," Prince Duan said, disappointed. He thought it was unlikely there would be an antique shop on this street he didn’t know about, and he was not unfamiliar with this one.