Chapter 6, The Selling Price of Jade Purple

He looks as if nothing had happened just now

Yu Zi frowned slightly in the shadows

The middle-aged man was taken aback

As soon as Elder Gong's voice fell, the middle-aged man burst into laughter and began to clap his hands loudly. Amidst the crisp sound of applause, he repeatedly praised, "Elder Gong is indeed the one named by Lord Qi, and he understands the price of this Wu girl and Yue woman very well. However, a top-tier beauty is worth a fortune! According to the audience, Elder Gong's daughter possesses the demeanor of a noble, thus she can be valued at five hundred gold pieces!"

She kept retreating into the tangled woods behind the wooden cabin before finally stopping. For some reason, she did not want the old man to know that she had just eavesdropped.

Oh, could it be that a guest has arrived

His voice, as always, was slow and hoarse, "Please leave."

Just as Yu Zi was extremely anxious and tense, the old man spoke up

Yu Zi quietly withdrew.

With a swift swipe, the color drained from Zhijun's face

As the sound of Yu Zi's accelerating heartbeat began, Old Gong rolled his eyes at the middle-aged man once again and hoarsely exclaimed: "My daughter is priceless!"

After Yu Zi ate two more rice dumplings, she walked towards the back of the courtyard

In the worried gaze of Yu Zi, the old man's emaciated face drooped down, he rolled his eyes and said slowly: "The ruler has overstepped."

The middle-aged man, seeing Gong Lao silent, laughed heartily again. He surveyed the dilapidated courtyard and said, "With those five hundred gold, Gong Lao could reside in a splendid house, enjoy delicious meals every day, and have servants to attend to him"

Behind the middle-aged man stood two tall and slender figures, each wearing a long sword at their waist. The two men were gripping the hilt of their swords, staring at the old man with expressionless faces

The old man's dry lips trembled as he glared at Ye Jun and shouted loudly: "It has nothing to do with you!"

Perhaps it is the deep-seated guilt within Yu Zi for doubting the old man, or perhaps it is due to her modern upbringing, having witnessed much deceit and treachery. Although she witnessed the old man rejecting the middle-aged man, she still finds it difficult to put her mind at ease and cannot fully trust the old man.

The response from this middle-aged person is still an old man's disdainful glance.

With a long sigh, he strolled around the courtyard. As he slowly turned in circles, he said: "I have seen the donkeys you drive; their fur has fallen out, they walk with difficulty, and they are too old to be of use. The donkey is like its master, both are old. In this month, you have approached five merchant caravans, and only one was willing to employ you because you only asked for five knife coins, is that not so? In this month, for at least half of it, you have eaten only one meal a day, is that not so?" In this month, you have approached five merchant caravans, and only one was willing to employ you because you only asked for five knife coins, is that not so? In this month, for at least half of it, you have eaten only one meal a day, is that not so?

Upon hearing this, Yu Zi felt an unnamed fury surge within her. She gritted her teeth, attempting several times to rush out, but each time she lifted her foot, she hesitated and withdrew: if she charged out like this, what if that middle-aged man turned hostile and forcibly seized her? After all, the old man was aging, and he might not be able to contend with the two dogs behind that man

The sound was coming from the floor in front of the wooden cabin

He stared at Elder Gong, seeing that he did not seem to be joking, and could not help but snort in anger. With a flick of his long sleeves, he turned to leave. Just after taking five steps, he paused, turned back, and shouted at Elder Gong in a fit of anger and embarrassment: "Elder Gong, if the craftsman were to come, I fear this price would not be achievable!"

Yu Zi is a bit curious

As she walked, she realized that this courtyard was indeed quite large. Although trees were abundant and weeds were everywhere, she took a full half hour to circle back to the wooden house

He stared at Elder Gong in disbelief, his voice raised as he asked, "What do you mean by that, Elder Gong?"

The middle-aged man glanced a few times before turning to the old man, smiled again, and said: "I have heard from others that Elder Gong has taken a daughter? I wish to see her."

Peh——

As she approached the wooden cabin, she heard a murmur of voices.

When this middle-aged man spoke these words, he was truly sincere, completely displaying a heartfelt concern for Yu Zi and the elderly.

Upon hearing this, Yu Zi was greatly shocked. She quickly raised her head and stared at the middle-aged man with eyes filled with disbelief

At that moment, she slowed her pace

The middle-aged man, however, seemed completely unconcerned. He chuckled lightly, raised his head, and glanced into the log cabin. His wide-open eyes appeared to be anticipating the sight of someone.

Zhi Jun shook his head vigorously and said: "It has nothing to do with me! The daughter of Old Master Gong possesses a beauty that is one in ten thousand. Such a countenance is a rare treasure even among the great nations of Qi, Wei, and Yue. Old Master Gong, do you know how much such a beautiful maiden would sell for?"

Upon seeing the old man's appearance, Yu Zi's small face instantly turned pale white.

Three people rushed out of the courtyard like a gust of wind. As the heavy door slammed shut, Yu Zi could still hear the middle-aged man's curses coming through, "A foolish man who does not know what is good for him!"

After uttering this sarcastic remark, Zhijun's voice softened, followed by a long sigh

He said this while looking at Elder Gong, and spoke in a tone that was both serious and prolonged: "You know, Elder Gong, that you were once an important figure in the palace of King Qi. How could a mere five hundred gold pieces be worth your attention? However, Elder Gong, you are now advanced in age; how long can you protect your daughter? If she were to be purchased by me, I would certainly have her trained in singing and dancing, and groomed for beauty, waiting for the day she serves a noble. Elder Gong, consider this: if your daughter were to become a concubine of a noble, she would surely bear noble offspring, and from then on, would it not mean boundless wealth and honor?" If she were to be purchased by me, I would certainly have her trained in singing and dancing, and groomed for beauty, waiting for the day she serves a noble. Elder Gong, consider this: if your daughter were to become a concubine of a noble, she would surely bear noble offspring, and from then on, would it not mean boundless wealth and honor?

The old man raised his right hand, pointed towards the door, and glared at the middle-aged man, saying loudly: "Please leave my residence!"

At this moment, Yu Zi's heart was racing rapidly. She gritted her teeth, occasionally glaring at the middle-aged man, and then nervously glancing at the old man, fearing that he might be swayed by the middle-aged man's words

As the voice of the middle-aged man fell, Gong Lao was taken aback, clearly startled by the exorbitant price he had quoted.

Amidst the old man's furious shouts, Zhi spat heavily on the ground and scolded the two swordsmen on either side: "What are you standing there like a chicken for? Move!"

He actually started by driving away the guests

Upon hearing this, Yu Zi quickly turned her head to look at the old man. She bit her lip and thought with guilt: My father can barely fill his stomach, and here I am asking him for salt to rinse my mouth!

Selling price

Yuzi quietly stretched out her head and saw a slightly overweight middle-aged man standing on the ground. In this place where everyone had a sallow complexion, this middle-aged man had a very rosy face. Looking at his attire, he was dressed in silk both inside and out, and on the surface of his shoes, there was even a piece of jade inlaid on each side. Clearly, he was a wealthy individual

Hearing this, Zhijun chuckled again. He turned to the two swordsmen beside him and said, "Gong Lao thinks he is still in the Qi King's palace, even mentioning the words 'transgress'"

The old man, holding onto the broom, did not loosen his grip but merely lifted it slightly forward, perfunctorily performing a gesture of crossing his hands. He then slowly said: "This place is humble and unworthy of Your Excellency's presence."

Zhi Jun sighed deeply once more, turning his head to look at the old man, and said with considerable gravity: "This courtyard of yours is already in ruins, you are advanced in age and can no longer wield a sword. Old Gong, how long do you think you can protect your daughter?"

As a few people left, the elderly man lowered his head and continued to sweep the floor with a broom

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