Imperial Treasure-Chapter 1092 - 647: Departure from Changan_2

Although elusive and without a trace, they have settled their hearts with their martial arts cultivation, and with frequent sparring, their strength grows daily.

Time is the greatest force; it can carve everything, let alone people.

They are silently changing, sharpening their core step by step.

And nine months after they left the Twin Dragon.

Much has happened in these nine months.

After Yuwen Huaji was killed, as expected, the Great Sui Dynasty Court was in turmoil, military power was lost, the four major warlords extended their hands, Yang Guang seized the opportunity to suppress the ministers, wanting to control the military power himself, holding the world in his hands. It seemed like it could have been his brilliant turnaround, but he died in just a few days.

Died mysteriously and bafflingly, but just a few days later, the Yuwen Warlord was about to proclaim himself emperor... The three major warlords did not allow it! The literary figures under the heavens did not allow it!

Local Righteous Armies did not allow it either!

So, one after another began proclaiming themselves emperor...

What Wagang Army, what Righteous Army, a mess of different factions...

As these forces rose, many heroes also emerged.

These heroes ranged from the old to the middle-aged, and even included the very young!

The young were showing their sharpness!

They gradually began to make a comeback!

The chaotic times had finally truly arrived.

And all of this seemed very far from the Sui Tang Square in Changan.

Changan Sui Tang.

This shop suddenly appeared seven months ago.

Located slightly east on Changan Street, in the quietest spot of the bustling area, not many visitors, but the decoration is remarkable, the shop is large and elegant and beautiful, with one steward, ten runners, and two women responsible for cleaning and kitchen help.

"Three years without opening, opening feeds for three years," is the saying in the antique business, and Sui Tang Square is an antique business.

In just three months, it soared to become the hottest antique business in the Capital City.

Legend has it, their steward’s discernment is god-like; whatever they see, it is accurate, without error,

Legend has it, their employees’ salaries are extremely high, with two days off every seven days, also paid, and holiday benefits.

Legend has it, their meals are exceptionally good...

Legend...

After all, there are so many legends in Changan, not particularly eye-catching.

But some people always take note.

For example, one day, when the weather was clear, it was the beautiful springtime of March and April, with many young gentlemen in Changan, elegant and handsome, noble, respectable, magnificent, beautiful; that is Changan.

How many people and things does this ancient city, famed under the heavens, truly accommodate?

For example, this magnificent man with two pencil-thin mustaches and luxurious clothing, he walked into Sui Tang Square, glanced around, what he saw was pure redwood, whether the floor, walls, or counters and chairs, all were redwood, coated with a layer of varnish to prevent decay, especially bright and crystal clear, seemingly spotless.

The runners in the hall mostly wore white Confucian stockings, walking silently, either reading, chatting, or playing the zither, all with uncommon elegance.

It was evident that their work state was very comfortable and high-class, with pastries served on the side...

And in unexpected locations along the walls of the hall were various cabinets of differing heights and shapes, displaying a variety of precious antiques.

The windows were all open, revealing the Changan River outside, with a faint view of a bridge, but beside the window, there was a door opening onto a balcony that did not match the noble architectural style, filled with large flowers and plants, and in one corner, a cluster of slender green bamboo sprouted.

There was also a balcony on the second floor.

This vast pavilion, covering nearly ten acres of land, was structured on two floors, and the second floor was not visible.

The first floor...

With just one glance, it gave a feeling of profound richness yet extraordinarily comfortable elegance.

Ordinary people do not enter Sui Tang, people of Sui Tang do not mingle with the ordinary. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Indeed, it was so.

This man took just one look, and before the runners approached, he proactively said, "I want to see your steward."

Straightforward, with an arrogant tone.

"Could you please provide your name and origin?" The steward neither overbearing nor servile, not the least bit timid.

A master dictates the quality of their subordinates.

Sui Tang’s arrogance, indeed it was so.

The man glanced at this square-faced yet composed young man, took out a wooden box from his bosom, deftly opened it, revealing a pearl the size of a small egg inside.

"East Sea Night Pearl, Rose Purple Gem."

"Indeed a fine piece."

"Please hold on, I’ll go fetch the steward immediately..."

The young man bowed, turned, and left, unhurriedly, even exempting the courtesy of bending.

The man frowned, pondering with some thought.

Exactly who was behind Sui Tang?

Just as he contemplated, someone emerged from the inner hall on the left side.

With steady steps, in soft robes, the man looked up.

He saw a kind-faced elder.

"East Sea’s Rose Purple Night Pearl, such a treasure, it is genuine already, you must not be here for identification, is it for pawning?"

"How can the steward be sure this is genuine? Could it not be fake?"

This man seemed to have a hint of deliberately causing trouble.

The people in the hall all looked over together.

The elder remained calm, glancing at the other, saying lightly, "Sui Tang Square always offers answers, not details. If you really must ask, consider it the experience I’ve gathered from touching a hundred real night pearls and a thousand fake ones."

"As for whether to believe, that depends entirely on you."

The middle-aged man instead said, "Naturally, I believe, who under the heavens would not trust the words of a dignified antique elder?"

This prompted the elder’s eyelids to lift, looking at him, "If you believe, then are you here to pawn or not?"

Seemingly intentionally overlooking the other’s deeper meaning.

"Not pawning."

With that sentence, several others in the room’s expressions changed slightly; this man was surely here to stir up trouble, wasn’t he?

"If I can see the true master of your Sui Tang Square, I can give the Night Pearl away for free."

With these words, everyone changed their expressions. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)