bookrandom Chapter 172 Invitation Letter
Chapter 172 Invitation Letter
Treasure House.
Inside the auction house, many aristocratic families from the capital had gathered.
They all wanted to see just how high a price this legendary miracle drug would be driven up to.
Everyone who comes must have an invitation from Jubaolou to enter.
When He Yuyan arrived with her maid, she was stopped by the servants at the door.
"Young lady, please show me your invitation."
He Yuyan was stunned.
What, do we need an invitation to come to the auction house?
The attendant could tell that He Yuyan was an amateur. "Guest, our auction house has rules."
All participants in the auction must present an invitation to enter.
If not, please leave!
The fact that she did not receive an invitation from their Jubaolou restaurant means that she was not eligible to participate.
He didn't need to be polite to someone who wasn't qualified to come in.
Hearing this, He Yuyan turned pale.
Dingxiang, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but curse:
"You dog, are you blind?"
"Our young lady is the beloved concubine of the Marquis of Dingguo's heir; why are you refusing to let us in?"
Upon hearing Dingxiang's words, the servant's expression panicked.
However, the shopkeeper instructed that anyone who had not received an invitation was not allowed to enter.
Just then, a handsome young man with a folding fan walked up from behind.
He looked at the commotion at the door and said unhappily, "Little Stool, what's going on here?"
Why won't you let this lady in?
He Yuyan was surprised when she heard the voice.
Turn around.
Upon seeing the person who had arrived, Jiang Yuanhua's face immediately lit up with a happy smile.
"Sister He, it's you!"
"Young Master, how have you been?"
Jiang Yuanhua was the youngest son of the Yongning Earl's Mansion, and he was born with epilepsy.
Last year, he suffered an epileptic seizure while strolling on the street, but luckily he met He Yuyan, who was out shopping, who helped him through the crisis in time.
Thus, he could be considered Jiang Yuanhua's savior.
From then on, Jiang Yuanhua fell in love with He Yuyan, who was beautiful, gentle, and skilled in medicine.
If he weren't so young, people would probably think he had taken a liking to He Yuyan.
He used to visit the Marquis's mansion often, but later the heir announced in public that He Yuyan was his concubine.
With his family's objections, Jiang Yuanhua stopped going as often as before.
Thanks to Jiang Yuanhua, He Yuyan was able to enter the auction hall of Jubaolou as she wished.
By the time Wu Weiwei arrived, the auction was about to begin.
Upon seeing the special gold-embossed invitation from Wu Weiwei, the servant was utterly astonished.
The shopkeeper only gave this invitation to a few people, and he never expected that this young lady would receive such a high-level invitation.
This must be a special VIP guest of their Jubaolou Restaurant.
"Distinguished guest, please come in, the auction is about to begin..."
Even if he's just a gatekeeper, he's someone who knows how to handle things.
Wu Weiwei's treatment was vastly different from He Yuyan's just now. If He Yuyan saw this scene...
They're probably going to explode with anger.
Led by the manager, Wu Weiwei was taken to the second floor of the auction house.
Wu Weiwei and the others were led to an elegant private room.
Looking out from the openwork windows of the private box, one can see not only the items being auctioned on the stage.
You can also see the scene in the exhibition hall on the first floor.
But when guests on the first floor look up, they can only see the reflective beaded curtains hanging from the window frames.
Not only was it blindingly bright, but you couldn't even see who was inside.
This is the special treatment reserved for VIPs.
It allows one to participate in the bidding for treasures without revealing their identity as a bidder.
It is very convenient for VIPs to bid on treasures.
Not only are there various snacks and refreshments specially prepared for VIPs, but there is also a dedicated one-on-one service.
If a VIP takes a fancy to an item on the display stand and wants to bid, they simply need to press the specially designed button next to it.
Once the designated person outside receives the bid, they will hold up a sign and call out the price on her behalf.
"Auntie, this private room is really nice."
This was the first time Ling Fu had received such treatment after following Wu Weiwei for so long.
"Hehe, it's not bad."
After Wu Weiwei was seated, she quietly waited for the auction to begin.
In contrast, He Yuyan was sitting in the lobby on the first floor.
Because she was sitting in the same row as Young Master Jiang from the Yongning Earl's Mansion, many people looked at them.
"Hey, isn't that Commander Lu's concubine?"
Why is she sitting with Prince Jiang at the auction?
"Yes, I originally thought she loved Lu Dushi very much."
Unexpectedly, while Lord Lu was away on a business trip, she came out to attract attention and flirt with other men…
"Shh, keep your voice down, or you'll be in trouble when Commander Lu comes back."
I've heard she's the beloved concubine of Commander Lu, so her status isn't low.
"Tch, how can he be taller than Master Wu?"
She acquired the businesses of Prince Min and the Crown Prince through her own abilities, and I heard that the Jade Butterfly Beauty Resort she designed is about to open.
"By then, even if Concubine He broke her legs, she probably wouldn't be able to catch up..."
He Yuyan remained calm despite the whispers and comments.
But I was suffering greatly inside.
She knew that whenever they appeared in such occasions, they would always compare her to Wu Weiwei.
What's so great about Wu Weiwei?
She was merely using her looks to gain the prince's sympathy.
That's why the Crown Prince gifted her many properties.
If she hadn't disdained to do it, she probably would have gotten all of these things herself.
"Sister He, did they say those things about you because of me?"
Seeing He Yuyan's frosty expression, Jiang Yuanye couldn't help but ask worriedly.
He Yuyan turned her head and saw the worry in his eyes.
"Young Master, I'm alright."
Those who are innocent will remain innocent; let them say what they want!
Hearing He Yuyan's comforting words, Jiang Yuanye finally felt relieved.
"Sister He, if you see anything you like at the auction later, just let me know and I'll buy it for you!"
"Young Master, how can this be?"
He Yuyan was surprised.
"Sister He, you don't need to be so polite with me."
You saved my life before, and I've never been able to repay you...
Soon, the auction began.
The auctioneer briefly introduced the rules and precautions of the auction.
Then he informed everyone of the items that were to be auctioned next.
Before long, the servants presented the first item to be auctioned that day.
It is a woman's headdress.
The starting bid is one thousand taels.
Wu Weiwei glanced at the items on the stage, but showed no interest.
The Crown Prince usually gives away a lot of valuable jewelry.
Except for the particularly beautiful and valuable ones, she resold the rest.
Anyway, the prince doesn't care what she carries every day. Since she can sell it and make money, why shouldn't she?
During this time, Jiang Yuanye did manage to purchase two items.
One is a hairpin, and the other is a bracelet.
It cost a total of 1,500 taels of silver.
These were all items he bought at auction to give to He Yuyan.
Amidst everyone's anticipation.
Soon, the highlight of today's auction finally appeared.
"Distinguished guests, this pill is called Baoji Ginseng Pill."
As everyone knows, this is a fast-acting medicine for treating serious illnesses.
Although it looks similar to the ordinary Po Chi Ren on the market, its efficacy is several times that of the ordinary Po Chi Ren.
Next, this Baoji Ginseng Pill will be auctioned with a starting price of 10,000 taels.
Each bid is for one thousand taels…