After thinking for a while, Er Dan still couldn't figure out why, but it didn't matter to him. He had always been eager for the two sides to fall out, since that would give him a chance to make a fortune. Now that his wish had come true, he was too happy to bother thinking about the reason.
You get what you wish for! Er Dan chuckled to himself a few times, then picked up the two boxes and hurried back with a light step.
At that moment, Chu Chen and the others were appraising the two items Er Dan had brought over earlier.
Both items were gold and silver wares, and they likewise displayed the characteristics of Tang-dynasty gold and silverware. Unlike the silver incense ball, however, both were gold objects: a gold goblet with a tall stem decorated with scrolling flowers and birds, and a gold bowl decorated with auspicious beasts and scrolling foliage.
The craftsmanship of both gold objects was exquisite. The chased lines were smooth, and the designs covered the entire vessels. Their decorative style incorporated characteristics of Persian gold and silverware. They could be considered representative works of Tang-dynasty gold and silverware, and were quite rare.
Moreover, like the silver incense ball from earlier, both gold objects had been cleaned, removing some of the features on their surfaces.
All three gold and silver objects were from the Tang Dynasty, and all three had been cleaned on the surface. It was difficult not to suspect something. Chu Chen's first thought was that most of Er Dan's items might have come from improper sources. Combined with how carefully they had been treated, there was probably some trouble involved.
With that thought, Chu Chen's interest in Er Dan's goods diminished considerably. He wasn't some saint who refused to