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Chapter 123: Three Possibilities

  The first person stretched out his hand, and the people behind him naturally followed suit.

  This kind of thing, Jinlv Yuyi, is not something that everyone has the opportunity to touch with their own hands. Since we've encountered this opportunity, naturally, no one can let it go.

  Although Professor Wang was willing to give Gu Mei a chance, this wasn't his decision to make after all. Others had already shown him face by not objecting to her presence as an extra personnel, so at this point, Gu Mei naturally couldn't rush forward, lest she be seen as someone who didn't understand the rules.

  Who would have thought that she is now just an insignificant small shrimp, at this moment she can only watch as others surround the golden brocade clothes, even if she is anxious in her heart, she can only stare blankly at the people in front of her, unable to say or do anything.

  Several old experts checked the Golden Brocade one by one, and Professor Wang and others also came forward for close observation and touch. As for Chen Peng and other examiners, they were only allowed to carefully look at it up close, but were not allowed to directly touch it.

  Gu Mei saw that Chen Peng and others were treated like this, and her heart couldn't help but feel a chill. She knew that she had come in vain today, and there was no way to get started, so she could only take a look and satisfy her curiosity.

  Sure, here is the translation:

  As expected, after several experts had taken a good look, Professor Wang beckoned to Gu Mian and agreed to let him take a closer look.

  Can't get rid of hand addiction, getting rid of eye addiction is also okay.

  Professor Wang did not let go of any opportunity to make Gu Mian learn, Gu Mian couldn't touch, but Professor Wang could. His fingers lightly stroked the arm part of the golden silk jade clothes and said to Gu Mian: "This set of jade clothes is relatively well-preserved, but this piece of jade seems to have been eroded. Take a closer look, there are some small white deposits on it. However, the jade pieces of this set of jade clothes should not be taken from the same jade stone, but from several similar jade stones. Some look smoother and better in quality, while others are rougher."

  "Really." Gu Mei carefully observed through the magnifying glass, and indeed it was just as Professor Wang had said. However, after observing, she also had doubts in her heart: "Why is this? Generally speaking, when burying, those who can wear golden silk clothes are usually emperors and empresses, silver silk clothes are used by royal nobles, and copper silk clothes are used for princesses. If it's really the emperor's golden silk clothes, why would there be such a difference in material?"

  "Based on my speculation, there are several possibilities for this golden silk garment. Firstly, the owner of this golden silk garment is unlikely to be an orthodox emperor or empress, but rather a prince. During the Western Han dynasty, the management of golden silk garments was not very strict, and it wasn't until the Eastern Han dynasty that strict control was implemented. The material hierarchy of this golden silk garment is uneven and doesn't seem like something used by an emperor or empress, but its specifications are also overstepping, so the possibility of it belonging to a prince is quite high." Professor Wang slowly analyzed.

  Gu Meng nodded slightly and thought for a moment before saying, "Then the second possibility is that this actually belongs to the emperor or empress, but its owner either encountered some great calamity or was overthrown in a coup. Therefore, after death... it was treated somewhat lightly."

  "It's just this, but you left out one possibility." Professor Wang leaned in close to Gu Mian's ear and lowered his voice: "There's also the possibility that there's something wrong with this jade garment."

  Gu Mei's eyes lit up. Fu He nodded in agreement.

  There are many counterfeit products on the market, and no one can be certain that this jade garment is genuine. Without conclusive evidence, no one dares to guarantee it.

  "It may take ten years to make a set of golden silk clothes, and the total value is probably equivalent to the total wealth of 100 middle-class families at that time. This thing is indeed not something that ordinary people can afford." Professor Wang sighed.

  Because there were other people around, Gu Mian and Professor Wang also didn't want to keep surrounding Jin Lvyi's side without leaving, so Professor Wang sped up the pace, pointed out a few places for Gu Mian to take a closer look, and then put his hands back. He went over to Chen Lao and others, while Gu Mian returned to Chen Peng, Liu Yong and others' side.

  After a few experts and professors discussed it, Old Chen went in front of Shi Youcai and said a few words in a low voice.

  "What did you say, do you want to take the jade clothes away for sampling and inspection?" Shi Youcai suddenly raised his voice. Immediately, he shook his head like a rattle drum: "This is probably not feasible, if you take samples for inspection, wouldn't that destroy the integrity of this set of golden-threaded jade clothes? You said you wanted to open the cabinet, I've already opened it, and now you want to take samples. The most important thing about the golden-threaded jade clothes is these jade pieces strung together with gold thread. If something goes wrong after you take them away, who will be responsible?"

  Mr. Chen saw that Shi had talent and immediately refused, his face also didn't look very good.

  For someone like Chen Lao, who has a reputation and status as an old expert, wherever he goes, others are always respectful to him, and many times, others ask for his appraisal.

  This time he agreed to come and appraise the golden thread jade clothes, one is that this thing is rare, and the other is to save face for the middleman.

  The director saw Chen Lao's expression and knew that this matter was not easy to handle. Seeing the atmosphere becoming more and more tense, he quickly came out to mediate: "Hey, let's all talk nicely."

  Shi Youcai also realized that his emotions were a bit agitated, and he couldn't take care of the old expert's face. After calming down, he said: "I think it's better for all the experts to appraise it here, taking samples is really...".

  Mr. Chen looked at Shi Youcai without saying a word.

  Professor Wang, who was standing closest to Old Chen, could only speak up and say: "Mr. Shi, we're already being lenient by just taking a sample for inspection. According to normal procedures, we should be bringing the entire thing back for examination. After all, formal jade identification requires many steps and can't be determined with just a glance."

  "But..." Shi Youcai still hesitated a little.

  "If Mr. Shi feels embarrassed, then we won't force it, but this appraisal result is not something we can easily give out. If Mr. Shi needs to, he can find someone else to appraise it." Old Chen saw that Shi had talent and still refused to agree, his temper also rose up.

  "Old Chen, I didn't mean it that way." A hint of wavering appeared on Shi Youcai's face.

  At this time, the director also acted as a lubricant and said to Shi Youcai: "Mr. Shi, regular identification is like this. Don't worry, we are all professionals, and when taking samples, we will be very careful and absolutely won't let Jinlv Yuyi suffer any damage. After the identification is completed, I will also be responsible for putting the removed jade pieces back intact."

  "Alright..." Shi Youcai thought for a moment and saw that Old Man Chen insisted on taking samples for examination, finally nodding: "Okay then!"

  Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they heard Shi Youcai's "alright". After all, he had come all the way here, and if he were to leave just like that, it would seem somewhat uncomfortable. They had made many preparations beforehand and even held several meetings for this purpose.

  Things have been settled, and there are special people going to Jinlv Yuyi's side to take samples. Professor Wang is one of them. Gu Ming naturally wouldn't let go of this opportunity, and without waiting for Professor Wang's invitation, he closely followed him.

  Professor Wang looked at Gu Mei with a hint of approval and remained silent.

  Sampling is also very particular, what place can be taken and what place cannot be taken have certain rules, among which the most important one is that it cannot damage the integrity of cultural relics.

  It's more difficult to take a sample of the golden thread jade clothes than others, after all, its jade pieces are strung together with gold threads, and if not handled carefully, it may ruin the entire set of golden thread jade clothes.

  Professor Wang carefully searched for the knot with a magnifying glass, and what they needed to do was find the knot and then take samples as appropriate.

  Everyone present knew that Gu Mei was a student brought by Professor Wang, and seeing the two walking together didn't say much, after all, sampling wasn't an easy task, and no one came back to fight for it.

  Professor Wang was indeed a man of real ability, and soon found the right place, carefully took down the jade piece, and did not cause any harm to the golden thread jade clothes.

  The jade pieces taken down were carefully put into a box, waiting to be checked carefully after returning.

  After the sampling was completed, things here were naturally over. Looking at the time to get off work, the director took the lead and let everyone go home early.

  What Chen Peng said about inviting Gu Mian to dinner didn't come true, and even what Gu Mian said later about everyone gathering for a meal together didn't happen either. Because after finishing work, Shi Youcai suggested that he would invite everyone to eat together.

  Mr. Chen was not very willing to go at first, but Shi Youcai said that he had obtained a bottle of rare fine wine and hoped that everyone would taste it together. Mr. Chen has always been fond of this drink, so his dissatisfaction with Shi Youcai's previous attitude decreased a bit, and then he agreed to Shi Youcai under the director's persuasion.

  This old man is going, let alone others, of course they will go together.

  The jade piece was to be sent back first, Professor Wang was originally in charge of sampling, seeing that everyone's enthusiasm was not bad, and he didn't bother to ruin the mood, so he took on the task of sending the jade piece back. After putting the jade piece away, he went to eat.

  Gu Xiang naturally followed Professor Wang wherever he went, and she was even more anxious that Professor Wang might not agree to her following him back, so she frequently gave him meaningful glances.

  Professor Wang didn't understand Gu Bao's hint, and he couldn't help but feel a little amused in his heart. Nevertheless, he still called out to Gu Bao to follow him back.

  Chen Peng also suggested following along, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he was politely declined by Professor Wang, telling Chen Peng to follow the main team and that it would be better for him and Gu Mian to return together.

  Professor Wang said this, Chen Peng was stunned again, but under the gaze of so many people, he couldn't say anything and could only nod in agreement.

  Gu Mei's heart was filled with joy and she couldn't wait for Professor Wang and her to leave the main troops immediately.

  (Throwing flowers, the second update is here! I updated earlier than usual today, didn't I? Hardworking cat seeking subscription and pink tickets~~~~~)

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