The real daughter is reborn, and the whole family is buried in the crematorium. It's reasonable

In the study.

Silence.

Old Liu and Quan Ye sipped the tea on the table without saying a word.

Liu Lanshi and Yu Sheng wore white gloves and each of them held a bronze mirror to examine it carefully.

The exact origin time of bronze mirrors is no longer detectable. The earliest bronze mirror unearthed so far is a bronze mirror from the Qijia culture four thousand years ago.

Bronze mirrors first appeared as ritual objects for sacrifices during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, became popular during the Warring States Period, and experienced two peaks of development during the Tang and Song dynasties. With the birth of modern glass mirrors and the depletion of copper resources, bronze mirrors gradually faded out of history.

After thousands of years of development, bronze mirrors have become diverse in types and rich in patterns. Even if the mirror is of the same shape, the patterns and button bases are different and the names are also different.

What Yu Sheng was holding in her hand at this time was a Four Gods and Twelve Zodiac Mirror with a strong Sui and Tang style. It was about 25cm in diameter and round in shape. There was a round button with petal pattern on the back. It was divided into two areas, inner and outer, by an oblique double tooth pattern circle and a double-line high circle. The four divine beasts were placed in the inner area, and the twelve zodiac animals were placed in the outer area.

Each feature is highly consistent with the Four Gods and Twelve Zodiac Mirrors of the Sui and Tang Dynasties described by Yu Sheng in the book.

Yu Sheng shook her head imperceptibly and put down the bronze mirror.

Unfortunately, the imitation craftsmanship is of very poor quality, the patterns and lines are not smooth, and the shape is dull. It is obviously a fake made by copying a mold.

Yu Sheng picked up the second bronze mirror.

After a moment, he shook his head again.

This is also a replica of a bronze mirror, but the imitation technique is better than the previous one. It should be that the counterfeiter copied it one-to-one based on the real Tang Dynasty bronze mirror. Whether it is the shape, size, patterns or inscriptions, it is exactly the same as the original.

However, the counterfeiter overlooked an important detail. In order to make the surface of the bronze mirror form a realistic rust surface, he used sulfuric acid and other chemicals to corrode the surface of the bronze mirror, giving the bronze mirror a strong smell of chemicals.

Once you get close and smell it, the truth will naturally be revealed.

Although Old Liu seemed to be sipping his tea silently, he was actually observing Yu Sheng's expression out of the corner of his eye.

Seeing that she kept shaking her head and sighing, Old Liu couldn't help but feel secretly happy.

It seems that Yu Yatou did not scare him and she has indeed been studying hard during this period.

For Quan Ye, time passed very slowly.

He is proficient in gambling on stones, but in the antique business, he cannot even reach the entry level and inevitably finds it boring.

But because Yu Sheng was in the same space with him, he didn't think it was so unbearable.

However, for Yu Sheng and Liu Lanshi, time seemed to have pressed the fast-forward button. They were completely immersed in the thirteen bronze mirrors in front of them and did not notice the passage of time at all.

When Old Liu's voice sounded, they were shocked to realize that two hours had passed.

"Okay, time is almost up, you guys should think about how to answer."

Yu Sheng subconsciously raised her head, and immediately heard the sound of bones rubbing against each other in her neck.

She smiled bitterly, rubbed her stiff neck, and glanced at the bronze mirror on the sandalwood table.

To identify antiques, patience and carefulness are both indispensable.

It was still a bit of a stretch to observe all the bronze mirrors in two hours.

Fortunately, Yu Sheng had handled all thirteen bronze mirrors and had a rough judgment in her mind. What she had to do now was to use her supernatural powers to verify her inference.

Under the magnification of the supernatural power, all the details of the bronze mirror were presented in front of her without reservation, forming a series of three-dimensional 3D models.

After a while, she withdrew her supernatural power, and a hint of surprise flashed across her eyes.

The result was somewhat different from what she had imagined, and she felt a little frustrated. It seemed that her eyesight was not yet well-developed.

"How about it? Who of you two will speak first?"

Old Liu looked at them with a smile.

Liu Lanshi and Yu Sheng looked at each other, and Liu Lanshi took the initiative to stand up and said, "Let me speak first."

If two people complete the same test at the same time and place, the person who speaks first will naturally suffer more.

Liu Lanshi didn't consider himself a gentleman, but Yu Sheng at least called him senior brother, so how could he care too much about his junior sister?

"Okay, then you go first."

Old Liu obviously also approved of Liu Lanshi's performance.

In fact, in his heart, Yu Sheng was the one who suffered more.

Yu Sheng's grandfather Yu Manlou has been engaged in the research of ancient jade and ceramics.

Although a lot of knowledge in the antique business is common, Chinese culture is broad and profound, and any mistake in any detail is likely to lead to a mistake.

No expert dares to say that he is proficient in everything in the antique business, as spreading the word would only make people laugh.

Therefore, all that Grandpa Yu Sheng could pass on to her was his knowledge of antiques and ceramics; bronze ware must have been her weak point.

But the situation was quite different when it came to Willow Herb.

The Liu family, to which Old Liu belongs, is also one of the most prominent political families in Kyoto. They have a collection of millions of books at home, and they associate with bigwigs from all walks of life. Liu Lanshi, who follows Old Liu around, has been able to learn much more knowledge than Yu Sheng by osmotic influence.

What's more, he could come into contact with national treasures from time to time. Coupled with his intelligent mind, Old Liu's upright heart unconsciously leaned towards his own little disciple.

Liu Lanshi didn't know that Yu Sheng had replaced him and became the most respected person in front of his grandfather.

He bent down and took out two bronze mirrors from a pile of bronze mirrors on the table and placed them aside. "Grandpa, I think only these two of the thirteen bronze mirrors are real. The other eleven are all fakes."

Elder Liu did not comment on whether it was right or wrong, but just said, "Go on."

Liu Lanshi picked up the Four Gods and Twelve Zodiac Mirror that Yu Sheng had first examined. "The patterns on this bronze mirror are blurred, and the shape is deliberate and rigid. It is obviously a modern imitation."

Old Liu nodded silently, still without commenting.

Liu Lanshi then picked up the second bronze mirror and said, "This is a low-quality fake. The patterns are too clear, and the edges lack signs of wear and tear. There is also a special smell of chemicals left on it. It must have been made not long ago."

Yu Sheng silently gave Liu Lanshi a thumbs up in her heart.

He saw more details than she did, which showed that the other party had a solid foundation and was worthy of being the genius praised by all the seniors.

Liu Lanshi commented on each item one by one in order, with solid evidence. Not only did she clearly point out the mistakes and omissions of each imitation, she also extended her comments to the details that the authentic items should have, which made Yu Sheng feel that she had gained a lot.

When only two bronze mirrors that Liu Lanshi identified as treasures were left, Old Liu suddenly interrupted him and asked Yu Sheng, "Yu girl, tell me what you think of these two bronze mirrors."

Yu Sheng thought for a moment and said, "I think these two bronze mirrors are old objects, but they can only be considered half authentic."

As soon as these words were spoken, Liu Lanshi's eyes suddenly changed when she looked at her.

Quan Ye straightened his back instantly.

"Oh? Why do you say that?" There was still no obvious emotion on Old Liu's face.

Yu Sheng pointed at the two bronze mirrors and said, "Eyes may deceive, but they don't. They told me so."