"It should be. I remember that when your grandmother gave it to me, she also told me that if I have a daughter in the future, I will also give this box to her when she gets married. This is something that our family does not pass down from generation to generation.

It’s a man’s object, but it’s a pity that I don’t have a daughter. I originally thought of giving the box to Zhen Zhen when she gets married.”

Lu Yuqing nodded and said as if she was remembering something.

"But your grandma said that there used to be more than just this box. There were many things, such as beautiful jade pendants, gold and silver ornaments. Those were the most valuable. But in the next ten years, they were all gone." Lu Yuqing sighed.

He said it in a somewhat regretful tone.

Naturally, I can’t say much about those ten years. In short, it was very turbulent.

When Chen Jing heard this, he didn't think much about anything else. The Ming Dynasty Jiajing colored lid box in front of him was already a good harvest, so there was no point in thinking about it so much.

"Xiao Jing, how much is this box worth?" Chen Jun lit a cigarette with interest and asked.

Chen Jingying said: "I don't know the specifics, but it shouldn't be cheap. I have to ask my boss."

Hearing this, Lu Yuqing said with a smile: "It's good if it's worth tens of thousands of yuan." She still felt that it was just a small wooden box, and even if it was an antique, its value should not be very high.

Chen Jing smiled and said nothing. He knew in his heart that tens of thousands of dollars would definitely be more than that.

While having lunch, Chen Jing took several photos of the colorful lid box and sent them to Zhao Zheng.

It's dinner time now, so it shouldn't disturb Zhao Zheng's play.

Zhao Zheng took a few minutes to reply.

"Xiao Chen, did you really receive something good in your hometown?" Although it was typed, Zhao Zheng's surprise can still be seen.

"I didn't accept it. This is my grandmother's dowry. It can also be said to be my mother's dowry."

"Well, it seems that your grandma's family used to be a wealthy family. Although I haven't seen the actual object, I can still tell that it is a lacquer ware, and the craftsmanship is not bad. The style looks like it was made during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty.

object."

Seeing this reply, Chen Jing's face suddenly showed a look of admiration.

I can only say that he is indeed Zhao Zheng. He is a famous person in Changcheng Antique Shop. His appraisal skills are really good. Even if he is not as good as Master Li Xun, he is probably not too far behind.

Chen Jing was really impressed by the fact that he could identify it just by looking at a few photos.

At this time, Zhao Zheng sent another message: "But I haven't seen the real thing, so it's hard to directly determine whether it is true or false. I will help you take a closer look when I come back from the National Day."

Chen Jing thought for a while and replied: "Uncle Zhao, if it is genuine, can you help me estimate the price?"

After this message was sent, Zhao Zheng took a few minutes to reply: "If it is authentic, it is the painted lacquerware from the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, or to be more specific, the painted red lacquerware. In addition to the excellent production skills, it is well preserved.

If it's in good condition, it should be worth 700,000 to 900,000."

When Chen Jing saw this estimate, a smile immediately appeared on his face.

If we only look at the valuation, then this box with a painted lid is the most valuable antique he has acquired since he entered the antique shop.

The valuation of the Qiyang stone inkstone is not that high.

"Mom and Dad, do you know how much grandma's dowry is worth?" Chen Jing put down his cell phone and looked up at Lao Chen and Queen Mother Lu.

Lu Yuqing asked: "How much? Is it worth 30,000 yuan?"

"Mom, you can be more bold in your guess." Chen Jing said cheerfully.

"Then, fifty thousand?" Lu Yuqing thought for a moment and then gave a price.

Chen Jing shook his head: "No, no, guess again."

But Lu Yuqing became impatient and reached out to pat him angrily: "Hurry up and tell me, I've already tried to hide my relationship with your mother, haven't I!?"

At this time, Chen Jing became honest and responded with a smile: "I just asked my boss, and he gave an estimate of 700,000 to 900,000. Grandma's dowry is very valuable."

"What!?"

"impossible?"

When Lu Yuqing and Chen Jun heard this estimate, they both expressed surprise, with disbelief on their faces.

"Really, my boss has been in the antique shop for many years. He can't be wrong when he says that." Chen Dingding nodded and said seriously.

After seeing that their son didn't seem to be joking, Lu Yuqing and Chen Jun's expressions became extremely complicated.

Some are happy and some are bitter.

When Chen Jing saw his parents' expressions, he knew why.

This box with a colorful lid from the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty has been in the hands of the Empress Dowager Lu for many years. If we had known earlier that this was an antique and worth so much money, it would have been easier to treat Lao Chen's illness.

Even if it is so difficult, it will not indirectly bring down their family.

This is like when there was a famine in ancient times. In order to have enough food, a family sold the old cow that the family relied on for survival, and then discovered that there was actually a lot of money hidden in the family.

In this situation, people's emotions are the most complicated.

"Mom and Dad, don't think so much. Even if we knew that grandma's dowry was an antique, we probably wouldn't be able to sell it for much. We don't know how to do it, so we would be priced down." Chen Jing could only comfort her.

However, the effect was not too obvious. Lao Chen stopped eating and lit a cigarette to smoke. Empress Dowager Lu sighed: "Hey, how do you say that, you don't know it in Baoshan? We

Isn’t that what it is?”

When Chen Jing heard this, he had no choice but to say: "Mom, don't think about that anymore. What happened in the past is in the past. At least now grandma's dowry can make our family richer."

After a pause, Chen Jing added: "When I return to Changcheng and sell this cover box, the money will be used to buy a house for you and dad in Tangcheng. You should also enjoy peace and happiness."

"Well, mom, if you are reluctant to part with it, you don't have to sell it. Anyway, I can make money to buy you a house now." Chen Jing said, and realized that this was a dowry passed down from generation to generation in grandma's family. Mom might

Reluctant to part with it.

Unexpectedly, Lu Yuqing waved her hand and said: "What is there to be reluctant to part with? Your grandmother's so many dowry, the real good things are gone, there is no point in just leaving this one and passing it on. Besides, she must also

I hope we can live a better life.”

Chen Jun did not express any opinion on this topic. After all, it was Chen Jing's grandmother's dowry, or Lu Yuqing's dowry. He couldn't say anything.

At this time, Lu Yuqing said again: "But what kind of house can you buy for us? Your father and I have lived in Changqing Village for most of our lives and have long been used to it. Xiaojing, you can save the money yourself and buy it in Changcheng or Qingcheng in the future."
Chapter completed!