My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World-Chapter 507: Priceless Furs

When she heard what Yi Bai said, Bai Hanyun smiled. "Then I will trouble you to take me there after breakfast."

Yi Bai nodded in response. "This is what this subordinate should do."

Pushing a plate of steamed chicken claws toward Yi Bai, Bai Hanyun added, "Eat more."

While eating, Yi Bai sighed inwardly. ’If Master gets angry later, I will just say it was me who brought Fairy Bai to the workshop. Since Fairy Bai gave us this delicious food and drinks, taking some punishment for her is nothing.’

Unaware of Yi Bai’s resolve to take punishment on her behalf, Bai Hanyun took out more food and joined them.

Half an hour later, a maidservant walked into the courtyard.

Sitting around the stone table, Yi Bai and the others heard the approaching footsteps. Without wasting any time, they grabbed their bowls and disappeared.

Left sitting alone, Bai Hanyun blinked in confusion. ’What’s wrong with them?’

Before she could figure it out, the maidservant approached and curtseyed. "Miss Bai, Master He has arrived and requested an audience with you."

Hearing this, Bai Hanyun tilted her head slightly and thought, ’No wonder they left without saying anything. Turns out, someone is coming.’

Nodding at the maidservant, Bai Hanyun stood up and said, "I will go meet him now."

The maidservant stepped aside at her words. "Yes, Miss Bai."

Standing there, the maidservant glanced at the food left on the stone table. She hesitated for a moment before asking, "Miss Bai, should this servant put away the remaining food so you can continue your meal later?"

Stopping in her tracks, Bai Hanyun turned to look at the food and said, "No need. Just leave it there."

Although puzzled by her decision, the maidservant lowered her head and replied, "Yes, Miss Bai."

After the two of them left the courtyard, Yi Bai and her brothers came out of their hiding places, quickly packed up the remaining food and drinks, and followed Bai Hanyun from the shadows.

Outside the Great General’s mansion, He Xuanren had already been waiting for some time. Just as he began to think that he should come again another day, he saw Bai Hanyun approaching.

Clasping his hands, He Xuanren bowed slightly and greeted her. "This commoner greets Miss Bai."

Bai Hanyun returned his greeting and said with a faint smile, "Greetings, Master He. I’m sorry to have kept you waiting."

"Miss Bai is too polite," He Xuanren replied. "This commoner has only just arrived."

Hearing this, Bai Hanyun glanced past He Xuanren toward the donkey carts filled with goods behind him and asked with a hint of interest, "Master He, what have you brought for me today?"

Seeing her interest, He Xuanren replied, "Miss Bai, today’s goods are quite special. May we go inside so this commoner can show them to you?"

Bai Hanyun studied his calm expression for a moment before nodding. "Master He, please come inside."

Turning to the two soldiers guarding the entrance, she added, "Brothers, could you help Master He move the boxes inside?"

Clasping their fists, the two soldiers replied in unison, "Yes, Miss Bai."

With the help of the soldiers and the maidservant, He Xuanren brought the boxes into the main courtyard.

When they finished, the soldiers returned to their posts, while Bai Hanyun dismissed the maidservant. "Go and bring some tea and refreshments for Master He."

The maidservant curtseyed. "Yes, Miss Bai."

After she left, Bai Hanyun turned to He Xuanren. "Master He, may I see the goods now?"

At her words, He Xuanren walked up to the largest wooden box and opened it. "Miss Bai, please take a look."

Seeing his confident expression, Bai Hanyun’s curiosity was piqued. She stepped closer and looked inside. The moment her eyes fell upon the gleaming golden furs, she was stunned.

After a few seconds, she looked at He Xuanren and asked, "Master He... are these furs made of real gold?"

He Xuanren blinked in surprise before realizing that Bai Hanyun was unfamiliar with golden rabbit fur.

He studied her briefly and thought, ’The last golden rabbit fur was hunted by the Great General himself. As his fiancée, Miss Bai should have seen it before. But judging from her reaction, this seems to be her first time seeing the golden rabbit fur. Could it be...’

Suppressing his doubts, He Xuanren explained calmly, "Miss Bai, these are the furs of golden rabbits. Their natural habitat lies beyond the territory of the Twelve Tribes, so it’s extremely rare for people from our empire to see them. That’s why golden rabbit fur is priceless."

Bai Hanyun listened attentively, then asked, "If golden rabbit fur is so rare, how did Master He manage to obtain so many?"

He Xuanren smiled. "This commoner’s eldest son was fortunate enough to befriend a member of the Rong Tribe and purchased these furs from him."

’The Rong Tribe?’ Bai Hanyun thought. ’Isn’t that one of the tribes that surrendered to Feng Xiyan?’

Reaching out, she picked up one of the golden rabbit furs.

Feeling its softness, warmth, and surprising lightness, she couldn’t help but say, "It looks thick, yet it’s so light and warm. Truly a priceless treasure."

He Xuanren watched her closely, trying to gauge her reaction. After a brief pause, he said, "Miss Bai, if you like these furs, this commoner is willing to offer you a special price."

Turning to him, Bai Hanyun smiled. "Master He is too kind. May I know the price?"

Raising his index finger, He Xuanren replied calmly, "One thousand jins of white rice and two jins of coarse salt."

When Bai Hanyun fell silent, he added, "Miss Bai, although the price may seem high, considering the rarity of these furs, it’s actually quite low."

As he spoke, He Xuanren opened the remaining wooden boxes and displayed their contents.

Following him, Bai Hanyun examined the furs one by one. When she saw a jet-black fur marked with three white stripes along its back, she paused.

’No way... Is this a tiger fur?’