Chapter 5: Making a Fortune “Loss-making? Why?” Li Youwei was momentarily confused. “It’s simple, it’s called advertising—spreading the word. I’m going to give these items to the palace and to the homes of various officials. Mirrors will be gifted to the Empress, the concubines, the princesses, and the wives and daughters of ministers. The night […]
Chapter 4: Dazzling “What is that little fellow doing?” In the Li residence of Wuyang City, Li Yulong was inquiring about a shadow that flickered intermittently. “All is here.” The shadow handed over a jade slip, which recorded all of Li Xian’s actions and performance. After reading it, Li Yulong simply said, “Still not focusing
Chapter 3: Contracting “Teacher, please accept a bow from your student.” Li Xian solemnly bowed. “You’ll be the death of this old man…” The elderly jade craftsman, who had lived a life of simplicity, never imagined that in his old age, he would have the chance to teach a noble student a “lowly trade.” His
Chapter 2: A lowly profession? After Yang Zhong left the room, he had the maidservants waiting outside help Li Xian tidy up his appearance, and then instructed the craftsmen to repair the door. Only after doing all this did he go to the master, Li Yulong’s, room. Yang Zhong stood at the doorway and then
Chapter 1: Fairyland Li Xian widened his eyes, staring intently at the jade cylinder the size of a water cup in front of him. Yes, it was just an ordinary piece of jade, except that it was covered in strange symbols that gave the jade a new function—illumination. As long as the jade was flipped,