"You better be careful, those are Ming Dynasty blue and whites, hey! That's Nephrite Jade, don't knock it!"
"Oh officer, could there be some kind of misunderstanding here? Look, I really don't have any illegal artifacts.
Three generations of the Ma family have lived here, and the neighbors can all vouch for me, I wouldn't dare commit any crimes!"
In the courtyard of the old house, antiques and scrolls were already laid out, and five or six policemen wearing white gloves were inventorying the items, and an expert called in by Wang Zhao Ping from the Provincial Museum was appraising each piece.
Ma Liang's heart was thumping, but his face remained calm, seemingly more concerned about his antiques.
"Dare not commit crimes?" Wang Zhao Ping laughed.
"Since you are an expert in this field, you must surely know the relevant laws, right? Tell me, do the bronze wine vessel and ceramic bowl you just acquired today count as illegal if you sell them?"
Ma Liang felt a jolt in his heart.
