Having heard Luo Xiuxiu's words, Feng Qingxue knew that Tang Jie and Luo Xiuxiu came from no ordinary backgrounds.
In her middle age, Tang Jie had a poised and dignified elegance about her. It was clear she might have come from a prominent household and possibly had been exposed to the appraisal of antiques, which could have influenced Luo Xiuxiu.
Luo Xiuxiu appeared to be about twelve or thirteen years old and certainly had no connections with either prominent households or professional work; she could only have learned from elders.
Without exposure to antiques, it is hard for most people to instantly determine the authenticity of a plate. After all, for thousands of years, what the masses never lacked were imitations. The art of forging antiques is indeed ancient.
Once, Feng Qingxue bought what was called a Qianlong Era porcelain piece, which, after appraisal by Lu's father, concluded to be a Republic-era imitation.
