"A Chinese Ghost Story" is a name given by later generations; its prototype is the famous story "Nie Xiaoqian" from Pu Songling's "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio".
The script that the storyteller was holding at that moment was written by Mu Zi'an.
However, Mu Zian made some slight modifications to the content.
As the storyteller's voice rang out, the once noisy teahouse gradually quieted down.
This romantic love story between a scholar and a female ghost instantly captivated everyone present.
The storyteller's oral skills were unparalleled; he could evoke a sense of loneliness in just a few words.
Coupled with a captivating and dramatic story.
The storyteller's voice echoed through the air, captivating everyone present and making them afraid of missing a single detail.
"...It is said that Nie Xiaoqian was originally a beautiful young woman, but because she was framed by the black-hearted magistrate, she was enslaved and offered to the Black Mountain Demon."
"That Black Mountain Demon was an even more ruthless and cruel person. He turned Nie Xiaoqian into a wax figure while she was still alive, using it to imprison her soul and prevent her from entering the cycle of reincarnation. She could only be used by him life after life, suffering endless torment and unspeakable misery..."
Everyone present looked indignant upon hearing this!
The young man in the splendid clothes, in particular, flew into a rage and kicked over the table in front of him.
"That Black Mountain Demon deserves to die! If I were to encounter him, I would surely take up my three-foot sword to prove the Dao and vanquish the demon for the world! And rescue Nie Xiaoqian from this dire situation!"
The interrupted audience members glared at each other angrily!
The young man in his fine clothes quickly and sheepishly sat down to continue listening to the story.
As the story unfolds, the audience grows increasingly hateful towards the Black Mountain Demon and increasingly sympathetic towards Nie Xiaoqian, who was turned into human wax.
At this moment, everyone wished they could become Ning Caichen and Yan Chixia from the book, eliminating demons and protecting the righteous path.
When the book was finished, everyone present felt that it was not enough.
"How hateful! I can't travel through the book and rid the world of this scourge!"
"Who can argue with that? Nie Xiaoqian, such a beautiful young woman, was actually turned into a wax figure while still alive! It's absolutely outrageous!"
Just as everyone in the teahouse was discussing, a little girl carrying a cloth bag walked into the teahouse.
The little girl walked straight up to the young man in his splendid clothes and asked timidly.
"Young master, would you like a newspaper?"
The young master, dressed in splendid attire, was still completely engrossed in "A Chinese Ghost Story".
Hearing the little girl's words, he said with some impatience.
"Don't bother me, can't you see I'm in a bad mood?"
The little girl was startled and almost burst into tears.
Upon seeing this, the young man in splendid clothes immediately thought of the character Ning Caichen from the book.
If Ning Caichen hadn't been so refined and courteous, how could he have met a woman like Nie Xiaoqian and created such a beautiful love story between a human and a ghost?
Upon realizing this, the young man in his splendid clothes quickly forced a smile.
"Oh dear, young lady, I was rude just now. Please forgive me..."
"newspaper."
"Yes! That's right. Give me a copy of that newspaper. I don't need your money."
The little girl skillfully took a newspaper out of her cloth bag and handed it to the young man in his fine clothes.
The young man had no real interest; he was merely indulging in a superficial interest.
But the moment he opened the newspaper, he was immediately drawn to the articles inside!
"The Pei family of Qinghe! A family renowned for its wax artifacts?"
"Black Mountain Demon! Making wax from living people!"
The young man in the splendid clothes suddenly brightened up, and then roared in anger.
"Excellent! Excellent! Such evil exists in the world! Even a prestigious family can be a den of filth!"
"This Pei family is a hundred times more despicable than the Black Mountain Demon!"
"If this scoundrel is not executed, where is justice?!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the young man in splendid clothes rushed out of the teahouse.
The same story unfolds in different teahouses.
In an instant, the tragic love story of Ning Caichen and Nie Xiaoqian swept through the entire capital.
The Black Mountain Demon became the target of everyone's condemnation!
However, when these listeners walked out of the teahouse...
To their astonishment, they found that the common people, scholars, and merchants all on the streets were in a state of great excitement.
When they tried to find out more, the angry mob didn't stop at all, simply throwing a newspaper into their hands.
After reading the contents of the newspaper, the listeners' eyes glazed over instantly!
The content of this storybook is remarkably similar to what the Pei family is doing right now.
Isn't the Pei family just a living, breathing Black Mountain Demon?
I just finished listening to the story, and I feel like I have so much energy and resentment that I can't vent it all.
The Pei family has now run right into the line of fire!
Inside the Prime Minister's residence, Du Yuheng held a cup of fragrant tea, his expression serene and content.
He was taking a rare day off at home, so he naturally wanted to savor this hard-won peace and quiet.
Stay away from court intrigues and don't have to worry about all that messy stuff.
The sun was shining brightly outside, and everything seemed so beautiful.
Just then, an urgent shout came.
"Master, something terrible has happened! Something terrible has happened!"
The prime minister's steward rushed over.
Upon seeing this, Du Yuheng remained calm and said...
"What kind of behavior is this, all of which is panic? An official should remain calm even if Mount Tai collapses before him, and not even blink if a deer runs past him."
Upon hearing this, the butler quickly straightened his clothes and then spoke.
"The master is right."
Du Yuheng, satisfied, took a sip of tea and asked.
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