Accompanied by the crowing of a rooster, Xu Yan rubbed his eyes and woke up.
He sat on the bed for a while and then got up to wash.
After waking up, Xu Yan couldn't help but sigh, it is now the 27th year of Jiajing.
The new year brings everything new.
Let all the bad things in the past go with the wind, and the first thing to consider is how to have a good New Year.
The new year naturally has to start well, so after Xu Yan had breakfast he started reading.
It didn't matter what he was reading. Xu Yan just opened the Four Books and began to review them.
Although Yangming's philosophy of mind gradually rose, the Confucian classics are the main principles and must not be abandoned.
Only by reviewing it frequently can you be confident and respond to ever-changing situations with the same approach.
Yang Pengju should still be sleeping soundly at this moment, so he naturally won't affect Xu Yan.
After reading the Four Books and Collected Commentaries for a while, Xu Yanzheng began to write The Peony Pavilion.
This is Miaofengtang's next best-selling book. The sooner it is published, the sooner it can make money.
"The cuckoo's cry has reddened the green hills, the smoke from the tea blossoms is intoxicatingly soft, and though the peony is beautiful, how can it be the first to arrive in spring? I gaze at the swallows chirping as clear as scissors, and listen to the orioles chirping in a round voice."
Xu Yan was writing when his servant Shuangxi came to report that the master wanted him to go to the study.
When your parents call you, you should respond without delay.
This is something even children know.
Xu Yan naturally did not dare to delay, and quickly put down his paper and pen and went to the study.
There was no need for the father and son to be so reserved. Xu Yan pushed the door open and saw his father wiping a vase. He smiled and walked over and said, "Son greets father."
Seeing Xu Yan coming, Xu Huaiyuan showed a doting look on his face. He put down the vase and said, "My son is really filial. Come and sit down."
The father and son sat down. Xu Huaiyuan cleared his throat and said, "I asked you to come here mainly to discuss the affairs of the Hong family."
The Hong family? Didn’t they just get engaged?
Xu Yan pretended to listen attentively.
"The Hong family has officially agreed to the marriage, but the eldest son of the Hong family wants to meet you. What do you think, my son?"
Xu Huaiyuan spoke calmly, but Xu Yan was still a little surprised.
The future brother-in-law wants to meet him? What's the trick?
Could it be that the elder brother-in-law is worried about his future brother-in-law? Does he want to personally test his quality?
"I don't mind, kid. But I'm afraid it's not a good idea to go to Hangzhou during the New Year."
Xu Huaiyuan nodded and said, "The Hong family only wrote a letter expressing this intention, but they are not forcing you to go now. Besides, even if my son wanted to go now, I would not be able to let him go."
"Well, my son knows."
"Also, my son, remember to buy some Ningbo specialties when you go. Don't go empty-handed."
Xu Yan was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. Others went to pay their respects to the future Old Taishan, but he went to pay his respects to his future brother-in-law.
Forget it, it’s worth it for Miaoyun.
It can be said that Xu Yan and Hong Miaoyun fell in love at first sight.
Although they had not met many times, Xu Yan had a good impression of Hong Miaoyun, otherwise he would not have accepted this marriage so readily.
"By the way, Dad, I have something I want to ask for your help."
"My son, tell me what you are talking about."
Xu Huaiyuan was obviously in a good mood.
"It's still about the bookstore. Xu Wenchang works very hard, and the bookstore business is well managed. Xu Wenchang thinks it's time to open more branches in Hangzhou and expand the market."
"This is a good thing."
Xu Yan said a little embarrassedly: "Dad, the land in Hangzhou is very expensive. If we want to open a bookstore, we must buy a shop, which costs a lot of money."
Although Miaofengtang was very popular in Hangzhou, it was still a short time ago. It would be okay to use the money earned to open one more branch, but it would be difficult to open five or ten branches.
Xu Huaiyuan finally understood and nodded, "How much silver does my son need?"
Xu Yan thought for a moment and said, "Dad, give me three thousand taels first."
Upon hearing this, Xu Huaiyuan took a deep breath.
Three thousand taels, this is not a small amount.
He thought of his son's donation of grain last time and couldn't help feeling a little pained.
"My son, have you thought it through?"
Opening one bookstore and ten are two completely different concepts.
If it's just one business, the investment isn't that much anyway, so if you lose, you lose.
But if you buy ten rooms, the investment will be a huge amount of money, so you have to think carefully about it.
Although Miaofengtang has a good future judging from the current situation, it does not mean that it will be so popular in the future.
What if the bookstore is no longer popular in the future?
"Don't worry, Dad. I can guarantee that the bookshop will prosper."
Xu Yan is so confident because he has something in his belly.
The success of Journey to the West gave him great confidence, so he launched The Peony Pavilion right away.
Compared to Journey to the West, The Peony Pavilion is more suitable for dissemination and is bound to be a big hit.
"My son, I feel relieved when you say that."
Xu Huaiyuan nodded and said, "My son will go to the cashier to withdraw money later."
"Thank you, Dad!"
Xu Yan was overjoyed when he heard this and quickly flattered him, "Dad is really far-sighted. Let's just wait and make money."
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"It turns out that all the riot of colour has been spent, yet all is left to the broken wells and dilapidated walls. What can be done about the beautiful scenery? Whose yard can I enjoy the pleasure? The clouds soar in the morning and roll away in the evening, the green pavilions covered with clouds, the raindrops and wind, the painted boats on the misty waves. The people behind the brocade screen really look down upon this beautiful time!"
The third day of the Lunar New Year.
Miaofeng Hall, Yongjin Gate, Hangzhou.
In the backyard of the bookstore, Xu Wei was mesmerized while reading the manuscript sent from Ningbo.
This legendary excerpt called "The Peony Pavilion" is so stunning in every single poem that it makes one unable to put it down after reading the whole piece.
Of course this is not the whole book, but a part of it.
Drama has always been very popular in the Ming Dynasty, especially southern drama.
This "Peony Pavilion" is obviously a southern opera singing style. Xu Wei is proficient in various singing styles and can appreciate its charm just by humming it.
The Peony Pavilion incorporates various singing styles of southern opera, giving it a unique charm.
Mr. Xu always has a keen eye for talent and picks out such excellent works. Xu Wei really admires him.
Xu Wei had decided to publish "The Peony Pavilion" immediately. The specific model can be referred to "Journey to the West".
Of course, legendary plays and novels are still different. Xu Wei felt that he could contact the opera troupe for cooperation in the future.
As for the personal letter that Mr. Xu wrote to him, he also mentioned the matter of opening more branches in Hangzhou to expand the market, and even attached a silver note in the letter.
Xu Wei counted them and found out that it was three thousand taels of silver!
Mr. Xu really trusts him too much!
Xu Wei was deeply moved.
The only thing he could do was to find a good location for the new store as soon as possible and open the bookstore as soon as possible.
As for The Peony Pavilion, it goes without saying that it will make money as long as it is released.
If it weren't for Xu Yan, Xu Wei would now be just a poor and impoverished scholar, being looked down upon in his hometown.
Xu Wei was able to be where he is today and had the opportunity to show his talents all because of Xu Yan.
People should be grateful and repay kindness. Xu Wei has decided to follow Xu Yan for the rest of his life!
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