Not many people really took Xu Yan's modesty to heart.
Talented people are always proud in their bones.
The reason for being humble is that it is necessary for image.
The key is that they can really write such beautiful poems.
Envy, I can't think of any other words except envy.
After chatting with Su Zhan for a while, Xu Yan said goodbye to Yang Pengju.
Xu Yan naturally couldn't waste the opportunity to come out after such a hard time, so he went to Yongjin Gate with Yang Pengju.
Now Miaofengtang’s focus is on Hangzhou.
Among the stores in Hangzhou, the main store at Yongjinmen and the branch store at Wulinmen are the most important.
Generally speaking, Xu Wei stays in the main store and occasionally visits the branch stores.
Today, he and Yang Pengju were lucky when they arrived at the Yongjinmen main store. Xu Wei was preparing to leave for Wulinmen.
I haven't seen you for a long time, so I miss you very much.
Xu Yan and Xu Weidong chatted about the past while Yang Pengju kept eating snacks.
There was mung bean cake in the shop that was very much to his taste, and Yang Pengju ate three pieces in a row.
"Sir, this 'The Story of the Stone' is selling better than I thought. Some people even lined up in front of the bookstore early in the morning just to buy it. The new manuscripts are sold out as soon as they are printed."
Xu Wei was very emotional.
Mr. Xu always has a keen eye for talent and can dig out best-selling books.
This skill alone was something he could never catch up with even if he tried his best.
The popularity of Dream of the Red Chamber was naturally within Xu Yan's expectations.
It would be strange if such a masterpiece did not become a box office hit.
"Journey to the West", "The Peony Pavilion" and "The Story of the Stone" were all more popular than the last, and Xu's Bookstore made a lot of money from them.
"Thank you for your hard work, Brother Wen. Brother Pengju is interested in collaborating with us and wants to paint some famous scenes from the book on porcelain."
Xu Yan felt that it was inappropriate to give the manuscript directly to Yang Pengju.
First of all, Yang Pengju will get the manuscript earlier than Xu Family Bookstore.
Secondly, this becomes a transaction between individuals.
Xu Yan felt that since it was a business discussion, it should be more formal.
Xu Wei had never met Yang Pengju before, but since he was Mr. Xu's friend, he must have some outstanding qualities.
Xu Wei bowed to Yang Pengju.
Since he didn't know whether Yang Pengju had the title of scholar, he did not use the word "friend".
Yang Pengju returned the greeting and said with a smile, "I will have to trouble this shopkeeper from now on."
"No problem."
Xu Wei smiled faintly.
After some pleasantries, Xu Wei changed the subject and said, "Sir, I heard that the government army won a naval battle not long ago and captured the bandit Xu Dong and his son. This is truly a great joyous event."
Xu Yan nodded and said, "I've heard about this as well. It's a pity that his fierce bandit Wang Zhi escaped."
Compared to the original history, this does not seem to have changed much.
"Is this Wang Zhi scary?"
"I'm afraid he will become a serious concern for the Minister in the future."
Xu Yan said without reservation.
"The imperial court took this opportunity to clean up another group of maritime merchants, which can be considered to have eradicated many stubborn problems."
After a pause, Xu Yan continued, "It's a pity that the court is going to establish a governor of Zhejiang to divide the power of the Minister."
It has to be said that Emperor Jiajing was a suspicious person by nature.
Even though Zhu Wan's character image was so perfect, Emperor Jiajing was still wary of him.
After all, Zhu Wan alone held military and political power in Fujian and Zhejiang, which was somewhat beyond the bottom line of Emperor Jiajing.
And this was all facilitated by Emperor Jiajing.
The emperor naturally could not go back on his word, so he could only find another way to send a governor of Zhejiang to divide Zhu Wan's power.
"I wonder who can take on this important position?"
Xu Wei was also very concerned about this.
He has always been optimistic about Zhu Wan and really doesn't want the arrival of a "helper" to do more harm than good.
"I guess most of them are from the Yan Party."
Judging from the news that has been reported, the new governor of Zhejiang is probably a member of the Yan Party.
There is nothing we can do about this.
After all, Yan Song is now in control of everything, and six or seven out of ten officials have defected to him.
At this time, it would be difficult to choose someone who is not a member of the Yan Party to be the Governor of Zhejiang.
But there's nothing to be afraid of.
The Yan Party has been eyeing this lucrative position in Zhejiang, and the two sides will sooner or later have an intersection.
From the current perspective, Zhu Wan and Yan Song himself, or most of the Yan party, do not have any deep hatred.
At most, he would have a grudge against Zhao Wenhua.
As long as it's not Zhao Wenhua who comes, there won't be any big problem.
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Waves surge across Penglai, soaring high and shaking the Song Dynasty palaces. Who stirred it? Lingxu's rage, his hair standing on end. The sails have been unloaded, and the urgent drums at Haimen begin to sound. Like a thousand wind-beaten horses galloping with silver saddles, they strive to surpass.
In Xixi Hong Garden, Hong Miaoyun was muttering the poem "Man Jiang Hong" which she had just composed, and was in a trance for a moment.
I heard that Xu Yan went to Qiantang to watch the tide today and improvised this poem "Man Jiang Hong".
There is a sense of commanding the country between the words.
When I was young, I was full of vigor and vitality.
He is indeed the man she has chosen.
"Miss, this is the latest chapter of The Story of the Stone, please take a look."
Cuiwen appeared beside Hong Miaoyun at some point and took out a stack of thin booklets with a smile.
"Huh? Updated so quickly?"
Hong Miaoyun was a little surprised.
Hong Miaoyun lightly moved her slender fingers and picked up a piece of paper.
After turning to the main text, Hong Miaoyun became engrossed in reading.
"So they left the pavilion and crossed the pond, taking in every mountain, rock, flower, and tree. Suddenly, looking up, they saw a stretch of whitewashed walls in front of them, a few houses, and thousands of green bamboos shading them. Everyone exclaimed, "What a wonderful place!" Then they went inside. Upon entering, they saw a winding corridor. Steps formed a path of stones below, and above them were three small rooms, two bright and one dark. Inside, they were all fitted with beds, tables, and chairs to fit the floor."
"From the inner room, there is another small door leading out to the back garden, where there are large pear trees, broad-leaved banana trees, and two small steps back. Suddenly, a gap opened under the backyard wall, and a spring flowed out. A ditch about a foot long was dug, and the water flowed into the wall, around the steps and around the house to the front yard, and then spiraled out under the bamboo."
Borrowing three poles from the willows around the embankment,
The flowers on the other side of the river share the same fragrance.
Hong Miaoyun savored this poem carefully and felt that it was extremely appropriate.
The descriptions of the scenery are also extremely beautiful.
I really don’t know who the author of This Story of the Stone is.
"Miss, this time the imperial concubine will come to visit her parents."
Hong Miaoyun was reading with great interest when Cuiwen covered her mouth and gave a spoiler.
Hong Miaoyun said angrily, "How can you be so mean, girl?"
"Haha, it's obvious that the young lady is reading too slowly."
After the two of them bickered for a while, Hong Miaoyun felt as if she was one of the people in the Grand View Garden, or perhaps this Story of the Stone was written for her.
"This book is so well written. I can't tell what's real from what's fake."
Xixi Hongyuan is so similar to the Grand View Garden. The person who wrote the book must have had similar life experiences, right?
For some reason, Hong Miaoyun had the urge to meet the author of The Story of the Stone. However, she knew it was impossible.
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