"Love between Humans and Ghosts in Past and Present Lives" is placed in the most conspicuous position in Wenqing Bookstore.
You can see it at a glance when standing at the gate.
A huge pictorial of the book sales rankings is placed at the entrance of the bookstore for passers-by to see.
"The Love between Humans and Ghosts in Past Lives and Present Lives" is on the list, ranking sixth.
The books ranked ahead of him are two Shanhe Academy exam sprint exercise books, two undergraduate examination guidance books, and a new best-selling storybook published this year.
Zhou Yi sat in the carriage, staring at Wenqing Bookstore curiously.
The maidservant asked in a low voice: "Auntie, do you want to go in?"
Zhou Yi bit her lip, feeling unwilling.
The owner of Wenqing Bookstore is Gu Jiu, and she actually took the initiative to take care of Gu Jiu's business.
I’m so angry!
Unfortunately, the special collector's edition of her favorite book, "The Love between Humans and Ghosts in Past Lives and Present Lives", is only available at Wenqing Bookstore in the whole capital.
It is said that this is a special collector's edition, and each copy has five additional color prints, each of which is very exquisite.
A set costs twenty taels of silver, which is not cheap.
Of course, for Zhou Yi, a mere twenty taels was nothing to worry about.
She said to the maid, "I won't go down. You buy it for me. And ask the shopkeeper for a list of books for next month to see what new books will be released next month."
"As you command."
The maid took the silver into the bookstore, quickly bought the books, and got the catalogue.
The maid got into the carriage with the book in her arms and an excited look on her face.
"Auntie, this book is printed so well. It feels so smooth to the touch, and the paper is so thick and comfortable. No wonder it's so expensive."
Zhou Yi snatched the book and tore open a corner of the packaging. As advertised, the printing was incredibly exquisite. Every color print looked like a real person printed on a painting.
"My scholar You is so nice!"
Zhou Yi kissed You Shusheng's portrait hard.
The gentle and refined You Shusheng has long replaced Qilang and become the dream lover of countless girls.
The female ghost Xiao Meng replaced Sanniang and became the dream lover of countless scholars.
After kissing You Shusheng, whom she had been thinking about day and night, Zhou Yi finally showed a satisfied smile.
She asked the maid, "Will there be any new books on the market next month?"
"Yes. This is the list of books for next month. Please take a look at it, aunt."
Zhou Yi took the book and looked at it. "What the hell is Mr. Yang talking about the Analects?"
She looked dissatisfied because this book was actually the main recommendation of Wenqing Bookstore next month.
The maid quickly said, "I asked the shopkeeper, and he said Mr. Yang is the Three Yuan Lord. In addition to teaching the Analects, he also teaches the Great Learning, the Doctrine of the Mean, Mencius, and the Five Classics. I heard that even the Jiangnan Bookstore has pre-ordered this book. Mr. Yang's lecture on the Analects has been booked as a hit next month."
Zhou Yi snorted, "He's just an ordinary Sanyuan Gong, what's so great about him? How did his book become a hit?"
The maid excitedly said, "Hasn't my aunt heard that Sanyuan Gong's students were mediocre in talent, but out of twenty, six of them passed the imperial examination? This has become a remarkable story, and countless people want to see Sanyuan Gong and listen to his lectures. This time, Sanyuan Gong has published a book, and it has already caused a sensation among scholars. When the book comes out, the entrance to Wenqing Bookstore will be packed with people. I really want to see it and see the spectacle of scholars scrambling to get a copy."
Zhou Yi chuckled twice and said disdainfully, "Even if it's a hit, can it compare to 'Past Life, Present Life, Human and Ghost Love'?"
"That's different. Sanyuan Gong's book is a serious book for the imperial examination."
"In my eyes, they're all the same, even worse than 'Past Life, Present Life, Human Ghost'. Don't mention San Yuan Gong in front of me anymore."
Zhou Yi got angry and scolded the maid harshly.
"I was wondering if the voice sounded familiar. It turned out to be my cousin Zhou Yi."
Huang Qubing was a complete dandy. He stood beside the carriage and lifted the curtain with his folding fan, and saw Zhou Yi sitting in the carriage.
Zhou Yi was stunned for a moment, then realized it was Huang Qubing. He snorted coldly, "I was wondering who it was, it turns out to be my cousin Qubing. Why is he here?"
"I'm just taking a look. My cousin knows I can't sit still, so I like to see something new. But why are you here, cousin?"
After saying that, he pointed to Wenqing Bookstore opposite the carriage.
"What do you care about me?" Zhou Yi said unhappily.
Huang Qubing glanced inside the carriage and saw the book in Zhou Yi's hand, and smiled knowingly.
"So cousin Zhou Yi is also a fan of the book. Why didn't you tell me earlier? If you had told me earlier, I would have given you a copy."
"No, I can afford it."
"Hahaha, blame me for being nosy. You're right, my cousin doesn't need this little money. It's rare to meet my cousin here, so why don't I treat you to tea?"
Zhou Yi narrowed her eyes and said, "I don't have anything on me that's worth your attention, so don't waste your time on it."
"You always tend to think the worst of others. I simply invited you for tea, but you acted as if I had ulterior motives towards you. Tell me, what is it about you that I should have ulterior motives towards you?"
Zhou Yi's face turned ugly. "I'm naturally not worth my cousin's attention, so just ignore me."
Huang Qubing chuckled twice and said bluntly, "It's a mistake to bother with you. You deserve to be hated and ostracized."
Zhou Yi was furious, "Huang Qubing, don't go too far."
"I just went too far. What can you do to me?" Huang Qubing said with a smile.
Zhou Yi angrily punched the wall of the carriage.
She really couldn't do anything about Huang Qubing.
Huang Qubing was the son of Princess Fu Ya, the husband of Princess Pingyang Liu Huan, and the son-in-law of Emperor Wende.
And she, her mother, Princess Fuming, is not favored by His Majesty and is in an awkward situation.
She first divorced Sun Minzhi, then got married and became a widow.
Now she lives in her mother's family, Princess Fuming's mansion, and her situation is very embarrassing.
Compared to the triumphant Huang Qubing, she really had a miserable life.
Zhou Yi endured it again and again, suppressed her temper and said, "I won't argue with you."
Huang Qubing laughed, "What a coincidence, this is exactly what I wanted to say to my cousin."
Zhou Yi rolled his eyes at him and told the driver to leave immediately.
I really regret going out today.
If she had known she would meet Huang Qubing, she would never have gone out and asked her maid to buy books for her.
Huang Qubing watched the carriage leave and sneered.
"No wonder he's doing so badly, he has such a bad temper."
Huang Qubing walked into Wenqing Bookstore waving a folding fan.
…
At the beginning of the month, "Mr. Yang Lectures on the Analects" was officially released.
Early in the morning, the entrance of Wenqing Bookstore was packed with readers.
Among these people, of course, there are teachers and students from the Imperial College.
"It's ridiculous that Sanyuan Gong, who is just an ordinary man, has so many people following him!"
"Since he taught six Jinshi in one go, he is naturally admired by others."
"Master Zhao, who are you speaking for?"
"Whoever is right, I will speak for him."
"absurd!"
"Whether it's absurd or not, we'll discuss it later. Don't rush to deny Shanhe Academy blindly. At least the books and teaching materials they use are worthy of reference for the Imperial College."
"hehe!"
"The door is open, hurry up and squeeze in!"
With a loud roar, everyone rushed into the bookstore.
"Don't push, don't push, there's room for everyone."
"Wenqing Bookstore will not accept anyone who disrupts order. Everyone, please line up. This isn't your first time buying books here. Have you forgotten the rules?"
Gradually, the crowded people formed a long queue.
"Hahaha, I bought it, I bought it. Even though I can't be Mr. Yang's student, it's worth it to be able to buy Mr. Yang's books."
The students who bought the books laughed out loud with excitement.
"What virtue and ability does Yang Yuanqing have?" the person from the Imperial College said in a sour tone.
They had taught at the Imperial College for many years, but had never been so popular.
"You'll find out what he's capable of if you buy one of his books."
"Who knows if he actually wrote that book?"
"Whether it was written by him or not, you can always find clues from the text."
"Master Zhao is right. People may change, but words cannot."
Everyone has his or her own writing style, and Yang Yuanqing also has his own distinctive style.
Everyone in the Imperial College wanted to see what the difference was between the old Yang Yuanqing and the young and frivolous Yang Yuanqing.
Is it worthy of being sought after by so many students?
But the alias does not match the reality.
By then, we will definitely laugh at Shanhe Academy.
After buying a book, I can't wait to open it and read it.
"How can this sentence be understood in this way?"
"Taking an unconventional approach is clearly misleading the young people."
"Mr. Sanyuan is very knowledgeable. I am not as good as him."
“Not even close.”
"Grandstanding!"
"Absurd! How can one interpret the Analects in this way? He is denying the knowledge of his predecessors."
The reactions from people in the Imperial College were mixed, with some praising and some criticizing.
They spoke loudly and naturally attracted the attention of the students of Shanhe Academy.
A student suddenly shouted, "Come and see! The teachers of the Imperial College are bowing down at the feet of Mr. Sanyuan. They have been waiting at the door of the bookstore early in the morning just to catch a glimpse of Mr. Sanyuan's literary talent."
boom!
Earth-shattering.
Everyone turned their heads and looked at the people from the Imperial College.
"The Imperial College has voluntarily admitted that it is inferior to the Shanhe Academy!"
"fart!"
"The Imperial College instructor voluntarily admitted that he was inferior to the Three Yuan Masters."
"absurd!"
"Shanhe Academy is first, and Guozijian is second."
"How shameless!"
"The Imperial College has admitted defeat!"
The students of Shanhe Academy shouted in unison.
"For such a grand event, streaking alone is not enough to express our excitement."
"Brother, you are absolutely right!"
A group of students from Shanhe Academy quickly stripped off their clothes and pants, leaving them completely naked. They raised their arms and shouted loudly, "The Imperial College has surrendered."
He rushed out like a gust of wind and ran naked on the street.
boom!
The streets were instantly swept up in this streaking trend, and people all ran to the streets to watch the excitement.
Even the young wives and girls covered their eyes, stretched their necks, and peeked through their fingers.
There were also students who applied for Shanhe Academy. In their excitement, they joined in this unprecedented naked run, and shouted with their seniors, "The Imperial College admits defeat!"
Princess Huyang, who lived in Phase 5, was annoyed by the boring life and was wondering whether she should go up the mountain to chat with Gu Jiu. Then she heard a servant report that students from Shanhe Academy were running naked and dozens of people had joined in.
"Everyone poured into the streets, shouting in unison: The Imperial College has surrendered!"
When Princess Huyang heard this, her blood boiled.
"Hurry and prepare the carriage. I want to see some fresh flesh!"
How can you miss this feast of the flesh?
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