On the second day, Xiaoyao Gongzi's new story "The Righteous Mistress Clearly Judges Right and Wrong" was released.
It tells the story of a daughter of a wealthy family who has fallen on hard times. Unfortunately, her relatives marry a villain who is only good at acting. After marriage, she suffers extreme torture. Just when she is in despair, she accidentally meets an old friend of her elders in the family -
a lady who has a unique eye for distinguishing right from wrong. After learning about the situation of the daughter of a wealthy family, the lady immediately rescues her, pulls the descendant of her old friend out of danger, and makes the villain get his comeuppance. It is a chivalrous story. Seeing
that it has been another half a month since the last story, the readers who have been waiting for a long time rushed into the bookstore to buy it as soon as they heard the news.
In just one day, it has been reprinted four times, and all the books have been sold out.
After reading this bizarre story, readers all praised it and exclaimed that it was refreshing!
In addition to storytellers telling stories in various teahouses, a drama troupe adapted it into a play script and performed it in major taverns. It was very popular for several days.
Of course, after the Queen Mother got the news of the new story script, she immediately asked someone to buy it back as usual.
And Yan Shu once again took on the role of the exclusive storyteller of Ci'an Palace without any surprise.
When she finished reading her story in vivid detail, the Queen Mother said in surprise, "Isn't this the story about Hong Tianzong yesterday? The righteous mistress here... is me?"
Yan Shu smiled and flattered, "It seems to me too, it should be. After all, who else but you can have such a chivalrous heart and efficient means!" The Queen Mother glanced
at her, "Girl, you only know how to coax people."
But then again, after listening to the story for so long, she didn't expect that she would become the protagonist again, which was still very novel.
The Queen Mother thought and sighed, "What was this Master Xiaoyao thinking, that he actually let me be the protagonist?"
Yan Shu continued to flatter him, "Because in this story, the most critical person is you! It was you who noticed the problem in time and discovered Wanjun's injury, and it was you who made the decision to let Hong Tianzong receive the punishment he deserved. Now Wanjun is also arranged by you. If you don't take the lead, who will?"
This flattery made people feel embarrassed. The
Queen Mother couldn't help laughing and said, "After all, it's still Master Xiaoyao who can write. Especially the beating part, you see, it's so satisfying to listen to! I want to meet him."
Huh?
Yan Shu was stunned, the Queen Mother wanted to meet Master Xiaoyao?
But the Queen Mother sighed again, "I don't know what age and what kind of personality he has to be able to write so well. I must read it myself."
Yan Shu was startled and said hurriedly, "You all know that it was His Majesty who instructed someone to write it. In fact, the credit does not go to Master Xiaoyao. There is no need to praise him so much."
The Queen Mother said, "That's different. Although the material is ready-made, his writing is good. Look between the lines, it's so refreshing to read! Especially since I am the protagonist... I have to appreciate him."
Yan Shu, "..."
Tsk, is this too much flattery?
She hurriedly added, "If Master Xiaoyao hears the queen's praise, he will be very happy! But her profession... you also know that she has written so many jealous and hateful books, she must be hated! So it must not be easy for her to come out to see people. If you summon her rashly and let someone with ulterior motives know about it, it might be dangerous to her."
"However, as for the reward..."
She coughed and smiled, "You can ask His Majesty to pass it to her."
Tsk tsk, the queen mother has always been generous, I wonder what she will reward her with.
The Queen Mother thought for a moment, nodded and sighed, "You are right. Well, having said that, this Young Master Xiaoyao dared to expose so many evil deeds, he can be regarded as a hero."
Yan Shu nodded quickly and said, "Your Majesty is right. She is not afraid of hardships and fights against violence and protects the good, and it is indeed not easy for her to withstand the curses and hatred of bad people on her own." The
Queen Mother raised her eyebrows, "Someone actually scolded him?"
Yan Shu nodded again, "Yes. Some people are guilty and take it for granted, or they are jealous of her work being liked, and have been saying bad things about her openly and secretly. As the saying goes, the more famous you are, the more trouble you will have, it is inevitable." The Queen Mother
snorted and said, "Why are you so upset if you have nothing to hide? They must be people with poor morals! Master Xiaoyao must not be influenced by them. The more they scold him, the more he should keep writing. "
Yan Shu nodded hurriedly, "Your Majesty is right. I believe she will definitely defeat these evil spirits. After all, there are so many chivalrous and enthusiastic readers like you who support her."
In fact, she just said this out of emotion. Unexpectedly, the Queen Mother heard it and said, "Just supporting him again, it won't help much if you can't see him. It's better to do something practical." Then she
ordered the female official Zhushu, "Pass the order to give Master Xiaoyao a set of Hu brushes, Hui ink and Duan inkstones, and a hundred taels of gold. Send it to Qianming Palace, and ask Your Majesty to convey it on my behalf." Zhushu
hurriedly agreed and led people to Qianming Palace to present the gifts.
Yan Shu was so excited that she could hardly control herself. She could only hold back and try to calmly praise the big boss, "With your affirmation, Master Xiaoyao will definitely be happy."
Ah, a set of Hu pen, Hui ink and Duan inkstone, and one hundred taels of gold! ! ! The Queen Mother
is really generous! ! !
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With the hot sales of "New Story of Righteous Mother Judgment of Black and White", people's speculation about the prototype of the story has once again become popular.
At this time, a piece of news appeared in front of everyone very timely-
Hong Yusheng, the head of Xiangyang Tiande Academy, who came to Beijing to participate in the academy event, was sent back to Xiangyang because he allowed his son Hong Tianzong to wantonly humiliate his wife Chen, who was a member of the royal family, and angered the emperor. His son Hong Tianzong was even expelled from the imperial examination because of his bad behavior.
In addition to being strictly prohibited from participating in the imperial examinations in the future, he was also sentenced to caning, and was beaten with 80 boards in front of the people of the capital at Caishikou.
Hong Tianzong's buttocks were almost broken.
After losing all their face, the three members of the Hong family returned to Xiangyang in disgrace.
His wife Chen was adopted as an adopted daughter by the Lord of Ankang County and stayed in the capital to start a new life.
...
As soon as this news came out, readers finally knew who the prototype of the latest story of Xiaoyao Gongzi was.
For a while, they couldn't help but sigh - this Hong Tianzong relied on his fame to commit violence at will, thinking that he could bully his wife at will because she was a close relative of a criminal.
However , he did not expect that the Empress Dowager in the palace would punish him angrily, and now his future is ruined.
Of course, this matter has caused such a sensation that not only the people in the capital, but also the famous scholars who just came to the capital from other places have naturally heard the news.
Seeing that the father and son of the Hong family, who were still high-spirited two days ago, ended up like this, everyone was shocked and surprised.
On this day, during the second meeting in Wenyuan Pavilion, the celebrities couldn't help
but sigh. Ji Yuanzhuo, a famous scholar from Jinling, waved his fan and said, "I didn't expect that a man who is eloquent could be so cruel to his wife! It's really a waste of reading the books of sages for so many years!"
Yu Jingwei, a great scholar from Nanyang, also nodded and said, "President Hong couldn't even teach his own son well, how can he teach his students? I'm afraid the future of Tiande Academy is worrying!"
Everyone echoed, "Who said it wasn't!"
But after the voice fell, the great scholar Gu Hongbai from Lanling asked again, "But... speaking of which, who is this Young Master Xiaoyao? I heard that his storybooks are always popular in the capital, and each story can be found in reality. How can a storywriter be so powerful?"
Immediately, an informed person whispered, "Mr. Gu, you don't know. I heard that this Young Master Xiaoyao actually obeys the orders of Your Majesty. The materials he uses are provided by the Jinyiwei, the Censorate and other places, and the stories he writes are all written with the instruction of Your Majesty. His purpose is to make the evil deeds of some people public and alert the people and ministers."
"So that's how it is,"
Mr. Gu stroked his beard and sighed, "Your Majesty really has good intentions. It is a blessing for the country to have such a wise monarch."
Everyone echoed.
Someone joked, "So, if the people want to report something, they can find Master Xiaoyao, which is equivalent to finding your Majesty. In this way, it can be regarded as a window between your Majesty and the people."
Everyone said, "That makes sense."
From beginning to end, Qi Shuguang just listened and did not say a word.
But in his heart, he thought that the mistress in the story was her.
It was indeed her appearance. After so many years, she was still jealous and vengeful, but at the same time kind.
That's good.
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The next morning, Yuwen Lan was reading memorials in the study, and saw Hanlin scholar Zou Mozhong carrying a sack in front of him.
As soon as he saw this scene, he knew that this was a letter to "Master Xiaoyao".
——Since the storybooks became popular, Yan Shu has accumulated a group of loyal readers. Many of them would write letters to the bookstore after reading the storybooks, and then Zou Mo would forward them to him.
When he first received the letters, he was surprised for her. However, gradually, seeing that the letters went from one or two a month to dozens of letters in half a month, it was a headache.
——After all...most of these letters were written by men.
Although they all thought that "Xiaoyao Gongzi" was also a man, this was not the case!
And although most of them just expressed their opinions on the story, there were some people with ulterior motives who expressed their love for her in words!
——And they thought she was a man!
However, Yan Shu was actually interested in this. Whenever she received a letter, she would immediately start reading it with great interest, completely forgetting about him.
He wanted to help her, but was also afraid that she would not receive the letter and would be suspicious. How could Yuwen Lan not have a headache?
At this moment, he saw Zou Mozhong smiling at him and said, "Your Majesty, these are the letters that readers have sent to Master Xiaoyao recently. Please send someone to pass them on."
Yuwen Lan nodded and said, "Put it there."
Zou Mozhong agreed, reported a few political affairs to him, and then left Yu's study.
It was only morning, and there was still some time before Yuwen drove to Ganlu Palace in the evening. Fu Hai took the initiative to ask, "Why don't I deliver these letters to Concubine Yi?"
Yuwen Lan nodded, "Go ahead."
Anyway, they had to be delivered sooner or later, especially if they were left here, which would be an eyesore and might arouse the curiosity of the ministers.
Fu Hai responded and carried the sack away.
Yuwen Lan continued to read the memorial.
However, the more he read, the more he couldn't bear to read.
He couldn't help wondering in his heart, did the letter contain any improper confession to his beloved concubine?
Tsk...
After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Shunzi, who was standing by, suddenly heard a click. She looked up quietly and saw that the king had placed the memorial on the table.
Then, he actually got up and left Yuwen's study.
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When Yuwen Lan arrived at Ganlu Palace, he saw Yan Shu reading the letters with great interest.
She was so serious that she didn't even notice him entering the palace. It was only when Ren Dong reminded her that she saw him. Then she put down the letter in her hand and stood up to greet him, "Your Majesty."
Yuwen Lan hummed, "Didn't you go to the Queen Mother today?"
Yan Shu said, "The Queen Mother didn't summon me today."
Yuwen Lan hummed, glanced at the letters she had placed on the table, and asked as if he didn't care, "Are there any interesting contents in these letters today?"
But she said, "Nothing special, most of them are just praising my storybooks."
In his heart, he was sighing, [My writing is probably too good, this time there are more people confessing their love than last time! Why didn't I realize that there are so many gay men in the capital before? I don't know what they look like, are they tops or bottoms?】
Yuwen Lan, "..."
Sure enough, there are more!
And she's actually curious?
No, I'll tell Zou Mozhong when I get back later, and don't let the bookstore receive these letters in the future!
Just as I was thinking about this, I saw her ask, "Your Majesty, why did you come here at this time? Is the study not busy today?"
Yuwen Lan hummed, "It's true that I'm not busy, so I came out for a walk."
While talking, she picked up another letter and started reading.
Yuwen Lan's heart itched.
He wanted to stretch his neck to take a look, but he was worried that she would laugh at him, so he had to try hard to hold it back and just raised his ears to listen to her inner voice.
But as he listened, he heard a word "Fuck".
Huh?
Yuwen Lan raised his eyebrows, but before he could ask, he saw her looking at him in surprise, saying, "Your Majesty, someone has revealed some secrets about Ge Yuanhua, a famous scholar in Luzhou."
Yuwen Lan didn't quite understand, "What does that mean?"
Yan Shu quickly reorganized her words and said, "That is, someone told me a secret about Ge Yuanhua, a famous scholar in Luzhou."
Yuwen Lan understood now, and couldn't help asking again, "What secret is it?"
- Speaking of which, this famous scholar Ge was recommended by many ministers in the court as a suitable candidate for the president of Songhe Academy.
But Yan Shu said, "It is said that he once took a fancy to a student's wife, so he coerced and lured the other party to sell his wife to him as a concubine."
Yuwen Lan, "???"