A Dream of Red Mansions has spread throughout Linjiang City. Yunji Bookstore is fully responsible for the sales of this book, but the situation of supply exceeding demand has not improved to date.
With the spread of A Dream of Red Mansions, the name Fu Xiaoguan became famous again.
From the academy to the brothel, from the family of officials to the common people, everyone was amazed by him again, and all thought that this was the God of Literature who came down to earth.
The students in the academy and the ladies from the wealthy families came to him because they had read his book A Dream of the Red Chamber, while the prostitutes and the common people came to him because of the songs in the book, especially the one "In Vain I Gaze at My Eyebrows", which was like the sound of nature.
The song "In vain I gaze upon my brow" in the book was first sung by Xue Feifei, the courtesan who performed with red sleeves on the Qinhuai River in Jinling. It became popular throughout Jinling and spread all the way to Linjiang. It was then sung by Fan Duoer, the courtesan who performed with red sleeves on the Qinhuai River in Linjiang, and Linjiang also became a hot topic.
Regarding the book "A Dream in the Red Chamber," some people praised the author for his rich knowledge of poetry and literature, while others disdained it, saying that the book contained many obscene descriptions, which showed his filthy heart. In short, there were both praises and criticisms, but it could not stop those young girls with dreams from fanatically worshipping him.
The literary giants from Jinling, Linjiang, and other prefectures and counties remained silent after reading the book. Interpretation of the book was too complex. The poems and songs in the book were certainly excellent, but when it came to the content, the masters all agreed that they should wait until the book was completed and read again, and then gather together in Qinhuai to appreciate it.
However, for Zhang Pei'er, all this has nothing to do with her.
A sedan chair came out of Zhang's house, walked along Xishui Street, turned through several streets and alleys, and arrived at Shibali Alley.
The sedan stopped at the door of Qi's wine shop. Zhang Pei'er lifted the curtain and took a look. It was very lively outside Yu Fu Ji, but Qi's shop was deserted.
She put on her face veil, dropped her beautiful feet to the ground, and walked into the Qi family wine shop. Half an hour later, she came out, got on the sedan chair, and said lightly, "Go to the Fu Mansion."
Qi Yuanming stood at the door and watched the sedan leave with a strange expression on his face. He looked at Yu Fu Ji across the street, raised his brows, and returned to the shop.
The sedan stopped at the entrance of the Fu Mansion. Zhang Pei'er got out of the sedan with a happy face, holding a basket in her hand. She said to the doorman, "I am Zhang Pei'er from the Zhang Mansion. I'm here to visit your mistress. Please let her know."
Not long after, a maid came out, blessed Zhang Pei'er, and led her inside.
The west courtyard of the Fu Mansion is where Qi lives. At this moment, Qi is walking in the courtyard, stroking her belly.
The two had never met before, but she roughly knew why Zhang Pei'er was looking for her. It must be for Fu Xiaoguan again!
I don’t know what’s going on with that prodigal son. Was he really turned into a fool by that stick?
Every day at dinner, Fu Daguan would blabber about that jerk, saying that his book had spread to Linjiang, where paper was now in high demand. He even bought ten copies and said he wanted to show them to everyone in the mansion.
It's fucking crazy!
Qi felt like she was going crazy.
That name was like a fly buzzing in her ear...it couldn't be killed or fanned away, making her upset and miserable.
Damn it! Qi wanted to get away and find a quiet place to give birth to a child in peace.
But so many women came to her like sticky candy. Zhang Pei'er was not the first one to come to her. Before Zhang Pei'er, at least twenty girls who were waiting to be married had come to see her.
What about reservedness?
What about the Women's Commandments?
What about women's training?
I read it all into the dog's stomach!
Qi was absolutely unwilling to see these women. It was not because she looked down on them, but because their purpose in coming was to see Fu Xiaoguan, and she was just a bridge.
But she had to see him, because Official Fu had given the order that all women who came would be received and registered, and the decision would be made when my son came back!
Choosing a concubine?
Qi took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, then saw Zhang Pei'er walking in leisurely with a basket.
The two sat down, and Qi asked the maid to make some iced drinks. Zhang Pei'er took off her face towel and opened the basket with a smile on her face.
Inside were pieces of beautifully tailored baby clothes, which made Qi look at Zhang Pei'er twice more.
"I heard that Aunt is about to give birth. Pei'er thought that the Fu family is the richest in Linjiang, so they naturally have everything they need. After thinking for a long time, I took the initiative to make these clothes, thinking that they will be used after my brother is born. I wonder if Aunt is satisfied."
Qi took the small dress and looked at it left and right, then put it down, holding Zhang Pei'er's hand and said with a smile: "Miss, you are thoughtful. I like it very much."
"As long as Auntie likes it, Pei'er is still very worried."
This girl is sensible. If she can marry Fu Xiaoguan, I don’t have to worry about her doing bad things.
"I've been to the village below. To be honest, young lady, there have been twenty or thirty men who have come to the Fu Mansion these days, and I've seen them all, but none of them are as well-educated, well-mannered, and beautiful as you. I think I'll like her too. If I come back, I'll discuss it with him and have his father propose marriage. What do you think?"
Zhang Pei'er shook her head and said, "I came to see my aunt today, not because of Master Fu."
"That girl is...?"
Qi was a little surprised. Zhang Pei'er said, "I did this for you, Auntie."
Qi frowned, "I'm fine, what did you do for me?"
"Fu Xiaoguan's reputation is now at its peak. Auntie, you won't deny it, right? Let me ask you, auntie, does he ever take you seriously?"
Zhang Pei'er's words were light, but they hit Qi's chest like a heavy hammer.
Her eyes flashed, and she was about to speak, but Zhang Pei'er stared into her eyes and said, "Don't say it. You have no idea how deep the relationship between Fu Daguan and Xu Yunqing is. Do you know why you have always been a concubine? Because Fu Daguan has no intention of making you his proper wife. And Fu Xiaoguan is their son. From now on, the huge Fu family fortune will belong to Fu Xiaoguan, and you and your unborn child will always have to rely on Fu Xiaoguan for survival."
"Like a dog!"
"He is our common enemy. If you want your son to be able to take charge of the Fu Mansion in the future, then listen to me in detail."
Qi was extremely unhappy, but because of this, she suppressed her displeasure and said nonchalantly, "Oh, since Miss Zhang said so, then tell me about it."
…
Half an hour later, Zhang Pei'er bowed respectfully to Qi and said, "Aunt, please take care of yourself!" Then she turned around and walked out of the Fu Mansion with her head held high.
She had achieved the purpose of this trip and her heart was filled with pride.
She got on the sedan chair and just as she was about to lift it up, she saw a carriage driving over and stopping at the door of the Fu Mansion.
As the sedan moved forward, she lifted a corner of the curtain and saw Fu Xiaoguan getting off the carriage.
She lowered the curtains, raised the corners of her mouth, and said coldly: "Go back home!"
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