Chapter 1691 Seeking Wealth

Time passed quickly, and Zhulan got the new newspaper. The new edition of the newspaper was not entirely serialized stories, but also short stories. There were not many stories, only five in total, and they were stories selected from the authors' fame. There was not a single story about a new author.

The story of Concubine Chen is on the homepage. How should I put it? Even though Zhulan was used to reading articles in ancient times, she still felt that plain language was better. At the same time, she admired Concubine Chen for being a talented woman.

Li didn't like storybooks. She was shocked that her mother-in-law bought so many. "Mother, how many copies did you order?"

"Not much, twenty."

Lee, "."

Isn't that a lot? My mother-in-law ordered 20 copies alone, and including those from other hospitals, our family ordered nearly 30 copies. A newspaper is not cheap.

Li thought about the price. "Why is a newspaper that tells stories so expensive? One copy costs 150 wen."

“Paper is expensive.”

Even though papermaking technology has been continuously improved, the price of paper has not come down. The paper used in newspapers is not the best paper. If better paper was used, newspapers would be more expensive.

Li said, "Those who don't have enough money can't afford to subscribe to newspapers."

“The future will be good.”

"I guess my daughter-in-law won't be able to see it anymore."

Zhulan thought that was not necessarily the case. She could not concentrate on the story now, so she put the newspaper down and would read it when she had free time. She was thinking about writing a note to send to Prince Qi's palace, and she had to get her signature on it.

There was a lot of discussion about the serialized stories, and all the copies printed for trial were sold out. The subscription volume was still good, but the purchasing power was mainly the wealthy and powerful and merchants, and no ordinary people subscribed.

At the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren was holding a new newspaper in his hand. Qiu Yan was stunned. "My Lord, are you still reading a storybook?"

Zhou Shuren, "You can also take a look."

Qiu Yan shook his head, "I don't like storybooks."

He seldom even went to the theatre, mainly because he didn't like it.

Zhou Shuren's copy was not a subscription, but was given to him by the Publicity Department. He took a look at it and was amazed at the ending, as if he had learned it by himself.

Qiu Yan sighed, "I am really old and can't keep up with the changes."

He had never imagined that the court would have so many departments. It seemed that since he met Zhou Hou, the court had been changing at an accelerated pace, and he was somewhat overwhelmed by the new things.

Zhou Shuren thought that the future should be handed over to the young people, "Tomorrow's morning court will definitely be lively."

Not everyone can accept change. There are many stubborn people who have to argue every time there is a change, as if they are trying to show their presence. He is too lazy to listen carefully.

There has been a commotion ever since the news spread, and now that the newspapers are out, there is going to be another commotion, alas!

Qiu Yan smiled and said, "I won't have to attend the morning court tomorrow."

He doesn't want to see this kind of excitement.

After leaving the government office, Zhou Shuren went home with his fourth son. When he got off the carriage, he saw Changzhi holding a box. "What did you buy?"

Changzhi, "Dad, this is the painting that Gu Sheng gave to my son."

Zhou Shuren stretched out his hand without saying anything, but his meaning was very clear.

Changzhi, “!!”

Finally Zhou Shuren took the box and left. Chang Zhi stood there for a long time without moving. It was gone before he even had time to look at it!

Back in the main courtyard, Zhou Shuren handed the box to his wife with a smile, "This is for you."

"Did you buy this specially for me?"

Zhou Shuren: "I stole it."

Zhulan had already opened the box and smiled when she saw the painting. "Who did you steal it from?"

"To steal your son."

Zhulan had seen Gu Sheng's paintings and knew his calligraphy. "Gu Sheng painted this. This is for Chang Zhi."

"He said Gu Sheng gave it to him. Why don't I believe him? He must have hinted at it."

Zhulan smiled and said, "It's mine now."

The next day, Gu Sheng arrived early at the Hanlin Academy. When he saw Lord Zhou, he hurried forward and asked, "Lord, what do you think of my painting?"

Changzhi, "."

He hasn't even opened the box, and his father has to attend the morning court, but he hasn't seen his father yet!

Gu Sheng's heart skipped a beat. Did he not like it? He had put a lot of effort into this painting, and it took him several days to complete it. "Sir?"

Changzhi coughed and said, "I haven't seen it yet."

Gu Sheng was stunned. He took it home without looking at it? When he came to his senses, Lord Zhou had already left.

Zhuo Guyu came over with a sneer and said, "You really disappoint me. I thought you wouldn't give me a gift. I didn't expect that."

Gu Sheng, "."

He obviously drew it after getting a hint!

Zhuo Guyu walked into the house in a good mood, and Gu Sheng was no different, so the stone in his heart instantly eased a lot.

Changzhi was unaware that his actions had made Gu Sheng's reputation even worse, and was thinking about looking at the paintings in the evening.

In Prince Qi's Mansion, Concubine Chen had breakfast early and was waiting. It was the first time someone asked her for an autograph. She received a note from Yang yesterday and knew the purpose of the letter. She didn't sleep much the whole night. Who was Yang? She was an extraordinary woman who could edit books and write articles. Yang asked her for an autograph, which was a recognition of her!

Princess Qi was sitting aside. She didn't believe her mother-in-law's words. When she saw the wife of Marquis Zhou holding the newspaper, she fell silent!

Zhulan put down the newspaper and said a little embarrassedly, "I ordered twenty copies."

Concubine Chen narrowed her eyes and smiled, "It's okay, let alone twenty or even a hundred copies."

Zhulan: "Then I'll order more next time."

Tiffany Chen, "Okay, I'll sign for whatever you order."

Zhulan thought that she must subscribe more. A newspaper costs 150 cents now, and who knows how much it will increase in the future. This newspaper is not a piece of paper, it is gold!

Princess Qi was very confused. She didn't believe that Madam Zhou was flattering her mother-in-law just to please her. "Why did Madam subscribe to so many books?"

Zhu Lan knew that she couldn't fool the two women in front of her, so she said bluntly: "I'm saving it for my descendants."

The Princess of Qi thought that the wife of Marquis Zhou had unique ideas. She also thought that since the wife of Marquis Zhou could edit books and write articles, she could understand some of her unique ideas.

Zhu Lan then said to the concubine: "Your manuscript must be kept well sealed. Now I don't know you are Mr. Yan, what about the future? The manuscript in your hand is the evidence."

Toffee Chen, "Yes, you are right."

Concubine Chen was reminded to send someone to buy the first issue of the newspaper, and she also wanted to save more. These are all evidence.

When Zhulan returned home from Prince Qi's mansion, Li came back from the banquet. She brought Yuyi and Yujiao with her today. The two girls went back to the courtyard to rest, and Li waited for her in the main courtyard.

Zhulan, "You didn't go back to rest, but what news did you hear?"

Li helped her mother-in-law change her clothes. "Well, news about the Yong'an Duke's Mansion."

"What surprised you?"

Li hung up her mother-in-law's changed clothes before replying, "You know that the Duke of Yong'an wants to send his granddaughter to the backyard of the Crown Prince's Mansion. I was surprised that the young lady of the Duke's Mansion was engaged."

Zhulan was surprised, "That Zoya?"

"It was her, that's why my daughter-in-law was surprised."

"It's really surprising. Who did you choose?"

Li's expression was a bit difficult to describe, "I've decided on the Luo family."

Bamboo orchid, "."

The Luo family is not looking for people but money. The dowry of the legitimate granddaughter of the Yong'an Duke's Mansion must be generous when she gets married, but what the Yong'an Duke's Mansion is looking for is support.

Li said, "All marriages in the Yong'an Duke's Mansion are arranged through marriage."

She didn't like the idea of ​​her child's marriage being a bargaining chip, she didn't like the Yong'an Mansion, and she didn't have any good feelings towards the Luo family.

Zhu Lan said, "Profits come first."

Li smiled and said, "Today, my daughter-in-law heard some things about the Luo family. The Luo family's reputation has been affected a lot recently."

(End of this chapter)