today.
A huge farce happened in Jiangcheng, and the news spread throughout the city.
It was said that dozens of officials surrounded the popular Shangmo Bookstore, saying that all the books sold there were banned, so they were preparing to close the store.
"The Case of the Chopping of the Beauty" alludes to the case of the prime minister's illegitimate daughter.
"Shan Hui Gui Tan" is suspected of passing off fake things as genuine ones and passing off inferior products as good ones.
The momentum was so overwhelming that everyone present thought the store was really going to be closed, and there was even the possibility of a conflict with merchants from other countries, causing a diplomatic incident.
In the end, the two sides were deadlocked for an hour. Finally, the officials took the copy of "The Case of the Chopping of the Beauty" and left in disgrace. Shangmo Bookstore still had to be opened, and "Shanhui Guitan" still had to be sold.
So in the end, only two pieces of information were confirmed: the prototype of the hated scumbag Chen in "The Case of the Chopping of the Beauty" was really Luo Xiang, and "The Strange Stories of the Mountain" was completely original and not plagiarized at all.
Now the officials are searching the city for "The Case of the Chopping of the Beauty". Everyone whose book is searched will get a note from the officials, asking them to go to Shangmo Bookstore for a refund. For a time, this book became a completely banned book.
It was not particularly famous originally, but now that it became a banned book, its fame completely exploded. Many people secretly offered high rewards for the original copy, and there were even many handwritten copies written from memory that appeared among the people.
The business of Shangmo Bookstore was also rising steadily. The sales of "Shan Hui Gui Tan" exploded, and Shangmo Bookstore was so generous that it directly moved out 5,000 copies of "Shan Hui Gui Tan". The four words "bustling with customers" were no longer worthy of the bookstore, and the bookstore was busy until midnight before closing down.
"This is fucking terrible!"
Ji Su was so angry that his whole body was shaking, as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, and bright red pimples appeared one after another on his face, causing him to gasp in pain.
He went through great pains to convince Luo Yan to do it completely, but he didn't expect that at the last moment, a jade pendant symbolizing the prince's will would appear.
Although "The Case of the Chopping of the Beauty" was banned, the popularity of Shangmo Bookstore soared several levels.
This wave is completely shooting itself in the foot.
He looked at Luo Ming: "Brother Luo! There is definitely something fishy about Prince Ning intervening in this matter. How could it be his turn to deal with such a bullshit? As long as Prime Minister Luo insists, Prince Ning will definitely back down..."
“It’s not that simple!”
Luo Ming waved his hand: "Even if my father continues to insist, it will be difficult for Shangmo Bookstore to close."
Ji Su frowned: "How is it possible! He, Ying Wuji, has no one to rely on in Li country..."
Luo Ming shook his head and said, "It is true that Ying Wuji is helpless, but is the Gan Kingdom a country that can be controlled by everyone? Gongsun Di is here!"
"Gongsun Di!"
Ji Su's face darkened. Of course he knew the name of the Gongsun family.
Shang Yang's original name was Gongsun Yang. When Shang Yang was carrying out reforms, he was the most powerful person in the State of Gan. Although he died a miserable death in the end, the inheritance of the Gongsun family was preserved. After several generations, countless Legalist geniuses were born, and every head of the family was a loyal minister of the King of Gan.
He has always had a resounding name among the legalists in the world.
And this Gongsun Di is one of the most talented young generation of Gongsun family. He has mastered the Prison of Law at a young age and has the hope of becoming a second-grade spiritual fetus. It is said that King Ying Yue of Gan values him very much and sent him out as an envoy. His every move is probably instructed by Ying Yue.
Luo Ming smiled and shook his head: "After Ying Wuque's Zhuanxu bloodline awakened, countless people in Gan country worshipped him as the next holy leader. The head of the Gongsun family also believed that this was a once-in-a-century opportunity for Gan country, so he stood firmly on Ying Wuque's side. You can regard Gongsun Di as Ying Wuque's man. Do you think he will let go of the fat piece of meat of the bookstore?
Even though the new Shangmo Bookstore was granted by His Majesty himself, it is not so easy to seal it. Even if they really took the case to the government office, the official from the Han family would have to find loopholes in the law. But Gongsun Di is also a genius in the legal school, and the official from the Han family may not be able to win the argument against him!"
Ji Su's face was a little gloomy: "No wonder you didn't insist, because even if Shangmo Bookstore is saved, Ying Wuji will most likely lose. By then, Miss Hua Chao will lose her support, and your Luo family's goal will be achieved. So, what about us? You never thought about the bookstore and paper shop business from beginning to end?"
"What does the bookstore and paper shop business have to do with me?"
Luo Ming looked at Ji Su with a slightly cold expression: "Young Master Su, this turmoil was originally caused by you. You didn't want to see the Gan Guo store grow bigger, so you dragged everyone into it. Our Xiangfu has done everything we can, and it is not an exaggeration to say that we have done our utmost. This matter ends here, and the Xiangfu can't afford to lose this person."
After saying that, he got up and left. He was also a little annoyed. After all, no one expected that the Prime Minister's Mansion first sent Lan Lingsheng and then took action personally, but they still failed to bring down Shangmo Bookstore. It was really a little outrageous.
This Polo Yan, as a father, has gotten himself into trouble, and it seems that he himself is in a difficult situation and is not popular with everyone.
How shameful...
"Boo!"
A pimple suddenly popped up on Ji Su's face, making him angry and painful. Now the situation was completely out of control.
He looked around and found that the shopkeepers of the eight major bookstores all looked unhappy.
This order from the bookstore may be just a drop in the ocean for the big families. Although they won’t feel very happy if they can’t get the food, they definitely won’t feel bad.
But for these shopkeepers, it was a serious dereliction of duty, and their status in their respective families would probably be greatly reduced in the future.
"Mr. Su, what should we do now?"
"I just contacted a bookseller from Chu State, and they are interested in signing an order with Shangmo Bookstore."
"The sales of "Shanhui Guitan" this time are indeed somewhat..."
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