From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Dusk is approaching, and all the houses in Lin'an Prefecture are lit up.

As the world is silent, the city seems to be reviving, with lights and people everywhere.

The night market is very lively, and the streets are full of vendors pushing carts, selling lanterns and snacks, jewelry and handicrafts.

There are monkeys, rings, and acrobatics on the roadside, and many onlookers.

Although the Jin Dynasty also emphasizes agriculture and suppresses commerce, the situation is much better than in previous dynasties, and it has a mature commodity economy.

Zhou Yuan and others were in the carriage, enjoying the scenery all the way, and finally arrived at a mansion.

Located in the prime location in the city center, surrounded by busy streets, but quiet in the hustle and bustle, the house is quiet and elegant, and the style of Jiangnan gardens is fully reflected.

"Miss Qu Ling, how rich are you!"

Zhou Yuan looked at the luxurious mansion and said with a wry smile: "This house must cost at least 150,000 taels of silver, right?"

Qu Ling smiled and said: "In fact, I didn't spend a penny. Someone gave it to me."

Zhou Yuan said: "This is the first time I have experienced the benefits of being born in a privileged family. People give me houses everywhere."

Qu Ling spread her hands and said: "Some people give me houses, and some people give me troubles. It's all relative."

"Let's stay here tonight and have a good rest. We will go to Mo Yun Zhai tomorrow morning. It's very close, only half a mile away."

"Everything is ready there. We just need to wait for you to arrive."

"I will be responsible for hosting Grand event, but what you want to say is your business. "

Zhou Yuan said softly: "Mo Yun Zhai has become the largest bookstore in Jiangnan with "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Competitors must have been unable to sit still for a long time, right?"

"If I guess correctly, there should be a lot of people looking for trouble with me tomorrow."

Qu Ling smiled and said: "I believe these things are not difficult for you, right?"

Zhou Yuan walked up to her and squinted and said: "Are there any of your suitors coming?"

Qu Ling said: "In Lin'an Prefecture, I have countless suitors."

She stretched and yawned, saying: "I'm sleepy, let's go to bed!"

After speaking, she fled.

Because she felt Zhou Yuan's desire just now, this lecher seemed to have evil intentions towards her!

And Zhou Yuan just laughed secretly: This girl is not very courageous.

...

The news that Master Yuan Yi was going to sit in Mo Yun Zhai had been publicized for several days, so that the whole Lin'an Prefecture had set off a trend.

Countless scholars and celebrities expressed their willingness to participate, and some great scholars of the time wanted to participate, saying that they would get a signed book no matter what.

When someone praises, there will naturally be someone who belittles it. For example, some people in the literati said that "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is just a popular entertainment work, and the genre of the novel is even less worthy of being in the hall of elegance. It is not as good as poetry, not to mention the policy of the holy way, which is of no benefit to the country and the people.

Various opinions were rampant, and the focus of attention was all on Zhou Yuan.

Zhou Yuan had expected all this, and did not take it to heart at all. He slept happily and eliminated the fatigue of a day's journey.

When he woke up the next day, he was full of energy and followed Qu Ling directly to Mo Yun Zhai.

"What's the matter? You don't look very good!"

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "Didn't you sleep last night?"

Qu Ling did not sleep because she learned a very bad news.

"Zhou Yuan, you must withstand the pressure later!"

She sighed and said, "I don't know where other bookstores in Jiangnan found connections to invite Mr. Shen Qiaoshan. He wants to discuss the Dao with you in person."

Damn, it's okay to talk nonsense, but he also discusses the Dao. He is really good at packaging.

"What is the origin of this old man?"

Qu Ling said softly, "A great scholar of the time, the leader of the literati, highly respected, and has many followers."

"This person is arrogant, proficient in the holy way, good at poetry and prose, and despises popular things like novels."

Speaking of this, she shook her head and smiled bitterly, "I didn't expect him to come. I'm sorry Zhou Yuan, I shouldn't have put this pressure on you."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. He's just an old man. I can deal with him."

"You don't understand."

Qu Ling said, "I support you. There are many people, but with his arrival, countless people will follow him to oppose you. He alone has changed the direction of today. "

"Today may become a grand event to criticize you."

Zhou Yuan patted her shoulder gently and said with a smile: "Don't be nervous, relax, what's wrong with criticizing me? We are people who have experienced riots."

This sentence made Qu Ling stunned for a moment, she smiled and nodded: "That's right."

Although he was not afraid of any criticism, Zhou Yuan was still shocked when he arrived at Mo Yunzhai.

The crowds of people, the roars of the sea, the heads of people moving, the sleeves waving like clouds, the square in front of Mo Yunzhai was crowded with people everywhere.

The windowsills of the surrounding buildings were alsoHeads popped out one after another.

Only the front of Mo Yun Zhai was empty, with a table on it and two flags of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Master Yuan Yi" hanging on both sides.

The owner of Mo Yun Zhai was sweating profusely, and the pressure was directly pulled to the maximum, swallowing hard.

Seeing Qu Ling coming, he suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Miss, you are finally here."

The people around him had already made a discussion. Even if the voices were not loud, it was noisy with so many people talking together.

Qu Ling looked at Zhou Yuan and smiled, "Are you afraid of this scene?"

Zhou Yuan did not speak, but just sat on the chair, put his hands on the table, looked at the countless scholars around him, and laughed softly.

The scene gradually became quiet.

Countless eyes were cast on Zhou Yuan.

Qu Ling bowed deeply and said loudly: "Thank you all for coming to support us. Mo Yunzhai lived up to everyone's expectations and specially went to Yunzhou to invite Yuan Yi Zhenren. Fans of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" can consult directly if they have any questions."

"But in order to maintain basic order, I hope everyone will maintain the etiquette of a reader and ask one by one, and don't cause confusion."

The people around looked at each other and talked a lot.

One of the young men couldn't help shouting: "Which chapter of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is written, and how many chapters are there in total?"

This is obviously a fan of the book, and also a young man.

Zhou Yuan said slowly: "The latest edition of Romance of the Three Kingdoms has been published up to the 37th chapter: 'Sima Hui recommends another famous scholar, Liu Xuande visits the thatched cottage three times'."

"But I have already written the 41st chapter: 'Liu Xuande leads the people across the river, Zhao Zilong rides alone to save the master'."

"For the whole novel, I plan to create a total of 120 chapters, so stay tuned."

The young man heard this and immediately shouted: "Then publish it quickly, I'm so anxious! Did Zhuge Liang agree to Liu Bei's coming out of the mountain!"

There was a lot of noise all around, and some people asked.

However, at this moment, a full-bodied voice suddenly shouted: "Ridiculous! When there are no heroes, let the young men become famous!"

The scene was silent for a moment, and countless people looked at the source of the voice, only to see the crowd separate, and a dozen Confucian scholars in white clothes surrounded the moon, and a white-haired old man came with his hands behind his back in the middle, full of momentum.

He looked at Zhou Yuan arrogantly and said coldly: "You are just writing the second half of a popular novel, how dare you act so pretentiously here! Do you think there is no one in the literati circle now?"

With this man's angry shout, all the pressure was poured on Zhou Yuan.