I run a newspaper in ancient times

The emperor has been on the throne for nearly five years, and there is nothing under his knees. Not to mention the harem, there are many speculations among the people.

In fact, it was not that Emperor Yan had no children. The imperial concubine had been pregnant before, but she couldn't keep it. After that, there was no sound in the harem.

This show girl election has the meaning of importing children.

Inside Mingzheng Hall,

Emperor Yan watched Li Li spread out the paper and ink inexplicably, the brush was stained with ink, and said to him with a serious expression: "Brother Emperor, take a moment and let my younger brother have an exclusive interview."

Emperor Yan didn't understand: "What?"

Li Li said: "As the only elders in the imperial palace, Brother Huang, whether these beautiful girls or the current concubines, they want to be favored by you all their lives! Think about how they have spent all their time trying to figure out your preferences. Each of them dresses up for you to take a second look, hoping to become what you like. In addition, except for the beautiful women who are waiting for election, even the folks who love beauty come from the palace. What kind of emperor likes, the common people It will follow the preference...so this time, I will do an exclusive interview around the emperor's preferences, okay?"

This is really new. If Emperor Yan hadn't spoiled Li Li, he would have thrown him out right now.

Can the emperor's preferences be told to others casually?

Zhang Zuoxian, the old eunuch standing beside him, couldn't help reminding: "My lord, is this inappropriate?"

"Ah?" Hearing this, Li Li looked at Emperor Yan displeased and asked, "Brother Emperor, are you not happy?"

Li Li came here in high spirits, but it turned out to be a pot of cold water, and he looked like he was going to make a fuss. Emperor Yan thought that this kid was messing around, but he didn't directly refuse, but asked, "Why did this happen all of a sudden?"

Li Li then said angrily: "I underestimated the fighting power of these women. I said it was really a turnaround. The sales of the last issue of the gossip tabloid dropped by half. My brother just opened up the advertising business and is ready to make money. There are no sales. No one is cooperating with me! I'm really afraid of these aunts and grandmas, I have to redeem a little favor!"

So come to sell the emperor?

After hearing this explanation, Emperor Yan couldn't get angry, and felt powerless for a while, so he nodded and said: "Okay, when will I not agree to what you want to do?"

As he spoke, he nodded his hand, Zhang Zuoxian looked at it, and then went down to serve tea.

Taking advantage of this period, Li Li threw a small note to Emperor Yan.

The latter opened, and I really didn't know what to say.

Li Li blinked at him and said: "I asked first, Brother Huang, there are beautiful girls everywhere in this world, but which one suits you the most? Is it lively and cute, dignified and elegant, or beautiful?" How about something more flirtatious?"

Emperor Yan thought for a while and replied, "It's lively and lovely."

"Is there any requirement for height? Tall or small?"

"It's small."

"Slightly fatter and more sensual, or thinner and slimmer?"

Emperor Yan paused, looking at Li Li in an unbelievable way, isn't this question too explicit?If you put it in another place, you can be beaten out as a hooligan.

"What are you afraid of, Brother Huang, do you still dare to beat you?"

Emperor Yan was still a little embarrassed when he heard a clear cough, so he looked at Li Li and said, "It's fine if you do this."

Li Li: "..." Listening to Zhang Zuoxian's secret laughter, he ground his teeth and said, "That means you look thin and have flesh in your arms, right?"

Emperor Yan suppressed a smile and nodded.

"As for the facial features, do you have a preference? Do you like big eyes, or phoenix eyes, rounder face, or bony chin? Please describe it, Brother Huang."

Emperor Yan hesitated for a moment about this question. In fact, there was already someone in his mind, but he finally said: "Big eyes, with a small dimple, and a sweeter smile, it makes people feel happy."

"I like heavy makeup and gorgeous, but still pure and natural."

"Naturally pure and natural, if you don't apply makeup, you will be a rare beauty like a spring flower."

"Do you like piano, chess, calligraphy and painting?"

"I am such a talented person. It is elegant to be able to recite poems and compose poems with me. The words are meaningful and unconventional. It would be even better if you can play the piano and play the piano and learn from calligraphy and painting."

……

Zhang Zuoxian stood beside Emperor Yan, listening to Emperor Yan slowly answering Li Li's words, his heart moved slightly.

Emperor Yan has been on the throne for so many years, and he never revealed his preferences.

All dishes, whether you like it or not, will never exceed three chopsticks, even tea leaves, and there is no preference.

The empress is elegant and dignified, the imperial concubine is glamorous and charming, they are all rare beauties, but Emperor Yan likes them, but he doesn't really love them. In the harem, thunder, rain and dew are very equal.

Today, when Li Li asked such a question, Zhang Zuoxian suddenly realized.

Prince Yi never cared about the rules of the palace, and did everything according to his own interests.

A question like this today will definitely be published in the gossip tabloids in the future. As far as the information disclosed by the emperor is concerned, women inside and outside the capital will rush to buy it, and even dress accordingly.

For Li Li, it was a lucrative deal.

In addition, Zhang Zuoxian didn't think that Emperor Yan was perfunctory to Li Li today, otherwise, if a girl like Yise was selected in the draft, it would still be Emperor Yan himself who was in trouble.

He took a crutch and temporarily left the front of the imperial court, and asked his apprentice Zhang Banban to come in to serve him, while he himself delivered the news.

As soon as he left, Emperor Yan asked, "A Li, what are you doing?"

Li Li glanced at Zhang Banban, then said: "Brother Huang, do you know the image of the woman you like, who is the most like in this draft?"

"Who?"

"The second daughter of the Zhou family's second wife, a well-known talented woman in the capital, Zhou Min'er. She is pure and beautiful, lively and loves to smile, with big dimples in her eyes. She is small and exquisite, the kind that makes people want to protect when they see her, and He is proficient in all kinds of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. The Zhou family has been focusing on training when the imperial concubine has been unable to conceive an heir."

Li Li finished speaking in one breath, but Emperor Yan frowned: "A Li, but I don't like her, you know..."

"Shh, listen to me, I've thought about it. As far as the current situation is concerned, it's not difficult for sister Yu to get to the emperor's side, but if she wants to stay safely, she must choose a backer between the queen and the imperial concubine, otherwise The queen mother gave her to you a long time ago. If the emperor wants to protect her, he needs another target, and this Zhou talented girl is just right."

After Li Li finished speaking, Emperor Yan fell silent immediately.

He understood Li Li's plan, but... Shi Yu was really wronged.

Emperor Yan clenched his fists, and suddenly said calmly: "A Li, send A Yu away, I can't keep her."

The harem is dark and private, and he can't protect it at all. How can he let his beloved stay in such a dangerous place.

However, Li Li never thought of it. Hearing the words, he sighed and said, "That's only if she is willing to go. People say that in this life, we will stay together until death. .”

Li Li came out of Mingzheng Hall and went to Cishou Palace.

It happened that both the queen and the noble concubine were accompanying the queen mother to carry the portrait.

As soon as Li Li stepped in and saw those portraits, he subconsciously wanted to back out, but the sharp-eyed servants on both sides had already called him in with a loud voice.

Seeing that Li Li had no good temper, the queen mother glared at him and said, "These are not meant for you, why are you running?"

Li Li chuckled twice, obediently came in and saluted one by one.

The queen looked at it and asked, "Why did you come into the palace today?"

The imperial concubine also asked: "What are you holding in your hand?"

"I just came from Brother Huang and did an exclusive interview on the draft." Li Li replied.

What does an interview mean?These few don't understand, but it doesn't prevent Li Li from handing over the questionnaire on the emperor's preferences.

But when he opened it, both the queen and the noble concubine's faces froze.

Even if these two were sent into the palace specially by the family, they both had selfish intentions, but seeing Emperor Yan's true preference, he couldn't help but feel a little sour in his heart.

No matter what, Emperor Yan is their husband, but in terms of appearance alone, they are not his favorite.

The Empress Dowager looked at it and said displeasedly, "What are you messing around with again?"

"No nonsense, I'm trying to save the sales of the tabloid." Li Li whispered.

Seeing that the two sister-in-laws were in a bad mood, he didn't say much, but said: "Mother, what should the girls pay attention to during the show girl election? Brother’s harem?”

Li Li took the advice given by the queen mother and quickly slipped out of Cishou Palace.

After a while, the queen and the imperial concubine also bid farewell and left one after another.

It's just that when they parted ways, the queen couldn't help but sighed with emotion: "Sister Zhou is so lucky. The appearance of her natal sister has a heart for the emperor. It will be difficult not to love her in the future."

These words sounded like congratulations, but the imperial concubine's hand hanging by her side was suddenly clenched, she smiled but couldn't reach her eyes and said: "What sister said is that I may have to rely on her in the future."

Zhou Min'er was actually prepared by the Zhou family for Li Li. However, Li Li, a ridiculous person, only wanted to hang himself on Fan Zhiyuan's body and never thought of getting a wife. Naturally, he had to be sent to the palace in this draft.

Who made the noble concubine not to be favored and have no children?

Li Li went home contentedly with the interview draft, and planned to take some time to sort out an article titled "One or two things about the show girl election you have to watch".

And this issue of gossip tabloids, the female corpse case is on the headlines.

In this day and age, even if major events happen in the capital and the west of the city, the east of the city may not necessarily know about it ten days later. Easily distorted.

As the only media in the capital, although the gossip tabloid mainly entertains the public with the blood of family members, it will not be created out of nothing. They are all about the location, time, and facts with names and surnames.

After the female corpse case was published, it immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Since it is a report, there must be a sequence of events.

The woman's name is Wang Zhen. She originally lived in Weipingfang, south of the city. She has a family of four and a younger brother. A month ago, she married into Qian's family in Kangxiafang, west of the city.

This marriage was settled very early. Wang Zhen was young and beautiful, with a sweet mouth and a sweet smile, and Qian Tong was hardworking and capable, honest and straightforward. Both parties were satisfied. They got married two months ago and it was a lively affair.

As far as the neighbors are concerned, the young couple have a very good relationship, so there is no conflict between husband and wife.

Qian's mother is also known as a gentle person, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law also get along well.

The Qian family is in a small wine making business, and they usually supply the neighbors and nearby restaurants.

A few days ago, because of my good craftsmanship, I took over the business of a big restaurant. It should have been a better day.

But in the past few days, according to the neighbors' memories, the couple used to go out to deliver wine together, but Qian Tong was alone, and Wang Zhen didn't go out very often, as if hiding from people.

Until something happened, the reporter from the gossip tabloids found the distraught mother of Qian, who struggled to tell: A few days ago, Wang Zhen was depressed, she seemed to have something hidden in her heart, and she was a little scared.She asked a few questions, but the two couples didn't tell her because they were afraid of her worry.Four days later, Qian Tong sent him wine and did not return for a long time. Wang Zhen was worried and went out to look for it. At night, Qian Tong was carried home with injuries all over his body. He was dying.

When the reporter saw the wound, he asked the doctor who treated Qian Tong's wound. It was caused by artificial sticks, and he was beaten to death, which was extremely shocking.

The neighbors who sent them said they had encountered a strong man, but Wang Zhen was nowhere to be found. Three days later, Wang Zhen's body was found beside a narrow river in Kangxiafang.

When the news got back to Qian's family, Qian Tong couldn't survive on the spot and died.

In an instant, a good family was destroyed, leaving only Qian's mother in pain.

This report is about the situation of the woman's family. The source of the news is the dictation of the neighborhood neighbor and Qian's mother. The reporter also went to Qian's family to verify it, so it is true.

When reporting here, all readers will ask, what happened to make Qian Tong injured all over his body and Wang Zhen to die unfortunately?Did you run into some bad guy?But in broad daylight, at the root of the imperial city, who is so vicious and arrogant?

So the article changed, starting with the yamen's assistant's injury test.

In addition to the clear strangle marks on Wang Zhen's neck, Wu Zuo found that there were many bruises on her body, which shows that she had suffered abuse during her lifetime.

As for whether it was suicide or homicide, it is still uncertain now, only that the strangle mark was caused by ropes and cloth strips, and he finally suffocated to death, and was thrown into the river after his death.

The gossip tabloid reporters are all-pervasive, staying everywhere. The people in the capital have long been used to it. Otherwise, how would they know if someone stole someone from their backyard?

There are many contacts in the government office, and it is normal to be able to investigate this clue.

Now the government is interrogating the people the Qian family and his wife had frequent contact with, from neighbors to guests, especially along the route along which Qiantong delivered the wine that day, looking for insiders and witnesses.

The reporter followed all the way, inquired everywhere, and finally got an important clue.

Qian Tong had conflicts with several guests in the restaurant where the wine was delivered. According to insiders who did not want to disclose their lives, these guests were very honorable...

So far, the first report is over, leaving intriguing blank space and meaning.

Finally, the report appealed in the newspaper that anyone with clues could contribute to the gossip tabloid to help the government solve the case.

Common people live humble and peaceful lives. Unlike the later generations, fairness and justice are a little far away from them. They know very well that there are powerful people from all sides above the people at the bottom. They can't afford to provoke them. .

The same is true at the feet of the Son of Heaven.

But is there really no trace of resentment in your heart?

how come?

In fact, the report on this case is a bit unremarkable. If it was just a murder case involving disputes between civilians, people would only sympathize with the Qian family after seeing it, and hope that the government will bring the murderer to justice as soon as possible and give comfort to the deceased.

However, the last sentence of the report involved the word noble, and the nature of this case changed immediately.

A piece of gossip tabloid is [-] cents, which is not expensive, but the biscuits outside also cost [-] cents a piece, Li Li didn't expect it to make money.

Since it is cheap, it means that anyone who is not so poor can afford it and see it.

The capital city is the center of culture and commerce, and it is the sacred place that all scholars and businessmen yearn for, and most of the buyers of gossip tabloids are these people.

Small-scale restaurants and restaurants will provide tabloids, or simply invite storytellers to tell newspapers.

They have long adapted to the release time interval of gossip tabloids, and basically buy them at various bookstores as soon as they go public.

Like the ones that are booked all year round, they are delivered directly from the workshop to the home for free and on time.

And this murder case spread quickly through this shareholder wind, and the second day after the newspaper was published, it is estimated that most of the capital knew about it.

Everyone wants to know who is that dignitary?

Gossip tabloids do not report untrue news. This is the deepest impression the tabloids have left on people in the past four years.

Since the honored guest was specifically mentioned, readers can't help but guess whether it was really the hands of this dignitary?

Directly beating people to death, abducting wives and humiliating them is so vile that there is no law at all!

Has the government found out what really wanted?But will this matter be left alone because of his identity?

People were too worried, fearing that the Qian family and his wife would die in vain.

Ask yourself, is it true that ordinary people can only admit that they are unlucky when facing the rich and powerful?

Officials protect each other, who can avenge them?

This kind of thing has happened too many times, and the people are actually a little numb. Even if this case has no further details, it will not be surprising if it is pushed down.

It's just that it was published in the gossip tabloids this time, and everyone knows it, so can people expect a little justice and bring people to justice?

For a moment, all eyes were on Jingzhao Mansion, and the pressure on Jingzhao Mansion became extremely great in an instant.