now.
Murong Dai's eyes were a little red. She looked at Xue Mu and finally said, "You did save my master's life today. Your blood essence is very useful."
Xue Mu was also happy: "If that's the case, that would be great."
Murong Dai looked at what he was holding and asked, "What is that in your hand?"
"Just some rouge and the like." Xue Mu replied calmly.
"To whom?" Murong Dai frowned. Of course, she was a little touched but she instantly became cold.
"I happened to pass by a rouge shop and heard the shopkeeper discussing that this was the rouge and gouache most used by women in the capital. I thought the master would come to me in a few days, so I bought it in advance and planned to give it to you at some time. "
Xue Mu's face did not turn red when he told lies.
Murong Dai naturally didn't believe everything he said.
However, she stretched out her hand and said, "If that's the case, then give it to me."
"good."
Xue Mu gave her four portions at once.
Murong Dai did not expect that he actually bought four copies of rouge.
She was a little surprised and said: "Did you buy these four rouges for me? Or do you want to give them to others?"
"Who can I give it to?" Xue Mu pretended to explain: "The only women who can come into contact with me on weekdays are Master and my boss."
"But my boss is usually aloof, so I guess she doesn't need these."
When Murong Dai heard this, she also suppressed a smile.
Finally, she nodded with satisfaction and approved Xue Mu's behavior: "Okay, it's getting late, so you should go back early. By the way, don't forget that you have to go to Lu Jianghe to steal the map of the palace."
"Master, this is really difficult for me."
"Why?"
"I can't see. I don't know which ones are maps and which ones are unnecessary." Xue Mu used his eyes as a shield.
Sure enough, when Murong Dai heard this, she knew that it was really difficult for him to steal the map of the palace.
Finally, she said: "Then you try your best. If it doesn't work, forget it. I'll think of another way."
"Master, don't worry. I will definitely do my best. Master, you should also take care of yourself. If you are injured, my disciple will also be anxious."
Listening to his glib words, Murong Dai still pretended to be calm and said: "You are very filial, and I am very touched to be my teacher. I will teach you some of the unique movements of the Guangming Sect in the future."
"Thank you Master!!"
Seeing Xue Mu respecting his teacher so much made Murong Dai happy.
Finally she left with satisfaction.
Xue Mu didn't expect that Murong Dai would appear.
If she had just gone to Xiao Mansion, Murong Dai might have been angry.
"In order to avoid Murong Dai following her secretly, it's better not to go to Xiao Mansion yet."
So Xue Mu planned to go back home, walk around for a while and then go home.
at the same time.
In the publication.
Zhao Ruoli and others walked out.
Qing'er asked doubtfully: "Your Royal Highness, the shopkeeper keeps saying that the blind man is a servant. Why is this?"
"Because both "The Romance of the West Chamber" and "A Dream of Red Mansions" were written by him, he hid his identity in order to keep a low profile." Zhao Ruoli replied calmly.
Qing'er suddenly realized after hearing this.
Meng Zhi on the side was a little puzzled: "Does this person really have such a high level of literature?"
"I don't know if he has such a high literary level, but Mr. Xiao has praised him more than once, so I think this person is a great talent and can be reused." Zhao Ruoli explained.
Meng Zhi immediately raised his hands and said, "In that case, Your Royal Highness, the eldest princess, I will invite him here."
"No need." Zhao Ruoli smiled calmly: "I will meet him if we are destined."
Then she looked at Qing'er: "Have you bought the article "Dream of Red Mansions"?"
Qing'er nodded: "Go back to Your Highness the Princess, it's already in the bag."
Zhao Ruoli responded: "Okay, let's go back to the palace."
Then the two of them followed Zhao Ruoli and slowly walked towards the gate of the palace.
At night, Xue Mu sat in Xu Ruyan's room.
Xu Ruyan listened to him read the story of "A Dream of Red Mansions" and wrote it down.
After he finished reading, he also finished writing.
Xue Mu couldn't help but sigh: "Ru Yan, your memory is really amazing."
"Ruyan only has this ability, and she can't help the young master with anything else." Xu Ruyan said ashamedly.
Xue Mu shook his head and immediately held her in his arms: "Actually, you are already doing great. Besides, who said you can't help me with other things."
"Is there anything else?" Xu Ruyan raised her head and looked at him expectantly.
Xue Mu smiled and gently tapped her lips with his finger.
Xu Ruyan understood immediately.
His face turned slightly red.
After a while, she bent under the table.
After a long time, Xu Ruyan leaned in his arms and asked, "Mr. Mu, are many people watching "Dream of Red Mansions"?"
Xue Mu nodded: "According to the shopkeeper, a lot of rich people and young masters came to buy the first "Dream of Red Mansions". I believe there will be many people coming to buy the second and third chapters tomorrow."
"If that's the case, that would be great." Xu Ruyan became happy.
She also did not expect that her husband was still a literary giant of the Daqing Dynasty to a certain extent.
With those two poems alone and the creation of "The Romance of the West Chamber", he could definitely occupy a place in the literary world of the Daqing Dynasty.
But Xu Ruyan also understood that Xue Muzhi was not here.
He wholeheartedly wants to help his father find clues and help solve the case.
Thinking of this, Xu Ruyan leaned into his arms again.
at the same time.
In the long night.
In the eldest princess's palace.
After Zhao Ruoli finished handling the government affairs in the court, she leaned on the chair and slightly supported her forehead with her slender hands, intending to take a rest.
Qing'er stepped forward at this time.
She said with concern: "Your Highness, Princess, why don't you go to bed and rest? You have been reading the book for two hours."
Zhao Ruoli shook her head and then said, "No, I'll just sit here and rest for a while."
Qing'er looked at her and felt a little distressed.
Although she is a palace maid, Zhao Ruoli has always been very kind to her.
He even teaches himself how to read and write.
Such a master would go through fire and water without hesitation, even if he was allowed to die.
Zhao Ruoli leaned on the chair. He was actually a little tired, but he couldn't rest. There were dozens of books to read.
Since her imperial brother completely ignored the government two years ago, the affairs of the imperial court have fallen into the hands of her and her two imperial nephews.
Since then, the two emperor's nephews have been using their power to expand their power.
He wanted to seize the opportunity to seize the crown prince's position.
No one cared about the people of Daqing Dynasty.
At the beginning, Zhao Ruoli still tried to persuade her two good nephews with a supportive attitude.
But as the two of them became more serious, Zhao Ruoli's mood changed.
Many officials also hinted at the eldest princess privately.
They said that the Daqing Dynasty is currently suffering from internal and external troubles, and if it continues like this, it will destroy the country sooner or later, and there must be a leader.
Although Zhao Ruoli didn't say anything, she also knew that instead of letting these two selfish wastes rule the Daqing Dynasty, it would be better for her to regain her glory.
But this is just a final thought.
At present, my royal brother is still in good health. Even if he has to wait until he abdicates, it will be more than ten years ago.
Therefore, during this period, if Zhao Ruoli developed his own power like them, no one in the Daqing Dynasty would care.
So Zhao Ruoli chose to focus on the common people.
What she has done in the past two years has also been praised by many officials.
However, Prince Kang and Prince Jing naturally disliked this aunt.
Therefore, they will also cheat behind the scenes to embarrass Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess.
Although Zhao Ruoli had never taken them seriously, she was still worried about the future of the Daqing Dynasty.
This led her to review the papers every night until late at night.
"Qing'er."
"My slave is here."
"Go get that copy of "Dream of Red Mansions"."
"yes."
Not long after, Zhao Ruoli had the piece "Dream of Red Mansions" in her hands.
She opened it with interest. The preface at the beginning was not particularly attractive.
But as the story gradually deepened, Zhao Ruoli was surprised to find that the content of this Dream of Red Mansions was quite exciting.
Unknowingly, she even became fascinated by it.
Qing'er observed Zhao Ruoli from the side and couldn't help but sigh: [Her Royal Highness the Princess seems to have not been so relaxed for a long time. By the way, she was in this state the last time she watched "The Romance of the West Chamber". 】
Unknowingly, Zhao Ruoli had finished reading the first chapter of "A Dream of Red Mansions".
She closed the book and then asked: "What time is it?"
"It's almost time, Your Highness the Princess."
"this late?"
"Your Highness, Princess, you have been watching for about half an hour just now."
Zhao Ruoli was a little surprised after hearing this.
Then she said to Qing'er: "The publisher will release the second and third chapters of "A Dream of Red Mansions" tomorrow. Go and buy them."
"Yes, Your Highness the Princess."
Zhao Ruoli stood up, and the long red veil dragged on the ground.
Her slender figure makes the red dress look so dazzling.
"I'm tired today, so come here and take a shower and change clothes."
"Yes, Your Highness the Princess."
Not long after, Zhao Ruoli came behind the screen.
The long veil slowly faded away, revealing her fragrant shoulders. In the hazy and vague sense of sight on the screen, a perfect figure appeared...
Early the next morning.
Xue Mu got up early.
He had to go to the Sheriff's Department to interrogate Huang Shoucheng.
On the other hand, distribution also opened early.
The servants of the rich young master were all waiting outside.
Shopkeeper Zhou Qingshan warned: "The second and third chapters of "Dream of Red Mansions" will be updated today. There are only fifty copies."
As soon as these words came out, everyone present became nervous.
"I'll give you one tael of silver."
"My young master will give you two taels."
"I'll give you three taels."
"I……"
Seeing everyone rushing in to bid, Zhou Qingshan was also surprised.
In fact, Xue Mu told him this method.
When he suggested that this was hunger marketing, Zhou Qingshan didn't quite understand.
But when Xue Mu said that it could make Dream of Red Mansions more popular and make more money, he said that he didn't need to understand.
Indeed, Zhou Qingshan could just make more money.
He didn't expect that this little Xue Agui had such a strong business acumen.
While selling his words, Zhou Qingshan couldn't help but admire him.
All of a sudden, half of the wealthy young men in the capital took action, just to read the latest "Dream of Red Mansions".
Among them, Xiao Qingyue was naturally waiting at the house early.
Xiaodie finally bought the latest chapter and quickly took it back to Xiao Mansion and handed it to Xiao Qingyue to read.
"Miss, I bought it!!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingyue immediately stepped forward.
"Miss, you don't know, the threshold of this publication is almost being trampled to pieces."
Xiaodie complained on the side.
But Xiao Qingyue had no time to listen to his words, so she looked through the contents and read them carefully.
Not only that, but the same goes for the rich ladies from other families.
Even the literati in Guiyue Tower are discussing "Dream of Red Mansions".
"By the way, the latest chapter of "Dream of Red Mansions" has been released. Which of you has bought it?"
"I asked my servants to buy it this morning. I've already finished reading it."
"Brother Su, you finished reading it so quickly. Please lend it to me."
"Yes, Brother Su, you can lend it to me too."
"It's easy to talk about. "Dream of Red Mansions" is the most popular book in the capital."
"Yeah, I don't know which great writer wrote it, but he wrote every character so vividly."
While they were discussing, Zhao Jingyan, who was sitting at the table next to him, was a little puzzled.
He asked the housekeeper Lao Jia beside him: "Old Jia, what's the point of men like them reading those story books all day long?"
Lao Jia laughed: "Little prince, do you know that there is a beauty like jade in the book, and there is a house of gold in the book?"
"I only know that a hero should serve the country or travel around the world. How can he sit by the window like them, be delicate and pretentious, and recite poems." Zhao Jingyan complained ruthlessly.
The housekeeper Lao Jia just smiled and said nothing.
Although he knew that Zhao Jingyan was not interested in these words, he did not want the young prince to learn martial arts and make his way in the world.
Not to mention serving the country and killing the enemy.
He always kept in mind the Eighth Prince's words, and wanted the young prince to stay away from martial arts and government affairs, and live his life in peace and contentment.
"It's extremely boring. Forget it, let's go to the Divine Catching Division to find Brother Xue."
Since Xue Mu showed him the last time that copper coins and silver coins fell to the ground at the same time, he now admires and is curious about Brother Xue.
So Zhao Jingyan wanted to run to the Chief Inspector whenever he had something to do.
When the housekeeper Lao Jia wasn't paying attention, he ran away.
"Young prince, please wait for me."
At this time, Xue Mu.
In the sky prison, I walked into Huang Shoucheng's cell and waited.
As early as just now, Huang Shoucheng planned to buy Xue Mu with three thousand taels of silver.
And Xue Mu also asked the recording officer next to him to write it down.
Huang Shoucheng took a look and found that it turned out to be an upright Qianhu.
He was not discouraged.
Not greedy, just because the bribes are not enough.
As long as there are enough, everyone will be greedy.
So Huang Shoucheng said with a playful smile: "Sir, if you let me go, I am willing to give you five thousand taels."
He then looked at the people around him and said, "Every brother has one."
However, what surprised him was that no one present was moved.
Huang Shoucheng begged bitterly: "My lords, I just owe their people some silver. I just need to pay it back. Why take me to Tianlao?"
Xue Mu said calmly: "Tell me about the reduction in the size of the people's farmland in Zhangjiazhuang."
As soon as these words came out, Huang Shoucheng was stunned.
Why is it not a matter of owing money to the people, but a matter of the size of the field?
All of a sudden, he obviously felt guilty, and the sweat on his forehead couldn't help but break out.
It was this performance that convinced Xue Mu that this matter was closely related to Huang Shoucheng.
If you follow this line, you might be able to find clues related to Xu Jie.
By then, Xu Jie's identity, relationship with his father, and his own identity will all be revealed.
Just when Xue Mu was about to pry open Huang Shoucheng's mouth, a policeman hurriedly ran over from behind.
"Xue Qianhu, the Minister of Punishment Lu Yuantong is here!"
When Xue Mu heard this, he became puzzled.
Why is he here?
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(End of chapter)
