It was almost time, and Chun Yuyue took out a piece of paper from his arms. The content on the paper was written by some disciples, specifically to praise the Northern Journey.
Chunyu Yue felt that it was embarrassing to praise Northern Journey in public. The only thing he could do was refuse to write it down in his own hand.
That’s all. After a while, when you read it, you will just think that you are reading a very bad book.
Chunyu Yue comforted himself silently in his heart.
At this time, there was a sudden noise not far away. A group of guards and a few young eunuchs came slowly and arrived at the entrance of the Banished Immortal Tower.
The people watching were extremely shocked and extremely excited: Eunuch? Guards in the palace? Could it be that His Majesty is coming? Even if His Majesty will not be here in person, sending a few eunuchs to represent him is enough to illustrate his attitude. These two books are on sale today, which is really a grand event.
The young eunuch first saluted Li Shui and Chunyu Yue, and then saluted the courtiers present. Then he stood at the door of the Exorcist Tower and said to the people watching: "A few days ago, there was a bad and traitor named Guapi. Guapi pretended to be a member of Dr. Chunyu’s family and wantonly slandered Northern Journey, intending to sow discord between Banished Immortal and Dr. Chunyu. This person has been caught by His Majesty.”
"Your Majesty is very aware of everything and is very powerful. Guapi Zhan trembled and revealed that the person behind the scenes was Ji Ming, the eunuch in the palace."
"Ji Ming has always had a quarrel with Ban Xian. This time he heard that Ban Xian and Dr. Chunyu had a harmless little bet, so he had evil thoughts and wanted to take advantage of the opportunity."
"Who knows how wise the emperor is? How wise are all the ministers? You can see through this person's treacherous plan at a glance. Now that these two people have been punished, they really deserved their punishment, which is very satisfying."
"Your Majesty has specially ordered you to tell all the people: Do not believe in rumors and do not spread rumors."
"Exiled Immortal and Dr. Chunyu are the pillars of our great Qin Dynasty, important ministers in the court. How broad-minded are they? How could they secretly scheming over a few books?"
"The Exalted Immortal is smart and wise, and Dr. Chunyu is virtuous and upright. How could he backstab and behave like a villain?"
"Exiled Immortal and Dr. Chunyu have always been good friends. Not only do they have similar interests, they are close friends. They are also close friends. How can they harm each other if they are married?"
"This sales competition is just a drunken joke. There is no joy in winning, and no worries in losing. I just want amusement. You common people, please don't speculate or spread rumors..."
After the young eunuch finished reading, he bowed to the officials, smiled at the people, and then left surrounded by guards.
Li Shui seized the opportunity and put his hand on Chun Yuyue's shoulder, making a show of being intimate and having a strong relationship.
Chunyu Yue forced a smile, but felt bitter in his heart: The goal of restoring his reputation was achieved, but he also paid a heavy price. From then on, all the people knew that I was Huaiguzi's direct friend. His Majesty said it himself, is it still false? I really can’t argue this time, alas...
The common people looked at Chunyu Yue with a look of shame. Yesterday, most of them followed the trend and scolded Chun Yuyue. Today, the plot turned around and many people were very embarrassed.
I have to say that the people of the Qin Dynasty were different from the keyboard warriors of later generations.
The keyboard warriors just cursed and left, just to enjoy themselves. Reversal? What reversal? Apologize? It is impossible to apologize.
The people of the Qin Dynasty were still too simple. Some people even thought about buying a book by Dr. Chunyu later to show their support.
The courtiers were all moved with emotion, knowing that with His Majesty's intervention, Chunyu Yue's reputation was completely restored. To actually get His Majesty's support, you are an important minister in the DPRK. It’s really enviable…
After the young eunuch left, the excitement in front of the Banished Immortal Tower had just subsided a little, when suddenly there was another sound of horse hoofbeats in the distance.
The common people turned around and saw more guards. These guards were all in bright armor and tall. They were riding on tall horses and walking slowly. They were surrounded by a luxurious and refined carriage.
The people stood on tiptoe looking at the carriage and talked a lot. Some even speculated whether His Majesty was here in person.
But some people said that if His Majesty was coming, why did he send eunuchs to read out the decree just now?
The guards separated the people, and then the carriage slowly stopped in front of the Exorcist Tower.
Princess Weiyang slowly walked out of the car.
The common people were shocked. Some educated people thought of the beauties in the Book of Songs and chanted in their hearts: Qiaoxiaoqianxi, beautiful eyes Xixi...
As for the uneducated people, they can only shout in their hearts: It’s so beautiful.
Weiyang got out of the car and found that there were more people around than she expected, much more.
She looked around at the entrance of the Banished Immortal Tower and immediately spotted Li Shui with a smile on his face.
Li Shui went up to him and invited Weiyang into the Exorcist Tower.
Wei Yang whispered: "Would it be inappropriate for me to show up in public like this?"
Li Shui shook his head: "What's inappropriate in this? Don't listen to some pedantic scholars. Nowadays, women can hold up half of the sky, and all the people in the world were kneaded by Nuwa out of loess. Why can't women show their face?"
Chunyu Yue was a little helpless beside him: Why is this Huaiguzi mocking me both inside and outside his words?
Li Shui warmly took Weiyang into a luxurious private room. Sitting inside were all the ladies from Xianyang City, Miss Qianjin.
After Wei Yang entered, she immediately became the center of attention inside. With Li Xin's wife enlivening the atmosphere, Wei Yang also liked this feeling.
Outside the Banished Immortal Tower, the people were still talking about it. They just had a glimpse of the princess's profile, but they were so excited that they wanted to tell everyone they knew.
At this time, a little palace maid came out and said to the Banished Immortal: "Master Banned Immortal, the princess asked me to ask a question."
Li Shui put his hands on his ears, pretending not to hear: "What?"
The little palace maid had no choice but to get closer and said: "Princess asked the slave to ask..."
Li Shui: "What?"
Li Xin was a little speechless and said loudly from the side: "Brother Huai, what's wrong with your ears? The princess asked her to ask you a question."
Li Xin's voice was already loud, but now he deliberately raised his voice, which was immediately heard by many people.
The common people roared and looked shocked: Was the woman just now actually a princess?
Li Shui snorted and asked the little palace maid: "What did the princess ask you to ask?"
The little palace maid said: "The princess asked the slave to ask: When she came in, she saw a banner hanging at the door, saying that Journey to the North is first come, first served, while supplies last. I wonder if I can keep one copy as a princess."
Li Shui started pretending not to hear again. Li Xin had no choice but to repeat it loudly.
The people around were even more shocked: "So the princess also came here for Journey to the North?"
For a time, many people were ready to make a move, and even wanted to buy a copy of Journey to the North and go back to read it.
Li Shui smiled slightly and said to the little palace maid: "Everyone is treated equally at this book sale. If you want to buy Travels to the North, you have to queue up first."
The little palace maid looked confused: "Queue?"
Li Shui smiled: "You will know after a while."
Li Shui coughed dryly and looked at Chunyu Yue: "Sister-in-law, is your statement okay..."
Chunyu Yue said quietly: "Do I still need to make a statement?"
Li Shui said: "Having this statement is better than nothing."
Chunyu Yue sighed, feeling that he was tied to Huaiguzi now anyway. Forget it, let’s break the can.
He walked to the door of the Banished Immortal Tower, looked at the people at the foot of the high steps, and said a little distractedly: "I am Chunyu Yue."
Li Shui thoughtfully handed over a tin speaker.
Chunyu Yue: "..."
He reluctantly took it, opened the piece of paper in his hand, and read the contents on it mechanically like a zombie.
These contents praise Northern Journey to show that Dr. Chunyu has not slandered Northern Journey.
After hearing this, the people all praised Chunyu Yu's magnanimity. It's really not easy to still praise Journey to the North even though we are making a bet with Shangjun Courtyard and competing for sales.
As for Chun Yujia's public reading of an article here a few days ago, criticizing Journey to the North, the people had forgotten it.
First of all, people’s memories are inherently bad. Secondly, too many things happened today. It was His Majesty who refuted the rumors and Dr. Chunyu made the statement. Who would be so unaware of current affairs and think of some unpleasant past events? The three...Chun Yujia back then, who knows whether it is true or false? Who knows if he is the steward of Chunyu Mansion? Even after a few days, everyone had forgotten his appearance.
Fu Yao was sitting in the elegant room on the second floor, listening to Chun Yuyue's words of praise, and was already smiling from ear to ear.
Fu Yao didn't attach much importance to the praise from Zhou Qingchen and others. It is true that Zhou Qingchen's gorgeous rhetoric and beautiful language have raised Journey to the North to a higher level.
But...that kind of praise comes too easily and is not worth cherishing.
As for Chun Yuyue, this is a praise that comes after repeated calls. Such a reserved compliment is like a young lady waiting in a boudoir, unable to leave the house, seeing a man for the first time, her pretty face turning crimson...
After Chun Yuyue finished reading the statement, he impatiently retreated to the Immortal Exile Tower. He really had no shame in looking at the people around him.
And Li Shui held up the tin trumpet and shouted loudly: "Everyone, please line up."
Then two craftsmen came and organized the people outside to line up. As for the little palace maid, based on the principle of preferential treatment of women, she was ranked first.
The people in Xianyang City felt it was very strange. It was the first time they saw people buying things like this.
In the past, when they bought vegetables and cakes, when did they not rush in in a swarm? When encountering cheap vegetable leaves, they even fight for them as if they were robbing them.
We actually have to queue now? Can I buy the second one only after one is sold out?
Some physically strong people, relying on their strength, tried to get in front, but they were glared at by the craftsmen, and they went to the back obediently.
In fact, people with a little bit of knowledge have seen queues. When they first signed up to enter Shangjun Courtyard, they had already queued up.
However, at that time, I signed up to enter Shangjun Courtyard. How important was it? I just bought a book today. Do I need to queue up?
The powerful and powerful people naturally do not line up in person. They assign their own servants to do the work for them.
Li Shui held up a loudspeaker and shouted to the people in line: "This book sale is limited to one book per person. Anyone found to be reselling or driving up book prices will be severely punished."
Chunyu Yue almost laughed, and he secretly complained in his heart: These people don't know the contents of the book, so they are a little more eager, which is understandable. If they knew the contents, would they still buy and resell it? Huaiguzi, you are too confident.
Some Confucian scholars planned to buy Chun Yuyue's books and read them, so they asked Chun Yuyue: "Dr. Chun Yuyue, don't you know that in the hometown of Yao and Shun, sales are restricted or not?"
Chunyu Yue smiled slightly and said proudly: "Of course there is no sales restriction. Anyone who wants to buy it can buy it."
As soon as these Confucian scholars heard this, they immediately lined up in the queue for Journey to the North.
Chunyu Yue: "..."
What the hell is going on?
Li Xin kindly explained from the side: "Sister-in-law, your book is not restricted for sale anyway. I just bought Travels to the North first, and it's perfectly late to buy your book later."
Chunyu Yue finally came to his senses, and then looked depressed.
At this time, a craftsman hung up two firecrackers.
This firecracker had just been successfully developed by Xiangli Zhu. According to Li Shui, he planned to sell it to the people during the holidays.
However, after promoting it in the homes of powerful and powerful people, Li Shui found that the effect was not good, mainly because everyone had never seen this kind of thing before, and it was crackling and a little scared.
Therefore, Li Shui plans to promote it first and then sell it when it becomes popular.
After the firecrackers were hung up, Li Shui invited Wei Young out.
He and Weiyang, each with a candle, went to light the firecrackers on both sides.
Before lighting it, Li Shui introduced the characteristics of firecrackers in detail and asked Weiyang to be careful.
Weiyang was a little scared after hearing this, but she still lit up the long medicine twist.
Soon, a crackling sound was heard, and Wei Young was so frightened that her face turned pale, she covered her ears and fled to the Exorcist Tower.
Li Shui looked at Wei Yang's back with admiration, and secretly admired in his heart: "If this person is beautiful, he will look so good when he runs away."
The sound of firecrackers was deafening, not only Weiyang was scared, but also the powerful and powerful people in the Banished Immortal Tower were startled.
Even Li Xin, who has been on the battlefield for a long time, couldn't help but reach out and press the hilt of the sword.
As for the people outside the Banished Immortal Tower, they were even more scurrying away.
Only Li Shui stood at the door with an indifferent expression.
After all, firecrackers have become skinny since childhood.
After the firecrackers went off, everyone recovered from their panic and saw the calm Li Shui at a glance. Many people are secretly sighing: He is indeed an immortal. This kind of magnanimity is not something ordinary people can achieve.
Li Shui said loudly: "This thing is called a firecracker. It can attract wealth and drive away evil spirits. It is the most auspicious thing."
The people all nodded submissively.
Li Shui was not in a hurry. Shangjun Courtyard was now leading the trend in the world. As long as Shangjun Courtyard lit more firecrackers during festivals, the people would soon get used to it.
After they get used to it, they will find that if they don't make some noise during the holidays, they always feel like something is missing. By then, will you still worry about sales?
Chunyu Yue cleared his throat and said to Li Shui impatiently: "Exiled Immortal, can we sell books now?"
Li Shui shook his head: "No rush, no rush, let's take a group photo first."
Chun Yuyue saw some people starting to tinker with cameras, and couldn't help but said: "Are you here to sell books, or are you taking this opportunity to show off your unique skills at Shangjun Villa?"
