Xu Chengyue was sitting on the crescent moon stool, with her arms resting on the long table, looking blankly at the birds jumping happily on the branches outside the window, her eyes dull, and the pen in her hand stopped on the paper without moving.
Today was supposed to be the day when the second volume of the book was released, but she became abnormally anxious. There was a trace of panic in her heart, not sure whether the book she wrote would be popular in this era.
I really couldn’t concentrate on writing, and I couldn’t think of the plot I wanted to write.
She put down her pen and walked towards the courtyard outside the house.
Wandering aimlessly in the courtyard, my anxious mood could not be calmed down, and every breath I exhaled was filled with dryness.
If, if her books really cannot be sold, and her only ability to survive cannot be used in this era, how should she survive? As a woman.
Marry and have children? Just mentioning this might make Xu Chengyue feel suffocated.
The only place where women can work in this era is probably the palace, but that is not an easy place to enter.
Becoming a nun or becoming a Taoist priest are also good choices.
But she knows clearly that whether you want to be a nun or a Taoist priest, you still need money to buy it in this era. Wherever there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and the temple is not really quiet anymore.
"Little lady, sit down and have a cup of tea." Qiu Lu came out with a pot of tea.
This tea is different from the current tea in that it does not contain oil, salt or any spices. After the young lady recovered from her illness, she no longer liked the original tea.
Seeing that the young lady was anxious, Qiu Lu didn't know how to comfort her, so she had to ask her to have a cup of tea and take a rest.
At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the courtyard door, making a series of rapid noises, and the visitor looked very anxious.
The person who knocked on the door was Lu Hongzhuo.
Although Lu Hongzhuo knew Xu Chengyue's address, he had never been there. Because he knew that Xu Chengyue was alone and lived with two maids.
Just to avoid suspicion, he couldn't come to her house alone.
But he couldn't care about this at the moment. His brows were happy and he was no longer as graceful as usual. The corners of his mouth almost reached behind his ears, revealing a row of big white teeth.
As soon as he saw Xu Chengyue, he said eagerly: "Ms. Xu, our book has been a big seller, and the second printed volume has been sold out."
This was something he didn't expect. Although he was quite confident about the book, he was not sure how customers would react initially, so he didn't print many copies just to be on the safe side.
Only about half of the first volume was sent out.
However, I didn't expect that this book would be sold out in just one afternoon.
Xu Chengyue did not expect that the feedback from readers was so good.
I couldn't help but be happy at the moment.
For her, it not only means that she can make money, but also means that she has the ability to gain a foothold in this era.
She hurriedly opened the door to make way, and invited: "Lv Langjun, come in and have a cup of tea."
Lu Hongzhuo didn't expect that Xu Chengyue would invite him in. He was stunned for a moment, shook his head and waved his hands and said, "Ms. Xu, I'd better not go in. It won't be good if the neighbors see her."
There are many people living in Xu Chengyue's neighborhood, and the neighbors are so close that if there is any movement, other neighbors can hear it.
Although I didn't mean to peep, after all, there was a lack of entertainment in ancient times and it was very boring after being busy. It was inevitable that everyone was a little curious.
Although there are not many people on the street now, maybe they are all listening behind the door.
If he went in, the gossip would probably spread tomorrow.
Although Xu Chengyue was upright and had nothing to feel guilty about, ancient customs were different after all, so he still respected Lu Hongzhuo's wishes.
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In Shanhai Bookshop, the shopkeeper was very puzzled.
When the market drum sounded at noon today, he opened the door of the shop and soon people came to buy books.
What he bought was not a serious book, it was the book that he had previously regarded as a monster and led his husband astray.
There were a few familiar faces among the people who came to buy the book. Like him before, they disliked the book so much that it made their eyes dirty just by looking at it.
Today, I came to buy a book regardless of my previous "hate". Although there was a hint of sneakiness in my actions, as soon as I got the book and paid for it, I ran away with a shameful look, which caused others to misunderstand. I thought they were doing some shady business.
Just like the person in front of me.
Seeing the shopkeeper staring at him, Jian Hang coughed slightly uncomfortably, "Shopkeeper, get a copy of this book."
He was even ashamed to mention the name.
The shopkeeper numbly repeated the action he had repeated countless times today, collecting money for the book.
Jian Hang quickly ran away after getting the book, fearing that he might run into classmates who came to buy books, and then his classmates found out that he came to buy such a book, which would be a joke.
I really owe this little girl.
He ran away, but the shopkeeper couldn't. He continued to repeat the movements numbly, and the hand that collected the money showed a feeling of despair.
Fortunately, the second volume was not printed in large quantities and it sold out in a short time.
But then came the people asking when the supplies would be replenished.
The shopkeeper continued to answer numbly, "Tomorrow, tomorrow."
It was finally time to close the store, and the shopkeeper had never felt that closing the store was such a joyful thing as today.
After closing the door, the shopkeeper picked up a secretly hidden book from behind the counter, squinted his eyes and looked at it carefully.
Is this book really that good?
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After Jian Hang rode home, he went to the study to review the lessons taught by his master today.
However, absentmindedly, his eyes couldn't help but drift to the book he bought.
What will be written in the next book? If I write something inappropriate, wouldn't it be a bad lesson for my sister?
But I have to give it to her. It would be bad if she gets caught up in it again.
Then she has to let him, the elder brother, check it for her. If there is any bad content that can teach bad girls, he will deal with it first.
Jian Hang considered himself a good brother, so he confidently opened the book and started reading.
Chu's father said sternly that he had arranged a marriage for Chu Muqing, so that Chu Muqing could get married with peace of mind and not cause any trouble.
Marriage has been the order of parents and matchmakers since ancient times. There seems to be no room for Chu Muqing to resist.
But Jian Hang felt that relying on the identity behind Chu Muqing, it was not impossible to resist.
However, Chu Muqing agreed.
Jian Hang frowned, feeling that this matter was not simple.
At this time, my sister Chu Muxue arrived belatedly.
This Chu Muxue is also very gentle and gentle, calling her Sister Chu Muching.
This was obviously not a good move. She said that Ming Yuxuan, where Chu Muqing lived before, had been used to her for so many years, so she asked her sister to choose another courtyard to live in. If her sister was so generous, she would definitely not argue with her.
Ming Yuxuan was originally Chu Muqing's mother. She took care of Chu Muqing's house personally when she was a child. She put countless efforts into it, and every plant and tree was filled with her love for her daughter.
But now it is occupied by Chu Muxue.
Chu Muqing was unable to resist when he was young, but now that he has full wings, how can he submit to it?
Threatening not to marry King Li, Chu Muxue ordered Ming Yuxuan to come out.
Jian Hang frowned. Chu Muxue seemed to be very concerned about her sister's marriage?
