"Although it can't be reached, it's not far away." Father Lu nodded and said deeply.
Mr. Taixuan is such a romantic figure. He is the leading poet in the world. His poems are timeless and famous, and he is welcomed by everyone wherever he goes.
As soon as his poem came out, people all over the world rushed to praise him. In those days, children and old people talked about him in the streets and alleys.
"Look now, there are people talking about this book on the street? Does anyone know Mrs. Xu? This is all your fault!" Father Lu was furious.
Besides articles, the most important thing for a literati is reputation.
They have enjoyed the benefits brought by Mrs. Xu, but they cannot make her famous. This is their fault.
Moreover, Mr. Taixuan's poems can still be followed by predecessors, but Mrs. Xu's works are unprecedented and unique.
Father Lu had a keen sense of smell as a businessman, and he vaguely felt that he had come into contact with something extraordinary.
"Listen to what I say and you have to do this." Father Lu instructed.
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Xu Chengyue received her royalties not long ago. Although it is not a huge amount, it has greatly eased her financial pressure.
It happened that she had been bored at home for too long these days, so she was going to go out to relax and reward herself.
In the Tang Dynasty, there was a custom of hairpin flowers.
Xu Chengyue also likes flowers, but in her previous life, besides wearing Hanfu, arranging flowers on her hair seemed strange.
Now it was exactly what she wanted. She happily picked two Ditang flowers with fresh green branches and leaves from the courtyard, and decorated them with bright yellow flowers in her hair, which was so dazzling.
She tilted her head slightly and looked at the two maids with a smile in her eyes, "Does it look good?"
"Of course she is beautiful, little lady. She is as beautiful as Lady Chu in the book." Qiu Lu praised her without any secret. In her heart, her little lady is the best in everything.
This compliment is too straightforward. Xu Chengyue blushed quietly, then pursed her lips and couldn't help laughing. She felt that she was getting more and more vain, knowing that they would praise her, but she still asked.
"Little lady, the carriage is ready, let's go quickly." Xia He held the horse and stuck his head out of the door and said.
Xu Chengyue walked out of the door and was about to get in the car.
"Madam, where are you going?" a middle-aged woman's voice said with a smile.
Xu Chengyue looked back and saw that it was Mrs. Zhou from her neighbor's house. She was carrying a vegetable basket, as if she had just returned from shopping for vegetables.
They even greeted each other when they moved here.
"I have nothing to do these days. Let's go to the West Market to buy some things." Xu Chengyue said.
"Eh? I saw a strange man knocking on your door a few days ago. The noise was so loud that it was scary. Is he here to find you?" Madam Zhou inquired quietly.
The place where Xu Chengyue lives is not a wealthy area. She cannot afford the rent in that area. The people living here are ordinary people with a little wealth.
I have never seen such an extraordinary and well-dressed husband as Lu Hongzhuo.
Furthermore, although Xu Chengyue arrived not long ago, she is very mysterious and rarely goes out or interacts with the people around her. Madam Zhou has been curious for a long time.
Xu Chengyue was unwilling to tell anyone about her book writing, but it was difficult to explain Lu Hongzhuo's identity.
After hesitating for a while, he said, "That's a friend of mine. He came to see me when he had something urgent."
When Mrs. Zhou heard this, the expression on her face became even weirder. She had never seen any serious young lady be friends with the husband.
Xu Chengyue was unwilling to explain to her any more, so she left neatly, got in her car and drove away.
The carriage drove to the door of a restaurant.
Of course, the first thing they do when they go out is to eat. Qiu Lu does everything they eat after arriving in Luoyang.
However, she only knew how to cook it before, but was not particularly proficient in it. There were only a few cooking techniques in the Tang Dynasty.
If you have money, of course you can go out and do toothpaste.
The doctor who was in charge of welcoming guests in the restaurant saw Xu Chengyue and the others and hurriedly stepped forward, "Young lady, do you want to have a meal?"
"Yes, there are three of us."
"Please, madam, there is a private room upstairs."
"No, we'll be downstairs." Xu Chengyue really wanted to taste the ancient Jianghu Inn, where guests from all over the world talked about it.
"...But there are many diners and husbands down there, so I'm afraid it won't be convenient for the young lady." The doctor had never met a young lady who made such a request, and he said hesitantly.
Xu Chengyue is actually not very courageous, otherwise she would not have been able to break up with Sun Shixu and Weishe for so long. Moreover, she has a common problem among freelancers and is slightly repelled by social interactions. Sometimes she is afraid of facing other people's eyes, especially It’s a time when there are a lot of people.
She mustered up her courage at the moment, pretending to be calm and speaking confidently.
Seeing her firm attitude, the doctor agreed. I found a clean table for them and put it in the corner.
Since you have come to the Tang Dynasty, you must try the special delicacies of this era.
What about crystal dragon and phoenix cake, cherry biloba, Jianfengxiao, snow baby...Xu Chengyue has it all.
The food arrived shortly after, and Xu Chengyue couldn't wait to taste it.
The taste was only okay, Xu Chengyue was a little disappointed.
Maybe her tongue is spoiled by modern delicacies.
How about writing about food farming and slapping the best in the face? Take a good look at this food desert.
While eating, I heard people at the table next to me talking.
"Have you heard that Shanhai Bookstore is selling a strange book called "Witch Doctor Poison Technique"?
When Xu Chengyue heard this, she stopped picking her food with her chopsticks. This was probably talking about her book, but why did the name become so outrageous with only two words missing?
"Looking at the name, does it mean he talks about medical skills?"
"Eh - you two heard about it and didn't even figure out what the witch doctor's poison skills were. It was the miracle doctor Poison Concubine. I was standing at the other end of the street and saw it from all the way."
"Then do you know what it is about? Is it the secret of the palace and the concubines competing for favor?"
"Someone knows about this book." A guest at the table next to him turned around after hearing this and said enthusiastically, "It tells the story of an unpopular young lady from the prime minister's palace who was sent to a temple and married to a prince after returning home."
"Hey, the story you told me is so boring. It's obvious that the prime minister didn't like the ugly child. Later, the young lady met an expert, restored her appearance, and also learned medical skills. When she returned home, she didn't know it. My father, stepmother and sister were shocked.”
"No, the father and stepmother clearly don't know that the little lady's true appearance has been restored."
"Hey, why do you think this beautiful lady is acting ugly? I don't know when she will return to the lineup. I'm really anxious." The speaker was very anxious.
"Not only that, but King Li is also confused and ignorant of good and evil."
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Qiu Lu and Xia He listened with great interest. Seeing that the book written by the young lady was popular, they were happier than anyone else.
Xu Chengyue wondered why the news spread so far overnight. What did Lu Langjun do?
She planned to take a look after dinner.
"Doctor, settle the bill." Xu Chengyue said.
When they heard the voice of a young lady, all the guests in the hall looked at her.
Xu Chengyue paid the bill without changing her expression, and left the restaurant amidst the doctor's voice: "Madam, please go slowly."
The carriage arrived at the street where Shanhai Bookshop was located. Xu Chengyue opened the curtains first and looked out the window.
The word is indeed very eye-catching and can be seen from a long distance away.
I saw a banner several sizes larger than the banners of other shops hanging at the door of the bookstore.
The title of the book is written vertically in bright red vermilion paint, and there are two lines of smaller words at the top and bottom. The top is a masterpiece handed down from ancient times, and the bottom is suitable for all ages.
Many people gathered at the door.
Xu Chengyue stared blankly at the bright red slogan that looked like a banner from later generations.
I couldn't help but wonder if I had given them money before?
Otherwise, how could a face-conscious businessman who deals with literati like this all the time do such a thing for her.
Xu Chengyue was originally accustomed to such shameful book titles. After all, she had never seen any kind of book titles in her previous life.
However, this banner-like cover made her feel ashamed for the first time, and she had the urge to turn around and run away.
But she still decided to get out of the car and ask Lu Hongzhuo what happened.
