I have to say that Wangcai is really a BUG in the Chang'an business community.
As soon as Zhao Xun's manuscript was handed into the little fat man's hands, he immediately organized people to typeset and print it.
In this era, movable type printing has become extremely popular. Zhao Xun's literary debut "Nie Xiaoqian" does not have too many words, so typesetting and printing does not take too long.
As one of the first readers to see the manuscript, Wang Cai spoke highly of "Nie Xiaoqian".
He believes that this legend of supernatural beings is likely to cause a stir in Chang'an City and will definitely be a hit.
To this end, he specially hired a large number of idle people in Chang'an City to go deep into various markets to carry out propaganda.
The aroma of wine is also afraid of deep alleys. Wangcai, who is proficient in this principle, knows that money in this area must not be saved.
They all held a page of paper in their hands, with the opening part of Nie Xiaoqian's chapter printed on it.
Anyone who looks like a scholar will come forward and give it away for free, while the traffickers and lackeys will all pass it by. They are extremely targeted and efficient.
It spread from person to person, and in just a few days, all kinds of people in the streets and alleys of Chang'an City knew about this strange novel that came out of nowhere.
For a time, people in the neighborhood began to discuss it, and "Nie Xiaoqian" became a topic of conversation after dinner.
Zhao Xun also became famous with this book and became very popular.
This gave Mr. Zhao more enthusiasm to devote himself to the creation of manuscripts.
Each story in Liaozhai is independent of each other and forms its own chapter.
Next, he will write "Painted Skin" and "Xin Shisi Niang".
If you take advantage of this spring breeze to release the most popular and high-quality works, you will definitely make a lot of money.
Although Zhao Xun comes from a wealthy family and is not short of money, no one would mind having too much money.
You have to become famous as early as possible. Zhao Xun has obviously achieved this. As long as he makes crazy updates, he will surely gain both fame and fortune.
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Pingkangfang, Sanjiang Pavilion.
Han Miaoyi, who had just gotten up and washed herself, was lost in thought in front of the bronze mirror and seemed to have no energy.
Just like the poem that Zhao Xun gave her, she was too lazy to paint her eyebrows, too late to put on makeup and wash herself. Looking at the flowers in the front and rear mirrors, the flowers reflected each other.
Her current state is roughly the same.
Chang'an has a population of more than two million, which can be described as a mixed bag.
There are princes and grandsons who are well-dressed and well-dressed, and there are also princes and grandsons who are struggling to earn a share of cooking cakes and barley cakes to make a living.
Han Miaoyi boasted that she had read countless people, but she had never seen such a wonderful person as Zhao Xun.
He was of noble birth, well-mannered, talented in literature, handsome and charming...
Zhao Xu had almost all the advantages that a man should have, and such a flawless man unexpectedly appeared in Han Miaoyi's life.
This made her feel very unreal, but it also caused ripples in her life, which was originally like a pool of stagnant water.
Han Miaoyi was so scared, she was afraid that she was not good enough for Zhao Xun. She was afraid that Zhao Xun would appear in her life like fireworks, only to disappear in a flash.
Zhao Xun was born into a noble family and was the son of Duke Cheng. Han Miaoyi was just a prostitute. Although she had the title of an oiran, what was the use of it?
If Zhao Xun really wants to marry her, maybe she can only be a concubine, right?
When she thought of this, Han Miaoyi felt sad.
At this moment, the maid Xiaochun rushed into the room, panting and waving a piece of paper.
"Miss...you...take a look at this."
Han Miaoyi was stunned for a moment, and said slightly unhappy: "What happened? Look at your panic, are you still decent?"
She took the paper from Xiaochun's hand and opened it to read. When she saw that it was a legend about supernatural beings called "Nie Xiaoqian", she frowned and said, "It's just a legend about supernatural beings. There's nothing to be excited about."
"Miss, you don't know something. This legend has become popular in Chang'an City. And do you know who the author of this legend is?"
"who is it?"
Han Miaoyi said doubtfully.
"It's Mr. Zhao Xun, Mr. Zhao."
Xiaochun said happily: "Young Master Zhao is indeed a talented person. Not only is he good at writing poems, but his legends are also popular, and he speaks well. Miss, the most important thing is that Mr. Zhao seems to like Miss very much."
"You damn girl, what are you talking about?"
Han Miaoyi's face turned red and she lowered her head slightly.
But she was actually happy in her heart.
Zhao Xun's literary talents need no introduction. If the two people are really happy, it would be a beautiful thing.
only...
Han Miaoyi was silent for a moment, finished reading the first page of the manuscript, and said in shock: "That's it? The back is gone?"
"Oh, miss. This is a sample chapter published by the bookstore for everyone to try out. After reading it, of course you have to buy the original copy."
“Where can I buy it?”
"Siyi Bookstore in Chengdong Daozhengfang."
"Then why don't you go quickly?"
"I understand, miss."
Xiaochun smiled slightly, then turned and left.
"Zhao Xun, Zhao Xun, are you not the fate of my fate?"
Han Miaoyi smiled bitterly and shook her head slightly.
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Chongrenfang, Prince Qi's Mansion.
Li Taiping, the head of Yonghe County, sat under an old locust tree near the flower garden and read the story of "Nie Xiaoqian" with great interest.
She read the whole story in an hour, but felt that there was still something unfinished, so she read it over and over again several times.
This legend is really touching. The sadomasochism between Nie Xiaoqian and Ning Caichen made Li Taiping cry several times.
Aside from the story itself, the reason why Li Taiping is so interested in this legendary story is because its author is Zhao Xun.
That idiot can't tell you that he can write legendary stories about monsters.
Li Taiping felt very happy. The person she liked was indeed a good person, a leader in all aspects.
As Li Taiping grew older, King Li Xiang of Qi began to look for a husband for her.
Although Li Taiping kept acting like a spoiled brat and didn't want to get married, he also knew that as a clan daughter, he could not avoid getting married.
Li Taiping felt like her head was pounding when she thought about this issue before, but now she actually vaguely hoped that her father would mention this matter.
Because she has someone she likes.
Family background, status, appearance and conduct, literary talent.
No matter in every aspect, Zhao Xun meets Li Taiping's standards, and even exceeds them by a lot.
Judging from Zhao Xun's behavior during this period, it seems that he is also interested in Li Taiping.
Huh, think about it, being able to be my husband-in-law, Li Taiping, is a blessing that Zhao Xun has cultivated in his eight lifetimes.
Li Taiping thought very proudly.
but...
This matter needs to be considered in the long term. No matter what official position Zhao Xun is, he will not be in such trouble now, but he is a bad person.
This identity is too sensitive. If the father publicly petitions the emperor for marriage, the emperor will inevitably think too much.
But good things come hard, and Li Taiping believes that he and Zhao Xun will definitely get together.
No, the Qujiang Poetry Club in a few days will be a great opportunity for the two of them to enhance their relationship.
Li Taiping will definitely go, and according to the previous agreement, Zhao Xun will definitely go to show off his skills.
He has such talent, and he will surely receive a lot of applause and praise.
At that time, Li Taiping came forward to express his wishes again.