He had been hesitating for a long time about forming an alliance with the Chu State. Emperor Chen would not be so idle as to ask for a forbidden book in person. It was just that he had just agreed to it from Concubine Shu and several concubines. Jun Wuxi said, could he let him
Now go tell Concubine Shu that the book they want to read has been banned by the court?
Ling Yun thought for a while and said: "It should be a decision made by the two prime ministers after discussion."
Emperor Chen raised his eyebrows and asked: "The two prime ministers will not ban a book when they are idle. What is the reason for banning "The Romance of the West Chamber"?"
Ling Yun thought for a moment and said: "It is said that many censors feel that this book describes the love affairs between men and women, which will teach bad women and is offensive to morals..."
"There are so many stories about love between men and women on the market, why haven't they been banned before?" This reason obviously did not convince Chen Huang.
Ling Yun thought for a while and said: "Back to Your Majesty, I also heard that this book alludes to Tang Zhao, the son of Tang Qi, a native of Dongtai, and exaggerates him into a dandy who bullies others..."
"Exaggeration?" Chen Huang was startled, but he couldn't help but laugh, "To say that Tang Qi's son is a playboy who bullies others, why is there any need to exaggerate? In order to protect their own face, the Tang family is really capable of anything.
If they can do it, don't they know that everyone in the capital will know that the Tang family is shameless?"
"Your Majesty, what about "The Romance of the West Chamber"..."
Chen Huang thought for a moment and said, "Please show me this book first."
When "The Romance of the West Chamber" was at its peak, thousands of copies were sold in one day. Although the imperial court listed the book as a banned book and destroyed the stocks of major bookstores, they could not destroy books in other people's homes.
What's more, the bookstores on the surface can no longer sell it, but there are still many secret channels.
Not long after, Ling Yun put together the seventeen volumes of "The Romance of the West Chamber" on the market and put them on Chen Huang's desk.
Chen Huang flipped through it roughly and said: "It didn't insinuate the Tang family. It only said that Tang Zhao was a dandy. Didn't he also unjustly accuse the Tang family?"
"As for teaching bad girls, it's immoral, but it's not that serious. According to this standard, most of the books on the market will be banned... But since it's banned, let's forget it." He looked at Ling Yun,
He said: "You should have someone investigate and find out the author of this book. Ask him to send the last three volumes of "The Romance of the West Chamber" to the palace, and reward him with some money as compensation."
Ling Yun bowed and said: "I obey your order."
…
The provincial examination was approaching, and even Xiao Jue stayed behind closed doors and was cramming, but Tang Ning was running around outside every day.
He is looking at the house.
No matter what the result of the imperial examination will be in two months, he will probably stay in the capital for a long time, so he will naturally choose a comfortable and satisfactory residence.
Fortunately, although housing prices in the capital are more expensive than in other places, they are not exorbitantly expensive. After writing two eunuch books, you can buy a sizable house within the second ring road of the capital.
Unfortunately, after looking at many places, he was not satisfied.
A Yaman followed him out and said, "Sir, if you don't want to take a look, I have two other places here that are quite suitable for you..."
Tang Ning waved her hand. The houses these Ya people were looking for were not very reliable. It was better to wait until the exam was over and ask Xiao Jue to help search. Young Master Xiao should be more reliable than these Ya people.
Tang Yaoyao followed him and followed him to so many places. She couldn't help but ask: "What kind of house are you looking for?"
"A better location, a bigger one." Tangning said, then shook her head and said, "It's a pity that such a place has been occupied for a long time, so it's hard to find it."
As he was walking on the street, a figure suddenly came up to him and reached into his arms to take it out.
When Tang Yaoyao behind him saw this, one hand had already touched the hilt of the sword. The man took out a booklet from his arms and said mysteriously: "Sir, do you want a book? The extra version of "The Romance of the West Chamber", alone tonight."
Look, I guarantee you’ll still want to see it!”
Tang Ning could understand that someone was selling a pirated version of The West Chamber, but he didn't know what this "additional version" was. He took the book and said, "Let me take a look first."
He flipped through it casually, only looking at the catalog, he froze in place and couldn't help but lick his lips.
This is not a version of "The Romance of the West Chamber" with added materials. It is clearly an erotic fan novel based on "The Romance of the West Chamber".
And the author of this adaptation is not a human being. He just wrote about Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying. He didn’t even let the matchmaker go... It’s an erotic novel. It’s understandable even if you don’t let the matchmaker go. This crazy person didn’t even let Mrs. Cui go.
Let it go!
Taking a step back, Mrs. Cui is Mrs. Cui. Maybe some people like this tone, but even Tang Zhao is not spared, which is a bit too much...
Tang Yaoyao leaned over and asked, "What book is it? Let me take a look."
Tangning hurriedly closed the book, threw it to the man, and said, "It's nothing, let's go."
The man was a little regretful and somewhat understanding.
If you have such beautiful women around you, you really don’t need to read this kind of book.
He looked left and right and found a new target. He followed him all the way and approached a young man in a scholar's shirt. He asked in a low voice: "Sir, do you want a book? "The Romance of the West Chamber", with added materials, is it available?"
Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying******"
"What's so interesting about Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying?" The young man glanced at him and continued walking forward.
"I don't like to see Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying, and Zhang Sheng and the matchmaker..."
"Hey, Master, don't leave. Madam Cui, do Zhang Sheng and Madam Cui like to watch?"
The young man paused and asked in a low voice: "How much is it?"
Tang Ning originally wanted to go to Songzhu Restaurant, but when she and Tang Yaoyao walked there, she saw several officials standing at the door of Songzhu Restaurant from a distance.
Shopkeeper Peng stood at the door and said with a helpless look: "Lord Official, I really don't know Li Qing. He always wears a cloak when he comes here. I don't know what he looks like or what his identity is..."
It seems that his original decision was right. An additional identity will provide an extra layer of protection. Li Qing's alt-account has been exhausted, so he may consider Li Zhao next time.
When the two of them walked through the door of Songzhuzhai, the imperial palace, Ling Yun walked into the imperial study room.
Chen Huang looked at him, frowned and said, "It's been a few days and you still haven't found out?"
Ling Yun bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I have found out Li Qing's identity."
"Have you found out?" Chen Huang looked at him and said, "Then go quickly!"
Ling Yun raised his head and said: "Your Majesty, the identity of Li Qing..."
…
After a while, Chen Huang stood up and said in disbelief: "It's actually him?"
Ling Yun bowed and said: "Although I can't believe it, I have finally found some clues these days, and all kinds of evidence indicate that Li Qing is him."
"Tang family, Tang Zhao..., no wonder!" Chen Huang murmured, with a look of surprise on his face, and said with a smile: "The affairs of the Tang family are a bit interesting."
"Let this matter end here." He looked at Ling Yun and said, "Go to Ping'an County Office and bring me the last three volumes and send them to Concubine Shu."
Then Emperor Chen turned his head again and ordered: "Wei Jian, Xuan's two prime ministers have entered the palace. I have important matters to discuss with them."
…
Tang Ning has been out for the past few days, and what she has heard the most is the speculation that "The West Chamber" has been banned.
The common people in the capital have almost reached a unanimous understanding of this. No novels on the market that are larger than "The West Chamber" have been banned. Only The West Chamber has been banned. Obviously, it cannot be because of any "immoral" reasons.
The reason why "The West Chamber" became a banned book was just because it alluded to the Tang family, just because it expressed dissatisfaction with the playboys in the capital, and it was just a small voice for the people, and it ended up like this.
For a time, the Tang family was scolded by the public.
Tang Ning and Tang Yaoyao, both named Tang, expressed their strong disdain for the Tang family's shameless behavior.
Tang Ning felt scornful in her heart a few more times when she saw Ling Yun walking in from outside.
Ling Yun is a popular person around Chen Huang, and his appearance must be related to Chen Huang.
Ling Yun walked up to him and said straight to the point without saying any nonsense: "Your Majesty asked me to find Li Qing and bring the last three volumes of "The Romance of the West Chamber" back to the palace."
Tangning looked at him and asked, "You are looking for Li Qing. Why are you here? What does this have to do with me?"
