Chapter 77

In the end, under the pressure of his father-in-law.

Shen Lang made some changes to < Jin/Ping Mei Romance >.

For example, Ximen Qing's character was no longer Guang Yun, but Dian No.

Ximen Qianqian's name was also changed to Ximen Wanwan.

He didn't know if the readers would be able to associate the name Qianqian, but he hoped that this batch of readers would be able to do so.

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Shen Lang and Jin Mucong sat in a carriage and headed towards Lanshan City, which was a hundred miles away.

Why were they going there? Because it was a place of culture.

Lanshan City wasn't under the jurisdiction of Nujiang County, but Yangwu County.

What was even more amazing was that the governor of Yangwu County was a political enemy of Zhang. Therefore, it was especially beneficial for the printing and distribution of Shen Lang's book.

But in terms of geographical distance, Lanshan City and Xuanwu City were very close.

It was a famous cultural city, and its books could be spread to the surrounding five counties and more than twenty cities.

Books had already become the name card of Lanshan City.

Xuanwu City's silk, Lanshan City's books.

To create a huge impact, going to Lanshan City to publish the book was the best choice.

"My father didn't hit you?" Jin Mucong was surprised.

Shen Lang squinted his eyes and said, "Father-in-law didn't hit me, are you disappointed?"

"Yes …" Jin Mucong said instinctively, then shook his head vigorously, "No, no, I'm a loyal person, how could I think like that."

Then, Jin Mucong said, "My father didn't tear the manuscript?"

Shen Lang couldn't be bothered to answer such a childish question. Not only did he not tear it up, something even more explosive happened.

"Brother-in-law, it seems that our book is going to be popular," Jin Mucong said, "Even an old-fashioned person like my father can't bear to tear it up, it's definitely going to be popular."

In terms of reading, Count Xuanwu was definitely an old white.

For a book, it was often possible for a small white immortal herb to become an old white poisonous herb.

If an ordinary book could make a white-haired old man like the Count slap the table and praise it, then it would probably be a flop.

However, there were always exceptions to everything. Shen Lang's book was definitely an all-rounder.

It would definitely be popular in the Third Heavenly Layer.

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After more than four hours, Shen Lang and Jin Mucong's carriage arrived at Lanshan City.

The heritage of this city was not as good as that of Xuanwu City. It could be considered as a relatively new city.

There was also an old noble family here, Lanshan Viscount's Mansion.

However, the Zhu Clan was too cunning. Before the governor of Yangwu County could put the new policy on their heads, this Viscount had already surrendered in advance.

He offered his fief and military power in exchange for a round of praise from the Monarch, who called him a capable general of the country.

Not only that, but he also bestowed a large sum of money to the Lanshan Viscount's residence.

However, the Lanshan Viscount Residence also became the shame of the old aristocratic families.

You may be happy doing this, but you have caused us to suffer. Count Xuanwu also repeatedly criticized the Lanshan Viscount's shamelessness. This behavior was completely putting the other old aristocratic families on the fire to roast.

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In terms of money, Lanshan City was definitely not as rich as Xuanwu City.

However, in terms of the market, it seemed to be more prosperous, and the atmosphere was much lighter.

It was really worthy of being called a cultural city. There were bookstores and stalls everywhere.

The air was filled with the fragrance of ink. Books from dozens of cities around were imported here.

As they passed by many bookstores along the way, Shen Lang saw huge signboards.

"There are still 16 days until the second volume of" Mandarin Duck Dream "goes on sale!"

There was actually a countdown?

How popular was this "Mandarin Duck Dream"?

It was more than popular, it was simply exploding!

The sales of the first volume of "Mandarin Duck Dream" had already broken the sales record of Lanshan City.

Now that more than half a year had passed, countless people were looking forward to the second volume.

Therefore, many bookstores had put up a countdown for the second volume of this book.

And the author of this book had also become a famous scholar in dozens of counties. He was the dream lover of countless girls.

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There were five large bookstores in this Lanshan City.

These bookstores not only sold books, but also printed their own books. They had opened bookstores in dozens of cities around.

In the words of Earth, these were large chain bookstores.

And the two largest bookstores, one was Ink Fragrance Tower, and the other was Jade Pavilion.

The former sounded very old-fashioned, and the latter looked very popular and colorful. Therefore, Shen Lang and Jin Mucong went to Jade Pavilion without hesitation.

After Shen Lang entered Jade Pavilion, his eyes immediately locked on a young and handsome man in luxurious clothes.

Handsome men were natural enemies!

A shopkeeper immediately came up and said, "What book do you two gentlemen want? Our shop has just released a book," Mandarin Duck Dream ". It is really sweet and lingering. Countless young masters and young mistresses have been intoxicated by it. It will definitely not disappoint you."

"Mandarin Duck Dream" again. Shen Lang's eyes and ears were about to grow calluses.

You might as well call it New Mandarin Duck Butterfly Dream.

Shen Lang's lips curled into a disdainful smile. One look and he knew that the title of this book was melodramatic, to cheat the hearts and pocket money of ignorant girls.

Unlike this book of mine, not only does it cheat men of their money, but it also extracts some kind of life essence.

As soon as he laughed, he was immediately met with a hostile gaze.

The handsome man in luxurious clothes looked over and said coldly, "What? Does this brother find it very funny? "

He could be considered very handsome, but compared to Shen Lang, there was still a gap.

It was just that this embroidered brocade robe was even more luxurious than Shen Lang's.

Clothes make the man, just as horses make the saddle. Shen Lang's clothes were no match for others.

Shen Lang said, "You are?"

"Lanshan Zhu Wenhua." The young man said.

Zhu Wenhua?

So it's you, the shame of the old aristocrats.

Your father is really a bastard. He took the initiative to give up his land and military power, and put my Xuan Wu Mansion on fire.

However, the Zhu family didn't feel that they were the shame of the aristocrats. After receiving the recognition and praise from the Monarch, they were famous.

And this Zhu Wenhua was the second son of the Lanshan Viscount's Mansion.

"'Mandarin Duck Dream' is my humble work. Brother, what advice do you have?" Zhu Wenhua said again.

So the great scholar who was popular in dozens of cities is you.

The person who cheated the hearts, tears, and pocket money of countless girls is also you.

This Zhu Wenhua was very famous. Not only was he the idol of many scholars, but he was also the dream of countless girls.

As the son of an aristocrat, he didn't just sit around and wait for death. Instead, he was determined to improve, learned literature and martial arts, and became a Juren at the age of 16.

In the circle of the aristocrats, he was a rebel, but also an idol.

In the eyes of the commoners, he was a scholar who was born noble but worried about the country and the people.

However, a straightforward person didn't pretend to be powerful. Others couldn't see through this person, but Shen Lang hadn't seen him in person. Just by listening to him, he could see through this person.

A few years ago, the Lanshan Viscount's Mansion obediently gave up his land and military power.

His family didn't have a lot of land, only about 100 square kilometers. As for his private army, there were less than 300 people.

This Zhu Wenhua was the second son of the Viscount, so he couldn't inherit the title.

So what should he do?

Of course, he had to find another way out. He could take the imperial examinations while building his reputation.

Moreover, Shen Lang also knew that one of the main targets of this Zhu Wenhua to build his reputation was the governor of Nujiang Prefecture, Zhang? The daughter of the governor, Zhang Chunhua.

This Zhang Chunhua was known as the most beautiful and talented woman in Xuanwu City.

These rankings were all created by speculation. The key was that this woman's father was amazing.

Everyone could see that once Zhang? Settled the Xuan Wu Mansion, he was destined to have a meteoric rise. In the future, he would definitely enter the central government of the State of Yue.

Therefore, this was a scheming male b * tch.

At the first sight of him, Shen Lang's heart surged with hostility. He had met a peer.

Both he and Shen Lang wanted to live off a woman.

However, Shen Lang ate openly, while this Zhu Wenhua pretended to eat. He was like a peacock, desperately spreading his tail, just to attract Zhang Chunhua's attention.

Not to mention that peers were enemies, the key was that Zhu Wenhua wanted to be the son-in-law of Zhang? Wasn't this betraying his own position?

You are the son of an old aristocratic family, and you actually want to join the New Deal party?

You are carrying the red flag, but you become famous.

Zhu Wenhua didn't know that Shen Lang had so many thoughts in his mind when he looked at him.

He didn't even know who Shen Lang was, but for some reason, as soon as he saw him, he surged with hostility.

It couldn't be helped. Shen Lang was too handsome.

Moreover, he was a famous scholar in more than a dozen cities, and he was the son of a noble family. He was completely arrogant. At this time, this ignorant and incompetent gigolo in front of him actually heard the title of my book and laughed at me?

Who do you think you are?

Why did he think that Shen Lang was ignorant and incompetent even though he didn't know who he was?

The reason was very simple.

In Zhu Wenhua's opinion, there were people in this world who were more talented than him, but definitely not as handsome as him. There were people who were more handsome than him, but definitely not as talented as him.

"Brother, after hearing the title of my book, why did you laugh disdainfully?" Zhu Wenhua said coldly.

Shen Lang said honestly, "I don't know why, just hearing this stupid title makes me want to laugh."

This … is a provocation!

As soon as he said that, everyone present couldn't help but look at him.

As expected, handsome men were natural enemies. They had just met, and they already quarreled.

Zhu Wenhua's face turned cold, and he said, "Who are you?"

That meant that if you came with a title, if you came from an ordinary family and had no power, I would cripple you.

Although the Lanshan Viscount Mansion had lost its military power and fief, it still had power and was recognized by the Monarch. It was more than enough to deal with an ordinary scholar.

Before Shen Lang opened his mouth, Jin Mucong next to him said coldly, "I am Jin Mucong, the heir of Xuan Wu Mansion, and this is my brother-in-law, Shen Lang."

Comparing status? Comparing titles? You, Zhu Wenhua, are not qualified.

Unexpectedly, after hearing these two names, Zhu Wenhua's face changed at first, and then became happy.

Good prey!

I was worried about how to please Miss Zhang Chunhua.

You two good-for-nothings came to me!

Zhu Wenhua said, "So it's the two of you who are the disgrace of the rich and powerful. Jin Musong, you are of noble birth, but you are as stupid as a pig. Miss Jin Mulan can't marry outside the family, and she even has to marry an ignorant and shameless man."

Then, he looked at Shen Lang, and said, "And you … are that vain, ignorant and incompetent Shen Lang, right?"

Oh! Oh, oh, oh, oh!

Shen Lang closed his eyes happily.

God is too kind to me.

When I want to slap someone's face, someone immediately puts his face in front of me.

When I want to show off, someone immediately offers his head for me to step on.

How can my "Boundless Plum Breeze and Moon" book quickly become popular?

Of course, by stepping on the most popular great scholar. Moreover, they are enemies of the same class.

Shen Lang opened his eyes, and looked at Zhu Wenhua, who was full of fighting spirit.

He sighed in his heart.

"Is it not good to be alive?"

"You, Zhu Wenhua, are in the prime of your youth, and you have endless fans. Why are you in such a hurry to die?"

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