The Prodigal Son's Happy Life - Chapter 59

[Chapter 59 Zhuxuanzhai]

In any case, Fang Xiu still has great respect for such people with faith.

The eldest daughter of a dignified British father, everything she wants is within easy reach.

She could hide in the boudoir and be the eldest lady of her family, but she went to the Kyoto government office to be a small eighth-grade head catcher.

If he didn’t have lofty ideals, firm beliefs and strong martial arts, how could he make countless dandies in the capital change their colors and call him a devil?

Fang Xiu watched Xia Yixue walk out of Chunfeng Building, then stood up and walked to the bookshop next door.

The name of the bookstore is Zhuxuanzhai, and Zhuxuan means a house built with bamboo.

Although Zhuxuanzhai is not built with bamboo, there are many elegant bamboos growing around it, giving it a literati atmosphere.

Su Shi once said: You can eat without meat, but you can’t live without bamboo; without meat, you will be thin, but without bamboo, you will be vulgar.

Although Zhuxuanzhai has bamboo, the printed content is not elegant. There is only one popular Chinese version of “The Romance of the West Chamber”.

But for this “The Romance of the West Chamber”, only the first three volumes have been printed, and they are not on sale. They are only promoted in Chunfeng Tower next door.

The first 100 people who purchase “The Romance of the West Chamber” can use this book to receive a drink at Chunfeng Tower.

A book costs only fifty taels of silver. As long as you grab it, you can get a glass of wine worth ten taels of silver.

Even a fool knows this kind of deal is a bargain.

Therefore, at the entrance of Zhuxuan Zhai, there are often some drunken drunkards wandering back and forth, as if they are watching when “The Romance of the West Chamber” will be released.

When Fang Xiu came, he saw two old beggars in ragged clothes squatting at the door of Zhuxuan Zhai, looking up from time to time.

After bypassing them and walking into the main hall of Zhuxuanzhai, I saw a familiar figure at a glance, the former shopkeeper of Chunfeng Tower, Lu Si.

Lu Si was originally holding the manuscript of “The Romance of the West Chamber” and reading it carefully. He looked up, saw Fang Xiu, and rushed to greet him.

“Master, you are here.”

Lu Si stood in front of Fang Xiu, bowed and saluted.

Fang Xiu waved his hand and asked: “How many copies of “The Romance of the West Chamber” have been printed?”

Lu Si looked at the busy clerk behind him, thought for a while, and replied: “Master, at least a thousand copies.”

Fang Xiu frowned slightly .

Wrinkled, he said: “Too young, we will recruit some more guys tomorrow and try to print 10,000 copies before the Qingming Festival.”

“Yes, young master”

Lu Si responded, and then showed an expression that was hesitant to speak.

Fang Xiu glanced at him and said: “Just say what you want to say.”

Lu Si hesitated for a moment and couldn’t help but said: “Master, I have read this book “The Romance of the West Chamber”, but it only talks about some men and women.” From my point of view, this is just an ordinary thing, and it may not sell well in the capital.

If the book is printed but cannot be sold, wouldn’t it be a loss-making business if it is kept in Zhuxuanzhai?”

Fang Xiu sat down and took a sip. After taking a sip of tea, he said calmly: “Zhuxuanzhai is only responsible for printing. I will take care of the rest.”

After hearing what Fang Xiu said, Lu Si was not very optimistic about “The Romance of the West Chamber”, but he still obediently agreed.

When the master just left the house, the young master wanted to sell the ancestral property. As one of the many stewards, he also cried and cried, feeling that the sky was about to collapse.

But two months have passed. Not only has this ancestral property been taken back, but also a lot of money has been made by relying on these houses in the south of the city and getting drunk.

During this period, the young master also participated in the review, won the first place, and was personally named a general by His Majesty.

All this was seen by the stewards of Fang Mansion.

Although, there are still rumors outside that Fang Mansion is a prodigal, a scum of the world.

But they knew in their hearts that the young master was a rare talent that could only be seen in a hundred years!

At this moment, Lu Si subconsciously chose to believe the young master and replied: “I will put up a notice right now, recruiting helpers! Ten thousand copies of “The Romance of the West Chamber” must be printed before the Qingming Festival.”

Fang Xiu nodded, Feng Qingyun He said calmly: “I know how dissatisfied you were when I asked you to leave Chunfeng Tower.”

Lu Si was startled and said hurriedly: “You are loyal to the young master. You can learn from heaven and earth. There will never be even a single moment. “

A little dissatisfaction.”

Fang Xiu glanced at him and continued: “I asked you to take charge of Zhuxuanzhai because I trust you and value you, because in my heart, Zhuxuanzhai is far more important than Chunfeng. The building is more important.

There are indeed many drunkards in the world, but how many of them can afford twelve cups of wine?

This is the capital, where there are many officials and nobles, so they can only get drunk after drinking. Sell, leave the capital, except for the wealthy places like Jiangnan, how much can you sell after getting drunk?

But this book is different!

If the

whole world

can afford it, how can a small Chunfeng Tower compare with it?

“, “The Story of the South Chamber”, there is always a book that can make a mark.

When the time comes, you, the owner of Zhuxuanzhai, will rise with the tide.

So you must work hard and do it carefully, and you must not fool me .

Do you understand?”

These words were sincere, and from beginning to end, the interests of Zhuxuan Zhai were analyzed clearly and thoroughly.

Lu Si was still immersed in the beautiful pictures described by Fang Xiu.

Open Zhuxuan Zhai all over the country.

At that time, the books in the hands of scholars and even literate people all over the world are all from Zhuxuanzhai.

What a scene that must be!

For a moment, Lu Si was a little crazy.

After a moment, he suddenly reacted, stood upright, and saluted Fang Xiu.

He said in a trembling voice: “Lu Si understands the young master’s hard work. Lu Si will definitely live up to the young master and work hard to promote Zhuxuan Zhai!”

There were tears in his eyes, but he held back to keep them from falling.

Fang Xiu didn’t take it seriously and drank all the tea in one gulp.

He stood up and waved his hand: “I have made it very clear about the interests involved. Whether this Zhuxuan Zhai will succeed or not depends on you. It is

useless to say more. I am going back to my hometown, so you should do your best.”

After that, , walked towards the door.

Lu Si hurriedly stepped forward to see him off and said respectfully: “Send me off to you, young master!”

It was already dusk when he walked out of Zhuxuan Zhai.

People were coming and going in front of Chunfeng Tower, the setting sun fell in the corner of the restaurant, a faint fragrance floated, and the thin air was dyed with a layer of plain warmth.

It feels like “the sunset is infinitely beautiful, but it’s almost dusk”.

Fang Xiu waved his hand, and a carriage came up.

The driver got out of the car, bowed and asked, “Master, where are you going?”

Fang Xiu raised his eyes, glanced at the dusk, shook his head and said, “Go back home.”

The south of the city was only an hour’s journey away from Fang Mansion.

During this period, the carriage and horse jolted, making Fang Xiu feel dizzy.

He thought to himself: One day I must let the craftsmen build a carriage that won’t bump.

After getting off the carriage, he suddenly found a group of soldiers standing in front of the Fang Mansion.

My heart suddenly became cold.

Could it be that the emperor woke up, became angry and sent people to kill people and silence them?

(End of chapter)