Ci Jinzhi

Chapter 109
The noise of the wind intensified, and the smell of burning paper wafted across the street, and there was even news that a fire broke out somewhere because someone burned a book.

Shopkeeper Hu had a gloomy expression on his face: "Boss, let these rumors spread, what will our bookstore do?"

Compared to shopkeeper Hu's worry, Xin You was much calmer: "Don't worry shopkeeper, the most is that "Painted Skin" is unsalable, let's just make less money."

"If the book is so popular, how much less money will be made!" The shopkeeper Hu subconsciously dialed the abacus beads, with a look of rejoicing, "Fortunately, "Painted Skin" has been sold out today, and it is not being printed. Many losses—”

Seeing Shopkeeper Hu's expression change suddenly, Xin You called out, "The shopkeeper?"

Shopkeeper Hu suddenly came back to his senses, forgetting the difference between men and women for a moment, and grabbed Xinyou's wrist: "Boss, you, you—"

"how?"

Shopkeeper Hu took a deep breath, and then spoke neatly: "How do you know that today is here!"

If the book was printed day and night like it was at the beginning, the loss would be great.

Xin You patted the old shopkeeper's arm, and said with a smile, "It's not that I knew there was a day. A few days ago, I saw that everyone in the bookstore had a sign of bankruptcy. After thinking about it, everyone will lose money. I'm afraid I can't do without it." "Painted Skin" is currently on the market, and the book printing shop was stopped just to be on the safe side."

Shopkeeper Hu patted his forehead angrily: "How did the villain forget the master's skills!"

After the annoyance, there is excitement.

"Boss, do you think we can get through this storm smoothly?"

"Everything is changing all the time. It's hard to say. Let's do what we can. Soldiers come and cover up the water." Xin You said it lightly, but she didn't think that the turmoil could be easily resolved.

A murder occurred in the Imperial College, even if it had nothing to do with Concubine Shu, the other party might use it to make a fuss.Of course, it is also possible not to intervene. In this case, the bookstore is nothing more than losing some money.And these days, she has made a lot of money from "Painted Skin", even if the business is deserted for a while later, she can afford this loss.

Xinyou has always been clear about her real goal. It was never a bookstore that made money every day, but to use the bookstore to get those who harmed her mother to be punished as they should.

"The treasurer."

"exist."

"Go through this month's accounts and distribute the rewards from the bookstore so that everyone can feel at ease. Don't forget those who work in the East Courtyard."

Shopkeeper Hu hurriedly responded.

Because of the rumors, the bookstore suddenly became deserted. Liu Zhou went outside to inquire about the movement, and suddenly saw a lot of people walking this way, and hurried back to report: "Boss, there are many people who are looking at our bookstore. Know if it's a trouble!"

Xin You went to the door, took a look, and told Shitou: "You wait at the back door of the study hall. If the people who come are causing trouble, go to the printing shop and call some people."

Although there is only one shopkeeper and two assistants in the book hall, there are dozens of strong men in the book printing shop, and those who come to make troubles usually can't get cheap.

Xin You's calm calmed down everyone in the study hall. Seeing those people approaching, Liu Zhou greeted them with a smile on his face.

"Guests, please come in. What books do you want to buy?"

One of them said, "Buy "Painted Skin"."

A crack appeared in the young man's polite smile.

He was ready for these people to cause trouble, why did he come to buy books?
Wait, don't worry too early, the other party will definitely use buying books as an excuse to find another opportunity to attack.

"I'm really sorry, the small shop "Painted Skin" is already sold out." Liu Zhou said politely, thinking that the other party's opportunity is coming soon!
"Is it sold out?"

"Yes."

Several people looked at each other in blank dismay, all disappointed.

Someone muttered: "Why did it sell out? Didn't it mean that the evil spirits in this book can escape, scaring many people to burn the book?"

Xin You has been observing these people silently since they came in, and now she can see that these people don't seem to be making trouble, so she answered with a smile: "It's just sold out, distinguished guests, why don't you look at others."

The person who spoke first was unwilling to ask: "Then do you want to print it?"

Xin You showed helplessness: "Nowadays, it's spread like that outside, how can anyone buy it if it's reprinted?"

"Why is no one buying it? We just want to buy it."

Seeing Xin You's doubts, the man smiled embarrassedly: "We just wanted to buy it after hearing the rumors."

Xin You looked at these young faces and understood.

There are indeed people who like novelty and excitement, mainly teenagers.

"Forget it, it's all here, just take a look."

So this group of young men wandered around casually, bought a book casually, and left in a mighty way.

Liu Zhou breathed a sigh of relief: "I really came to buy books."

Shopkeeper Hu thought about how his boss comforted him by saying that when "Painted Skin" was sold out, the guests who came to the door might take another book with them, and his mood was very complicated.

"Liu Zhou, go outside and inquire more, to see if there is any progress in the case or other rumors."

The death of the deceased made people immediately think of "Painted Skin", and it was destined that Qingsong Bookstore would be involved in rumors.As the owner of the bookstore, Xin You had to pay attention to the follow-up of this murder case.

Liu Zhou went out for a while, and came back with the news he inquired about.

"Boss, the deceased is not a student of the Imperial College!" The boy was obviously surprised by the news, and he couldn't hide his excitement, "It is said that the Imperial College has been checked from top to bottom in the past two days, and the absent teachers and students have been checked one by one. , the deceased was not any of them..."

Xinyou nodded calmly: "It's been hard work, let's have a drink of water and rest."

Liu Zhou was puzzled: "Boss, aren't you surprised?"

Xinyou smiled: "Many things cannot be seen on the surface."

She has already felt this truth during the period of time when she lived in Shaoqing Mansion as Kou Qingqing.

After that, the bookstore was calm and quiet, after all, there are still a few young people who like to take risks and even commit suicide.Shopkeeper Hu finished the calculations and handed out the rewards. Everyone who got the real money smiled happily, and swept away the haze that had shrouded the bookstore because of the rumors.

This joy lasted until the next morning, when it was broken by the arrival of a team of officers and soldiers.

"Tell the person who can make the decision in your bookstore to come out!" The chief official shouted.

In the study hall, Shopkeeper Hu persuaded Xin You with a pale face: "These officers and soldiers are not kind, you should not stand out. If there is something wrong, go back to Shaoqing's mansion first, and the villain will deal with them."

Xin You patted Shopkeeper Hu's arm to appease, and strode out.

"You are the one who can make the decision?" The leading officer looked at the girl who came out.

Xin You also looked at the other party, and said lightly: "I am the owner of Qingsong Bookstore, I don't know which office the poor man is from?"

The leading official said coldly: "I'm waiting for Dongcheng Bingmasi. Since you can make the decision, let your people clean up "Painted Skin" and save us effort."

(End of this chapter)