The Concubine Wushuang of Red Mansion

Chapter 31
"Perhaps even my late sale was part of his plan. He is just a seven-year-old child. Does he really have such a plan?" Meng Jixi thought of everything between him and Jia Cong, and the more he thought about it, The more creepy it becomes.

In front of the Jia family, he used half of the poem to seek sympathy and scolded Jia She as an unworthy father. In order to express his feelings, the Jia family would inevitably use this half of the poem to make an issue. After cooperating with him, he used the entire poem to trade and publish a single book. , but fortunately at that time, he thought that Jia Cong just wanted to make some money.

Did he add the second half of the poem later, or was it originally there?
While he was thinking about it, Meng Jixi saw that Gu Chuming had stood up opposite him. He didn't know if he was aware of it or something. He glanced at the second floor as if he was there. Meng Jixi was standing behind the curtain and did not avoid it.

"Everyone, we are also very surprised that such a misunderstanding has occurred. This poem..." Gu Chuming raised the single volume sold by Jixian Hall in his hand, "I can tell you clearly that it was sent by the Jia family. Yes, it was sent personally by the chief steward next to Mr. Jia, and it must not be faked..."

"What are you talking about?" A scholar interrupted Gu Chuming without hesitation, "You adults, one for fame and the other for profit, collude together to deceive us. This is not an obvious idea. Bullying a child?”

"That is, when you publish poetry collections on weekdays, you only write good things about people. Look, what do you write here?"

Someone read out the profile of Jia Cong written by Huai Xingchang, and someone spat, "Bah! It's so shameless. It's really unfair to smear black people like this!"

When Gu Chuming saw that he couldn't explain, he sneered and raised his hand towards Yu Qingtang, "I would like to ask the boss of Yu Qingtang to stand up and say something fair. I wonder who is the one who published "Two Swallows on the Liang" printed by your store?"

Meng Jixi simply lifted the curtains and pushed open the window, exposing most of his body. He rolled up his sleeves and said with a smile, "Mr. Gu is also a scholar and has extraordinary talents. Whether a poem is written as it is or continues after a dog's tail, I believe it is better to appreciate it." It can be concluded. If Mr. Gu has limited knowledge, I think all of you who are well-read in poetry and literature should not be lacking in this ability."

At the moment, someone was holding the poem and reading it over and over again. There was no difference in the words and tone before and after. It was obvious that Gu Chuming was talking nonsense.

Someone held the complete song "Two Swallows on the Liang" in front of Gu Chuming and shouted, "Young master, let's see for yourself whether it's the dog's tail that continues the mink's journey!"

Gu Chuming's eyes swept over the song "Two Swallows on the Liang". The more he looked at the back, the more frightened he became. At the end, the three words "Red Mansion Guest" were signed. He was so familiar that he broke into a cold sweat.

Gu Chuming didn't think it was Jia Cong who had plotted against him. He was a young man himself and was very conceited. He didn't think that a child could make such a scheme.

The only explanation for why he suffered such a big loss is that the Jia family plotted against him intentionally or unintentionally.

"It was my carelessness in Jixian Hall and someone plotted against me that led to all of you being implicated!" Gu Chuming did not dare to offend these scholars. If this matter is not handled well today, their store may be ruined.

He actually sold half of the poem for the price of one poem. Although the number of words was a bit more, it was not like selling a storybook, which focused on more words and fewer words.

"This poem was sent by someone from the Jia family. You can also see the poet's introduction, 'He was born as a concubine in the eldest son's house of Duke Rongguo. He is known for his talents. He is loved by his parents and cherished by his elders...'"

Before Gu Chuming finished speaking, someone started shouting, "Young master, you want to say, 'You are arrogant, playful, and disobedient to discipline,' right? We have heard that the children of the eldest concubine are only seven or eight years old." , In a snowy day, I want to beg for a bowl of food, kneeling in front of the red door of the Duke's Mansion, I'm as cold as a beggar, why bother?"

"No, if you don't freeze people to death or starve to death, you have to use such despicable means to ruin a person's reputation. It's a shame you even thought of it!"

"Who knows if your Jixian Hall is collaborating with the Rongguo Duke's office? If it weren't for Yu Qingtang, we wouldn't know there is a bookstore in the world that sells half of poems!"

"Today is an eye-opener! If nothing else, refund the money!" "Yes, refund the money!"

……

The door suddenly became crowded, and Gu Chuming was pushed back. Seeing that the situation was not good, the shopkeeper hurriedly stepped forward to stop him, "Don't panic, I won't say anything else at Jixian Hall. We will refund this money." Everyone, line up, don’t crowd!”

Gu Chuming's face turned red with anger. He felt that all the scholars and scholars in front of him were hateful, and the most hateful one in his heart was the Jia family.

This matter will never give up!

Jixiantang's single volume was a big seller. Early in the morning, Zheng Haoshi, who was ordered to come, listened to it in front of the bookstore street and went back happily to learn from Jia She.

In Jia She's outer study room, all the Qingke disciples gathered together. After hearing this, they all complimented Jia She, "Don't you worry, old man? Everyone in the world has sharp eyes. It's not necessarily true that I am ignorant." Brother Shi’s fault.”

"After this incident, I can ask Brother Shi what happened. Such a child would never be able to do such a thing without the guidance of an adult!"

Jia She stroked his beard while listening, smiled and nodded, "It helps him know that he can't win against me."

"Hahaha! The old man is wise!"

Before noon, a guest arrived at the dark gate, it was Dai Renjie.

When the concierge came up, Dai Renjie was embarrassed and took out his master's post and handed it over, "Go and answer your master's greetings. My master said he came to Jixian Hall to pay his respects. Please take the time to see me!"

Although he said it politely, Dai Renjie's expression was not so good. Seeing that the greeting was quite impressive, and it was clearly a message from a Liubu Hall official, the concierge did not dare to neglect it and hurriedly trotted in to report it.

Jia She listened to this in the study, thinking that he would get dividends so soon, he couldn't help but be happy, and said, "Please come quickly!"

Zheng Haoshi came out to greet him in person. Anyway, he had a drink with Dai Renjie and was extra attentive. Unexpectedly, he met Dai Renjie's cold face.

"I wonder what happened? Shopkeeper Dai please speak frankly!" Zheng Haoshi had a bad premonition in his heart, but he couldn't figure out how this sure thing could be repeated?
"I also came here on behalf of my boss. We will tell you what happened after we meet Mr. Jia!" Dai Renjie was not at all as polite as when we met yesterday. He said nothing coldly, looking down on Zheng Haoshi, the chief executive. appearance.

Zheng Haoshi became increasingly uneasy.

(End of this chapter)