Fortunate Young Gentleman

He had hesitated for a long time about the alliance with Chu. Emperor Chen would not be so idle as to personally inquire about a banned book. However, he had just agreed with Concubine Shu and several concubines. The emperor was serious about his words. Should he tell Concubine Shu that the book they wanted to read was banned by the court?

Ling Yun thought for a while and said, "It should be the decision made after the two prime ministers discussed it. Please search on Baidu to see the most complete novels!"

Emperor Chen raised his eyebrows and asked, "The two prime ministers would not ban a book when they have nothing to do. What is the reason for banning "Romance of the West Chamber"?"

Ling Yun thought for a moment and said, "It is said that many imperial censors think that this book describes the love affairs between men and women, which will corrupt women and hurt morals..."

"There are so many stories about love between men and women on the market. Why haven't they banned it before?" This reason obviously cannot convince Emperor Chen.

Ling Yun thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, it is said that this book alludes to Tang Zhao, the son of Tang Qi, the Dongtai Sheren, and exaggerates him into a dandy who bullies others by taking advantage of his power..."

"Exaggerate?" Emperor Chen was stunned, and couldn't help laughing, "It's said that Tang Qi's son is a dandy who bullies others by taking advantage of his power, why should it be exaggerated? In order to maintain their own face, the Tang family can really do anything. Don't they know that in this way, everyone in the capital will know that their Tang family is shameless?"

"Your Majesty, then this "Romance of the West Chamber"..."

Emperor Chen thought for a moment and said, "Show me this book first."

When "Romance of the West Chamber" was selling the hottest, thousands of copies were sold in one day. Although the court listed this book as a banned book and destroyed the inventory of major bookstores, they could not destroy other people's books.

What's more, the bookstores in the open can no longer sell it, but there are still many hidden channels.

Soon, Ling Yun integrated the 17 volumes of "Romance of the Western Chamber" on the market and placed them on Emperor Chen's desk.

Emperor Chen flipped through them roughly and said, "It doesn't allude to the Tang family. It just says that Tang Zhao is a playboy. Is it wrong to accuse the Tang family?"

"As for corrupting women and violating morals, it is not that serious. According to this standard, more than half of the books on the market should be banned... However, since it is banned, forget it." He looked at Ling Yun and said, "You ask someone to check and find the author of this book, and ask him to send the last three volumes of "Romance of the Western Chamber" to the palace and reward him with some silver as compensation."

Ling Yun bowed and said, "I obey your order."

...

The provincial examination is approaching, and even Xiao Jue stays indoors and crams for the exam, but Tang Ning is running around outside every day.

He is looking for a 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 naturally has to choose a comfortable and satisfactory residence.

Fortunately, although the housing prices in the capital are more expensive than other places, they are not so expensive that it is outrageous. After writing two eunuch books, he can buy a house of considerable size within the second ring road of the capital.

Unfortunately, he was not satisfied with any of the places he had visited.

A broker followed him out and said, "Sir, why don't you take a look? I have two more places here that are quite suitable for you..."

Tang Ning waved his hand. The houses found by these brokers were not very reliable. It would be better to wait until the exam is over and let Xiao Jue help find one. Young Master Xiao believed that these brokers were reliable.

Tang Yaoyao followed him and walked with him to so many places. She couldn't help asking, "What kind of house do you want to find?"

"A better location and a bigger one." Tang Ning said, then shook his head and said, "It's a pity that such places have been occupied by others. It's not easy to find."

He was walking on the street, and suddenly a figure came up and reached into his arms.

Seeing this, Tang Yaoyao behind him had already touched the hilt of the sword with one hand. The man took out a booklet from his arms and said mysteriously, "Sir, do you want a book? The enhanced version of "Romance of the West Chamber". Read it later. I guarantee you will want to read it again after you read it!"

Tang Ning could understand that someone was selling pirated copies of "Romance of the West Chamber", but he didn't know what this "enhanced version" was. He took the booklet and said, "Let me take a look first."

He flipped through it casually, just looking at the table of contents, and was stunned in place, licking his lips.

This is not an enhanced version of "Romance of the West Chamber", it is clearly an erotic fan fiction based on "Romance of the West Chamber".

And the author of this adaptation is really inhuman. It's okay to write about Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying, but even Hongniang is not spared..., it's an erotic novel, it's understandable that Hongniang is not spared, but this crazy person actually doesn't even spare Mrs. Cui!

Taking a step back, let's say Madam Cui, maybe someone likes this tune, but even Tang Zhao is not spared, this is a bit too much...

Tang Yaoyao leaned over and asked, "What book, let me see."

Tang Ning quickly closed the book, threw it to the man, and said, "Nothing, let's go."

The man felt a little regretful, but also a little understanding.

With such a beauty around, there is really no need to read this kind of book.

He looked around and found a new target. He followed him all the way and approached a young man in a Confucian robe and whispered, "Sir, do you want a book, "The West Chamber", the extra version, with Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying******"

"What's so good about Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying******?" The young man glanced at him and continued to walk forward.

"Don't like to watch Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying, and Zhang Sheng and Hongniang..."

"Hey, sir, don't go, Madam Cui, do you like to read Zhang Sheng and Madam Cui?"

The young man paused and asked softly: "How much?"

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 look of helplessness: "Master 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. He has an additional identity and an additional layer of protection. Li Qing's alt account has been worn out. He can consider Li Zhao next time.

When the two of them walked through the door of Songzhuzhai, the palace, Ling Yun walked into the imperial study.

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 couldn't stand the passage: "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 smiled: "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 Chen Huang 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. None of the larger-scale novels "The West Chamber" on the market has been banned, but 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 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?"