In a short three to four days, the Legend of the White Snake was finally out of the circle. A single book had directly led to several large-scale scuffles between readers and fans in teahouses and taverns. It was said that the city guards had already been mobilized several times, and the governor of the capital was also particularly speechless.
After this matter was spread, it became a big story and attracted more people outside the circle to watch. Even some people who were not interested in novels also paid attention to it. They bought the entire Legend of the White Snake and took it back to read. The book shops in Chang 'an were all sold out.
Zhao Chen, who was resting at home and thinking about his next book, soon received messages from the shopkeepers of these bookstores. He had no choice but to go to the branch of the Heaven's Fortune Sect in Chang 'an again and print tens of thousands of books. Only then did he solve the urgent needs of the shopkeepers of the bookstores. They also made a lot of money. The corners of their mouths were crooked. In private, they did not forget to ask their subordinates to fan the flames and increase the popularity.
As for those who followed the trend and bought it back, they immediately opened the door to a new world. It must be known that in ancient times, these novels were mostly short stories, and they were mostly about talented scholars and beautiful women, top scholars, and beauties. Now, this forbidden love story between humans and demons had suddenly broken the three views of people. Moreover, Zhao Chen had specially written some royal sex scenes. The ancients had never seen such exciting things.
In the Imperial Palace, Li Er had just finished approving the memorial when Empress Zhangsun walked over with a considerate expression. She rubbed his shoulders and said gently,""Your Majesty, you've worked hard…"
Looking at his gentle lover beside him, he smiled and reached out to hold Empress Zhangsun's hand. He smiled and said softly," It's not hard to change the memorial, my good Empress. Today, the magistrate of Jingzhao Prefecture told me something interesting. In the past few days, many people in Chang 'an had fought several times because of the ending of a book. The city guards had been triggered many times. When I first heard about it, I really felt that it was a little strange..."
Upon hearing this, Empress Zhangsun, who was sitting next to him, also revealed a curious look." This is a rare piece of interesting news. It also shows that this book is really interesting…"
Li Er smiled and said to a eunuch standing next to him," Eunuch Wei, get me the complete copy of 'The Legend of the White Snake'. I want to see what kind of charm this book has. It can actually make readers and fans fight over the ending…"
Eunuch Wei, who had a pale face and no beard, smiled when he heard this. He turned around and went out to instruct the eunuchs under him. Not long after, he received the complete copy of the Legend of the White Snake.
" Your Majesty, this is the complete version of 'Legend of the White Snake' that this old servant ordered my men to find…"
Li Er nodded and started reading with Empress Zhangsun beside him. A book with only a few hundred thousand words was already considered a long novel according to the thinking of the ancients. It was not like the online novels in his previous life, which were at most a few million words. A book with more than a million words was considered a short novel.
The relationship between this person and the snake demon was quite attractive. It was not out of the ordinary. In addition, Zhao Chen had borrowed the style of writing from online novels when he wrote it. The broken chapters were also very good. It was easy to understand and read. It was smooth and fluent.
After reading for more than two hours, he reached the end. The heart-wrenching plot at the end also made Li Er and Empress Zhangsun suffer.
" This novel is really good. It breaks the old books and writes about what has never been written before…"
Putting down the book in his hand, Li Er commented unhurriedly. Empress Zhangsun, who was standing beside him, nodded and revealed a look of agreement.
Eunuch Wei, who was standing at the side, smiled and quickly complimented," Your Majesty has a golden mouth. Wandering Know-it-all is truly fortunate to receive such an evaluation from Your Majesty. He should be happy for the rest of his life…"
Hearing this, Li Er smiled and was about to speak when footsteps came from outside. Princess Changle ran over in a hurry and threw herself into Empress Zhangsun's arms. She reached out to hug her and called her 'Father' and 'Mother'.
"You're still so rash at such an old age. I don't know how you're going to get married in the future…"
Princess Chang Le smiled. She turned her head and saw the Legend of the White Snake on the table. Her eyes lit up and she said proudly,"Father, Mother, you guys also watch Legend of the White Snake? Don't look at the ending. I still have a happy ending hidden here! It's much better than this tragic ending. I'll bring it to you now…"
With that, she skipped out without waiting for Li Er to say anything to Empress Zhangsun. She went to get the happy ending of the Legend of the White Snake.
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Li Er and Empress Zhangsun's comments on the Legend of the White Snake quickly spread to the circle of Chang 'an Confucian scholars. It was known that this was the golden advice of the current Emperor of Tang, so it could be imagined how valuable it was. Just this comment alone was enough to make people boast for a lifetime, making people famous and making those Confucian scholars jealous.
"Have you heard? His Majesty actually praised Bai Xiaosheng's Legend of the White Snake…"
"Breaking the old book and writing what the predecessors have never written, who does this Bai Xiaosheng think he is? How can he deserve such a high evaluation…"
"That's right. He's just an author of a useless novel. He's nothing compared to a single finger of us Confucians! He's just a person who deceives the world to gain fame…"
In the directorate, many Confucian scholars had gathered in twos and threes, their faces filled with indignation. When they talked about the All Knowing Scholar, their eyes were filled with envy. That was the golden words of the current Emperor of Tang. Even a single compliment was enough to make a person famous. How could these Confucian scholars not be jealous?!
The Confucians were filled with envy and jealousy, and many of them were already thinking of finding an opportunity to step on this Wandering Know-it-all and make a name for themselves.
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