[Red Mansion] Mrs. Lin, the Buddhist family

On the second day, the business of the Lin family bookstore exploded.

The three shopkeepers took their staff to the printing workshop before dawn, and each took away the books belonging to their own stores.

They originally thought that, no matter what the countess said or their own predictions, most of the people who came to buy books today should be those who left a deposit because they didn't buy books the day before.

Of course, there must be some scholars who are not very well-informed.

But think about it, those people who bought books the day before bought a few dozen or so locals, and they all said they would give them to their classmates and friends, so even if some scholars are not well-informed, as long as they have friends who bought books around them, give them a copy. Isn't this a normal thing?

Nobody counts this part of the population too much.

However, the popularity of the sales of books related to Lin Ruhai that day once again shocked the three shopkeepers——

The thousands of books that were rushed out overnight the previous day were all sold out in just one morning.

The businesses of the three bookstores were not much different, so when the shop assistants rushed to the printing workshop after the books were almost sold out, they bumped into them directly.

Because the printing workshop needed to verify their identities before allowing them to enter, the delay caused all three of them to be stranded outside the printing workshop, and none of them went in early to give lectures and take them away.

If they didn't receive the book, even if someone arrived first, there was only so little time left, and the other two didn't want to admit it.

After all, they also have to give an explanation to their shopkeeper.

Their respective shopkeepers said before they came that they must enter the printing workshop to take the books away before others, so when the three of them gathered together, the atmosphere between them was a bit awkward.

That little hole was smart, and he was the first to ask, "Is all the books in your book shop sold out?"

The other two guys nodded in unison.

"Do you know the reason?" Xiao Kong blinked, a little surprised.He thought the situation of his bookstore was a special case.

One of the buddies shook his head: "If someone likes it, buy it. What's the reason? Let's hurry in and get the book in hand. It's really not good to stand outside."

Xiao Kong stopped him: "We still have to wait for news from the owner of the printing workshop. What are you in a hurry for?"

Another guy took a look at the two of them, and said dully: "The shopkeeper Chen asked some people, but they said that their friends did buy several copies, but they were intercepted by their families after they were taken back, and they planned to keep them for their own family." for human use."

However, not to mention the people present, they are also accustomed to dealing with this group of scholars, so they naturally understand their little thoughts.

Probably, after taking it home and tasting it, I think the book is very good, whether I want to keep it for my children, or I don’t want to increase my strength for my competitors... Most scholars have no intention of giving the book away.

Of course, everyone knows that these words are false, but for business, naturally hope that there are as many people like this as possible.

The three guys looked at each other and immediately understood that the business that was expected to drop today must still be profitable. They all geared up and waited for the owner of the printing workshop to verify the identities of the three of them before rushing in.

Whoever gets the book can make more money in the bookshop where he works!

When the owner of the printing workshop came out, he saw three pairs of wolf-like eyes.

He was taken aback immediately, and stepped back again and again.

She had never enjoyed such treatment, after all, the three bookstores didn't make much money, so naturally they didn't need the printing house to print books, so that they basically opened a book once a month, and then they could only drink West Wind.

In the past, I begged for the printing of books from the shopkeepers of the three bookstores!

But thinking of the current situation where they were transferred to each other, the owner of the shop immediately said cheerfully with his stomach full: "The identities of the three of you have been verified, so you will come in with the old man together."

The three of them looked at each other, concerned about each other's identity, and finally followed obediently.

It's just that when Fangzhu made the gesture of asking the three of them to please him, the three of them immediately turned black.

Although the three of them were just running errands for the book shop, they had never been so angry because they only came into contact with scholars who held their own identities.

They looked at each other, and then Xiao Kong stepped forward: "Master, the three of us have discussed it. No matter how much inventory there is in the printing workshop, the three of us will choose to share it equally."

The owner of the workshop paused, knowing that he had done it, he could only throw his hand away resentfully: "Because I was worried that there would be accidents, the countess had already ordered me to keep printing books today. Although it is not as much as yesterday, but every time you People can take [-] sets."

The three of them were immediately overjoyed. They were all prepared to take only fifty copies each!

The other two clerks took the books and left, but Xiao Kong was the only one who dawdled.

Fangzhu felt strange, but didn't say much.

After the other two guys left, Xiao Kong said to the workshop owner: "I wonder if books can still be printed in the printing workshop?"

The owner of the shop looked at Xiao Kong suspiciously: "The craftsman has been printing all the time, and he doesn't take much rest except eating. Why do you have such doubts?"

After finishing speaking, he also glanced at several boxes of books behind the small hole.

Xiao Kong clasped his hands and explained: "I mean, can the books on the book list still be hand-printed? Of course, it would be even better if there are still stocks in the printing workshop."

Fangzhu looked at him strangely: "What do you want those books for?"

"Hey," Xiao Kong scratched his head, "Isn't this seeing many grandpas buying books written by Tanhualang, but because there are no books on the book list in the store, they have to go to other stores to buy... I feel really sad ah."

Obviously those scholars only bought books for their young master, but in the end, because of the limited manpower in the printing shop, they could only print the books written by the young master first, and those books on the book list that were also available in other stores had to be discarded. Other bookstores also made a fortune.

If the business in the store is good, Xiao Kong can get more red envelopes, and he will naturally try to help the bookstore make money.

The owner of the shop was happy, "It is true that there is not enough manpower. Even the artisans who help to print the books written by the young master are invited from other printing houses. There is really no way to increase their work."

Xiao Kong was a little disappointed, and he wanted to carry the books away with the others.

The owner of the workshop stopped him, "But there is a lot of inventory in the printing workshop."

The bookstore does not print many books every month, but the craftsmen depend on him to support them. In order to pay the craftsmen, he can only cheat the owner——

The printing workshop is also the property of the Lin family, and it only provides services for three bookstores.How many books are printed by the book shop every month, and how much money is paid to the printing house by the owner's house every month.He had no choice but to secretly double the number of books that the book store wanted every month, just to make the data look good.

Of course, he didn't want to hide it from the Marquis of Wen'an.

Regardless of whether it was the old Mrs. Marquis Wen'an, the current Mrs. Marquis Wen'an, or the countess who had just accepted the printing house, they all knew the printing house's operating conditions very well, and they all allowed his small actions.

And over the years, the inventory in the printing workshop has actually accumulated a huge amount.

Originally, he was worried about how to deal with these books, but now that he had a channel, he was naturally very happy to lead Xiao Kong to the warehouse where the books were stored.

When Xiao Kong hired a few horse-drawn carriages to bring the books back to the bookstore, the shopkeeper stared straight at him: "How many printing craftsmen did the printing workshop employ? How could it be possible to print so many books in half a day?" Book?"

The point is, with so many books printed, it is obvious that they cannot be sold out!

Xiao Kong smiled at the shopkeeper, and replied in a low voice: "Shopkeeper, how can there be all uncle's books? Most of the books here are those books on the uncle's book list."

The shopkeeper immediately became happy, he patted Xiao Kong on the shoulder, and praised: "Don't worry, I will give you a big red envelope at the end of the month!"

Xiao Kong burst into laughter immediately.

-

The business of the Lin family bookstore was in full swing, and Lin Ruhai's reputation gradually increased as the books he wrote became popular.

Of course, just as Jia Shu had expected before, some people felt that Lin Ruhai was helping the majority of students, while others felt that his body smelled of copper, which tarnished his identity as a scholar.

However, these people were all sprayed by others.

"If you dislike Lin Tanhua, don't go to his bookstore to buy his books!"

"That is, I bought books for my classmates and friends in my hometown yesterday, but found that the books in the bookstore were sold out again. If you don't like Lin Tanhua's books, how about selling them to me? Double the price is fine!"

"It's a great deed for Lin Tanhua to pass on his years of study experience to the majority of students. Even if he wants to make money from it, he deserves it. Not to mention the price of Tanhualang's books. , but it is one-third less than other books, and you can still say that he makes money without conscience?"

……

Moreover, Lin Ruhai's book and his reputation seem to be no longer limited to the capital.

During this period of time, Jia Shu received many letters from the shopkeepers of the Lin family bookstores opened in other places, all asking for permission to start selling Lin Ruhai's books.

Lin Ruhai's books have all flowed to other places, because other bookstores dare not sell them except for those who copied the books themselves, and other scholars who heard the news could only go to Lin's bookstore.

As a result, the Lin family bookstore in other places could not sell it.

When Jia Shu heard the news, he was dumbfounded: "Are these books selling so well?"

What a lack of teaching and guidance books in ancient times!

Jia Shu himself was born in science, so his understanding of liberal arts is really limited.But in modern times, no matter what subjects are in liberal arts and science, the number of supplementary books in bookstores can be overwhelming.

Because she has read a lot, Jia Shu also has a certain understanding of the typesetting content of teaching aids. In addition, she has professionals in this field. She only needs to put forward the structure and content in her impression, and others will naturally complete it for her. .

So in the end, whether Lin Ruhai's book can sell well, Jia Shu has a certain idea in his heart, but it can sell so well...

It is probably because ancient scholars have not experienced the bombardment of extracurricular tutoring books, so they feel fresh.

While Jia Shu asked people to reply to the shopkeepers, he agreed to their request without saying anything, and asked the owner of the printing workshop to send a set of all Lin Ruhai's books as templates.

On the other hand, she began to cast her mind on other literati.

For example, taking the scientific examination together with Lin Ruhai, but the number one and the second place before him...

"Ruosang, my husband thinks this idea won't work." Lin Ruhai looked a little embarrassed, and at the same time, there was a sense of unwillingness in his eyes.

Lin Ruhai was a dignified and dignified person, Jia Shu had never seen such a look in his eyes.

She was a little surprised: "Why?"

Lin Ruhai supported Jia Shu to sit on the chair, and explained carefully: "Although my husband only got the position of Tanhua at the beginning, the Duke once slipped his tongue, and my husband's articles should actually be ranked first."

"It's just that many elders feel that their husband is young, and they need to suppress my momentum and let me experience a little bit."

He puffed up his cheeks, as if thinking of some bad memories, "And the Holy One also thinks that my husband is good-looking...ahem...so I agreed with their ranking, and I will rank my husband as No.3."

Jia Shu: "..." Although I had heard it before, but I heard it again, and I really wanted to give Qi Shengdi a meal.

Moreover, because Tanhua is the most outstanding in appearance among the top three, no matter what Lin Ruhai's strength is, he can only get a position of Tanhua or something. Is Qisheng Emperor probably in the late stage of Yan Control?

"It's also because of this that the number one and the second place in the same department as my husband have a bit of an attitude towards me..." Lin Ruhai raised his chin, his eyes proud, "And they also have self-knowledge, and they will not publish the articles they wrote. Judged by others."

If other people compare it with his article, they will lose all face.

Don't look at Lin Ruhai's books are selling very well nowadays, but as the saying goes, "Writing is the first, martial arts is the second", and the outside world is not without people who use his articles to criticize his poor writing.

If the No. [-] article is not as good as Lin Ruhai's...

Jia Shu liked his confident appearance and couldn't help teasing him: "Why is my husband willing to show his articles to others?"

Lin Ruhai raised her chest, and her small eyes were very proud: "Although my husband's literary talents are not as good as those of the great scholars, but compared with those students who have not even passed the entrance examination, it is more than enough."

Jia Shu laughed, and took his hand: "Then what should we do? If the No. [-] scholar in your subject refuses to publish a book, where can we find other No. [-] and No. [-] students who are willing to publish books?"

Lin Ruhai stared: "Why do you have to be number one and number two?"

"The book business of the Lin family bookstore is booming now relying on my husband's book business, but it's impossible for other bookstores to just sit around and do nothing? They will definitely find ways to invite other people to publish books to compete with you." Jia Shu was also troubled at this time. Claw, because her original plan was that Lin Ruhai's book would start to sell well in a few months.So this step of the plan will not start preparations until a few months later.

Because there was enough time, although Jia Shu had the idea of ​​striking while the iron was hot, he was not in a hurry.But now that Lin Ruhai's book has exploded, don't the follow-up plans have to be put on the agenda immediately?

The only consolation is that even if other bookstores have ideas, they, like her, have no suitable candidates for the time being.

At any rate, Lin Ruhai is also a good candidate, because of his outstanding appearance, he also made a good impression of his presence in the capital when he was riding a horse and parading around the street before.If you want to compete with him, you have to find someone who is second or number one in the rankings as Jia Shu had planned before, and beat him in ranking; or you can find a "famous person" who has no interest in imperial examinations, at least he can compete with Lin Ruhai in appearance and reputation Compete.

But the best choice is to go to those great Confucians who have a lot of students.

Jia Shu didn't say it because although the Lin family was a scholarly heirloom, after all, they had a distinguished name, and those great Confucians might not be able to sell him face.

But Lin Ruhai gave her a surprise: "You can invite the teacher to come out of the mountain as a husband!"

"Your teacher?" Jia Shu was at a loss.

Lin Ruhai nodded: "When my husband went to Jiangnan to study, he was worshiped under Liu Zhengqing, a great scholar. Master has a good impression of my husband, and he is dedicated to educating his children, so he must be willing to accept Ruo Sang's request to publish a book."

Without hesitation, he got up and was about to go to the study.

Jia Shu stopped him: "Where are you going?"

Lin Ruhai looked back, as if she was very happy that she could help Jia Shu: "Write a letter to Master for my husband, and he will definitely agree to publish a book!"

Jia Shu didn't expect Lin Ruhai to give him such a big surprise, and his expression was a little happy.

She stood up directly and was about to go to Lin Ruhai.

Lin Ruhai was startled, and hurried to Jia Shu's side to support him: "Ruosang, you are double now, don't be so reckless, if there is any accident, what should you do as a husband?"

Jia Shu wanted to say that she was in good health and that there would be no accidents.But looking at Shang Lin Ruhai's concerned eyes, he could only sigh helplessly: "I won't do it next time."

"You always say you won't do it next time, but every time you just say you won't change it." Lin Ruhai muttered in a low voice, obviously complaining about Jia Shu's behavior of "decisively admitting his mistake and resolutely not changing it".

"Huh?" Jia Shu turned his head to meet Lin Ruhai's eyes, "What were you talking about just now?"

Lin Ruhai opened his eyes wide: "What did I just say? Miss heard wrong?"

Jia Shu: "..." I believe your evil!

She didn't want to argue with Lin Ruhai either, so she just pretended that she didn't hear what he said just now.

"Go and write, I'll sit here and watch you."

After entering the study, Jia Shu walked directly to the low couch behind the screen and sat down, looking at Lin Ruhai with a smile.

Lin Ruhai always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't figure it out, so he walked to the desk, prepared pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and began to write letters to Master Liu Zhengqing.

After all, I am writing a letter to my wife, so I must carefully consider the choice of words and sentences.

After about an hour, Lin Ruhai finally wrote a satisfactory letter.He looked up and found Jia Shu leaning on the low couch, already asleep.

Since the third month of pregnancy, Jia Shu's energy has become a little unnecessary, and she is particularly lethargic.

She has good self-control, which won't show when she deliberately controls it.But once you relax, no matter where you are, you may fall asleep on the spot.

Xu trusted Lin Ruhai enough that Jia Shu fell asleep by his side almost every time he was not sleeping.

Lin Ruhai got used to it, so he simply called Dianmo to hand over the letter to the post station, while he carried Jia Shu back to his room.

After this period of exercise, Lin Ruhai's physique has gradually improved, and he can easily pick up the pregnant Jia Shu without shaking him.

Every time he picked up Jia Shu, Lin Ruhai couldn't help applauding himself from the bottom of his heart, it was really not easy!

Going to add chicken thighs to myself tonight!

Surrounded by familiar auras, and Lin Ruhai didn't just hug her this time, Jia Shu had already gotten used to it and didn't wake up.Instead, he rubbed against Lin Ruhai's body because his hugging position was uncomfortable, and then he calmed down.

During the whole process, Lin Ruhai's body tensed up, and he didn't dare to take a breath.

-

When it was time to eat dinner, Lin Ruhai woke Jia Shu up: "Ruosang, it's time for dinner!"

Jia Shu immediately opened his eyes: "So fast?"

With that said, she lifted the quilt and was about to get up from the bed.

Lin Ruhai hurriedly stopped the person, then walked aside, took off the cloak and put it on Jia Shu: "It's cold at night, keep warm."

Jia Shu glared at Lin Ruhai: "It's summer now!"

As she spoke, she threw the cloak she was wearing directly on the bed.

Lin Ruhai frowned: "Ruosang, the body of a pregnant woman is no better than ordinary people, you..."

"I'm in good health," Jia Shu almost laughed angrily, "It's hot, why don't you wear a cloak for me?"

Lin Ruhai insisted, "But there is an ice basin in the room, so it's a bit cold."

Jia Shu looked at Lin Ruhai speechlessly, seeing that he was unmoved, he raised his hand to wipe the sweat on his forehead, and then went straight to touch his face.

Lin Ruhai: "...!!!"

He was so frightened that he stepped back abruptly, and looked at Jia Shu incredulously, "Ruosang, what are you doing?"

Jia Shu was expressionless: "Let you feel how hot I am!"

Lin Ruhai: "..."

He touched his sweaty face wiped by Jia Shu, and then his face turned black.

sticky……

Jia Shu walked up to him and stretched out the hand that touched him before: "Husband, do you still think I'm not in good health and need a cloak?"

Like a rabbit in the sea, Lin jumped three meters away in an instant, and then he was relieved after confirming that even Jia Shu couldn't come over immediately at this distance.

He forced a smile and shook his head: "No, no need."

Lin Ruhai felt that he was extremely wronged. He knew that summer nights are also very hot, and it must be uncomfortable for normal people to wear a cloak.

But who told the lady that she didn't cry overheating even once during this time, even when he asked the lady if she wanted to add an ice basin, she said no?Of course, he can only guess that the lady's physique is different, and she won't feel hot even in summer.

That summer doesn't feel hot anymore. Compared with the cooler nights, if you wear unlined clothes, you will definitely feel cold.

Lin Ruhai: Isn't that the right idea?

Jia·Calm and cool naturally·Don't want Lin Ruhai to worry·Shu: No, your idea is right, really right!I really want to set you some woolen sweaters!

Lin Ruhai finally stopped trying to put a cape on Jia Shu, she put on the coat herself, and went out directly.

After cleaning his hands and wiping his face, he sat down at the dining table.

Just as Jia Shu sat down, Lin Ruhai sat down beside her.

Jia Shu turned his head to look at him, and Lin Ruhai smiled happily at her as if nothing had happened just now.

Jia Shu: "..."

During the whole meal, Lin Ruhai paid special attention to Jia Shu's bowl, and as soon as the food in it was finished, he immediately brought food for her.

Xuefu and Shuangling beside them just stood there, looking helpless.

Obviously serving the master for dinner is their job, but because of the young master, they can only stand aside and watch, unable to do anything.

However, in order to let Jia Shu eat well, Lin Ruhai would sometimes taste the food by himself, and then introduce the taste of the food to Jia Shu.He has a good literary talent, even if he just introduced a dish, what he said was like reciting a poem, melodious and graceful, and the words he used were very appropriate, making the mouth water.

Jia Shu ate too much, but Xue Fu Shuang Ling who was standing next to him suffered a great crime.

It happened to be their duty, even if Jia Shu told them to leave for dinner, they would not dare to leave.

Jia Shu: "..." Okay, as long as you are happy.

And Xuefu and Shuangling felt that life would be worse than death every time Lin Ruhai and his wife had dinner, and all these resentments were aimed at Lin Ruhai who "offended" others without knowing it.

Every time when Lin Ruhai introduced the dishes, the two people who knew the inside story wanted to say something to Lin Ruhai——

Young master, your tail is up, quickly put it away!

Even if you are happy because your wife once said, "As long as it is a dish that you think is delicious, I can eat one or two more bites", you can't go to the kitchen every time before eating to order a dish that the young mistress has never eaten. The dishes, and then ran back to the study to consider the words like a scientific test, and then introduced it at dinner?

Every time I hear the mouth watering but can't eat, I really want to cry!

Jia Shu didn't know there was an inside story, but she just felt that during this period of time, the probability of new dishes appearing on the table was a bit high.

But seeing Lin Ruhai's enthusiasm when introducing the dishes, she didn't ask any more questions.

After dinner, Jia Shu was too tired to move.But she couldn't bear the sweat on her body, so she could only enter the ear chamber to take a bath with the support of Xuefu and Shuangling.

It was only at this time that Xuefu and Shuangling felt that they were maidservants, not two living wooden stakes.

Lin Ruhai stayed in the bedroom, listening carefully to the movement in the ear room.

Mother said that accidents are easy to happen when taking a bath, Lin Ruhai is very worried, so every time Jia Shu needs to take a bath, he will obediently sit on the chair near the side room and wait.

Jia Shu came out soon, and was not surprised to see Lin Ruhai. He walked up to him, sniffed his scent, and was a little disgusted: "Why don't you go take a bath now?"

Lin Ruhai didn't care about Jia Shu's attitude, and smiled at her: "My husband will wait for you to go to bed first."

Jia Shu stretched out his hand and grabbed him: "Why don't you hurry up and help me there?"

Lin Ruhai didn't dare to get too close to Jia Shu, but just took her hand and walked towards the bed.

After Jia Shu sat on the bed, Lin Ruhai quickly walked into the ear room to take a bath.

-

Early the next morning, Lin Ruhai was on duty.

Not long after he entered the Imperial Academy, He Wenyi came to the Imperial Academy to pass him an audience.

Lin Ruhai is a little confused, it seems that he is not on duty today?

But Emperor Qisheng wanted to see him, and he couldn't refuse.

He Wenyi walked in front, thinking about the importance that Emperor Qisheng attached to Lin Ruhai, he still made a point: "I heard that Lin Shidu has published a few books recently, which are loved by many students?"

Only then did Lin Ruhai have a bottom line in his heart.

He quickly took off the purse hanging from his belt, and quietly stuffed it into He Wenyi's hand: "I just bought a few books."

He Wenyi took it, stuffed it into the sleeves immediately, and said with a smile: "Why should Lin Shi read and write modestly? I heard that the books Lin Shi read and write are very good. They have taught many poor students who have no money to learn how to write poems and poems."

Lin Ruhai still wanted to say a few words of modesty, so He Wenyi said again, "The Holy Majesty ordered someone to buy a set of books read by Lin Shi from outside the palace, and even boasted a few words in front of Duke Rong."

Lin Ruhai shut up and didn't say anything more.

He Wenyi also lowered his expression, bowed his waist and led the way.

When Lin Ruhai went to the study room, there was only Emperor Qisheng in there. Seeing him coming, the corner of Emperor Qisheng's mouth immediately curled into a smile.

"Lin Shidu, Tanhualang, not bad! Not bad!"

Lin Ruhai blinked, and immediately knelt down to salute: "I don't deserve the praise of the Holy One!"

Emperor Qisheng laughed: "Why not? I have read the books you wrote, and I have to admit that Aiqing is indeed the number one scholar. It was a pity back then..."

Lin Ruhai: "..."

What can he say?Could it be that he only got a candidate back then, and the final decision was made by you, the emperor?

No matter how stupid he was, he knew he couldn't tear down the emperor.

"You shouldn't be praised." Lin Ruhai lowered his head, "He Zhuangyuan is the real number one scholar, and his talent is worthy of the name. It's just that he is not as famous as the humble minister, so he has never shown it."

Emperor Qisheng stroked his beard and looked at Lin Ruhai with intriguing eyes: "Lin Aiqing, raise your head!"

Lin Ruhai didn't know why, but she also obediently raised her head.

Emperor Qisheng asked again: "Do you really think that the name of He Zhuangyuan is worthy of the name?"

Lin Ruhai was about to speak, but the unwillingness in her heart all along came out at an inopportune time.His cheeks puffed up slightly, and his lips curled down without a trace: "Back to the emperor, He Zhuangyuan really lives up to his name."

Otherwise what would he say?Why is it that the position of number one scholar was originally his?Isn't that the face of Emperor Qisheng who hit the top three hand-picked?

Emperor Qisheng became happy: "I feel that Aiqing's talent is far above the number one scholar."

Lin Ruhai bowed his head again, it was really difficult to answer this question.

Fortunately, Emperor Qisheng didn't need him to answer, so he continued to speak, "But now even if I am, I can't give you the position of champion."

Lin Ruhai: "..." No, your majesty, have you ever thought about making him the number one scholar?

I always feel that this emperor is a bit different from the Mingjun he imagined...

Emperor Qisheng suddenly smiled at Lin Ruhai: "So, I decided to promote Aiqing."

Lin Ruhai raised his head abruptly, met Shang Qi Shengdi's eyes, and quickly lowered his eyes.

"I think it's good to study for a bachelor's degree. It just so happens that I want to study recently, and Ai Qing directly participates in it."

In fact, if Lin Ruhai had not been in the court for less than two years, Emperor Qisheng would have directly made him a bachelor in charge of the academy, promoted to an official, and then based on the books he wrote, he would bring a group of scholars from the Imperial Academy to repair a full book for him. A book that will make him famous in history comes out!

Lin Ruhai frowned when he heard the real reason why Emperor Qisheng gave him the promotion.

"Returning to the Holy One, the contents of Weichen's books are all selected from the manuscripts written after entering school, and they are not new contents. Although the annotations inside are all made by Weichen, the selection and typesetting of the manuscripts are all clumsy. What Jing and the stewards of Fuchu Industry did.”

Lin Ruhai's voice was calm, "It's not due to me that my book is welcomed by so many students."

This is the second time Emperor Qisheng has heard Lin Ruhai mention Jia Shu, and unlike the last time, the fact that Lin Ruhai's books have sold out has already reached his ears, and after reading the contents of the book, he has to admit that , this book is really well written.But Lin Ruhai said that the reason why these books are recognized and welcomed by students is because of his wife?

Emperor Qisheng smiled: "I am somewhat curious about Aiqing's wife."

Lin Ruhai's heart tightened, and just as he was about to speak, he heard Qi Shengdi say, "Aiqing, don't be nervous, I just think that Aiqing's wife has a flexible mind and a broad mind, unlike ordinary backyard women."

But this is not surprising, after all, his eldest daughter is not an ignorant woman who can be trapped in a backyard.

After thinking for a while, Emperor Qisheng said: "My eldest daughter has a broad mind, her vision is wider than those of my sons, and she sees things more comprehensively and profoundly. I want to have something to say with Mrs. Lin."

Lin Ruhai frowned, he had heard about the eldest princess, but the news he heard about the eldest princess was not very good.

But thinking about Jia Shu's usual demeanor and the rumored conduct of the two sons-in-law, Lin Ruhai seemed to be able to understand what the eldest princess did.

Because of such thoughts, Lin Ruhai did not refute Qi Shengdi's words.

Emperor Qisheng raised his eyebrows, it seems that Mrs. Lin is really a character.

He didn't say anything, he just decided in his heart that he wanted his eldest daughter to go to Lin's house to make friends with Mrs. Lin, otherwise Duan Min would be more worried if he was always trapped in the palace with her stupid mother and concubine.

Consciously solving a big problem, Qi Shengdi's mood became better and better: "As for your official position... Mrs. Lin's credit is Ai Qing's credit. Ai Qing doesn't have to feel ashamed of this official position."

Lin Ruhai didn't want to: "I'm terrified, it's just that I don't want to take credit for my humble servant..."

"What's the matter?" Emperor Qisheng waved his hand, "If you really don't want to take credit for your wife, then do my job well, and maybe you can make Mrs. Lin a Mrs. Hou in the future."

Lin Ruhai looked up in surprise: "My lord..."

"You are not joking!" Qi Shengdi didn't feel that he had promised anything serious.After all, Lin Ruhai's father was not reduced to an earl, but a marquis because of his "extra favor".

What Lin Ruhai originally wanted was to bring the Lin family back to its peak. Even if the Marquis couldn't explain anything, he at least kept the Marquis of his ancestors!

At this moment, Lin Ruhai was extremely grateful to Jia Ten.

But after thinking about it carefully, Lin Ruhai still refused: "Your Majesty, I can't take the credit that belongs to Zhuo Jing."

Don't tell him that husband and wife are one. As a man, he should have sheltered Jia Shu from the wind and rain, but now it is Jia Shu who uses his own merits to promote him...

Just thinking about it, Lin Ruhai felt ashamed and sorry for Jia Shu.

Emperor Qisheng originally wanted to persuade her again, but when he met Lin Ruhai's gaze, he did not force him after all. He just said, "Aiqing, don't refuse yet. Did you take credit for Mrs. Lin? Why don't you go back and ask her what she thinks?"

Lin Ruhai was taken aback for a moment, and finally nodded.

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"What do I think?" Jia Shu looked at Lin Ruhai suspiciously, "Don't take advantage of the bastard, since the emperor wants to promote you, you just go ahead."

Lin Ruhai was still a little awkward: "But the credit was taken by your husband, wouldn't it be a pity to you?"

He is a man, but he wants to steal his wife's merits to be promoted, and even prevent his wife from receiving meritorious service, which is really contrary to the education he has received since childhood.

Jia Shu raised his eyebrows: "But if the credit is really on my head, the emperor will not let me be promoted to a noble, nor will he give me any rewards."

She is a woman, no matter how much she does to benefit the country and the people, it is impossible for Emperor Qisheng to bring her to the front of the stage.

If Emperor Qisheng really rewarded her, not to mention what the court officials thought, at least those books by Lin Ruhai, which were originally sold like hot cakes, might not be read by anyone.

Don't underestimate men's contempt and control over women.