"Wen Xing, a few hundred taels of silver have been credited to the account today, do you want everyone to drink a drink to celebrate?"

As soon as the inventory was completed, Dong Sheng began to beg for wine with a hippie smile.

Gu Ming said generously: "Little meaning, go to the tavern opposite and call for some wine and food, let's have a drink in the backyard." ”

"There are still a few scholars drinking tea in the backyard."

"Then invite them along, it's a few regular customers anyway......

By the way, Mrs. Su, why don't you go and inform your father-in-law, there will be more people. ”

"Okay, I'll go back and call him right away......"

Su Ling answered, and immediately turned to leave.

Soon after, the tavern was sending wine and food to the courtyard one after another.

As soon as Zeng Dehao and his wife arrived, a group of people sat down to chat and drink at the same time, and the atmosphere was warm.

"Come on, let's toast Gongzi together, I wish him an early move, and I also wish the study a wide range of money."

Zeng Dehao picked up the wine glass and began to persuade him to drink.

After drinking a round, He Yongliang also picked up his wine glass and said sincerely: "Wenxing, I really thank you."

If it weren't for you, I would still be telling stories in the teahouse, full of hunger every day......"

"I'm not the same, drunk and dreaming all day long. But now, I'm finally living again. ”

Dong Sheng also began to toast.

Gu Ming did not refuse, and toasted a toast.

Isn't it just drinking? Who have you ever feared?

When he drank it, he also raised his glass and persuaded him: "Everyone, I have to thank you all here." Especially Xiaoqian, Leping, Dong Sheng, Young Master Zeng, and Mrs. Su.

When the study was first established, you all tried your best to help a lot, and I would like to give you a drink! ”

Cup after cup, I don't know how much I drank.

Nie Xiaoqian knew that Ai Lang was happy today, and she didn't dissuade her, and she would be carried home in a while.

In the end, Zeng Dehao, He Yongliang and several other men all drank and fell.

Although Gu Ming was not drunk, he deliberately pretended to be upside down......

"Alas, these stinky men can't be restrained as soon as they end their wine glasses."

Su Ling couldn't help sighing, and went out to call the sedan chair driver to come in and carry people.

Nie Xiaoqian was also prepared, and ordered Yu'er to prepare an extra sedan chair to carry Gu Ming home.

When she arrived at the small courtyard, Yu'er glanced at the young lady and immediately understood.

After all, this girl has always been very alert.

Then he instructed the palanquin man: "When you go back and report to the master, you will say that your uncle is drunk, and the young lady and I will stay and take care of him." ”

As soon as the sedan chair man left, Nie Xiaoqian instructed Yu'er to boil a bowl of sobering soup.

Gu Ming reclined on the bamboo chair and squinted and snickered.

"Hmph, are you pretending?"

His small movements were discovered by Nie Xiaoqian, and he couldn't help but sigh.

Now, Gu Ming stopped pretending.

Slowly sat up straight and smiled: "It's not all pretending, half drunk and half awake." ”

This is not entirely false, and it is true that after drinking so much wine, I am also three points drunk.

"Drinking too much alcohol hurts your body, so you can drink less in the future and drink as little as possible."

"Hmm!"

"By the way, does the vain eyebrow on your calligraphy and painting have a musical score?"

"I don't have a sheet music, but I can play it to you."

"Okay, blow it and listen to it."

Gu Ming's mind moved, took out the jasper flute, and began to play after a little silence.

The tune he played was the most classic drama soundtrack in his previous life.

Blowing out through the sound of the flute, it looks even more low and tactful, revealing an unspeakable sadness and grievance, which makes people cry.

When she first started playing, Nie Xiaoqian also hummed two sentences along with the tune.

When singing "One is the moon in the water, the other is the flower in the mirror", the corners of his eyes couldn't help but faintly burst into tears.

When Gu Ming finished playing, he couldn't help but sigh faintly: "What a sad tune." ”

"Well, that's the tone of the book."

Gu Ming thought of Daiyu's funeral flowers for a while, and couldn't help but sigh.

Seeing that the atmosphere had become a little solemn, Gu Ming then smiled again: "Okay, let's not talk about this, I have an idea about the Poetry and Painting Society......"

"Oh? What's the idea? Nie Xiaoqian's eyes lit up.

"I think we can have a membership system. In other words, let other people join the poetry and painting club, but you need to pay a certain fee.

Once you become a member, you can enjoy some benefits, such as discounts.

In addition, the Poetry and Painting Society regularly organizes some activities.

For example, the poetry meeting gives everyone the opportunity to sit together and exchange their works.

Or go out together, find inspiration, etc.

In this way, everyone will have more opportunities to meet and communicate, learn from each other, and gradually form a literary circle. ”

After hearing this, Nie Xiaoqian couldn't help but be pleasantly surprised: "Great, but I also have a proposal." ”

"Huh? You said! ”

"Actually, many daughters in the city also like poetry, calligraphy and painting, but most of them are embarrassed to come to our poetry and painting club.

If we set aside a separate place for them to gather, I believe it will attract more people. ”

"Makes sense!"

Gu Ming nodded thoughtfully.

Compared with some dynasties in Gu Ming's previous life, the folk customs of this world are much more civilized.

At least women don't have to wrap their feet, and there is no saying that women are virtuous if they are not talented.

Especially in the south of the Yangtze River, there are many well-known female talents, and there are many poems and verses written by them in the outside world.

However, it is a pity that no matter how talented a woman is, she cannot participate in the imperial examination.

After all, this is an ancient tradition that has been passed down for thousands of years, and no emperor dares to change it easily.

It was also based on this situation that Gu Mingdun had a bold idea......

"Xiaoqian~"

"Huh?"

"Otherwise, how about we start a women's poetry and painting club separately and serve as a women's private school?"

Nie Xiaoqian seemed a little surprised: "Women's private school? ”

Speaking of which, women's private schools are not a new thing, and there is even a women's academy in Gusu Mansion, which is much larger than private schools, and it is said that there are hundreds of students all year round.

It's just that most of the women's private schools are only available in the state capital, and the county seat has rarely heard of it.

"That's right! Although Guobei County is not big, there are many rich families. And, while your father is a county magistrate...... You know. ”

Gu Ming smiled meaningfully.

This is called borrowing.

Have the right not to use it, and it will be invalid when it expires!

"But my dad ...... him"

Gu Ming smiled: "I know that Master Nie is an upright person, but I don't need him to come forward, just borrowing a name."

Besides, you and Mrs. Su have read a lot of books, and occasionally you can make a cameo appearance as a female gentleman, teach poetry, piano and painting, and female celebrity or something......"

These words suddenly moved Nie Xiaoqian's heart.

After thinking for a moment, he couldn't help but say: "This idea is okay, but I'm afraid this courtyard is a little smaller, and there are not so many places." ”

"Then find a way to rent another yard nearby, anyway, there is no rush now. If you really want to start it, you have to wait for me to be promoted, so that I will have more confidence. ”

"Gu Lang, are you really sure that you will be lifted this autumn?"

"What? Don't believe me? ”

"What's the matter, it's not the ...... you used to push"

"Haha, it's called this time and that time. Don't worry, Xiaoqian, I don't dare to say that I am sure of the ticket, but at least I am eighty or ninety percent sure. ”

Although Gu Ming is 100% confident, he is afraid of everything in case, so he still leaves a little room for maneuver.

"That's good, then don't write books during this time, and read more hard."

"It's okay, it won't be delayed."

While chatting, Yu'er came over with a steaming bowl of soup.

"Uncle, drink some ginger soup and sober up."

"Yu'er, how much vinegar did you put in it? Before I drank it, it made my mouth sour and drool. ”

Yu'er smiled and said, "How can you cure hangover without vinegar?" ”

"Okay!"

Gu Ming picked up the bowl and drank it while blowing.

Then, after chatting for a while, Nie Xiaoqian went to wash and rest.

Gu Ming returned to the room, completed the daily routine three times as usual, and wrote the book lazily, lying on the bed and squinting his eyes slightly.

I don't know how long it took, but I finally fell asleep.

Early the next morning, Yu'er went to buy some eggs and made a breakfast with spices and other things.

After eating breakfast, the three of them came to the study together.

A new day has begun.

Sales of new books remained strong, with more than 450 copies sold by the time of the afternoon count.

Combined with the booksellers in the three nearby counties, a total of 500 copies were purchased, and there were only about 400 copies left in the store......

Fortunately, Liu Dehua worked overtime and finally delivered the 3,000 copies printed in the afternoon of the next day.

However, among the 3,000 volumes, there are still more than 1,000 copies booked by the shopkeeper.

Next, Gu Ming placed another order, "The Legend of the West Chamber" and "One Thousand and One Nights" were printed with 2,000 copies respectively, and the comic book was printed with 1,000 copies.

After waiting for a few days, when the sales boom of the new book slowly subsided, Gu Ming finally called out the task interface and began to submit the task.

So far, with the bookseller's approval, more than 4,000 copies have been sold in three words and two auctions, so the task reward should be relatively rich, right?

[Mission Accomplished]

[Bonus XP 1000]

[Random Reward Items: Lv. 3 Skill Talisman*1, Silk Bag Upgrade Talisman*1]

After reading the information, Gu Ming exhaled lightly.

Not to mention the bonus items, the experience value of 1000 has been topped, and the reward displayed at the beginning was 500~1000.

This fully shows that the mission is quite successful.

Previously, Gu Ming had accumulated nearly 600 points of experience by doing daily tasks.

In other words, there are only more than 200 points left to upgrade, and if you insist on completing your daily routine every day, you will almost be able to upgrade again in more than ten days.

After a fluctuation of heart, Gu Ming received the prop reward.

You don't need to think about the skill charm, you can directly exchange calligraphy, after all, this is the root of a scholar.

The Silk Bag Upgrade, which is based on the Coarse Wrap upgrade that was previously awarded.

[Congratulations, I got the silk bag (white)]

It seems that this silk bag is also of grade and can continue to be upgraded.

As soon as the new carry-on package arrived, Gu Ming couldn't wait to check it...... Pretty good!

In the past, the coarse cloth bag was about the size of a backpack, but the holding space of this silk bag is almost the size of a round table, which is estimated to be more than a cubic meter.

Now you can fit a lot more, including some big things.

Overall, the reward this time is quite satisfying.

……

"Wen Xing, what do you think of this painting?"

In the inner hall, Gu Ming was reading a book, and Dong Sheng walked in with a painting and asked.

The painting depicts a woman standing under a peach tree, looking sadly at the falling peach blossoms.

This woman is Lin Daiyu.

Gu Ming drew a sketch for Dong Sheng to refer to before, but the first two times Gu Ming was not very satisfied, and he always felt a little less charm.

But this time, his eyes lit up, and he immediately got up and said, "Yes, it's her, Sister Lin!" ”

Lin Daiyu on the painting is the most classic 87 drama version image recognized in the previous life.

It can be said that in addition, it is difficult for anyone to play Lin Daiyu to be recognized by everyone.

"Yo, Sister Lin has been called, are you afraid that this is a manifestation of writing a book?"

"You don't understand...... This painting is rhetorical a little more, and then another one. Also, the other eleven hairpins should also be drawn in a hurry. ”

According to Gu Ming's plan, all the twelve hairpins of Jinling were drawn into pictures, and then inscribed with poems and posted in the store and the poetry and painting club in order to warm up the new book.

I believe that as soon as the twelve hairpins of Jinling are posted, it will inevitably cause a sensation again.

Not long after Dong Sheng left, He Yongliang walked in again.

"What's the matter? Don't let people read the book well? ”

Gu Ming didn't have a good airway.

He Yongliang rolled his eyes: "You think I want to?" There's a scholar outside who wants to see you, saying that he has admired your name for a long time......"

"Say I'm not available."

"You better go out and have a look, that guy is really pitiful, he was robbed......"

"Huh? What do you do if you don't report to the police if you rob me? ”

He said...... I said that you are a person, rather than me explaining here, it is better for you to go out and have a look, and it will not be delayed for too long. ”

"Okay~"

Gu Ming reluctantly put down the book and followed He Yongliang outside.

As a result, as soon as he went out, he was surprised: how could it be him?

is the so-called: the lonely shadow of the cold river, the old people of the rivers and lakes, why should we have met before?

"This is Gu Gongzi, right? Xiaosheng Ning Caichen is polite......"

As soon as the scholar standing outside saw Gu Ming walking out, he hurriedly took two steps forward and bowed his hand.

emmmmm

It's kind of interesting.

Will there be a person named Xu Xian who will come here next time?

Gu Ming's thoughts drifted, and his eyes looked at Ning Caichen with complicated eyes:

I saw that he was carrying a bamboo cage that was about to fall apart, his long shirt was tattered, and his face was stained with some dust, which made him look extremely depressed.

"That...... Grass grows on your head. ”

Gu Ming smiled and pointed at Ning Caichen's head.

"Disrespectful ......"

Ning Caichen hurriedly took off his hat and patted it.

On it, there were indeed a few patches of green grass.

"That's right, Xiaosheng stayed in Lanruo Temple for the past two nights, and the boarding room has been uninhabited for a long time, so ......"

Hearing this, Gu Ming's eyes couldn't help but widen: "What? You, you live in Lanruo Temple? ”

Ning Caichen smiled embarrassedly: "Yes, because there is no entanglement, I can only find a place to shelter from the wind and rain." ”

He Yongliang looked surprised, gossipy, and a little expectant.

"Have you ever met ...... Something weird? For example, in the middle of the night, there is suddenly a beautiful woman in your house......"

At the mention of this, Ning Caichen's face couldn't help but change.

Really!

Gu Ming and He Yongliang glanced at each other in unison.

Then, He Yongliang asked impatiently: "Then do you have any of that...... I mean, how did you get out? ”

Ning Caichen smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It's a shame to say that Xiaosheng almost lost his reputation......"

I'm afraid it's not as simple as almost losing your name, but your life!

"Let's go and talk about it in more detail later."

Although He Yongliang is timid, it does not prevent him from liking to listen to others talk about such strange things.

Gu Ming was also a little curious, wanting to hear some stories about Ning Caichen.

Could it be that he is destined to return, and he still has to be an undead knight after all?

The three of them walked into the inner hall together, and Ning Caichen began to talk about his experience.

"Xiaosheng was originally a talent in the suburbs of Jinhua Mansion, and this time he was introduced to collect accounts for a shopkeeper in the city.

I thought it was just an errand run, but ......"

Speaking of this, Ning Caichen couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly: "I don't know that it's all old accounts, I ran in several places, and I didn't receive a penny, but I was beaten up."

Two days ago, I came to Guobei County, but before I started to collect the accounts, I encountered two robbers and robbed Xiaosheng's plate......"

"To the point, what happened after arriving at Lanruo Temple?"

What He Yongliang wanted to hear was not these, but what happened after arriving at Lanruo Temple.

"That night, Xiao Sheng was sitting in front of the window reading a book, and suddenly a woman came over and said that she was lost......"

Hearing this, Gu Ming couldn't help but glance at He Yongliang, knowing each other well.

Routines, standard female ghost routines.

Xiao Sheng didn't think much about it at the time, so he pointed to the side room next to her and asked her to rest for a while.

But she also said that she was afraid of being alone, so she had to accompany Xiaosheng to study, and reported to her family that her name was Lan Xiaofeng.

After a while, she suddenly took out two ingots of gold and said that she wanted to give them to Xiaosheng, just asking for ...... Just ask for a spring supper......"

"Did you say yes?"

The corners of He Yongliang's mouth were faintly drooling.

In fact, this guy is also a mouth cannon, if he really wants to encounter this kind of thing, I am afraid that his legs and feet will be weak long ago......

But it's quite exciting to listen to others.

Ning Caichen had a straight face: "Xiaosheng is a dignified scholar, how can he do such an outrageous thing?" ”

"Aren't there two more ingots of gold?" He Yongliang actually looked a little regretful.

"A gentleman loves money, and he takes it in a good way!"

"Okay, okay, what happened?"

Later, her clothes accidentally caught fire with a candle and were so frightened that she quickly took them off......

Xiao Sheng had no choice, so he took off his clothes and let her put them on.

But she took the opportunity to hug Xiaosheng tightly...... Xiaosheng struggled desperately, but he was not as strong as hers......"

"Poofhaha!"

He Yongliang couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Ning Caichen's face turned red, and he snorted: "It's not that Xiaosheng is weak, it's really that her strength is really great."

In desperation, Xiao Sheng could only shout and scold her and push her hard.

At this moment, a cough suddenly came from outside, and she was scared away.

As soon as she left, Xiao Sheng couldn't help but walk out, only to find a chivalrous warrior with a long sword standing outside.

After talking, I learned that his name was Yan Chixia......"

Hearing this, Gu Ming couldn't help but say, "Did Yan Daxia tell you that that woman is actually a female ghost?" ”

"Having said that, he said that it was fortunate that Xiaosheng was not tempted, otherwise he would not have been lazy at all."

Gu Ming asked again: "What about the second night?" ”

"On the second night, the female ghost who claimed to be Lan Xiaofeng came again.

Xiaosheng was shocked and frightened, so he had the courage to scold her, saying that if she didn't leave, he would ask Yan Daxia to take her.

Unexpectedly, she whimpered and cried, saying that she was also a poor person when she was alive......

She also said that I was a good person, and the reason why she came back was to save my life, so that I would leave at dawn and never come again. ”

"Alas, to hear you say this, female ghosts are not all harmful."

He Yongliang couldn't help but sigh.

"Well, I asked Yan Daxia after dawn, and he said that most of the female ghosts that appeared in the temple had a desolate background, and they couldn't help themselves, and they couldn't be reincarnated.

Then he recommended Xiaosheng to come to Gu Gongzi, saying that you may need manpower here......"