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Chapter 1342: The Legend of Shas

As Di Renjie's direct disciple, Su Wuming naturally hoped that Di Renjie would become a household name. However, the reality had long made him give up such an idea. All he thought about every day was how to protect himself while solving one case after another.

However, Suning's current behavior has lit a beacon for Su Wuming. He never dreamed that Su Ning, a person who has nothing to do with Di Renjie, would actually do such a feat for Di Renjie a hundred years later.

Su Wuming looked at Su Ning with a face full of gratitude. Today was the first time he was moved by Su Ning's behavior. "Suning, thank you! These are things that I, a direct disciple, would never dare to think about."

"I have always paid more attention to cause and effect and reincarnation. Now that I have obtained Di Gong's case-solving notes, I naturally want to contribute to the promotion of Di Gong's theory." However, at this time, Su Ning smiled indifferently.

"..." At this moment, Su Wuming was so moved that he didn't know what to say.

However, Lu Lingfeng on the side retorted disapprovingly, suddenly feeling that everything Suning owned should be his. "Humph! That sounds nice! After all, don't you still want to make money by using Di Gong's name?"

In the original drama, Lu Lingfeng is a free and easy-going person who doesn't pay much attention to his official career. But now with the stimulation of Suning, Lu Lingfeng's mentality has changed.

"Uh..." Sure enough, Su Wuming on the side looked at Lu Lingfeng in some surprise. He naturally understood that jealousy made Lu Lingfeng become a little crazy.

However, at this moment, Su Ning looked at Lu Lingfeng with a sneer on his face and asked, "Lu Lingfeng, let me ask you, what have you done for Di Gong?"

"I..." Lu Lingfeng, who lost his composure simply because of jealousy, was immediately speechless.

"Di Gong's ancestral hall in Luoyang has become dilapidated, with only a homeless beggar living in it. Have you, a descendant of the noble family of Fanyang Lu, ever thought about improving the situation?" Su Ning asked Lu Lingfeng mercilessly.

"..."

"Also, do you know why Di Gong didn't accept you as his disciple?"

"Why? Do you know?"

"Hmph! It's because you're too arrogant. Do you really think you're so great just because you come from a prominent family? You're just an incompetent person who's always boastful and overconfident."

"I... I'm not!" Lu Lingfeng naturally retorted in a daze, but his words seemed particularly guilty and powerless.

Su Ning, who was always on target, patted Lu Lingfeng on the shoulder and said, "Lu Lingfeng, be less cynical and more down-to-earth. Your future is definitely bright."

"..."

At this time, Su Wuming, who was standing by, also agreed with what Su Ning said, and then he earnestly persuaded the cynical Lu Lingfeng, "Lu Lingfeng, what Su Ning said makes sense. I hope you can really learn from it."

"Thank you! Lu Lingfeng has learned a lot today." Lu Lingfeng, who finally figured it out after thinking for a long time, nodded solemnly.

Then Su Ning turned to look at Su Wuming and said, "Alright! Take this collection of novels back and take a good look at it. If there are no problems, I will arrange for it to be published. In addition, I have already established libraries in major cities in the Tang Dynasty. I can definitely make this collection of novels a best-selling book in the Tang Dynasty."

"Suning, I cannot express my gratitude enough for your kindness. Su Wuming will always remember this in his heart."

"Su Wuming, please stop being polite. What Lu Lingfeng said just now was actually not wrong. You should know that I have so many concubines and servants. I really want to make a fortune from the library to support my family."

"This……"

You should know that the business of the Tang Dynasty was far more developed than that of the later Ming Dynasty. Although the status of merchants was still not very high, the restrictions and exclusions on business were far less strict than those in the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, not many people objected to Suning engaging in business while serving as an official. In addition, Suning was running a library industry that was conducive to etiquette, so it was naturally easy for him to be accepted by the people of the Tang Dynasty.

Soon, Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng read the "Detective Di Renjie" collection overnight. Even professionals like them were attracted by the content of the novel, especially Su Ning who deliberately added some fascinating stories.

The most important thing is that it contains historical facts that can stand up to scrutiny, which immediately turns this "Detective Di Renjie" into a magnum opus.

Then Su Wuming, Di Renjie's direct disciple, did not raise any objections, and Suning arranged for his own library to publish the book.

Thanks to some unconventional and magical operations by Suning, "Detective Dee" immediately became the best-selling book, overshadowing "The Chronicles of Sha Si", which tells the secret story of Wu Zetian.

Wang Yuantong's housekeeper, Wang Feng, ran in shouting, "Master, something terrible has happened."

"What's wrong? How can you be so flustered?" Wang Yuantong, who was living in seclusion in Zhongnan Mountain, asked back with an unhappy look on his face.

"Master, the sales of your book 'The Biography of SARS' have plummeted recently, and many bookstores are now asking for book returns." Butler Wang Feng reorganized his words and explained.

As expected, Wang Yuantong lost his composure after hearing the explanation from the housekeeper Wang Feng. "What? Have you asked what the reason is?"

"I've been asking around! News has spread from the bookstores, saying that a bookstore called 'Su's Bookstore' has recently appeared across the Tang Dynasty. The books printed there are exceptionally exquisite, even the paper used is unique. They've also released a collection of novels called 'Detective Di Renjie's Detective Stories' that's extremely popular. So, no one in our palace is willing to buy 'The Legend of Sha Si' anymore."

Wang Yuantong quickly regained his composure and instructed his butler Wang Feng, "Well, I already know about this matter. Go down and buy me a copy of Detective Di Renjie's Cases. Only by knowing ourselves and the enemy can we help our Wang family break through this matter."

"Yes, sir, I'll go buy the book right away."

At this moment, Wang Yuantong's heart was not as calm as it seemed. In fact, he had long hated the suddenly appeared "Detective Dee: The Mysteries of Detective Dee". Of course, he hated the suddenly appeared "Su's Library" even more. You know, "The Legend of SARS" was related to his next important plan.

Soon, the housekeeper of the palace bought back a copy of "Detective Di Renjie's Detective Cases", and Wang Yuantong was stunned by the printing quality of "Detective Di Renjie's Detective Cases", because he had never seen such an exquisite book.

Having never seen such a book before, even in the Imperial Palace, Wang Yuantong couldn't help but feel a deep sense of powerlessness. After all, Wang Yuantong was a deep-minded boss, and he quickly made his own judgment and arrangements. "Wang Feng, contact the person in charge of the Su's Library and tell them we want them to help us print 'The Chronicle of SARS.' They're welcome to offer any conditions."

"Huh? Master, will the previous booksellers have any objections to this?" Sure enough, the butler Wang Feng gave an advice with a look of surprise on his face.

"Humph! Since they don't have such strength, don't blame us for being too realistic. Don't forget that they were the ones who asked to return the book."

"Yes! Master, I'll go down and make the contact right away."

"Well, remember! When dealing with capable and powerful people, you must be humble, polite, restrained and cautious."

"Yes."

……

In fact, Suning, who was far away in Luoyang, the eastern capital, did not expect to have any intersection with Wang Yuantong. You must know that Wang Yuantong was the key figure in the subsequent "Cantian Tower Case", and the other party's real identity was Shas, who was wanted by the Tang Dynasty court.

Because the AI robots were responsible for managing the "Su's Library" within the Tang Dynasty, Suning, who was far away in the eastern capital Luoyang, learned about this matter first and then made the appropriate response to it.

The person in charge of the Su's Bookstore in Chang'an looked at Wang Feng and explained, "Butler Wang, there's no problem with our Su's Bookstore printing 'The Biography of Sha Si'. However, your Wang family will only receive 10% of the profits, and this 'The Biography of Sha Si' can only be sold at our 'Su's Bookstore'."

"What? How can it be so low? Don't forget that 'The Biography of SARS' is the best-selling book in Chang'an." Sure enough, Wang Yuantong's housekeeper was shocked by the share mentioned by the person in charge of Su's Library.

"Butler Wang is right! But right now, the best-selling book in Chang'an, and even throughout the Tang Dynasty, is Detective Di Renjie's Detective Mysteries. Furthermore, the paper used to print books at our Su's Bookstore is unique to the Tang Dynasty, and the printing process is unprecedented in Tang history. A 10% share of the net profits is definitely not a low percentage."

"This……"

"Of course! Our Su's Library can also provide other distribution methods. Your Wang family will pay for the printing. At that time, each book will have to pay our library one tael and two qian of silver for the cost."

"Ah? Spending money to print books?" Wang Yuantong's housekeeper was immediately stunned with surprise.

"Butler Wang, there's no rush for this matter! You can take your time to think about it." After seeing Butler Wang Yuantong's shock, the person in charge of the library smiled disapprovingly.

"Alright! Shopkeeper Su, I will go back and report to our master as soon as possible. I will reply to your Su's Library as soon as I have any news."

"Okay! Then I will wait for your good news, Steward Wang."

In fact, Suning did not think much of the book "The Biography of SARS". In the eyes of some people, the most attractive thing about this book was the love history of Wu Zetian. Besides, he did not plan to make too much money from the library.

However, thinking that there will be a "Shantianlou case" next, Suning wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune. He could also make this "Shantianlou case" bigger, and then he would be able to get more benefits.

Sure enough, after Wang Yuantong learned the details from the housekeeper of the palace, he was immediately shocked by the two completely different publishing plans. However, thinking of his real purpose and the worry that it would be difficult to establish sales channels after leaving Su's Bookstore, Wang Yuantong directly chose to take 10% of the profit.

After all, he no longer needs to invest in the book "The Legend of SARS". You know, his current plan is to build the "Cantian Tower" and then leave this troubled world forever with his confidante.

Then Wang Yuantong looked at the butler in front of him and instructed, "Wang Feng, although we have chosen to cooperate with Su's Library, you still need to continue to pay attention to our "The Legend of Sha Si"."

"Yes, sir. Also, I heard that the owner of Su's Bookstore is General Su Ning of the Jinwu Guard, and Su's Bookstore is now spread across various cities in the Tang Dynasty. It will surely make our "The Legend of Shas" a best-seller throughout the Tang Dynasty." At this time, the housekeeper Wang Feng looked at Wang Yuantong in front of him again and explained.

"Well, Wang Feng, what you said makes sense. However, ever since I read Detective Dee: The Mysteries of Detective Dee, I've realized that my 'The Story of SARS' is a bit crude."

"Master, there's one more thing I forgot to tell you. Su's Bookstore will be adapting 'The Legend of Sha Si'. Their owner guarantees that the new 'The Legend of Sha Si' will be on par with 'Detective Dee'."

"Oh? It seems that Su's Library does have capable people." At this moment, Wang Yuantong immediately showed a thoughtful expression, and suddenly felt that he was not sure whether the cooperation with Su's Library was right.

"Master, the owner of Su's Bookstore also said that once the new 'The Legend of Shas' is finished, he will send a sample copy to you for your comments. Only if you are satisfied will he officially agree to the 'New Legend of Shas'."

"Well, not bad! It seems that cooperating with Su's Library is worth it."

Soon, Suning arranged for people to compile a new "Legend of SARS", which naturally made the "Legend of SARS" more story-like, so the people of the Tang Dynasty were more willing to pay for it.

Then Wang Yuantong couldn't put down the "New Biography of Shas". You should know that this "Biography of Shas" was originally Wang Yuantong's autobiography. Naturally, he was eager to let all the people in the Tang Dynasty know his story.

And when Wang Yuantong's "New Legend of Shas" was once again a best-seller in the Tang Dynasty, Suning was ordered to escort Li Dan and Li Longji back to Chang'an, because the towering building built in Chang'an was about to be completed.

Crown Prince Li Longji, sitting in the prince's carriage, was holding "Detective Di Renjie's Detective Cases" and asked, "Gao Lishi, is this "Detective Di Renjie's Detective Cases" really compiled by Su Ning?"

"Your Highness, I guess he might be a scholar hired by General Su. You know, Su Ning is just a military general who is not good at writing." At this time, Gao Lishi had already acquired a stake in Su's Library, so when he spoke, he naturally took Su Ning's interests as the starting point.

"Well, this Detective Di Renjie is really good. It's perfect for killing time along the way. I'll send a copy each to my father and aunt later."

"Yes! Your Highness the Crown Prince."

……

(End of this chapter)