Now I really have to marry the princess.

Chapter 101 Member Files and Trial Marriage Services

Compared to other timeless classics, this masterpiece, *Dream of the Red Chamber*, is clearly more suitable for adaptation into a Tang Dynasty legend.

The timeless masterpiece uses Aqing's life as the main thread, with a clear and linear plot, embellished with ingenious skills and tricks. Even after compression, the story remains complete and the tension is not diminished.

The legendary Dream of the Red Chamber is an ensemble piece, relying on everyday trifles, characters' psychology, and foreshadowing and echoing to create its essence and vividness, but it lacks a main plot.

If the epic 120-chapter Dream of the Red Chamber were directly compressed into a Tang Dynasty tale, its storytelling and readability would inevitably be greatly diminished.

To put it bluntly, this masterpiece, *Dream of the Red Chamber*, isn't as intriguing as other classic novels. If only the outline is preserved, it will lose its poetic charm.

The charm has become thin, bland, and tasteless.

Therefore, Yang Zhengdao put a lot of thought into this adaptation.

After all, the alias he used this time was one that he had verified with his real name.

His thinking had two directions.

Firstly, it simplifies the complex by reducing the number of characters.

By concentrating the plot, which was scattered across multiple characters, on a few main characters, the structure becomes more compact, forming a narrative centered around Wang Baoyu, Xie Baochai, and...

The main storyline revolves around Xiao Daiyu and two others.

For example, Keqing and Xifeng merge into one, becoming Yuan Fengqing, who possesses power, scheming, and secrets, and becomes entangled with Wang Baoyu.

For example, the fates and deeds of several maids can be concentrated on Xiren; the absurdities of the young masters can be attributed to Wang Lian, so as to control many with few and facilitate the advancement of the story along a single line.

Secondly, it intensifies contradictions and creates bizarre situations.

Within the existing framework of talented scholars and beautiful women, the novel introduces modern online novel writing styles for female readers and introduces some extreme plots.

Xie Baochai and Wang Baoyu were already engaged, but Wang Baoyu's heart belonged to Xiao Daiyu, who was also engaged to a young man from the Lu family of Wu County.

One love affair connects three threads, with misunderstandings, entanglements, jealousy, and helplessness layering together, greatly enhancing the story's tension and legendary quality.

Such misplaced marriages, unrequited love, entanglements, and the addition of forbidden fruit and taboo-breaking elements make it impossible for young women and wives in the Tang Dynasty to resist.

Just now, Su Hongyi, who had finished copying the first volume, had red eyes.

Her eyes were filled with tears and resentment as she stared at Yang Zhengdao, her voice both soft and reproachful: "How could you be so heartless, making that Lady Xiao suffer so much? She and Wang Erlang were clearly in love, but then there was Lady Xie in the picture—"

What?! What about Lu Jia Sanlang who didn't appear?

It's like the male supporting characters in these female-oriented novels are just there to be cuckolded!

When women fall in love, they tend to be more hypocritical than men.

Wang Baoyu's affair with his sister-in-law and his flirtation with the maid were completely overlooked by Su Hongyi.

Yang Zhengdao smiled helplessly and reached out to ruffle Su Hongyi's hair.

"Why are you crying? It's not true."

"But—but I still can't help feeling sad—that Lady Xiao is all alone—"

"Red dress————"

"Da Lang————"

"You're sick, you need to take your medicine."

"Huh!? Hmm————"

Two quarters of an hour later, Yang Zhengdao looked at Su Hongyi in his arms, her eyes still filled with tears, but her cheeks were flushed.

Are you still sad?

"Don't make fun of me, Da Lang!" Su Hongyi buried her head in Yang Zhengdao's chest shyly.

The candlelight flickered, casting two shadows in the room.

Su Hongyi snuggled closer to Yang Zhengdao.

"Da Lang————"

"Um.

""

"I am your Xiren, and it would be worth dying for."

"Silly girl!"

The next day, Yang Zhengdao looked refreshed, and Su Hongyi had a rosy complexion.

Naza's questioning gaze swept back and forth between the two of them.

Last night, the woman in red turned off her lights even earlier than her roommate, and the owner went to her study early to write a manuscript.

Could it be that...

"Sister in red, last night—"

"I don't!"

"I understand! I understand! Close protection!" Naza winked and grinned mischievously, making Su Hongyi both embarrassed and angry, her face flushed red.

Upon arriving at the Wude Hall, Yang Zhengdao discovered that Changsun Chong was not present today.

After asking Li Hui and the others, they learned that Changsun Chong had been partying all night, just like Li Hui the day before, and couldn't get up in the morning.

Li Hui quietly pulled Yang Zhengdao aside, and they sighed softly for a while.

"Ah Dao, you have no idea, Changsun Dalang, such a refined and gentle man, actually wanted to compete with Cheng Chubi, that donkey, to see who could last longer last last night."

this!!

This is a lot of information!

Those rich kids were having too much fun. Luckily, he didn't go last night. It's best to avoid going with them in the future.

Seeing Li Hui's still-present dark circles, Yang Zhengdao, as his good friend, decided to try to persuade Li Hui.

"Ah Hui, this kind of thing should be done in moderation. We must not let that vixen Ru Meng get involved—"

"What are you thinking? I was conserving my energy last night."

Li Hui put on a serious face, but less than three seconds later he revealed his sly expression: "I just secretly observed for a while."

this!!

Yang Zhengdao immediately stepped back several paces, wanting to get as far away from this perverted freak as possible.

"Ah Dao, let me tell you, I have a great idea for making money!"

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"We can create a secret file for each member, noting their size, dimensions, duration, techniques, and preferred positions, and sell it to young women looking for marriage partners!"

Yang Zhengdao was shocked and wished he could immediately sever all ties with Li Hui: "If you want to die, don't drag me down with you!"

Li Hui then stepped forward with a sly grin and tugged at Yang Zhengdao's sleeve: "Adao, don't be angry! This secret file must have been approved by the members."

Would you agree to have your private information recorded on file?

Li Hui smiled mysteriously, looking as if he had everything under control: "As long as you pay, the secret files can be slightly altered!"

this!!

This is similar to how people like Du and Gang in later generations only had medium, large, and extra-large sizes, and there was no such thing as a small size.

Men, those who know, know!

Li Hui's sudden flash of inspiration made Yang Zhengdao quite uncomfortable; it seemed that this guy had attained enlightenment!

To be honest, Li Hui's crazy idea actually has some merit.

According to the Tang Code, if a woman's family falsely claims to be a bride in a marriage arrangement, the woman shall be sentenced to one year of penal servitude. If a man's family falsely claims to be a bride, the sentence shall be increased by one degree. If the marriage is not yet finalized, the original agreement shall apply; if it is already finalized, the marriage shall be dissolved.

This presumption includes whether or not one can have sexual intercourse.

Moreover, the phrase "if the man's family makes a false claim, the punishment is increased by one degree" shows that the Tang Dynasty was very cautious in choosing a son-in-law and especially protected the woman's marriage rights.

Other historical materials, such as "Chaoye Zai", "Fengshi Wenjian Ji", "Tang Guoshi Bu", and the Dunhuang manuscript "Youxian Hunqian Tongju Shu", can serve as corroborating evidence.

When a woman from a prominent family marries into another family, the groom's private life is always investigated in secret. The groom's character, physique, and ability to produce offspring are all examined. There is even a common practice of sending a maid to test the marriage.

Given that the bath attendants and musicians at the hot spring bathhouse all wear veils, adding a "trial marriage service" wouldn't seem out of place at all.

Yang Zhengdao didn't care how much money he could make from this "trial marriage service." What he cared about was how to use the "trial marriage service" to coerce and force members to agree to create secret files.

All the other members have created private profiles, but you haven't? Then when you're about to propose and the woman comes to investigate, I'll have to tell her the truth: you don't have a private profile.

Gee!

This person wouldn't dare create a secret file!

There shouldn't be anything wrong—

Don't talk nonsense!

Once this secret file is established, if used properly, it will be a powerful tool.

Who should be asked to do this? Yang Zhengdao thought of Dilireba.

On the surface, the secret files for the "trial marriage service" can be handled by Li Hui, who is a member of the imperial clan, has credibility, and is not afraid of being harassed or provoked.

But secretly, Yang Zhengdao needed a secret file that could be used as leverage, and Dilireba seemed to be the most suitable candidate.

After all, this place of pleasure is an important hiding place for the Caiyi Gang.

Yang Zhengdao was certain that among the bathhouse maids, musicians, and medical workers, there must be people from the Caiyi Gang (a brothel).

With Li Hui providing cover on the surface and Dili carrying out the operation in secret, everything would be foolproof.

Since the decision has been made to leave a way out in the Western Regions, it is necessary to take over the forces of the Colorful Robe Gang.

If the Caiyi Gang wants to clean up their act, go ashore, and move to the Western Regions, then they'll have to pay some interest first.