Otaku Engineer in Great Tang Dynasty Chapter 49: Book Thief
Li Chengqian returned to the East Palace, and immediately ordered his attendant, and found ten eunuchs who could write.
Li Chengqian asked them to seize the time to copy Lan'er's booklet "Journey to the West", the sooner the better. And he himself stood behind one of the little eunuchs, watching the story by the way.
This is a bitter to the little eunuch. The prince urged him tightly, but now the prince is still standing behind him, how can he write. The little eunuch's hands began to tremble uncontrollably, and sweat started on his forehead, which naturally slowed down.
Li Chengqian has read this page for quite a while, and sees that the little **** hasn't finished copying and turning the page, he can't help but feel a little unhappy. Looking closely at his trembling hand, Li Chengqian understood what was going on. Some helpless in my heart, but not too harsh.
Li Chengqian had to walk away and said to the eunuchs who were copying the book: "You guys copy as soon as possible. Try to copy two copies as soon as possible today. After you finish copying, you will be rewarded alone."
The eunuchs hurriedly bowed their promises respectfully.
Li Chengqian turned around and said to the former little attendant: "Zhang Gui, after they finish copying, you should report to the lone as soon as possible."
The attendant hurriedly bowed and said: "No, Your Highness!"
Li Chengqian returned to the bedroom to rest.
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More than two hours later, Zhang Gui took two pamphlets and sent them to Li Chengqian's bedroom.
"His Royal Highness, I have already copied two copies, please read it."
Li Chengqian stepped forward quickly, took one of the pamphlets, sat on the bed, opened it eagerly, and said to Zhang Gui:
"Well, yes, people who copy the book will be rewarded. Zhang Gui, you now have someone to send the booklet you have left to Changle Palace."
"No." Zhang Gui quit.
Li Chengqian immersed himself wholeheartedly in the bizarre world of Journey to the West.
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The moon hangs in the sky, Changle Palace.
"Huh? Sister Yan'er, what are you doing in Changle Palace at this time?" In the attic of Changle Palace, a little lady in purple clothes saw an acquaintance coming over and asked quickly.
The tall maid stepped forward with a smile and replied: "Sister Li'er, the attendant Zhang Chang sent me to send the book to the princess, saying that the prince asked to send it over."
"But Her Royal Highness is already in bed now." Li'er raised her head and glanced at the attic where the lights had been turned off, and said embarrassedly.
Yan'er also looked up and hesitated: "His Royal Highness did not say that he had to deliver it to the princess personally, or Lier would help me put this book in the princess's bedroom, and wait for the princess to sleep tomorrow. After waking up, would you tell the princess?"
Li'er tilted her little head for a while. This is indeed a way. She nodded and said: "Well, sister Yan'er, please give me the book."
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Li'er took "Journey to the West" and entered the palace. Worried about awakening the princess, she had to put him on the table in the main hall on the first floor. Anyway, she was not worried that anyone would take it away.
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The next morning, Changle Palace.
Li'er saw a little fat man in a python robe approaching here, and hurriedly greeted him with a blessing, "The slave servant has seen His Royal Highness Wei Wang."
Little Fatty nodded, "Well, what about Changle?"
This little fat man is the second son of the present-day sage and the eldest grandson, Wei Wang Li Tai. He is only nine years old this year, but at a young age he is talented and brilliant. He loves literature, Gong Cao Li, and collects thousands of books. Deeply loved by Li Er.
Of course, smart people are a bit arrogant. Li Tai has always been at odds with Li Chengqian. He looked down on this prince brother, thinking that he was just born a year earlier than himself before he became the prince. Talent, Li Tai is confident that he can beat his brother.
A few days ago, Li Tai heard from his subordinates that Li Chengqian went out to relax because he took Changle with him, and when he came back, he brought a kind of delicacy to his father. As a result, his father was delighted and praised Li Chengqian for his filial piety and his brother and sister. Li Tai was a little unhappy.
That kind of delicacy, he knows, is called gnawing chicken. Later, he also ate it, and he ate a lot. Every day he asked the guards to line up to buy it for him. It was delicious, but he felt that the father should not Put the credit on his elder brother, this gnawed chicken was not invented by the prince.
So Li Tai also came to Changle Palace today, caring about this sister, and seeing if she wants to go out to relax, he happened to be with him. First, although Li Tai usually doesn't deal with Li Chengqian, he has always had a better relationship with Changle, and he is also concerned about his sister's health. Secondly, if Chang Le wants to get out of the palace, he can just follow it out. In return, he may still be praised by his father, saying that their brothers and sisters are harmonious, which is really multi-tasking.
Li'er bowed and replied: "Back to His Royal Highness Wei, the princess has not yet risen."
Li Tai was a little disappointed. It seems that he came early, so he just said casually: "Oh, the king will sit in the front hall for a while, and wait for Changle to get up."
went straight into the hall.
Lier hurried in to serve tea. Sitting on the Hu stool, Li Tai caught a glimpse of a booklet on the table with "Journey to the West" written on it. He couldn't help being a little curious. He wondered what book it was. This book, Wang Bo has never seen before.
immediately took the booklet and turned it over. Li'er next to him wanted to stop but didn't dare. This king Wei had a bad temper. She thought to herself that she could only wait a while for the princess to come to King Wei to ask for repayment.
Li Tai turned to the first page and was attracted. As it went further, more new and strange things came out, such as monkeys that jumped out of rocks, Bodhi ancestors, somersault clouds, seventy-two changes, and riots in the heaven. He had never heard of these strange things before. Yes, but these plots are so passionate and attractive. Li Tai couldn't help being more and more immersed in that wonderful story.
After a while, there was a sound of collision of tables and chairs on it. Li Tai was awakened by surprise. Li'er also reacted and said quickly: "It seems that the princess is awake. Your Royal Highness Wei, the servants are out of company first. , The maidservant is going to serve the princess and dress."
Li Tai waved his hand, and Li Er quickly went upstairs.
At this moment, Li Tai saw that he was left alone in the room. He looked at the "Journey to the West", his eyes flashed with dismay, hesitating and struggling flashed after a while, and finally saw the time There are too many. It is estimated that Changle will come down in a while. Li Tai gritted his teeth and finally flashed a trace of determination in his eyes.
Like a little thief, he first looked around and confirmed that he was the only one in the front hall, and then threw "Journey to the West" into his long sleeves like a thief. He did nothing but do nothing, regardless of who was standing at the door. The surprised eyes of the two little palace ladies ran away.
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in the attic.
"Princess, Wang Wei is already waiting for you downstairs!" Li'er combed Changle's hair while reporting.
"Oh? Brother Qingque came to me? Lier, hurry up, don't let Brother Qingque wait for a long time." Changle heard Li Tai come to her, and a little joy flashed on his delicate face.
Lier quickly speeded up, and said: "Princess, the prince sent a book to him last night. The servant girl saw that the princess was resting, so she put the book in the front hall."
Changle's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and he happily said: "Great, it must be the "Journey to the West" that the prince's brother heard yesterday. The prince's brother is really careful, copy it into a book and send it over. Lier, you Hurry up, I have to hurry down and take a look."
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a quarter of an hour later. The main hall of Changle Palace.
"Li'er, where's Brother Qingque?" Chang Le asked in confusion, looking at the empty front hall.
Li'er also looked confused and looked around~IndoMTL.com~ Suspiciously: "I'm still here just now!"
At this time, a little palace lady came in and told Changle cautiously: "Princess Qi, the slave servant saw that there was something urgent with His Highness Wei Wang a quarter of an hour ago, so she hurried away."
Changle is even more puzzled. I don't know what kind of nerves this older brother has made early in the morning. I can't figure it out after thinking about it for a while, so I just don't want to.
asked again: "Li'er, didn't you say that the prince gave a book to you before, and the book?"
"Go back to the princess, the book is there. Uh..." Lier pointed to the table, but found nothing on it. She was stunned, and then she knelt down with fear:
"The princess forgive me, the slave and maid really didn't lie. The book had been on the table before, and I just checked it after Wei Wang came down..."
Changle thought for a while, and finally reacted. He couldn't help being frustrated, stomped his feet, and said, "Smelly blue bird, see how Changle will settle accounts with you in the future!"
walked out quickly. She was going to the East Palace. Since Li Tai stole the "Journey to the West", even if she went to find Li Tai, she probably won’t be back for a while. It’s better to go to the East Palace. See if there are any remaining copies.
I have to say that Changle really knows Li Tai.
Li Tai ran back to the Palace of Wei with a guilty conscience and turned his head back to see if anyone was catching up. Seeing that there was no one behind, he let out a sigh of relief and said to the guard guarding the door: "Except for my father Summoned, the other people came, and you said that the king is not here, have you heard clearly?"
Although the two guards thought they were strange, they didn't dare to ask carefully, and hurriedly bowed their promises.
Li Tai hurriedly returned to his bedroom, carefully took out the pamphlet, and then couldn't wait to start reading it again, slowly entering the bizarre world of Journey to the West.
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