Happy life in the world of film and television

Chapter 1577 "The Handsome Scholar" - Xue Wenxi and Mu Xiaoman

Baiyu Island, Jiang Residence.

“This time, I set off from Pengze Kyoto on the Floating World Continent to explore the new continent…” Jiang Chen recounted his exploration of the new continent and concluded by saying, “This new continent is very large. We already know that there are the Great Jin Dynasty, the Southern Chu Dynasty, the Great Yao Dynasty, the Great Qi Dynasty, and the Great Wei Dynasty. In addition, there should be other countries. Therefore, I have decided to name the new continent the Yun Jin Continent.”

"Yun Jin Continent?" The women were slightly taken aback.

"That's right, it's the Yun Jin Continent."

Jiang Chen nodded: "Jin refers to the Jin Dynasty in the Great Jin Dynasty, and Yun refers to the Yunzhou City. I placed the family teleportation talisman in Yunzhou City, so I named the new continent Yunjin Continent."

"What kind of place is this Yunzhou City?" Tong Wei asked.

"Yunzhou City..." Jiang Chen explained the situation in Yunzhou City, and then explained why he placed the family teleportation talisman in Yunzhou City. He then said, "This time, I plan to send Xiao Meiniang, Shen Zhenzhu, Xu Miaoyun, Zhang Lihua, Chen Huier, Ye Caiwei, Xu Shiqing, and Dugu Jingyao to Yunzhou City in the Yun Jin Continent to be in charge of the development of the Yun Jin Continent."

"Okay," Xiao Meiniang and the others replied.

"Because Yunzhou City is a no-man's land, the population and other things are not very clear. So, the first step after arriving in Yunzhou City is to find out the situation of Yunzhou City..." Jiang Chen did not stay in Yunzhou City for very long and did not know much about the situation there.

"Given my husband's situation, the Yun Jin Continent might be located in the eastern part of the An Wu Continent?" Shen Zhenzhu asked.

"Judging from the direction, that's the case, but we haven't explored the eastern part of the Great Liang Dynasty either. I don't know if there are other continents within 20,000 kilometers to the east of the Great Liang Dynasty, after all, the altitude of flying on a sword is limited. I will explore again when I have time in the future. However, even if there are no new continents in this area, there will be large islands, and as for those unknown small and medium-sized islands, I'm afraid there are countless." Jiang Chen nodded.

The Pacific Ocean in the First World had more than 20,000 islands.

And in the sea area 20,000 kilometers east of the Great Liang Dynasty, there are countless islands.

"The speed of flying on this sword is too fast..." Xu Shiqing exclaimed.

“Although there are limitations to flying on a sword, this is already very good,” Jiang Chen said.

In the afternoon, Jiang Chen led Xiao Meiniang and the other women to Yunzhou City.

"This is a five-courtyard house."

Jiang Chen introduced the house to Xiao Meiniang and the others.

"Husband, is it possible to buy servants in Yunzhou City?" Zhang Lihua asked.

"I don't know, but there definitely are." Jiang Chen thought for a moment and said, "Jingyao, go and see if you can buy people, but the number only needs to be kept under a hundred."

"Okay," Dugu Jingyao replied.

“Yunzhou City is surrounded by mountains on three sides and backed by mountains on the other. Therefore, there isn’t much arable land near Yunzhou City. So, our first step in developing Yunzhou City is to develop commerce. Ye Caiwei, you and Xu Shiqing go to the real estate brokerage and buy a few more courtyards. We’ll need them later,” Jiang Chen said.

"Okay," Ye Caiwei and Xu Shiqing replied.

"Xiao Meiniang, you all clean up the mansion first. Then go and buy some daily necessities," Jiang Chen said to Xiao Meiniang and the others.

Xiao Meiniang and her entourage came with their personal maids.

Even the personal maids are highly skilled martial artists.

It would be a piece of cake to handle the task Jiang Chen had given him.

"Okay." Xiao Meiniang and the others nodded.

"I'll go and find out the specific situation in Yunzhou City."

After giving his instructions to Xiao Meiniang and the others, Jiang Chen left the Jiang residence.

Yes, this house is now the Jiang residence.

After leaving the Jiang residence, Jiang Chen strolled around Yunzhou City again.

After strolling around Yunzhou City for a while, Jiang Chen suddenly saw an academy.

"This is……"

Jiang Chen looked over.

At that moment, a group of people walked out of the academy.

"Ok?"

Just as Jiang Chen's gaze fell upon a scholar, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received one Orange Spirit Fruit.]

"A Luo of Oranges?"

"This is the ninth time I've received the Orange Fruit from checking in."

The Orange Spirit Fruit is a spiritual fruit used to cultivate spiritual power, and it is of a higher grade than the Crimson Spirit Fruit. Although the Orange Spirit Fruit and the Crimson Spirit Fruit differ by only one character, they are worlds apart. It can be said that this is the fourth thing to increase spiritual power, besides the Elementary Spirit Nourishing Pill, the Intermediate Spirit Nourishing Pill, and the Crimson Spirit Fruit.

"After refining the Crimson Thought Fruit, the Spirit attribute can be increased by 24 points, while after refining the first Orange Thought Fruit, the Spirit attribute will be increased by 240 points, and after refining the second Orange Thought Fruit, the Spirit attribute will be increased by 120 points."

"This is an extraordinary treasure!"

"Although only martial artists at the Spirit Abyss Realm can refine the Orange Thought Fruit, it is an extraordinary thing."

At that moment, Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

Xue Wenxi is a character in the TV series "Pretty Scholar".

In the drama, she seamlessly switches between two distinct images: a delicate and gentle young lady from a humble family and a refined and handsome scholar. Having suffered the early loss of her father and her younger brother's illness, she shouldered the heavy responsibility of managing the household at a young age. Besides being intelligent and quick-witted, she also developed a resilient, tenacious, and optimistic personality. Later, to solve her family's urgent needs, through a series of unexpected events, she disguised herself as a boy and entered the Yunshang Academy, a school that only accepted boys.

"The Pretty Scholar?"

"I didn't expect it to be this drama..."

"Xue Wenxi..."

Xue Wenxi in the drama is a clever and quirky woman from a poor background. In order to make a living, she has to disguise herself as a man and make a living by copying books in the city.

Despite her exceptional talent, Xue Wenxi is a person of strong principles. She refuses to help test-takers cheat, refuses to do homework for them, and refuses to do anything that violates her moral principles. However, even her steadfast principles seem to be shattered by life's hardships when her family is unable to repay their debts, and she herself is on the verge of financial ruin. Her seriously ill brother, in an effort to save her, chooses to go with the creditors. To raise money quickly enough to save her family, she finally agrees to become the person who helps them with their exams.

By chance, she met Feng Chengjun, the son of the governor of Yun Kingdom, and with his help, she entered Yun Academy. In this academy where only men could enter, Xue Wenxi had to hide her true identity at all times, which undoubtedly increased the difficulty of her life.

Besides Feng Chengjun, Xue Wenxi also met two other distinctive classmates at the academy. One was the dashing and handsome Yu Lexuan, who was unrestrained and had a keen business sense, naturally attracting many suitors. However, Yu Lexuan only had eyes for Xue Wenxi, and their relationship was filled with ambiguity and emotional entanglement. With Xue Wenxi's help, Yu Lexuan regained his dignity, which also led him to develop deep feelings for her.

Xue Wenxi's heart belongs only to Feng Chengjun; her relationship with Yu Lexuan is limited to a deep friendship. Although Yu Lexuan deeply loves Xue Wenxi, his feelings are ultimately destined to remain hidden in his heart.

"Xue Wenxi..."

"A woman disguised as a man... It's so easy to spot, yet no one seems to notice... This show has so many plot holes..."

"However, in fact, not long after she entered the academy, the men who admired her all realized that she was disguised as a man."

"Xue Wenxi is someone who needs money...maybe it's possible..."

Jiang Chen understood why those boys saw through it but didn't say anything.

Just like when he was in school, he also hoped that there would be more girls in his class.

The reasons behind this are obvious to anyone who knows.

"Xue Wenxi..."

Jiang Chen sized up Xue Wenxi.

Xue Wenxi and Jiang Baoning were played by the same actor in their previous lives.

Jiang Chen has firsthand experience of how good-looking someone is.

Yes, not just looks, but also figure...

"By the way, is this Yunzhou City the same Yunzhou from the novel 'Pretty Scholar'?"

Jiang Chen thought about it and felt that this was very likely.

With a quick glance, Jiang Chen spotted the people next to Xue Wenxi.

Feng Chengjun, a character in "Pretty Scholar".

In the drama, he is the son of the governor of Yunzhou. He could have lived a life of luxury thanks to his privileged background and outstanding looks, but instead, he strives to improve himself by using his intelligence and talent to govern the country and serve the people, making him a true academic genius. In the examination hall, he discovers that Wenxi, who is taking the exam under the identity of "Xue Wenbin," has unique insights into matters of the common people, and he admires her even more.

Yu Lexuan is a character in the drama "Pretty Scholar." In the drama, he is a shrewd and charming young nobleman with a keen business sense. One day, he accidentally witnesses Xue Wenxi bathing and discovers her true gender. Later, he is deeply moved by the birthday party Xue Wenxi meticulously planned, and from then on, he becomes her silent "brother"—because he sees in Xue Wenxi the hope for ordinary people to fight against fate. For Xue Wenxi, Yu Lexuan is even willing to turn against Han Shengzhi, the "Master of the Academy" who controls his destiny.

Lei Zexin, a character in "Pretty Scholar".

In the drama, he is a rebellious and unruly teenager with superb martial arts skills at Yunshang Academy, known as the "Yunshang School Bully." On the surface, he often appears as someone who drinks, fights, and disrupts the school's order, but in reality, he is a person full of justice, cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and ambitious. He once agreed to participate in the Grand Archery Ceremony, and during the process of instructing his teammates in archery, his calm, composed, and insightful perspective left a deep impression on everyone.

Han Seung-ji is a character in the drama "Pretty Scholar".

In the drama, he comes from a family of officials; his father, Han Zhengliang, holds a prominent position in the court, and he serves as the headmaster of Yunshang Academy. Han Shengzhi is arrogant and conceited, and he uses his power to suppress dissent, especially targeting Xue Wenxi, who comes from a poor background, and Feng Chengjun, who advocates equality.

"That's the advantage of ancient academy dramas; by seeing one person, you can see many people."

"Cloud-based academies may be a unique feature of Yunzhou City."

"There is a governor of Yunzhou in the drama, and Yunzhou may be the city of Yunzhou."

"Could there be another city lord in Yunzhou City?"

Does a no-man's-land have a city lord?

Jiang Chen thought this was unlikely.

After all, this is a world that blends film and television, and it's normal for some settings to be chosen for better integration.

In the no-man's-land, at most a few families are jointly in charge, and these families may be related to those countries, and there may even be a lot of movies and TV dramas incorporated into Yunzhou City.

"Let's go and find out more."

Jiang Chen murmured.

Just then, Xue Wenxi and the others parted ways.

Jiang Chen glanced at Xue Wenxi and followed.

Xue Wenxi walked slowly, and even though Jiang Chen wasn't specifically following her, she didn't notice him.

Soon, Xue Wenxi arrived home.

Jiang Chen glanced at the house and knew that Xue Wenxi's family was not doing well. However, Jiang Chen continued forward and walked past Xue Wenxi's house.

Because they were strangers, and because Jiang Chen also came over when Xue Wenxi entered the house, Xue Wenxi glanced at Jiang Chen as she closed the door.

Jiang Chen did not show any sign that he knew Xue Wenxi, and simply walked forward as if nothing had happened.

It wasn't until he reached the end of the alley that Jiang Chen realized he had entered another street.

Although he met Xue Wenxi, Jiang Chen did not forget his business.

Besides gathering information, they also went to the carriage market to buy carriages.

Yes, it's about buying a horse-drawn carriage.

If the Jiang family wants to develop in Yunzhou City, the most important means of transportation is still the horse-drawn carriage.

Although Yunzhou City is surrounded by water on three sides, and the canal outside the city can be said to connect the Southern Chu, the Yao Dynasty, and the Wei Dynasty, the means of transportation in the city is still horse-drawn carriages.

When Jiang Chen buys a carriage, he will naturally not buy just one.

After finding the right carriages, Jiang Chen bought ten different models.

After agreeing to deliver the goods to his door the next day, Jiang Chen left Chema City.

A quarter of an hour later.

"As expected, Yunzhou City has no city lord."

"Here, there are only a few influential families, just as I guessed."

Jiang Chen felt that this setting of Yunzhou City was better.

As long as it benefits the family's development, this is a good thing.

After a while, Jiang Chen saw a pavilion.

"Cloud Residence?"

Jiang Chen's eyes lit up when he saw the words "Yun Shang Ju".

Jiang Chen then went inside.

"Son..."

A madam walked in.

"I've heard that Miss Mu of Yunshangju is both beautiful and talented. I wonder if you have some free time now?" Jiang Chen tossed a silver ingot over.

"Yes, yes, yes, young master, please follow me."

Soon, led by the madam, they arrived at a private room.

"Young master, Miss Mu will be here soon," the madam said.

"Hmm, bring me a good meal." Jiang Chen took out a gold ingot and placed it on the table.

"Coming right away," the madam said hastily.

A moment later, the door to the private room opened, and a woman walked in.

Jiang Chen turned his head to look.

The next moment, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received ten Breaking Crossbows.]

"Ten Qi-Breaking Crossbows?"

"This is the sixth time I've checked in."

According to the system introduction, the Breaking-Armor Crossbow, like the Breaking-King Crossbow, Breaking-Martial Crossbow, and Breaking-God Crossbow, is a weapon specifically designed to deal with martial artists. It not only has the effect of penetrating armor but can also pierce through the body of a martial artist. The difference is that the Breaking-Armor Crossbow is a crossbow specifically prepared for martial artists at the Martial Emperor realm. When activated, it requires at least four martial arts masters at the Martial King realm to charge up their energy and channel their inner force before they can nock the arrow and release it.

Like the King-Breaking Crossbow, God-Breaking Crossbow, and Martial-Breaking Crossbow, the reason why the Gang-Breaking Crossbow can deal with martial artists at the Martial Emperor realm is that internal force, formation, and machinery gradually approach perfection under the remote rotation of a special device. The internal force originally transmitted to the Gang-Breaking Crossbow is amplified through the formation and machinery to achieve the power to penetrate martial artists at the Martial Emperor realm!

A single Crossbow can kill a martial artist in the early stage of the Martial Emperor realm!
Ten Qi-Piercing Crossbows—even the strongest Martial Emperor would perish on the spot if caught off guard!
"Ten Po Gang Crossbows are matched with one thousand Po Gang Crossbow bolts."

"Unfortunately, the Broken Crossbow bolts cannot be made before the manufacturing process is obtained."

Right then, Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

Mu Xiaoman is a character in the TV series "Pretty Scholar".

In the drama, she is the most talented courtesan in the city, sought after by everyone. She once promised to find her ideal husband by throwing an embroidered ball on her twentieth birthday. On her birthday, Han Shengzhi specially brought her a gift and begged her to throw the embroidered ball to him, but she refused, which made Han Shengzhi very angry. However, she had already made a careful plan and ultimately made Wenxi catch the embroidered ball.

"As expected, Mu Xiaoman can sign in."

"Come to Yunshangju was the right decision."

In the drama, Mu Xiaoman is a courtesan who has someone she likes, but that person doesn't reciprocate her feelings. However, she's not one to force things, because she knows that forced relationships are never happy. To outsiders, she appears aloof, mysterious, and unapproachable, but to her friends, Mu Xiaoman is intelligent, loyal, kind-hearted, and incredibly perceptive.

As the most beautiful courtesan, Mu Xiaoman always had high standards, but she fell in love at first sight with Xue Wenxi, who was disguised as a man. However, Xue Wenxi's identity destined them to be strangers, only able to be close friends. At Mu Xiaoman's birthday party, she was to dance and toss a bridal bouquet. Everyone was discussing who would get the bouquet, and just as Han Shengzhi was about to make his move, Xue Wenxi beat him to it.

Han Shengzhi likes Mu Xiaoman, but Mu Xiaoman likes Xue Wenxi, so Han Shengzhi always targets Xue Wenxi. When Xue Wenxi first entered the school, someone always targeted her and gave her an impossible task: to invite Mu Xiaoman to do a charity performance at the school. When Feng Chengjun saw Xue Wenxi's troubled look, he offered to pay for her to come.

Xue Wenxi inadvertently offended Han Shengzhi by inviting Mu Xiaoman to the academy. Han Shengzhi, who had always harbored feelings for Mu Xiaoman, assumed a romantic relationship between them and went to vent his anger on Xue Wenxi. However, before Han Shengzhi could finish his threatening words, Feng Chengjun rushed over and confronted him directly.

Initially, she broke up with Han Shengzhi due to his father's obstruction. Later, she developed feelings for Xue Wenxi, who was disguised as a man, but her relationship ended after she learned her true gender. In the finale, after the Han family's downfall, Han Shengzhi fell into a slump. Mu Xiaoman took the initiative to express her feelings, chose to reconcile with him, and supported him in starting a new life.

"Mu Xiaoman..."

Jiang Chen sized up Mu Xiaoman.

Mu Xiaoman and Jing Xiaoba from the Third World were played by the same actor in their previous lives.

However, in "Princess Agents", Jing Xiaoba is a minor character, while Mu Xiaoman is at least the third female lead.

Just then, Mu Xiaoman came up to Jiang Chen and bowed, saying, "Greetings, young master."