Damn it, I'm in the garbage book I wrote

Chapter 229 People’s words are scary
Rumor is a freak that will grow on its own, and if allowed to grow it will turn into a man-eating monster.

Of course, it's not about eating men. Which man doesn't want to be rumored to have sex six times a night and stuff a heroic female general like a sticky rice sausage? There are many such rumors. Whether it's friends or family, they will criticize on the surface, but they will also ask privately, "How can you be so strong? You can't tell normally."

But it is obviously very unfriendly to women. Even if the woman is innocent, it is very difficult to deal with such a thing. Otherwise, they have to arrest and kill the person. But it is harder to stop the people from speaking than to stop the river. Any containment measures will only fuel the rumors and may even make them worse.

Or they would set up a stage outside early in the morning when it was the busiest, and Princess Pingyang would lie on it with her legs spread out so that everyone could see her physical condition.

But obviously this is not an idea that a mentally normal person could come up with, so the princess has been very confused these days.

Chai Shaozhen left. He left alone on a horse. He put down the military governor's seal and general's armor, and left without looking back.

No one knew whether he was going to file a complaint to the emperor or to do something else, but everyone thought he left Dragon City because of the rumors about the princess.

"Sister, we can't continue to bother about this matter."

After Li Shimin came back from the border, he heard the news and went straight to Longcheng without returning to Chang'an. When he saw his sister's haggard look, he felt sad too.

"So what if I can't make trouble?" Princess Pingyang sat there and chuckled, "It doesn't matter. Those who are innocent will be innocent."

"This matter has developed to this point. It is no longer just a rumor. Someone must be behind this."

"Who could it be?" The princess sighed. "This rumor involves a prince consort and a princess. Not everyone would dare to say it."

"Whoever benefits from it will benefit." Li Shimin frowned at this moment: "Sister, think about who this rumor benefits the most."

Princess Pingyang smiled slightly, but said bitterly: "Of course I have thought about it, but after thinking about it, it is you. I am no longer suitable to be the commander of Longcheng. Daddy will definitely replace me. After I am replaced, you will be the only one who can come here."

"Ah?" Li Shimin slapped his thigh and said, "Someone wants me and my sister to get along!"

"Yes." Princess Pingyang nodded gently: "That's true, but who is it?"

Li Shimin threw his helmet on the table and said, "Sister, do you think it could be Xia Lin?"

After he finished speaking, he also shook his head: "He is also a consort, and the impact he has suffered this time is probably no less than that of his sister. He may even be blamed by Prince Teng. It shouldn't be him."

"Who would benefit the most from separating you and me?" Princess Pingyang frowned. "Well... if I withdraw, I will make the Chai family and I become enemies, and then alienate you and me."

Li Shimin thought for a long time, then turned back to look at his sister and took a deep breath: "Li Yuanji."

"Hmm?" Princess Pingyang looked up at him: "Li Yuanji?"

After getting a name, the two began to think about it. Adding all the factors together, this pit seemed to be tailor-made for Li Yuanji.

First of all, considering Li Yuanji's moral character, this kind of thing is consistent with his behavior. He is a very smart person, but he has never used his intelligence in the right way since he was a child. He is proficient in flattery and conspiracy.

Secondly, although this incident hurt his sister, it would invisibly increase the importance of his eldest brother Li Jiancheng to his father. Li Yuanji had always been dependent on his eldest brother. If he designed this to please his eldest brother, it would be reasonable.

Finally, he transferred his notorious sister back to Chang'an and sent the shrewd and powerful Li Shimin to Longcheng. In this way, they would no longer be constrained in Chang'an. Moreover, the Black Armor Army guarding Chang'an could not be easily transferred. If Li Shimin left, the Black Armor Army would change its leader...

Thinking of all this, Li Shimin's face turned pale, and he felt a surge of anger in his heart. The Black Armor Army was his lifeblood. If this was the case, he would have to hand over the Black Armor Army. He, Li Shimin, was not a pushover.

"Erfeng, don't panic." Princess Pingyang held her brother's hand and said, "As the saying goes, when an enemy comes, we will be able to find a way to deal with it. If I return to Chang'an, I will let my father hand over the Black Armor Army to me."

After hearing his sister's words, Li Shimin finally calmed down. Although he and Li Jiancheng were brothers, there was a big age difference between them, so their feelings were naturally not as deep as those with a sister of the same age.

In the entire Li family, even his father Li Yuan, no one can be trusted by him. Only his sister is the one he can entrust his heart and soul to. Even if his sister wants to kill him, he will never frown.

"I hate this Li Yuanji." Li Shimin took a deep breath and said, "He really has no dignity at all."

Princess Pingyang looked dejected: "I really don't want my family to live like the emperor's family. Don't worry about my sister. There will be a way."

Sure enough, that afternoon, the transfer order for Princess Pingyang came. Her defense zone was swapped with that of Li Shimin. Li Shimin was responsible for guarding Longcheng while she had to return to Chang'an.

The affiliation of the Black Armor Army was not reflected in Li Yuan's order, and the matter can only be concluded after they return.

But this time when he returned, the atmosphere was solemn. Li Shimin insisted that the rumor was spread by Li Yuanji, and Li Yuanji did expand the scope of the rumor. In short, this Yuanji was not clean.

Princess Pingyang naturally agreed to Li Yuan's order and could not find any reason to refuse. However, the brothers and sisters started arguing over the affiliation of the Black Armor Army.

Li Yuanji's position was very firm. What he meant was that the Xuanjia Army should belong to his eldest brother. After all, the Xuanjia Army could not be without a general after Li Shimin was transferred.

But Li Shimin firmly disagreed with this plan, and his meaning was very clear, that is, he would not move unless the Black Armor Army was given to Princess Pingyang.

The stalemate lasted for a while, and the entire Li family was in turmoil. After all, who wouldn't want those three thousand black-armored heavy cavalry? Having that thing meant the ability to sweep across the Central Plains. It was true that Li Jiancheng was the eldest son, but weren't there two younger brothers and sisters in between whose military achievements overshadowed his?

Because of this incident, the entire northwest was in a state of panic, and the situation even became tense. Everyone was worried that Li Shimin would change his mind with the black armor, but Li Shimin held on to the military power tightly and was also on guard against his father and elder brother taking action against him. Small rumors were just the beginning, and when they developed, they could even be as powerful as a million soldiers. Originally, this matter could be easily resolved by Princess Pingyang, but now because of this incident, her voice in the Li family was greatly weakened. This was not only the result of Chai Shao's family coming to question him after he ran away, but also the result of Li Yuanji turning the tide inside.

Once the level of trust drops, the whole situation becomes completely different.

At this moment, Xia Lin had just sent Lao Guo's family and the prince's family onto the cruise ship, saying that it was to let them relax before the wedding, and this was a little thought from the younger generation.

The 15-Day Luxury Cultural Tour of Poyang Lake (Exclusive Edition) was able to make the whole family happy, and when he was still standing there waving goodbye to the little princess, the spies sent out found him.

"Sir, Chai Shao has fled to the northwest, and the Li family is now at loggerheads over the fight for the Black Armor Elite Cavalry. Even if they don't fight, I'm afraid they will bear grudges from now on."

"What did Princess Pingyang say?" Xia Lin walked back with his hands behind his back. "What's going on over there?"

"I don't know yet. Before I return, Princess Pingyang has only been recalled to Chang'an. The rest of the matter will take more time."

Xia Lin nodded: "I guess they will be divided into two areas this time, Longcheng and Chang'an. Theoretically, the Black Armor Elite Cavalry will fall into the hands of Princess Pingyang, but Li Yuan will probably give her some of the military power. Li Yuan is still a bit suspicious. Okay, you take a rest first, and go back to gather intelligence in a few days."

After receiving this news, Xia Lin realized that his plan to harm the three sages was barely successful, but he did not expect that Chai Shao would run away, which was a pleasant surprise. With his escape, the enmity between the Chai family and the Li family was probably a foregone conclusion.

After all, no one can stand their daughter-in-law having a bad reputation. However, it can be seen here that Pingyang really does not know how to handle interpersonal relationships. She is used to giving orders from a high position and does not understand at all that men should obey.

It’s pretty good. At least from Xia Lin’s perspective, this method is the right way.

He was thinking about what to do next, and he came to Sister Chuntao's courtyard, intending to have a meal there. However, as soon as he entered, he saw the abnormal little Silla princess wearing a bellyband and changing clothes.

"Huh? What are you guys up to?"

Xia Lin asked curiously, and then saw Chuntao being led out by Miss Tingyun. She was wearing the newly designed clothes, which made her look dignified and luxurious.

As the saying goes, clothes make the man. Chuntao's biggest shortcoming is that she looks too much like a maid. She is playful and pretty, but she has a bit of the flavor of Jinsuo in My Fair Princess.

But after putting on this dress, the whole person's aura becomes completely different. The newly designed dress with the royal carefully selected appearance configuration firstly makes the person's appearance different, and secondly, the aura becomes stronger.

"Yo……"

Xia Lin looked Chun Tao up and down and said, "This dress is tailor-made for you."

Being praised like this, Chun Tao even felt a little embarrassed: "This dress is so valuable. I heard that it was sewn piece by piece by Tingyun and the others. The fabric is also the finest silk."

"It's expensive." Xia Lin took Chuntao for a spin and said, "Tingyun, let me wear all the jewelry."

These clothes as a whole refer to a lot of styles of later ethnic minorities, with some very interesting little creative ideas and many improved details. Although the overall style still conforms to the current aesthetic, if you look closely, you will find that they are completely products that transcend the times.

After putting on those accessories slowly, Chuntao looked like a person drawn by Ai when she stood there. There was not a single flaw on her body. If she put on some light makeup, I wonder how many people she would charm when she went out.

At this time, Xiaoyue, the nympho who was wearing a small bellyband just now, also came over dressed neatly. Her clothes fully showed her young and lively personality. She looked like a second-dimensional creature from the seventh century AD.

"Is it good looking?" Feng Lingyue turned around and said, "I told you, these things are not difficult for me."

Xia Lin looked around a few times, pulling at the waist and patting the butt. It looked good, but it still felt like something was missing.

Then he narrowed his eyes and thought for a moment: "No, clothes alone can't make people crazy about it."

After saying this, he suddenly had an idea. If that’s the case, why not just create an IP?
"Please wait a moment."

Xia Lin turned around and ran back to the county government office. He rummaged through his boxes and finally found a set of four great classics that he had copied when he had nothing to do. After all, there were very few entertainment activities in ancient times, and copying books was actually a good entertainment project. Sometimes he would copy until late at night, and he could finish copying a copy of A Dream of Red Mansions in no time.

Now take it out again, put it on the table, and say to the girls: "Take a look at it first, and see how much of the stuff in here you can use for food, clothing, shelter and transportation."

If this thing is placed in this era, it would basically be a dimensionality reduction attack. In it, Xia Lin changed the story to the background of the previous dynasty. After all, even the extravagance and luxury in Dream of Red Mansions were nothing in the Southern and Northern Dynasties.

The four of them were reading a book together, they were so engrossed in it that they even forgot to cook. Xia Lin, who originally wanted to eat for free, even cooked a pot of noodles for them.

But there was no way, Cao Xueqin wrote it so well. Every cough of Lin Daiyu touched the hearts of these girls, and they were completely addicted to it and couldn't extricate themselves.

Of course, according to Xia Lin, Dream of the Red Chamber is not the big killer. The real big killers are Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Journey to the West. It is nothing more than changing the Eastern Tang Dynasty into the Eastern Wei Dynasty, and replacing the imperial capital Chang'an with Nanjing.

Hey! If this doesn't go viral, Xia Lin will definitely get over 10,000 first orders for doing a handstand and having diarrhea live!
So when the girls woke up from Dream of the Red Chamber because of hunger, Xia Lin had already run away. He was now in Fuliang Bookstore, piling up Journey to the West in front of people, and then pointed at it and said, "Give me illustrations, and then print it. I want it to have pictures and words, suitable for all ages."

The bookstore manager flipped through the Journey to the West with great interest: "Master Xia's manuscript? It's interesting. I've never seen Master Xia take such great care in a book."

"Oh, there's nothing I can do. Everything else is fine, but I just can't let go of this stinky monkey." Xia Lin patted the manuscript and said, "I will review every picture after this one. My Monkey Brother is the Handsome Monkey King. If you draw me ugly, I won't accept it."

(End of this chapter)