[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-ink-saint-of-great-zhou":3,"chapter-the-ink-saint-of-great-zhou-the-ink-saint-of-great-zhou-chapter-159":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Ink Saint of Great Zhou",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2292122,4481,"Chapter 159: Do You Understand?","the-ink-saint-of-great-zhou-chapter-159",159,"\u003Cp>“Thank you, Marquis Wenguan. From now on, I will work twice as hard to analyze the character Wang Xifeng and will not disappoint you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Xin said with a smiling face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang finally turned to Wang Huachu, and this time did not ask, but said seriously: “Your character is Qin Keqing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of Wang Huachu’s personality and appearance, he had initially thought three roles suited her best: Lin Daiyu, Qin Keqing, and You Erjie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she played Lin Daiyu, she was too beautiful, and lacked that certain atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both You Erjie and Qin Keqing suited Wang Huachu well, but during her character analysis, she clearly favored Qin Keqing more, so he decided to assign her this role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Lu Fang himself, in the previous world’s TV adaptation of Dream of the Red Chamber, he had always preferred Qin Keqing’s appearance and bearing, and felt she could perfectly embody the role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Huachu smiled and nodded cautiously: “Marquis Wenguan, do you think I’m suited to this character?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang nodded seriously and said: “I greatly admire this character’s appearance and atmosphere. If you portray her, I believe you will astonish me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Huachu smiled and said: “I like this character too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Zixuan clapped and said: “Marquis Wenguan, your thoughts are exactly the same as mine. Looking at it this way, they truly suit these three roles.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang’s smile faded, and he said seriously: “My expectations for this adaptation of Dream of the Red Chamber are very high, so we will not begin filming hastily. You have ample time to analyze your characters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will conduct an evaluation later. If you fail, your role will be reassigned—so give it your all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let us together bring the refined Dream of the Red Chamber to life, giving these characters true spirit. You can do it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three women nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Zixuan smiled bitterly: “Marquis Wenguan, finding the other characters as described in the refined text will be somewhat difficult—it may take time, and the silver expenses might exceed the original budget.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang nodded: “Don’t worry about silver. I’ve already contacted Shen Squad Leader via a transmission talisman. The Shen family will support us in this regard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, this is fine—by bringing the refined Dream of the Red Chamber to life, we can also help promote the Da Zhou Literary Gazette.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for silver, don’t worry—but I take this matter seriously. We must choose the right actors.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’d rather wait indefinitely than rush into production without proper preparation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Zixuan nodded with a smile: “I understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On their way out, Lu Fang and He Zixuan discussed several specific matters, then parted ways. Lu Fang had just received a transmission talisman from the Chancellor, summoning him to the palace—the Son of Heaven wished to see him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the carriage heading to the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang touched the area over his chest. Though Mo Xin had assured him not to worry—that its presence would not be detected—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, nothing could be taken for granted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew what kind of beings dwelled within the Da Zhou palace? What if Mo Xin were discovered—would they kill him on the spot?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the likelihood was small,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>it was still a possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the stakes of his life, Lu Fang remained uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Xin: “You seem uneasy. It’s because you can’t control your own fate—this feeling must be unbearable. Let me say this: that man’s ambition was good, and his words were wise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You have the strength—why remain beneath others?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With your conditions, you could easily build your own power. Why should the Son of Heaven of Da Zhou hold all authority?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One word from him, and you could die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As that man said, if you don’t prepare early, one day when you rise to power, your entire family may be exterminated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang snorted coldly in his mind: “Shut up! Do you think I don’t know this? Build a power base? Do you really think it’s that easy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Shen family is merely a merchant clan—yet their intelligence network is already so powerful. What do you think the Son of Heaven’s network is like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I followed your advice, I’d be finished the moment I made a move.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps the Son of Heaven won’t act against me now—but my fate would still be terrible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Xin: “Wow, no wonder you’re the Marquis Wenguan of Da Zhou—you’re right. I hadn’t considered that. Listening to you, I realize I should proceed more cautiously.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang sneered: “Are you sure you truly didn’t think of this? Or are you deliberately pushing me toward this path—wanting my family destroyed, forcing me onto the future you’ve imagined? If that’s all you’re capable of, you’re still far too weak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Xin chuckled: “You misunderstand me. I truly didn’t think of this. I am you, and you are me—why would I deliberately harm you? If the Son of Heaven truly wants to kill you, what benefit would I gain?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because you know the Son of Heaven won’t act against you immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang smiled faintly: “You think I can sense future dangers and avoid them—so the Son of Heaven will target my family, dragging me into a struggle?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I advise you not to toy with such schemes. It will only make me resolve to eradicate you completely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were filled with threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief silence, Mo Xin laughed cheerfully: “Alright, I admit I had a little of that intention. But Marquis Wenguan, you’ve truly impressed me—I only mentioned it in passing, and you saw right through it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before, I didn’t think much of it—but now, I’m genuinely looking forward to your future path. It will surely be an extraordinarily brilliant one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I truly can’t wait to see what kind of person you’ll become.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang snorted and ignored Mo Xin, lost in heavy thoughts. He had become wary of Mo Xin, resolved to treat every word it spoke as wind passing his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was still affected by its words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a presence constantly spoke within him, and some of its points held truth—he simply couldn’t fully shut it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Build his own power?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Fang had indeed considered it—but such a move couldn’t be rushed. He needed the right opportunity; otherwise, it was better not to act at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t simple. The Son of Heaven of Da Zhou was no ordinary man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, why had the Son of Heaven suddenly summoned him to the palace? He still didn’t know the reason.\u003C\u002Fp>",1095,"2026-06-20T03:56:21.568Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","151c543cbb2f1b2de838122c5cd500d93b8fc5b2bc3a0d96528e9b61270db24f","the-ink-saint-of-great-zhou-chapter-160","the-ink-saint-of-great-zhou-chapter-158",289,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-ink-saint-of-great-zhou-cover.jpg"]