Fang Clan Library

"When I decided to build libraries, I had already prepared myself for criticism," Fang Yun said.

"If someone gathers the bookstore owners to oppose it, it will be no small blow to either the libraries or your literary reputation," Tang Grand Manager said.

"They will do nothing more than accuse me of causing bookstore sales to decline after establishing libraries. Those who can afford the books will naturally buy them, while those who cannot afford them would not have bought them anyway. On the contrary, some may read a book for free at the library, find it worthwhile, and buy it to reread later. Besides, these are my own libraries. No one has the right to interfere."

"It's just... that is merely the surface reason. If this is done well, it may very well, like the Three Character Classic, gain the Instructional Sacred Way and have the fortune of the Human Race descend upon it. Especially those Great Scholars hoping for Saint Enfeoffment—they may very well fight over the Instructional Sacred Way within this."

"The sea is vast enough for fish to leap, the sky broad enough for birds to fly. They may all contend for this Sacred Way. But the sea has dragon-fishers, and the sky has sun-hunters!" A trace of early-spring chill seeped into Fang Yun's voice.

"Great Scholars fighting over a Sacred Way is not much of an issue. My Profound Court Book Firm is responsible for this matter, and that merit alone is sufficient. To join the struggle would be to lose face. Those flourishing great clans may not think much of it, but the powerful houses and fallen clans will never surrender even the slightest opportunity. What is more, there may be even graver consequences. Even if I do not say it, you can guess..."