Jiang Suzhou woke up halfway and propped himself up. He saw Huo Wujiu lift the bed curtain and walk out in large strides as if he was looking for something.
Soon, he returned and handed a book to Jiang Suzhou.
"Here, I brought it for you," he said.
His expression was calm, but he was actually very nervous.
His subordinates had rummaged through Nanjing and finally found this book in an auction house in Yangzhou. It was said that this book was collected by a famous family in Yangzhou. In the end, this family declined, and a prodigal son with all five poisons appeared, which was why this book was sold.
It was said that scholars especially liked this book. They boasted about it as if it was a treasure in heaven and earth.
Huo Wujiu's subordinates didn't understand, and neither did Huo Wujiu. However, since it was a treasure, it should belong to Jiang Suzhou.
One day, Huo Wujiu traveled thousands of miles to Yangzhou. He went to the auction house and spent a lot of money to buy this tattered book.
There were many scholars and scholars in Jiangnan, and some of them were rich country gentry. Many people had their eyes on this book. A few days before the auction, there were even people in Yangzhou who set up a bet on who would win this famous book.
In the end, it was bought by an unknown Second Master Huo.
At that time, the situation at the auction house was a bit difficult to clean up. There was even a scholar who tried to compete with Huo Wujiu. In the end, he didn't win and lost the bid. He even flicked his sleeves and left in anger.
However, Second Master Huo naturally didn't care about this.
He only cared about the book, spurred his horse on, and rushed back to the palace to sleep with his husband.
However, this book wasn't a good thing in his eyes.
Not only was the cover old and tattered, but the handwriting inside was also messy and flamboyant. Coupled with the cryptic language, it was impossible to understand what it was.
Huo Wujiu didn't understand why those scholars liked to pick up these tattered books.
Therefore, he felt uneasy at this time. He was afraid that the things he bought wouldn't be liked by Jiang Suzhou.
He stole a glance at Jiang Suizhou.
Jiang Suzhou took the book and flipped through it. Then, his face became expressionless.
Jiang Suzhou froze in place.
This book was actually the manuscript of a Yuefu master from the previous dynasty!
That great master's name had shaken the world because of his talent. After him, there was no other Yue Fu that was as miraculous as his. Just a random folk song poem of his could be passed down by word of mouth in ancient times where information was scarce. In the modern era, he was even more well-known and well-known.
This book of poems was actually written by him.
The ideas and modifications, as well as some inspirations, were all in this book. Flipping to a single page, it was as if he was conversing with that famous scholar from afar. It was completely different from trying to figure out his thoughts based on his words and sentences a thousand years later.
Jiang Suizhou was speechless for a moment.
A thousand years later, even a copy of this book could be placed in the National Museum. It was a national treasure. He had gone to take a look at it before. There were only a few words left on the page. It was completely different from the thick book in his hands.
This feeling was too surreal.
Jiang Suizhou was still in a daze. Just as he was about to speak, Huo Wujiu suddenly reached out and snatched the book away.
"It's not a surprise. I'm just teasing you," he said. "It's just a stupid book. I'll throw it away for you."
Huo Wujiu was a little annoyed.
It was indeed a piece of trash that only poor scholars would chase after. Jiang Suizhou flipped open the book and took a look. His face turned cold.
I have to throw this stupid thing away quickly, he thought. He thought to himself.
But just as he snatched the book away, he saw Jiang Suizhou rush forward in a panic. He almost fell off the bed. Huo Wujiu hurriedly went forward and caught him, stabilizing him in his arms.
"What are you doing?" Huo Wujiu was shocked when he saw that he almost fell.
Jiang Suizhou did not answer. Instead, he hurriedly said, "What are you doing?" As he spoke, he reached for the book.
"Why did you throw it away?"
Huo Wujiu was stunned. Only then did he realize that Jiang Suizhou was interested in this stupid thing.
He lowered his head and glanced at the book in his hand.
If it could catch the eye of Jiang Suizhou, it could not be considered stupid. For a moment, this stupid book looked much better in Huo Wujiu's eyes.
In the next moment, the book was snatched away by Jiang Suizhou.
What was this in Jiang Suizhou's eyes? It was the painstaking effort and spiritual energy of a genius. It was a treasure of civilization. With this thing, people thousands of years later could be like him. Through this book, they could become friends with that famous person.
This was something that could not be bought with money.
"Where did you get it?" Jiang Suizhou asked.
Huo Wujiu casually covered up the pride and joy in his heart.
"I bought it," he said.
"You went out today to buy this?" Jiang Suizhou asked.
When Huo Wujiu heard him ask this, he was even happier.
You like this stupid thing, right? You know that I'm good to you, right? Being my person means that I'll give you whatever you like in the world. I don't care if it's a star in the sky that can't be plucked or a treasure that can't be bought in the human world.
In any case, no matter what it is, I'll give it all to you.
Huo Wujiu raised his eyebrows and his lips curled up.
"It's a bit far. It took me a bit of effort on the way." His tone was calm, but the tail behind him was raised high.
However, Jiang Suizhou did not have the time to praise the big dog that had done a good deed.
He held the book in his hands as if he would break it if he touched it too hard. He carefully flipped through the pages.
Huo Wujiu was happy at first, but Jiang Suizhou did not stop after flipping through two pages. This made him feel a bit strange.
Why didn't he ask how far was a bit? Why didn't he ask how much effort he had spent?
This was such a good stupid thing. It was worth it for his eyes to be filled with this thing. Why did he neglect the person who gave it to him?
Huo Wujiu looked at the book with an unfriendly gaze.
In the next moment, he took the book away again.
Jiang Suizhou thought that he was going to throw it away again, so he quickly rushed up to snatch it back. This time, Huo Wujiu did not get what he wanted. He easily hid the book to the side and reached out to press Jiang Suizhou into his arms.
"It's not even dawn yet. Why are you reading? You have nothing to do tomorrow?" he asked.
Jiang Suizhou did not even think about it. His eyes were fixed on the book that Huo Wujiu had hidden behind him. "It's fine."
General Huo saw how reluctant he was to part with the book. A sea of jealousy rose in his heart.
"It's fine?" His eyes darkened.
Jiang Suizhou stared at the book and reminded him. "Be gentle. Don't break it."
Paper could not withstand the erosion of time. If this book was torn or scattered in their hands, wouldn't he become a sinner in history?
This book was to be left for future generations!
General Huo Wujiu was only concerned about the loss of a national treasure a thousand years in the future. He did not expect to hear this. The fire in Huo Wujiu's eyes was completely ignited.
Fine, this stupid book was even more important than him, wasn't it?
He gritted his teeth and glared at Jiang Suizhou. In the next moment, Huo Wujiu raised his hand. The book flew in a parabola and landed on the table next to him with a thud.
"Be gentle!" Jiang Suizhou's heart clenched when he saw this.
"I know. I'll be gentle."
Huo Wujiu gritted his teeth and said fiercely.
In the next moment, he pulled the bed curtains and pushed Jiang Suizhou into the bed.
— —
It was more than six thousand li from Ye City to Lin 'an. The official's caravan had always traveled slowly. It would take at least a month or two for them to arrive.
Now that it was summer, the journey was much easier. After two or three days, a messenger came to report that the troops from Beiliang were about to cross the Yangtze River.
Huo Wujiu had to send people to welcome them.
Jiang Suizhou discussed this with Huo Wujiu. Huo Wujiu's troops were currently stationed in various places. The only one who was free was Lou Yue. After thinking for a while, Huo Wujiu sent Lou Yue to send people to the riverside to welcome them.
Once the group of officials followed Huo Wujiu's arrangements and guarded various places in Nanjing, the entire Nanjing would become Huo Wujiu's sphere of influence.
This matter could not be handled carelessly.
Therefore, after receiving Huo Wujiu's orders, Lou Yue was specially summoned to the palace by Jiang Suizhou and specially instructed.
"This is a serious matter. General Lou, pay close attention to all the officials sent from Beiliang," Jiang Suizhou said.
Lou Yue was also aware of Huo Wujiu's current situation. He was originally a general of Nanjing. After joining Huo Wujiu's side, he naturally tied his life to Huo Wujiu. The two of them were cautious, so Lou Yue naturally did not dare to act blindly without thinking. He nodded and said, "Your Highness, don't worry. I will be careful."
Jiang Suizhou nodded and said, "I am naturally not worried about General Lou."
Lou Yue muttered to himself for a moment and said, "This subject has a presumptuous request."
Jiang Suizhou said, "General Lou, please speak your mind."
Lou Yue said, "Although I have never liked Wanjun running around, these days in Lin 'an, I have indeed restrained her greatly. Two days ago, she knew that I was going out, so she insisted on following me. I really have no choice … "
Hearing this, Jiang Suizhou couldn't help but reveal a smile.
Although Lou Yue was indeed a male chauvinist, he was also extremely soft-hearted towards Lou Wanjun. If not for this, Lou Wanjun wouldn't have such a temperament today.
"Miss Lou has always had a sense of propriety. If the general does not wish to restrain her in Lin 'an, just take her with you," Jiang Suizhou said.
Lou Yue sighed and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."
As he spoke, he stood up and was about to leave.
Jiang Suizhou said with a smile, "General Lou, you don't have to be too worried. Although Miss Lou's temperament is different from ordinary girls, it doesn't matter. The words that Miss Lou insists on not leaving the house are all said by those rotten scholars. Since General Lou doesn't like them, you naturally don't have to listen to them. "
Lou Yue nodded in agreement. However, he naturally didn't listen to these words.
The people from Jiangbei were about to cross the river, so Jiang Suizhou didn't dare to let them delay any longer. After resting for two days, the people who were going to welcome the Beiliang officials set off.
Lin 'an was very close to the river, so the army would arrive in three to five days. There were also scouts coming back and forth to report the situation. In the past few days, Jiang Suizhou had been paying attention to the news sent back by Lou Yue.
Huo Wujiu felt that it was a rare sight to see him act as if he was facing a great enemy.
"What are you afraid of?" He said. "They're just civil officials. They won't fall into the river and drown. As long as they come to the south, what else can happen? "
Jiang Suizhou shook his head, "It's always better to be careful. Before we reach Jiangnan, nothing counts. "
Huo Wujiu couldn't persuade him, so he could only turn around and look for Li Changning. He asked him to add a few more calming medicinal herbs to Jiang Suizhou's daily medicine.
Until five days later.
An urgent letter was quickly sent to Jiang Suizhou's desk. When the scout entered the palace, he was already panting. When he brought the letter forward, his legs went weak, and he knelt down with a plop.
"The general said that this letter is urgent. Prince, please read it quickly!" The scout said.
Jiang Suizhou frowned when he heard this and hurriedly took the letter.
When he opened the envelope, he saw that it was Lou Yue's handwriting.
"All the officials have been sent here, but the Crown Prince of Beiliang also came along."
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