Jiang Suzhou could clearly feel Huo Wujiu's exhaustion over the past few days.
He never said anything about it. Every day, after finishing his work in the imperial court, he would come to Jiang Suzhou as usual. He insisted on personally seeing how Jiang Suzhou was recovering, and then he would accompany Jiang Suzhou until Jiang Suzhou fell asleep.
His expression was still the same as usual, but the dark circles under his eyes were getting worse by the day.
Every time Jiang Suzhou wanted to ask, Huo Wujiu would beat around the bush, telling him that he was fine.
He couldn't ask any more questions.
A few days passed like this. Jiang Suzhou was recovering well, and he was gradually able to get up and walk.
The wounds on his body had all formed scabs, and he was getting better by the day. Li Changning's medical skills were amazing. Seeing that his wounds were recovering well, he added a few more herbs to nourish his blood and Qi, helping him to warm his foundation.
However, Huo Wujiu was still not at ease.
When he saw Jiang Suzhou moving on the ground, he felt as if he was facing a great enemy. His entire body tensed up, and he had to help Jiang Suzhou back.
Wei Kai, who was at the side, couldn't bear to look at him.
As long as their general didn't lose an arm or a leg, he would be fine no matter how serious his injuries were. He was like this himself, and he was also like this when he served the emperor. When had he ever seen him so cautious?
Sure enough, love was the best way to change a person's temperament.
Although Jiang Suzhou didn't say much these past few days, he had been silently observing Huo Wujiu's condition.
He knew that Huo Wujiu was stubborn and could endure. Even when he couldn't take it anymore, he wouldn't take the initiative to show weakness. Moreover, he had been injured these past few days. Huo Wujiu was being very careful around him, so he naturally hid the things that he had to face even more deeply.
However, Jiang Suzhou didn't want to let him do as he pleased.
Huo Wujiu used to be so stubborn because he was indeed all alone in the world. Everyone said that he was an indestructible God of War. Everyone relied on him. Naturally, he had no one to rely on and could only hold on by himself.
But now, it shouldn't be the same as before.
Jiang Suizhou waited quietly, all the way until this day.
After Huo Wujiu left early in the morning, he drank the medicine delivered by Li Changning and felt refreshed. His body also felt lighter, so he got out of bed and took a walk outside the palace.
Today, he was living in the back of the original Houzhu's palace. It was originally the palace where the favored concubines lived, but because Houzhu was always impartial, it had been left empty for a long time.
The scenery in the courtyard was beautiful. Meng Qianshan, who was walking beside him, told him with a smile that General Huo was staying in the side chamber and would be here every day.
His words were sweet and his smile was joyous. Jiang Suzhou glanced at him with a faint smile but didn't say anything.
He raised his eyes and looked into the distance. He saw that there was a scenery with every step in the palace garden, which made the golden and dazzling pavilions look quite lively.
He didn't come out today to look at these things.
He just wanted to see how well he had recovered and how far he could go.
He was satisfied with the results of this test.
He stood in the corridor for a while, then returned to his room and waited until nightfall.
It was already past the second night watch, but Huo Wujiu still hadn't returned. Usually at this time, he would be in Jiang Suizhou's palace. Today, he must have run into some trouble.
Jiang Suizhou sat there quietly for a while, then got up.
Meng Qianshan saw him get out of bed and hurriedly greeted him, "Your Highness?"
Jiang Suizhou said calmly, "Change my clothes and have someone prepare a carriage. I'm going out."
Meng Qianshan hurriedly advised, "Your Highness, it's late in the night outside. Your injuries haven't healed yet …"
"Then prepare a thick cloak for me," Jiang Suizhou said.
Meng Qianshan was still hesitant, "But …"
Jiang Suizhou looked up at him, "What's wrong? My words don't carry any weight?"
Meng Qianshan clenched his right hand with his left hand, feeling a little uneasy.
Jiang Suizhou said, "It was Huo Wujiu's orders, right? Just go, he won't do anything to you. "
Meng Qianshan saw Jiang Suizhou's resolute attitude and had no choice but to grit his teeth, stomp his feet, and agree.
— —
Huo Wujiu's side was indeed in a terrible fix.
The civil officials of the Pang Party, who were originally difficult to deal with, were now much more well-behaved. They were fence-sitters to begin with. When they lost power, they would abandon Pang Shao. When Pang Shao was in power, they followed him. Now that Huo Wujiu was in power, they were extremely obedient and didn't cause any trouble for Huo Wujiu.
The ones who were difficult to deal with were those self-proclaimed bookworms.
The Jing Dynasty had fallen. Thus, they would seek death all day long. Even cursing at the guards was considered a light punishment. However, Huo Wujiu couldn't let them die. After all, if too many officials died, the world would be in a state of panic.
There wasn't a day that went by when these people didn't cause trouble for him.
That wasn't all. After a few days, Huo Wujiu was quite proficient in dealing with them. However, today, the person who made him the most agitated was his uncle.
Naturally, Nan Jing's movements couldn't escape Beiliang's eyes. Beiliang's new emperor, Emperor Zhaoyuan, Huo Wujiu's uncle, had already sent someone to deliver a letter to him. It arrived today.
The letter was stamped with the emperor's seal. It was absolutely authentic.
Huo Wujiu placed the letter on the table. Just as he was feeling vexed, someone came to report that Qi Min, Lord Qi, tried to kill himself again today. Fortunately, he was stopped in time and didn't die, but he was slightly injured.
This news was like a spark falling into a pile of dry wood.
"You can't even take a good look at a person?" Huo Wujiu said angrily. "He's just an old man who doesn't even have the strength to truss a chicken. How can he torment you into such a cowardly state?"
The person who came to report hurriedly explained that Lord Qi's emotions were unstable and he didn't want to have any interaction with the people of Beiliang. They really couldn't do anything about it.
"I don't believe that he'll die if you tie his hands and feet, stuff his mouth, and force food into his mouth three times a day." Huo Wujiu gritted his teeth. His voice was so cold that it sent chills down their spines.
The person who came didn't even dare to raise his head. He trembled as he repeatedly acknowledged and knelt down to appease General Huo's anger.
"Then why aren't you leaving?"
Huo Wujiu threw the booklet to the ground.
If he let him look at it one more time, it would kill him.
The person repeatedly acknowledged and was about to leave.
However, at this moment, a clear voice came from the side. "Wait."
Everyone in the Imperial Study was shocked.
Huo Wujiu looked up and saw Jiang Suzhou standing behind the screen at the back of the Imperial Study. His complexion was still a little pale. He wore a thick black cloak with a cloak wrapped around it. It was clearly summer, but he was dressed for autumn.
The soldier kneeling on the ground broke out in a cold sweat.
Who was this person who dared to interrupt the General when he was throwing a tantrum?
Ever since the Old Marquis passed away, no one in the world had such guts.
That person knelt on the ground. He couldn't advance or retreat and could only remain motionless.
Suddenly, there was a sound from the dragon table. It was their General who had stood up.
Not only did the General not punish him in anger, but he also hurriedly stood up and went to the person's side to support him.
"Why are you here?" That voice actually sounded a little panicked, and the thunderous fury from before instantly dissipated by seventy to eighty percent.
That person opened his mouth.
"If I didn't come, I wouldn't have heard you throw a tantrum."
His voice was still unhurried. Perhaps because of his poor health, his breathing was a little weak. It sounded clear, gentle, and a little soft.
"It's nothing. It's just a small matter." Their General hurriedly explained. "It's so cold at night. How could I let you go out so far? How could you be such a bad Meng Qianshan? "
That person laughed softly. "What, are you going to punish my people?"
When General Huo heard this, he didn't say anything.
At this moment, the soldier kneeling in front of the table was even more curious to see who this person was.
What kind of deity had descended from the heavens to make this general, who was so angry that even the Heavenly King couldn't control him, become so obedient?
He didn't dare to raise his head. He only heard the General supporting that person until he sat down on the dragon chair. The General, on the other hand, stood to the side.
That person spoke again.
"Stand up and speak." He said.
This was what he said to the soldier kneeling there. The soldier didn't dare to move for a moment. As soon as he raised his head carefully, he heard their General's angry voice. "Are you deaf?"
The soldier hurriedly got up.
"What happened just now?" That person asked again.
This time, the soldier stood up straight. As soon as he raised his head, he could see the person's face.
It was a young man with exquisite features. He was very young, but he looked like he hadn't recovered from his illness. The dark robe he wore was graceful and elegant. It wrapped around him, giving him an air of arrogance and nobility. His expression, however, was calm.
The soldier's courage grew.
"Young Master, it's a matter at Taichang's residence." He said.
"What is it?" The young master asked.
"Taichang … has been in a bad mood these past few days. He's been trying to kill himself." The soldier said.
The young master raised his head and looked at General Huo, who was standing to the side.
"I don't remember Sir Qi being like this." He said. "What have you been doing these past few days?"
General Huo lowered his head to look at him.
General Huo was tall and straight. Now that he was wearing a military uniform, he should have looked arrogant and unbridled. However, he lowered his head. Although his expression didn't change, he looked somewhat tame, like a wild wolf that had recognized its master.
"… Nothing much." General Huo's tone was full of dissatisfaction, but also a little guilty. "I haven't thought of how to deal with them, so I locked them up in their old residence."
The young master chuckled, a little helpless.
"Do you think they're prisoners?" He said. "If you really want to kill them, there's nothing wrong with doing so. But since you don't want to, you should at least treat them with respect. That's the only way to appease them. "
Appeasing people was a blind spot in their knowledge.
Huo Wujiu and his group of generals and soldiers had been guarding the pass from the start. To them, after a victory, they had always killed the local officials quickly. Sparing their lives was already an extremely special mercy.
They had already lost. Why would they need people to appease them?
The soldier below also scratched his head in confusion.
The young master pulled out a piece of paper and started writing on it with a brush.
After a while, he put down the pen and picked up the paper. He read it from top to bottom, then slowly dried the ink.
"But I think that no matter what you do now, they won't listen." The young master said. "If that's the case, I'll have to trouble you to pass this letter to Lord Qi on my behalf. You don't have to say anything. The letter is signed. You don't have to worry about anything else. "
As he spoke, the ink dried. The young master folded the paper and handed it to the table.
The soldier hurried forward to take it. When he looked up, he saw the young master smiling at him.
"Go." He said.
The soldier hurriedly bowed and left.
Before he left the imperial study, he secretly looked up and saw the young master looking up and saying something to General Huo in a low voice. General Huo had one hand on the armrest of the dragon throne. He obediently lowered his head and listened. There was no trace of the fierceness from before.
The imperial study was brightly lit. For a moment, there was a sense of harmony and tranquility.
The soldier didn't have much education, but a sentence immediately popped up in his head.
Everything had its vanquisher.
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