After Jiang Suzhou lay down, he closed his eyes and waited for sleep to pass through the night.
It would be best if he woke up the next day in his apartment and was woken up by the alarm clock.
… … However, even if Jiang Suzhou just wanted to sleep peacefully, he couldn't get what he wanted.
In fact, this bed that was carved with flowers not only looked uncomfortable, but lying on it was even more uncomfortable. He could only lie on his side and drape a thin cloak over his body, barely enough to serve as a blanket.
This sickly body was so delicate that it was beyond his expectations.
The narrow bed made his waist and back ache. Even though it was spring indoors, his hands and feet were cold.
He tossed and turned all night and couldn't sleep. He could only watch helplessly as the red candles in the room burned out and the sky outside the window gradually brightened.
When he sat up early in the morning, his whole body was in so much pain that he felt like his bones were about to fall apart. His throat was also a little itchy, making him want to cough.
He held his throat and coughed twice, then rubbed his dizzy forehead.
Outside the window, there were already many servant girls waiting in the corridor. Jiang Suzhou looked up and saw Meng Qianshan standing at the door with his hands behind his back. He was probably waiting for him to wake up so he could come in and serve him.
He definitely couldn't let him in. If he came in, wouldn't the fact that he and Huo Wujiu didn't sleep together be exposed?
Jiang Suzhou immediately made a decision.
He had to run. He had to run quickly.
He glanced at Huo Wujiu.
There was an empty wheelchair on the other side of the bed. Huo Wujiu was lying motionlessly on his side, facing him.
Some light came in through the window and shone on his face. His crow feather-like eyelashes cast a shadow.
He was indeed very good-looking.
The contours of his face were very neat, his facial features were deep, and the bridge of his nose was high. At this moment, his eyes were closed, and his malicious and fierce black eyes were covered by his long eyelashes. He looked exceptionally handsome and flamboyant.
Facing the sunlight, Jiang Suizhou saw that there was a small old scar at the end of his left eyebrow, cutting off that sharp eyebrow abruptly.
It was like a scratch that landed on a divine weapon, causing it to fall into the mortal world, staining it with a bit of blood energy.
He was fast asleep.
Jiang Suzhou breathed a sigh of relief and carefully got up from the couch.
It was great that Huo Wujiu was still unconscious.
After all, he had spoken so harshly last night, yet he had hidden to sleep at the side for the entire night. Today, when the sun rose, he had to run away with his tail between his legs. No matter how he looked at it, it was a bit embarrassing.
This kind of shameful thing was more suitable to be done secretly.
With this thought in mind, Jiang Suizhou straightened his robe and stood up straight. He appeared to be magnanimous, but in fact, he walked out quietly.
As the footsteps faded away, the door creaked open, and then it was closed again.
The only slight sound in the room disappeared, leaving only an empty silence.
Huo Wujiu opened his eyes.
That pair of gloomy eyes were awake and sharp, not at all like someone who had just woken up.
His gaze fell coldly on the couch under the window.
Under the open window, the sunlight fell on the couch, and fine dust danced in the light.
There was no one on the couch.
It was even carefully tidied up. Just by looking at the clumsily flattened wrinkles, one could see that the person was trying hard to cover up the traces of sleep.
Huo Wujiu's gaze paused.
He had always been extremely vigilant, and his ears were sharp. Therefore, none of Imperial Prince Jing's movements last night escaped his eyes.
He watched him squeeze himself down on the bird-sized couch, and listened to him toss and turn there all night in what he thought was a very light movement.
Just now, she heard him tiptoeing out like a thief.
… It was unbelievable.
Before coming here, Huo Wujiu had anticipated what he would face in Imperial Prince Jing's estate. Imperial Prince Jing was vicious, sinister, cunning, and vengeful. He didn't get along well with Emperor Jing. Emperor Jing seemed to be rewarding him, but in fact, he was using him to humiliate Imperial Prince Jing. There was no way Imperial Prince Jing wouldn't hate him.
His situation would only be more difficult than when he was in the imperial prison.
However, Imperial Prince Jing didn't do anything. Instead, he avoided him, as if he was very scary.
Huo Wujiu couldn't help but lower his eyelashes and look at his legs.
The people of Nanjing were indeed afraid of him. It was because they were afraid of him that they crippled his meridians and broke his legs.
Even when he was a cripple who couldn't even stand up, they were still afraid of him. Just like yesterday, half of the imperial guards were mobilized to take him out of the prison, and all the streets were cordoned off.
That sedan chair was even more secure than a prison wagon. It was as if he had the ability to grow wings and fly out.
Huo Wujiu had long known that in the past, he had made them tremble in fear at the mention of his name. Now, their abuse of him would become even more severe.
As long as he fell into the hands of the enemy, the enemy's fear would turn into a knife that stabbed him. Only when he was on his last breath would they be at ease.
They were right to do so. After all, he was Huo Wujiu. As long as he had room to move, he wouldn't sit still and wait for death.
But this Imperial Prince Jing …
Huo Wujiu frowned.
He had never seen someone like Imperial Prince Jing. He was obviously afraid of him and had plenty of ways to deal with him, but he didn't do anything.
He didn't believe that Imperial Prince Jing was a kind person at all. However, it seemed that Imperial Prince Jing didn't need to put on an act in front of him.
Huo Wujiu closed his eyes.
He had already guessed many of Imperial Prince Jing's moves when he was in the prison. He had prepared a backup plan for himself. He knew that there would be an unforeseen event, but he didn't expect …
The unforeseen event he encountered was actually Imperial Prince Jing.
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Meng Qianshan, who was waiting at the door, was shocked when he saw Jiang Suzhou push open the door and come out.
He looked at the sky and hurried forward, saying, "Master, there's still more than two hours before the imperial court meeting. Why don't you rest a little longer?"
Jiang Suzhou closed the door.
The imperial court meeting? He was aware of this. The Jing Dynasty didn't have an imperial court meeting early in the morning. Instead, it was held every five days. It was called the imperial court meeting.
However, he didn't expect that he would encounter it the second day after he transmigrated.
He nodded and said faintly with a slightly hoarse voice, "I woke up early. It's fine."
Meng Qianshan hurriedly responded. He turned his head and ordered the servants to prepare a meal in the prince's courtyard. He then helped Jiang Suzhou up and led him out of the courtyard.
Jiang Suzhou hadn't slept all night and was feeling dizzy. He didn't refuse and allowed Meng Qianshan to help him.
Meng Qianshan cautiously glanced at him as they walked.
… Good fellow.
There were dark circles under his eyes, his face was pale, his steps were unsteady, and there was an unconcealable tiredness in his eyes.
This … the prince, last night was quite intense, wasn't it?
Meng Qianshan glanced at him and carefully looked away.However, he couldn't control his eyes. He couldn't help but take a second and third glance.
He peeked so frequently that even Jiang Suzhou noticed.
Jiang Suzhou had just sat down on the carriage in front of the courtyard when he saw Meng Qianshan sneakily looking at him again.
Jiang Suzhou couldn't help but frown and ask, "What's wrong?"
Meng Qianshan hurriedly looked away and said with a smile, "Nothing, nothing. I just wanted to ask the prince if there was anything he wanted to use this morning."
Jiang Suzhou shook his head, "Anything is fine."
Meng Qianshan hurriedly responded. He ordered the servants to lift the carriage and walked in the direction of Anyin Hall.
Jiang Suzhou pondered for a moment and asked, "Meng Qianshan, Huo Wu … Madam Huo is moving to a courtyard. Have you made the appropriate arrangements?"
Although his mind was muddled, he still remembered his plans from last night. Last night, they slept in the hall used for wedding ceremonies in the prince's estate. Today, Huo Wujiu was moving to his residence.
Since he had made up his mind not to provoke him, he couldn't mistreat him in these basic necessities.
Meng Qianshan was dumbfounded.
Huh? Since when did the prince ask about such trivial matters in the estate?
Jiang Suzhou didn't receive a response for a moment. He turned his head and saw Meng Qianshan standing there in a daze.
"Meng Qianshan." He reminded him.
Meng Qianshan hurriedly replied, "Don't worry, the prince. I've already sent the order!"
Jiang Suzhou paused and continued, "He seems to be badly injured. Send someone to take a look at him later."
Good fellow, he actually wants to find a doctor for him.
Meng Qianshan nodded repeatedly, "This servant will find a mansion doctor in a moment to take a look at Madam Huo."
Jiang Suzhou grunted in acknowledgment and said, "Be careful."
After he finished speaking, he withdrew his gaze and closed his eyes. He rested his forehead on his hand and took a nap.
However, he didn't notice that Meng Qianshan, who was standing next to him, was already dumbfounded by his instructions.
He was already screaming in his heart.
He had been sent to serve the prince since he was a little over ten years old. He had been with him for many years, but he had never seen the prince care about these things!
It wasn't as if there were no other madams in the estate. No matter how much the prince doted on them, he had never seen the prince take such care of them!
He didn't forget that when the prince came last night, he was as cold as ice and filled with anger. Yesterday, he threw away other people's veil and drank the nuptial wine alone. Just waiting for other people's gazes made his back break out in cold sweat.
It had only been one night, and he … he was already thinking about the madam inside!
What else could change a person's attitude so quickly?Even though he was only a eunuch, he still knew a thing or two.
But thinking about it, it made sense …
Just by looking at the prince's excessive indulgence today, he could see a glimpse of the madam inside.
Thinking of this, Meng Qianshan couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
He didn't expect … he didn't expect that cripple to be so capable!