Farming with kids: My deceased husband returns and I spoil him rotten.

“This is no excuse for you to keep it from me. I just want to know what you’re up to. If it’s possible, I can help.”

Gu Yu looked at Shang Qing anxiously, as he disliked her excluding him in everything she did.

Shang Qing looked up at Gu Yu and fell into deep thought: "If Gu Yu helps, it might be easier to get to Ruyi Fang, after all, he is a general."

After thinking it through, Shang Qing looked at Gu Yu and said, "I want to go to Ruyi Fang."

"Ruyi Fang? Why do we need to go there?" Gu Yu asked.

Shang Qing opened his mouth but before he could say anything, he suddenly asked, "Is it because of the musician Langya-jun's last work that you're going?"

"It's not because of that that I'm going. I think Huo Sicheng will go. I want to see him and have a chat with him."

Seeing that Gu Yu had already guessed it, Shang Qing stopped hiding it and spoke directly.

Gu Yu nodded repeatedly: "I see. Okay, since you want to see Huo Sicheng, I'll make the arrangements. I'll go book a private room now."

"Many people know that Ruyi Fang is going to auction Langya Jun's work, and many people want to join in the fun. This matter needs to be arranged as soon as possible."

After saying that, he stood up, intending to make arrangements for the matter.

Shang Qing originally thought that Gu Yu would ask probing questions, but to her surprise, he didn't ask at all and instead went to arrange these things.

Before he left the room, Shang Qing suddenly asked, "I thought you would ask why I went to see Huo Sicheng. Aren't you going to ask me?"

Gu Yu stopped and said softly, "I originally wanted to ask, but then I thought, if you want to tell me, you will naturally tell me, there's no need for me to ask."

As he spoke, he turned around and looked at Shang Qing, saying, "If you don't want to talk about it, even if I force you to, you still won't be willing to."

Shang Qing smiled and said, "I really can't tell you about this right now, because I've already promised others that you'll know everything once things have settled down."

Gu Yu raised an eyebrow. For him, Shang Qing's words were enough.

……

The Ruyi Fang was packed with people that day, and Gu Yu took Shang Qing to a private room that had been prepared in advance.

As soon as he sat down, Gu Yu said softly, "It may take a long time. I'll have someone bring some snacks later. Also, you should be prepared that Huo Sicheng won't be here."

Shang Qing shook his head: "No, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He won't miss it. Let's just wait and see."

When the time came, a melodious tune began to play, and everyone listened with great interest.

As soon as the music ended, the people from Ruyi Fang came out. She stood at the head of the table, accompanied by a woman carrying a tray.

She looked at the people sitting in the lobby and said with a smile, "Welcome to Ruyi Fang."

"We are all very clear about the purpose of your visit to Ruyi Fang today, so there's no need for further words. This is the musical score that was modified by Lord Langya."

As she spoke, she reached out and called the person standing to the side to her, and in front of everyone, she opened the sheet music and showed it to the others.

Everyone else's eyes were fixed on the sheet music, and no one dared to blink.

However, the woman quickly put the sheet music back in the box and said with a smile, "Now that everyone has seen the sheet music, it's up to you who will get it next."

"After all, this sheet music can only be enjoyed by the highest bidder."

"How much does it start at?"

Sitting in the private room, Shang Qing couldn't help but ask.

The woman was surprised that someone was in such a hurry. She smiled and replied, "Ten thousand taels of silver, with each bid increasing by no less than one thousand taels. Gentlemen, let's begin."

"It's a great deal to buy Langya Jun's sheet music for 10,000 taels. I'll offer 10,000 taels."

"Fifteen thousand taels."

Shang Qing kept her eyes fixed on the person below her. Adding one thousand taels slowly was too slow, so she added five thousand taels directly.

Gu Yu hadn't expected Shang Qing to do this. He glanced at her, thought she knew what she was doing, and then ignored her, letting her raise the price.

Shang Qing took the lead in the competition, and in the end, only one person remained to compete with her, both of whom had already offered exorbitant prices.

Although Ruyifang anticipated that the price would be high, they did not expect the number to be this large.

"My God, what's going on? Although Langya-jun's sheet music is rare, it's not worth spending so much money on it. Are these two crazy?"

"Perhaps he really likes Langya-jun, which is why he went to great lengths to get his hands on the sheet music."

"That must be it. They really are rich. We can't compare, we can't compare."

Most people were just watching the show, but Ruyi Fang was genuinely anxious. This stalemate couldn't go on, since neither side was willing to give in.

Moreover, the owner of Ruyi Workshop knew Gu Yu's identity and understood that both of them were important figures he couldn't afford to offend, so he had no choice but to suspend the auction.

The shop owner took the initiative to find Gu Yu, and as soon as he saw him, he quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, General."

"No need for formalities. I'm just here to participate in the auction. Just treat me as an ordinary guest," Gu Yu said in a very calm tone.

The shop owner smiled awkwardly. He wanted to, but Gu Yu's status was a factor.

"General, I've come here today because I have something I'd like to ask you. You've seen what happened just now, and this stalemate can't continue."

The shopkeeper said in a very humble voice, "I have come up with a perfect solution. I wonder if the general would be willing to listen to it?"

Gu Yu became interested and asked with a smile, "Tell me about it?"

"I wonder if you two would mind sharing the sheet music? In that case, we can split the money in half."

The shop owner looked at Gu Yu cautiously and said softly.

Gu Yu suddenly laughed: "This is the brilliant idea you came up with? I thought it was something special, but you want us to share it? Let me tell you..."

"Okay, I agree to share it. Go reply to that person."

Before Gu Yu could finish speaking, Shang Qing interrupted him, looked up at the shop owner, and said in a very calm tone.

The shop owner breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Shang Qing agree, but he still glanced at Gu Yu, wanting to know what he was thinking.

Gu Yu initially disagreed, but seeing that Shang Qing didn't mind, he had no choice but to agree.

“Okay, then let’s share it. Have that person come over here in a bit,” Gu Yu said.

The shop owner was truly relieved. He nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, I'll go and tell that customer right now."

After saying this, the shop owner left the room.

"Why did you agree to share it?" Gu Yu asked anxiously after the shop owner left.

Shang Qing turned to look at him and said, "The person in the capital who is willing to spend so much money to listen to music is most likely Huo Sicheng. Of course, I'm just taking a gamble. We'll only know if it's true after we meet him."