I Became a Sugar Mama to an Ancient General during a Famine! - Chapter 20 Part 1

Ye Mumu downloaded videos detailing the correct usage of the Tang Mo Dao and the Qin Crossbow. She also acquired extensive information on military strategies for dealing with nomadic tribes, spanning thousands of years of Chinese history. Additionally, she downloaded various military books covering a wide range of topics, including recent works on warfare by General Su Yu.

After completing the downloads, she took out a portable power bank and sent everything over.

Zhan Chengyin received the files, seeing the videos on the Tang Mo Dao and Qin Crossbow, along with the numerous military books.

He was elated. 「Divine one, thank you so much! The military texts and battle experiences against nomadic tribes are exactly what I need!」

「No need to thank me. Get some rest early; I’m about to release the water now.」

Ye Mumu sent her final note, activated the diesel water pump, and began delivering water.

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The next day, after freshening up and having breakfast, Ye Mumu scheduled a meeting with Old Mu.

Old Mu was delighted to receive her call, saying he’d wait for her at the shop all day!

From the items Zhan Chengyin had previously gifted her, Ye Mumu selected three different bronze coins and one bamboo scroll. She didn’t bring the vase. The water pump had enough diesel to last a full day.

Her family wasn’t guarding the villa’s exit, so she easily drove to the antique shop. Several elderly men were already waiting inside.

Upon her arrival, Old Mu immediately rose to greet her.

“Miss, you’ve finally come! You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting for your call.”

“The wine goblets you brought last time have already been authenticated. It adds significant historical value to the record of the Great Qi Dynasty—all thanks to you!”

Ye Mumu was stunned. By selling antiques, she had inadvertently provided evidence for the Great Qi Dynasty’s existence.

Old Mu’s antique collecting wasn’t for personal reasons; he worked in collaboration with museums!

Without introducing the other elderly men, Old Mu invited her to sit.

He eagerly inquired, “What treasures have you brought this time? Let me have a look.”

Ye Mumu took out an ordinary wooden box from her bag, opening it to reveal three bronze coins wrapped in dust-proof cloth.

When the elderly men saw the coins, they excitedly gathered around, eager to examine them.

“These are indeed coins minted by the Great Qi Dynasty, bronze, shaped like knives… yes, as mentioned in unofficial historical records.”

“The iron coins, round with a square hole, have a high iron content. That’s when they started replacing bronze with iron.”

“Look, the inscription on the back says they were minted by Great Qi! These are truly Great Qi Dynasty coins!”

Old Mu smiled at Ye Mumu knowingly. “You must have brought more than just these, right?”

Ye Mumu took out a second box containing a bamboo scroll wrapped in velvet.

The moment they saw the bamboo scroll, the room fell silent.

Compared to the coins, the written records of the Great Qi Dynasty were even more astonishing.

A Dynasty that had existed for only a few decades, yet no artifacts or writings had ever been unearthed—only unofficial records had hinted at its existence.

They were all eager to uncover this piece of history.

Old Mu’s expression became solemn, his hands trembling slightly as he reached out.

“A bamboo scroll from the Great Qi Dynasty, with recorded text! This is invaluable!”

The other men abandoned the coins and gathered around as Old Mu carefully unrolled the bamboo scroll.

The writing was clear, not in seal script or pictographs, but resembling the complex characters used during the Warring States period, particularly those of the Qi State.

Many of the complex characters were recognizable to them.

One of the elderly men, an expert in ancient writing, began translating on the spot.

“A wealthy merchant named Zheng was doing business at Zhen Guan when the barbaric tribes invaded from the north. Trapped at the pass for several days, starving, he felt his time was running out.”

“He left a final letter to his family, asking his brothers to care for their parents, and gave permission for his wife to remarry with their young son. Half of his estate was to be left to honor his parents, and the other half for his son, with the family clan as witness!”

This was both a farewell letter and a will.

It held immense historical significance.

The famine from two thousand years ago had indeed occurred, devastating thousands of miles of land and wiping out several small kingdoms, including the Great Qi Kingdom.

Old Mu was visibly moved. “Miss, you’re selling both the bamboo scroll and the three coins, correct? How about two hundred million?”

The other elderly men wanted to speak up, thinking the price was high. But artifacts from the Qi Kingdom were one of a kind and incredibly rare.

Even at such a high price, it was worth it.

She nodded. “That’s fine, but you’ll need to transfer the funds quickly.”

Old Mu smiled and immediately instructed someone to handle the transfer.

Ye Mumu checked her account to confirm the deposit, then bid farewell to Old Mu.

Though he wanted her to stay, sensing she had even more valuable items, today too many of his old friends were present—all leaders of various museums. Instead of pressing further, he asked for her phone number.

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