Chapter 208: Accomplishment (Part 2)

"Sir, you are thinking too highly of yourself," Sima Jun said calmly.

"I always stick to the facts and never lie," Li Mo said. "No matter who the Governor of Guangzhou is, he's not close to the Crown Prince. But replacing him with a competent Governor would be good for the people of Guangzhou. What do you think, Crown Prince?"

Sima Jun looked at him without answering.

After returning, Sima Jun called Aju over and looked at her seriously.

"You heard everything Li Mo said today."

Aju looked uncertain, and after a while, nodded.

"General Ning is your father, and the decision on this matter is entirely yours," Sima Jun said. "Whether you agree or not is entirely up to you."

A'ru opened her eyes wide, looked at Sima Jun, and then at Sun Wei.

Sun Wei knew that the path Sima Jun had mentioned earlier was probably this one.

Before meeting Li Mo, he asked Sun Wei to bring Aju with him. He probably had a premonition that Li Mo's visit was closely related to the game in Guangzhou.

A'ru bit her lip, then suddenly knelt down in front of Sima Jun and Sun Wei and kowtowed three times.

"Aru only wishes to clear her father's name in this life!" She said with red eyes, "The Crown Prince and the Princess are good people. Aru will never forget their kindness!"

Sima Jun said, "Wang Zhi will personally handle this case, so it won't take long. If you want to see your father's injustice vindicated, go to Panyu."

A'ru nodded, but looked at the two of them: "Prince and Princess, are you still staying here?"

"We have settled the matter here, so there is no need to delay any further. The Minister of Rites has already arrived in Shixing and can depart at any time. However, there are some military matters that have not been dealt with yet. After two or three days, we can send them north and then we can set off for Cangwu."

When Cangwu was mentioned, Sun Wei's smile suddenly froze.

She almost forgot about it.

——

Back in the house, Sun Wei asked A Ru, "When are you going to Panyu?"

A'ru thought for a moment and said, "I'll go soon, but I haven't decided yet."

Sun Wei asked, "I have an urgent matter and need to deliver a letter to Panyu."

A'ru asked hurriedly, "What letter?"

Sun Wei said, "Back in Jiankang, I asked Manager Chen of Yongfu Pavilion to leave a box of fine South China Pearls as a birthday gift for the Crown Prince. I thought we could go to Panyu to pick them up, but the Crown Prince suddenly said he couldn't go. I thought I'd have Manager Chen send someone to deliver them to Cangwu for me, so they can be used for the Crown Prince's birthday next month."

Hearing this, Aju smiled knowingly.

"I see. Since it's for the prince's birthday, we can't delay it." She said, "But the prince's birthday is next month, and he has to go to Cangwu, so this matter is really urgent."

How can I not be anxious?

Sun Wei knew that after going to Cangwu, Sima Jun would definitely visit Lu Ming.

She had already made up her mind to have Chen Mao send someone to take Lu Ming out for a walk. As long as he was not at home, Sun Wei would not have to spend time with him, and it would be difficult for her to be discovered.

"I was a little anxious." Sun Wei sighed.

Ah Ru, however, was full of energy. She glanced at the sky outside and said, "This isn't difficult. I'll leave for Panyu today to deliver a letter for the princess. Next month, the princess will surely receive the box of South Pearls."

She always keeps her word.

When Sun Wei finished writing the letter, Aju had already packed her bag and put it on her back.

Looking at Aju, Sun Wei suddenly felt that she was a little fatter than when she first arrived.

"There's one more thing I want to give you," Sun Wei said, pulling out a letter and handing it to A'ru. "Inside this is your indenture, and my letter of release. When your father is exonerated, remember to take it to the government office to register. From now on, you'll no longer be a slave."

Aju was surprised. She took out the documents and looked at them, and suddenly burst into tears.

Sun Wei wiped her tears and said with a smile, "Why are you crying? Don't you think being a slave is any good?"

"I don't know either..." Aju rubbed her eyes.

"I originally thought it would take two or three years, but I didn't expect it to be done for you in just one year." Sun Wei patted her shoulder, "I told you, if you help me, I will help you avenge your sins and free the slaves. In the future, wherever you want to go is up to you."

A'ru cried even harder and wiped her tears vigorously: "Why are you so nice to me?"

Sun smiled.

Thinking of Aju who was suffering on the guillotine in her previous life, she seemed to understand that living again might not only be for Sima Jun, but also for many more people who should not have died.

"Didn't I tell you that your horoscope is compatible with mine? What's good for you is good for me." Sun Wei said, "It's getting late, let's go."

Aju bowed deeply to her and strode out of the house.

——

Three days later, Sima Jun met Li Mo again in Wangjiang Pavilion.

"The prince is able to judge the situation and is indeed a hero of the time." Li Mo said with a smile.

Sima Jun said, "Wu Fen has been captured. I wonder how Wang plans to deal with him?"

"Then he will be personally escorted to the capital by the military supervisor Wang, and will then await the decision of the officials."

"What if he died on the way?" Sima Jun asked.

Li Mo was stunned for a moment, then quickly understood what Sima Jun meant.

"The official's ruling is just a formality. It's a matter of death anyway, so if he dies in the middle of the process, he dies. However, some things cannot be avoided. Supervisor Wang wants the grand ceremony of escorting him to the capital. After the grand ceremony, I can find a way to hand Wu Fen over to the Crown Prince for his fate." Li Mo thought for a moment and asked, "Is the Crown Prince doing this to thank the General?"

"You know a lot, sir."

Li Mo smiled and said, "Your Highness is a man of integrity and righteousness. I admire you."

Sima Jun said, "There's one more thing. Although Wu Fen has been captured, there are still many remnants of the Three Immortals Sect. After being dispersed, they are now scattered everywhere. Most of them are from the Three Wus and have no roots in Guangzhou. If they are not settled, they may become a source of trouble again. The Governor of Guangzhou is a high-ranking official, but to hold the position for a long time, he must have the ability to protect the country and the people. Mr. Li, do you think Liang Wen is up to the task?"

"I am also concerned about this matter. Eliminating the remaining threat is urgent, so I plan to stay in Guangzhou for a few days to assist Liang Wen and settle everything before leaving."

Sima Jun looked at him and asked, "Does Wang Pushe also mean the same thing?"

"Wang Pushe has placed his full trust in me. All matters will be decided by me."

"There are tens of thousands of remnants of the Three Immortals Sect. How do you plan to deal with them, sir?" Sima Jun asked. "Kill them all and let their heads roll?"

Li Mo said, "The Three Immortals Sect originally originated from folk legends. It coincided with the years of war and disaster, when refugees gathered. The treacherous individuals took advantage of the situation and led the rabble to gather in the mountains. I believe that most of the so-called remnants are actually displaced people who joined the Three Immortals Sect simply to make a living. We will identify the criminals and ringleaders and deal with them separately. The rest can be allowed to return to their farms."

Li Mo glanced at Sima Jun and said, "Your Highness has been recruiting refugees from the Three Wus, ordering them to reclaim wasteland and implementing a system of military farming. From what I've seen, it's been very effective. In just six months, the Three Wus have shown signs of stability. It's also why there haven't been any more disturbances since Kong Qi was captured. I believe this good policy could also be implemented in Guangzhou."