Chapter 62 Sincerity

Because Cheng Yu disappeared, several groups of people came to Cheng Yu's house, and it was Cheng's mother who came forward to support them.

"No matter how many more people come, I will still say the same thing," she said, "that rebellious son has gone on a long journey. I don't know where he has gone."

Wang Zhi said warmly, "Madam, this is Shangshu Pushe Wang Pushe. If there is anything that Madam was not comfortable saying earlier, you can tell Wang Pushe, and Wang Pushe can make the decision for you."

Cheng's mother glanced at Wang Han and just bowed, without any strange expression.

"I don't know anything, please go back."

Wang Zhi wanted to say something but was stopped by Wang Han.

"We have come here today in the name of the Crown Prince to thoroughly investigate this case and clear General Cheng's name," Wang Hao said gently. "Since the old lady is unaware, we will take our leave."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Just as he reached the middle courtyard, someone suddenly called out, "Wang Pushe, please stay."

Wang Han looked over and saw a young woman.

She hurried out from the corridor, bowed her head and said, "Your concubine Jiang, I greet the Minister of the Court."

Wang Hao was surprised when someone said, "This is General Cheng's wife."

Looking at Jiang, Wang Han suddenly smiled.

"It's Madam Jiang. I wonder why you came to see me?"

Jiang's heart was filled with emotion.

She has been worried all day today.

Cheng's mother, however, told her that the situation was complex and complicated, and that women could not understand the truth. Especially since General Xie Xiao was involved, she must not harm him. If officials came to question her, she should just say she knew nothing and wait for Cheng Yu to return.

But Jiang was still worried, fearing that she would get into big trouble.

Just now, she had been hiding in the back of the hall when she heard that it was Wang Han who had arrived. Her heart lit up. Cheng Yu had mentioned to her once that he was working for this very same Wang Pushe. Unexpectedly, things took a surprising turn, and she finally met the real boss.

She fell to her knees and cried, "Please, Wang Pushe, please save my husband!"

Wang Han had her helped up and said gently, "As long as Madam tells me everything that happened today, I will do my best."

Jiang raised her face, wiped her red eyes, and calmed herself down.

She couldn't care less. The old lady only cared about the young general, but Cheng Yu was her biological son! What's the point of waiting for him to return? Only a blind heart could sit still!

She only knew that Cheng Yu had disappeared when the Princess of Yuzhang arrived. She could have concealed the Young General's secrets, but she couldn't hide anything about the Princess of Yuzhang.

"My Lord Minister, your pardon is wise," said Madam Jiang, "My husband's sudden disappearance today is definitely related to one person."

"who?"

"Princess Yuzhang!"

——

In the Governor's Mansion, the front hall for the banquet had been cleaned up, and the Crown Prince, Sima Jun and others were having a secret meeting in the back room.

The situation today was complicated. Afterwards, everyone sat together and made their case in front of the Crown Prince, sorting out the cause and effect. Only then did they realize that the biggest contributor here was the astute Princess Yuzhang.

Chu Yue said, "If it weren't for the princess, I wouldn't have been so wary and would have returned to the Northern Palace first and instigated the assassin."

Xie Xiao said, "If it weren't for the princess, I wouldn't have thought of returning to the camp with Brother Cheng to stabilize the situation. The princess said that Brother Cheng has the military power and I have the people's support. If we work together, we will definitely be able to stabilize the overall situation."

The prince clapped his hands in admiration, "The princess said we'd arrive in Jingkou this morning, and indeed we have. If she hadn't arrived in time, we would have been targeted by the treacherous people, and the harm would have been immeasurable."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Only Sima Jun said nothing, sat at the table and drank tea silently.

After the meeting, Chu Yue accompanied Sima Jun out of the corridor and said, "How can the Crown Prince not tolerate others praising the Princess? Putting aside other things, the Princess risked her life today to stop Cui Pan. I know I can't do such a heroic act myself, so what else can the Crown Prince do?"

The image of Lu fighting against a hundred enemies alone flashed through Sima Jun's mind. If he had arrived a step later, the consequences would have been disastrous.

The situation was indeed thrilling.

"That's why I can't explain it," Sima Jun said. "I've made no demands on the Concubine, yet she's repeatedly risked her life. I've known her for less than a month, and frankly, we have no friendship. If we didn't, why would she risk her life to help me? You and I are both grown up, and we know that there's no such thing as free favors in this world. It's not that I can't stand others praising her, but I can't see through her selfish motives."

"Why is it so hard to guess?" Chu Yue said, "It's obvious that the Queen Mother doesn't like her. Who wouldn't be worried? You're the only one who can help her. She's trying to please you, so in return for you, the future head of the family, being nice to her and asking you to say a few good words for her in front of the Queen Mother? Isn't that human nature?"

Sima Jun scoffed, "Just for this? If she's scared, wouldn't it be easier for her to just go back to Cangwu?"

"You're just asking why she doesn't want to eat meat." Chu Yue shook his head. "Cangwu is a poor and remote place. What's wrong with a weak woman like her wanting to live a better life?" After saying this, he suddenly had an idea and smiled. "You don't believe this or that, but you insist that she has evil intentions. Then let me guess the reason for her evil intentions, what do you think?"

"What's the reason?"

"Of all things in the world, the only thing that cannot be explained is love. Tell me, if the princess fell in love with you at first sight, can this be explained?"

Sima Jun rolled his eyes at him and turned away.

"Don't go." Chu Yue smiled, "It was just a joke. Isn't it okay for me to compensate you? Just pretend you didn't hear it."

Sima Jun glared at him: "Stop talking nonsense like that."

Chu Yue just smiled and agreed, saying, "Nonsense is nonsense, but I have to say that the princess seems to be desperately trying to help the prince. The prince should at least stop being so mean to her. In this world, kind-hearted people are a rare sight. You may not like them, but don't ruin them."

Sima Jun paused and glanced at Chu Yue.

Chu Yue said proudly: "What I said makes sense, right?"

Sima Jun was suddenly reminded of what he had said when he was at Chu's house, where Mrs. Lu was waiting for him in the corridor.

——"I hope everything goes well. Has the prince been carrying the amulet I gave him this morning?"

She looked at him with genuine joy, not just an act.

"What kind of logic is that? It's just a twisted logic." Sima Jun said indifferently, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Today's matter is not over yet. You can't let your guard down. Wang Pushe is serving as a juror in the investigation. He won't give up easily. You are too deeply involved. Sooner or later, the investigation will lead to you. You must be aware of this."

"Don't worry." Chu Yue was confident. "I've been aware of this since I started wading into this muddy water. As long as I'm not dead, it's a stolen blessing. I'll be back home later and wait for the summons."

"What are you talking about, life or death?" Sima Jun said, "You are the main contributor to resolving this mutiny. The Crown Prince will not let you suffer any loss."

"I know." Chu Yue patted his shoulder. "With you speaking for me, I'm not worried. But speaking of Wang Pushe, shouldn't the Crown Prince be more worried about the Princess? Although she didn't show up at the Governor's Mansion today, if Wang Pushe makes a little inquiries about what's going on outside, it will be difficult for him not to find out about the Princess. Given Wang Pushe's personality, it's probably difficult for him not to cause trouble for the Princess."

The topic returned to Sun Wei.

Sun Weixiao's smiling eyes appeared in Sima Jun's mind.

He estimated today's affairs and said, "I'll go back later and tell her."

As soon as Sima Jun finished speaking, he saw Deng Lian walking towards him quickly.

Deng Lian was a calm man, and the way he looked at him meant something must have gone wrong.

"What happened?" Sima Jun asked.

Deng Lian panted and said, "The princess has been asked to leave."

His face darkened: "Who asked you to leave?"

"Wang Pushe."