Chapter 88 Night Talk

Princess Wanshou smiled and said, "I was just talking about you when you came back."

Sima Jun stepped forward and saluted.

"So, my great-aunt and the lady are talking about me?"

"That's right," said Princess Wanshou. "I just said that once you're out of mourning, your marriage will be arranged, and you'll have children within a year or two. The Concubine will become a grandmother at such a young age. She said it was all thanks to the Crown Prince, and she's very happy."

After saying this, she laughed again and said, "I have lived so long, and this is the first time I have seen my grandmother so young. Without this opportunity, such a beautiful story would not have been possible."

Sun agreed with a smile.

Sima Jun glanced at Sun Wei with a calm expression and asked, "Have my great-aunt and the lady had dinner yet?"

"I have eaten." Princess Wanshou said, "You haven't eaten yet. Go quickly, don't starve yourself."

After saying this, she suddenly looked at Sun Wei and said, "When you return to Jiankang, come to my house more often and talk to the Grand Tutor."

Sun Wei said, "Of course I am willing, but the Grand Tutor is still angry with me and I'm afraid he doesn't want to talk to me."

Princess Wanshou said, "You don't know that the Grand Tutor only gets angry unscrupulously when he's not shy. He's angry with you because he wants to talk to you. Unlike me, he's long lost his temper and it's hard for him to even open his mouth."

Sun Wei saluted and responded.

After seeing Princess Wanshou off, she turned around and was about to talk to Sima Jun, but she saw that Sima Jun ignored her, called Deng Lian, and went into the yard without looking back, leaving her outside.

Sun Wei stared at his back, feeling somewhat puzzled.

He was indeed very different from his previous life. In his previous life, although he was also unpredictable, he was not so moody.

But she still had questions.

He stayed with the county magistrate for a long time, but no one knew what was going on.

Although there was a fence between the two courtyards, Sun Wei could still hear any movement. Sun Wei returned to the room and took a nap on the couch.

After an unknown amount of time, she heard Sima Jun's footsteps in a daze and suddenly woke up.

She hurriedly put on some clothes and slipped on her shoes and went out.

Through the low fence, Sima Jun just walked into the yard. He turned around and saw Sun Wei here, and couldn't help but pause.

It was late at night. Cicadas were chirping in the yard, making the surroundings very quiet.

The lantern light was dim and the moonlight was hazy, so I couldn't see the expression on his face clearly.

"Madam, why haven't you rested yet?" he asked.

Sun Wei rubbed his eyes and stepped forward, asking, "Has the prince had his meal yet?"

"I just used it."

"oh."

The night breeze blew away her tiredness.

She asked, "The prince has been away with the county magistrate for a long time. I wonder what happened?"

Sima Jun said it was nothing: "I went to get some information, so I was delayed. Madam, please go back."

Sun Wei remained motionless and asked, "What happened?"

Seeing that she was determined not to give up until she had gotten the answer, Sima Jun said, "This is not the place to talk."

It's definitely not the place to talk.

Aju was sleeping in the house, so it was inconvenient for the two of them to talk in the yard.

Sun Wei said nothing, pushed open the bamboo door and walked into Sima Jun's yard.

"Come in and talk."

After saying that, she opened Sima Jun's door for him and walked straight into the room.

Sima Jun: “…”

The house was simply furnished, and Sima Jun also maintained the simple style of his previous life, not carrying much luggage when he went out.

I only have one sword, and I carry it with me wherever I go.

"What news did the prince find out?" Sun Wei asked as he sat down at the table.

Sima Jun untied the sword at his waist and sat down opposite her.

"Madam, do you remember that after the Northern Palace Rebellion, the Crown Prince issued a wanted order and offered a reward for Cui Pan's capture?"

Sun Wei's eyes lit up: "Did you find Cui Pan?"

Sima Jun shook his head.

"But we do know where he is. He came to Shicheng County five days ago, seriously injured. He was forced to enter the city and seek treatment from a local doctor. The doctor had seen the portrait and pretended to treat Cui Pan, but then turned around and reported him to the county magistrate. However, by the time the magistrate went to arrest him, Cui Pan had already escaped. The magistrate was worried that the prince would blame him, so he asked me to intercede for him."

"This Cui Pan is really capable." Sun Wei couldn't help but sigh.

In his previous life, this man was considered a treacherous hero. In this life, because of her obstruction, he lost the opportunity to be a treacherous hero, but he was still so stubborn.

"And then?" Sun Wei asked again, "Did the prince agree to the county magistrate's request?"

"I agreed. The prince wouldn't blame me anyway, and I was just doing him a favor. These things are unimportant; what's important is what comes next. I immediately went to see the doctor. He said Cui Pan's appearance was disgraceful and he remained silent. But before leaving, he specifically asked him about the way to Xunyang."

"He is going to Xunyang?" Sun Wei asked in surprise.

"Not necessarily. Maybe it was intentional."

Sun Wei understood.

Cui Pan was a man of many tricks. He must have known that going into the city to seek the doctor was a risky move, so he deliberately mentioned Xunyang in order to lure the pursuers there, allowing him to escape.

"It's impossible." Sun Wei nodded. "He didn't say anything, except for mentioning Xunyang, which seemed a bit deliberate. However, the prince should not let down his guard because of this speculation."

Sima Jun said, "I've already sent word to the Chief Secretary to keep an eye on things. However, Cui Pan is already seriously injured and alone. Even if he enters the city, he won't be able to cause much trouble."

Sun Wei still frowned.

"Sir, why don't you go back to Xunyang? Although Cui Pan may not cause any major trouble, he still has many lawsuits against him. For example, who rescued him? Where did he flee to? Is there anyone to pick him up? If these things are not investigated, I'm afraid there will be trouble in the future."

Sima Jun said, "Madam, what you said is correct. However, since I have already sent the Chief Secretary to do it, there is no need to go again. If I have to arrest someone, I have to do it myself. The people from Jiangzhou Prefecture can be replaced."

Sun Wei remembered the time he jumped into the water to catch Cui Pan, and couldn't help but ask, "Doesn't the prince always like to do things himself?"

"That's your misunderstanding, Madam." Sima Jun said, "Besides, the Queen Mother's birthday is coming up, and I have to go back to celebrate her birthday. I can't stay in Jiangzhou any longer."

Queen Mother? Sun Wei wondered, when did he care about the Queen Mother's birthday?

After thinking about it, there is only one explanation.

Sun Wei said with relief, "The young man is teachable. Last time when we captured Cui Pan, I told the prince not to take risks, and he finally listened."

Sima Jun glanced at her, but didn't reply. He stood up and said, "It's getting late. Madam, you should go back to your room."

Sun Wei didn't delay either.

She stood up and was about to go back to the house when she suddenly heard Sima Jun say, "Madam."

Sun Wei turned around.

Sima Jun seemed to be considering this for a moment before saying, "If anyone in the royal family talks to Madam about my marriage, please don't bother."

Sun Wei was stunned: "Why are you talking about this suddenly?"

"After hearing what Princess Wanshou said, I think I should explain things to Madam."

Sun Wei remembered his angry look just now.

It turns out that this is the reason.