How wishful thinking!
Sun Ce also had a son, born to his legal wife and raised by his beloved wife.
Sun Ce died without passing his position to his son.
When Lady Xie saw that Lady Xiao Qiao from Zhou Yu's household was also present, she simply spoke frankly:
"Mrs. Qiao, it's good that you're here. Please spend more time with my sister-in-law and comfort her. She can put aside the family matters and leave them to me with peace of mind."
The other day, my aunt told me that Xu Jiao from their family wanted to remarry.
Sister-in-law, you're still young. These days, it's not difficult for a widow to remarry!
If the eldest sister-in-law truly cannot let go of her eldest brother, returning his coffin to their ancestral home in Fuchun to keep vigil for him would be a truly admirable act.
How eloquent Xie's words are!
My sister-in-law is now just a widow.
Out of respect for her elder brother, Xie still called Da Qiao "sister-in-law".
No sooner had Xie Shi left than Xiao Qiao's face turned green with anger.
This Lady Xie is actually Sun Quan's legal wife! Is she here to force him to abdicate? Does she intend to drive her elder sister away?
Qiao Jingjing patted her sister's hand.
The conflict is about to begin!
These people can't sit still anymore!
Let's see how she handles it.
While telling the maids to pack their trunks and valuables, Qiao Jingjing also personally prepared bedding for Ashao and his two daughters.
They even specially summoned Lü Meng to speak:
“Amon, the coffin of Marquis Wu has been buried in the ancestral mausoleum in Fuchun. I plan to take the children to see it in the next couple of days. You can send some people to scout ahead first.”
Lü Meng received this order.
At first glance, it seems normal, but upon closer inspection, something is amiss.
After the death of the Marquis of Wu and the rise of General Sun, the situation in Jiangdong was unstable, and even Chief Clerk Zhang strictly ordered that no one should leave their posts.
Furthermore, Lü Meng had never heard Sun Quan mention that Lady Da Qiao was going to inspect the tombs of the Marquis of Wu.
Lü Meng felt something was wrong.
Quickly inform Sun Quan.
Upon hearing this, Sun Quan sensed something unusual and abandoned his unfinished official duties to come and dissuade him.
When Sun Quan arrived, he saw his sister-in-law tidying up his elder brother's study and his brother's belongings.
In Sun Ce's study, Sun Quan advised his sister-in-law:
"I understand my sister-in-law's longing for her brother, but I can't offer her any comfort. Please, sister-in-law, think it over!"
Sun Quan asked his sister-in-law not to return to her hometown of Fuchun.
It's unsafe.
“Once things are peaceful and stable, no matter how many times you want to visit, sister-in-law, your younger brother will never stop you.”
Qiao Jingjing was just indifferent and very dejected.
"You don't need to worry! The reason I'm staying here is because I'm afraid I'll be too busy to take care of things at home, and I'm worried about upsetting Mother. Your Xie family is very clever and resourceful, and you have the right to do so..."
That's all for now.
Sun Ce instead earnestly asked his sister-in-law to dismiss the servants.
Qiao Jingjing was also frank and dismissed the maids.
Sun Quan apologized again, and then talked about some complicated matters concerning Wu Commandery and Jiangdong.
"These matters are extremely complicated. Although we have Zhang Zibu and Zhou Gongjin, you surely understand, sister-in-law. We are all picking up the dustpan after losing the broom. I hope you will be wise and calm, and keep a close eye on things for your brother, both in the open and in the shadows."
Sister-in-law, don't take Xie's views too seriously!
To be honest, sister-in-law, I haven't kept it a secret from her for a long time. But because of my mother and the family's reputation, she often stirred things up and made things difficult for Eleven. If it weren't for your mediation, sister-in-law, who knows how much more injustice Eleven would have suffered!
I have long intended to remarry, but I haven't had a chance to discuss it with my mother and sister-in-law yet.
Sun Quan's implication was that Xie Shi was too impatient and dared to bully her sister-in-law at this time; she must have had enough of living.
Qiao Jingjing waited for Sun Quan to continue.
Sun Quan said he wanted to marry a girl from the Xu family and make her his principal wife.
Qiao Jingjing asked, "Which Xu family girl is it?"
Sun Quan said, "She was originally married to Lu Shang, but after Lu Shang passed away, she became a widow at a young age. Xu Kun couldn't bear to see his daughter widowed, so he asked his elder brother to bring his daughter home."
It's this girl from the Xu family.
The widow Xu Jiao mentioned by Xie.
Sun Quan also explained to his sister-in-law that the reason he wanted to marry the girl from the Xu family was because Jiangdong was unstable and he needed a more stable assistant.
If stability is desired, nothing is more important than marriage alliances.
Sun Quan had already made up his mind, but he still wanted to ask his sister-in-law for her opinion.
Just like Qiao Jingjing, she made a decision, but still made Sun Quan walk into the trap himself.
The two of them have such similar styles.
Qiao Jingjing paused for a moment.
"If we go by seniority, this Xu Jiao is actually your and your eldest brother's cousin."
However, Sun Quan cited an example from the Western Han Dynasty, where Empress Lü married her granddaughter to her own son.
The uncle married his niece.
Such a thing was not unusual at the time.
No one should raise objections to Sun Quan because of blood ties.
Qiao Jingjing simply said, "You should discuss these matters with your mother. Why are you asking me again? It's rare for me to have a moment of peace here. You and Madam Xie should take turns coming!"
Sun Quan then told the truth:
“Sister-in-law, Xie is the wife my mother arranged for me. If I marry Xu, I will make Xu my principal wife and Xie my subordinate wife. I hope you can persuade my mother about this. My mother listens to you the most.”
Now, only my sister-in-law can understand my predicament. I just need your help.
Furthermore, Madam Xie has been the mistress of my household for so many years. If we ask her to step down and give way to a more virtuous woman, she will surely be unhappy. We still need to ask my sister-in-law to handle this matter.
My younger brother is already overwhelmed with things outside; he can't afford any more trouble in the backyard.
Sun Quan asked Qiao Jingjing for help.
To give him and the Sun Group another strong right-hand man, and to ensure the stability of the Jiangdong Group.
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