However, it is undeniable that in both of these strategies, Sun Shangxiang could have avoided marrying Liu Bei.
Zhou Yu then said, "Now, please let the young princess and A'meng stay in Guilin, and I will take the coconut back with me."
To the outside world, Beigushan made no explanation or clarification, only releasing a smokescreen.
Zhou Yu made a trip to Guilin and brought back a brave and skilled woman who was skilled in martial arts. This woman was the one who was to marry Liu Bei and establish a peace treaty between Jiangdong and Liu Bei.
As for whether this woman is Sun Shangxiang or Sun Quan's newly adopted sister, we will explain later.
This was the last compromise Zhou Yu could make.
After Zhou Yu took the coconut flakes away.
Sun Shangxiang was riding a horse at that time.
The sun had completely sunk behind the mountains, leaving only a faint glow around them. Lü Meng stood beside Sun Shangxiang.
Sun Shangxiang suddenly turned her head and looked at Lü Meng.
"Amon, let's go back to Beigu Mountain!"
Sun Shangxiang said this to Lü Meng without any explanation, and her face showed neither happiness nor regret.
There was no anger, no resentment.
Only peace.
At that time, Lü Meng was ordered by Lady Da Qiao to escort Sun Shangxiang to Jiaozhou.
Lu Meng was determined to protect the young princess no matter what.
At this point, if Lü Meng had followed Qiao Jingjing's advice, he should have stopped Sun Shangxiang.
But the coconut flakes had already been taken back by Zhou Yu.
Lu Meng was unaware of the reason, and Zhou Yu offered no explanation.
Lu Meng secretly guessed that it was because Ye Rong and the little monarch were similar in stature and had the same style of appearance.
well!
But the young princess said she was going back to Beigu Mountain.
For Lü Meng, escorting the young princess and ensuring her safety was the best way to repay Lady Qiao.
So, about three days later, Qiao Jingjing and her third sister-in-law, Xu, were kept under guard at Fubihai by Sun Quan's men and not allowed to leave.
Zhou Yu took the coconut and returned to Beigu Mountain first.
Zhou Yu and Ye Rong came before Sun Quan, and Zhou Yu told Sun Quan about his two strategies.
Sun Quan was carefully considering the advantages and disadvantages of these two strategies.
Half a day later, Sun Shangxiang and Lü Meng returned.
Upon seeing this, Sun Quan was overjoyed.
After Sun Shangxiang returned and met her second brother Sun Quan, the relationship between the two siblings became much more peaceful than before.
There were no arguments or disputes.
During the ten days or half a month that they hadn't seen each other, Sun Shangxiang's skin had gotten a bit tanned, but she was still in good spirits. Although she wasn't living a life of luxury, it was clear that she had had a smooth journey and hadn't suffered any setbacks.
The brother and sister remained quiet for a while in the Wenyuan Pavilion.
They both seemed to be considering the two strategies proposed by Zhou Yu.
Sun Shangxiang must have been unwilling to live in anonymity.
However, it is uncertain whether Liu Bei would accept the second option.
In the Jiangdong case, a maidservant of Lady Da Qiao was substituted for Sun Quan's younger sister, Princess Xiaojun. Could Liu Bei accept such a demotion and suppression?
The atmosphere of contemplation in Wenyuan Pavilion was as thick as ink.
After this experience, Sun Shangxiang has truly become more composed.
She waited quietly for her second brother, Sun Quan, to make a decision.
Sun Quan was naturally unwilling for his beloved sister to spend the rest of her life in anonymity, unable to live as Sun Shangxiang in front of the world.
That would be another kind of cruelty than forcing her to marry Liu Bei herself.
"I'm truly happy that you're back! Let's leave it at that for now. In any case, I've decided to take Ye Rong as my sworn sister. Starting today, I'll send Zhang Zibu to negotiate the marriage with Liu Bei, so that my sworn sister Ye Rong can marry Liu Bei and we can hold the grandest wedding for them."
If Liu Bei had agreed, that would have been fine.
If Liu Bei were…
If Liu Bei disagrees.
Sun Quan thought that Liu Bei, that old fox, should know when to quit while he's ahead.
Although Liu Bei harbored resentment and dissatisfaction.
However, if they are done at the same time, the weddings of Ye Rong and Liu Bei, and Ah Xiang and Liu Ji, will be held simultaneously.
Sun Quan gave Liu Bei no way out!
When Sun Quan held the wedding for Liu Bei and Ye Rong, he also held a ceremony for Liu Ji and Sun Shangxiang.
Sun Quan married off both his biological sister and his adopted sister at the same time.
If Liu Bei later makes a fuss, tell him that Sun Quan's younger sister has already been betrothed to someone.
Liu Bei had no choice but to agree, whether he wanted to or not.
It's just a matter of preparing more dowry and storing it in Liu Bei's mansion.
With this decision made, Sun Quan finally felt a great weight lifted from his heart.
This way, she wouldn't have to sacrifice her beloved sister to marry her off, nor would she have to wrong her sister-in-law and third sister-in-law. It would also allow her sister-in-law to continue her affection for her sister, Sun Shangxiang. Moreover, Ye Rong was someone who came from her sister-in-law's side, making her more reliable than other women from the Sun family who were randomly chosen.
Of course, the news cannot be leaked yet.
At that time, we will need to put on a show for Liu Bei.
At that time, Sun Quan had not yet lifted the ban on his eldest sister-in-law and third brother's wife.
Sun Quan invited his mother, Lady Wu, to hold a family reunion ceremony for Ye Rong.
Sun Quan treated Ye Rong with great courtesy, even reverence, and required Ye Rong to make sacrifices for Sun Quan and the entire Jiangdong region.
Coconut showed great understanding and consideration.
At Sun Quan's ceremony to recognize his sister.
Sun Quan gave Ye Rong many fine clothes, gold and silver items, a mansion, maids, and hundreds of acres of fertile land.
Coconut Flakes suddenly went from being a servant of high status to a young lady of high status.
Ye Rong pondered that since she came to the Sun family, because of Sun Ce's appreciation, Sun Ce arranged for her to serve by Da Qiao's side. From then on, Da Qiao treated her very well, never mistreating her, and always respecting and guiding her.
Ye Rong said that she would definitely do a good job in the marriage alliance, would definitely remember Sun Quan's instructions, and would not let down the expectations of the entire Jiangdong region.
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