Chapter 178 Water Mist
"So, Wu Fen is actually the murderer of Xie Xiao's father?" Sun Wei asked.
"On the battlefield, swords have no eyes. Once we meet, we are enemies." Sima Jun said, "If we really want to talk about it, then yes."
"In that case, why not have Xie Xiao go to Guangzhou and find out the details about Wu Fen and the Guangzhou governor?" Sun Wei said, "I think this is also Xie Xiao's own wish."
"That's certainly possible. However, Xie Xiao has never done such a secret investigation before, so I'm afraid he lacks experience. If the news leaks out, it will alert the enemy and put him in danger. When we get to Kuaiji, I will discuss it with Ruan Hui and listen to his opinions before making a decision."
Sun Wei agreed.
Seeing her thoughtful expression, Sima Jun said, "I asked Madam about Wu Fen only to remind you. The Three Immortals Sect isn't entirely composed of barbarians. Madam, don't underestimate the enemy. Wang Zhi is incompetent. If he makes a mistake, it will only cause trouble for you. I've already sent Yang Quan to Wu Commandery. While he's a bit reckless, he's a master at marching and fighting, and his soldiers are loyal. If you have any ideas, you can discuss them with Yang Quan. As for Wang Zhi, as the Princess of Yuzhang, you don't have to judge him by his face. If he's adamant, you can have Yang Quan hold him down first. I'll handle the rest."
He rambled on and on, and it turned out that he was telling himself that he would send Yang Quan to follow.
Sun Wei declined politely: "Yang Quan is the prince's capable general, so he should stay with him. I have no use for him..."
"Madam, don't make me worry." Sima Jun interrupted.
He looked straight at her, his eyes reflecting the sunlight coming through the window, but they seemed even deeper.
"Yes, sir." Sun Wei had no choice but to say.
There was a moment of silence, and the only sound in my ears was the sound of the river flowing outside.
"Actually, the Crown Prince doesn't need to send Yang Quan to Wujun." After a while, Sun Wei said, "Even though Wang Zhi is a fool, he knows my abilities. Besides, as long as the Crown Prince agrees to the marriage, our two families will become relatives. He certainly wouldn't dare..."
"Even if there's no marriage, we're still relatives." Sima Juan interrupted coldly, "Whether he's stupid or not has nothing to do with whether we're relatives or not."
Sun Wei had no choice but to shut up.
After sitting for a while, she stood up and said, "I'll go to the bow of the boat to see the scenery."
Sima Jun put down the document in his hand and said, "I will go with my wife."
Sun Wei looked at him, then at the desk: "Didn't the prince want to see the documents?"
"I've finished reading it." Sima Jun said.
Sun Wei: “…”
There is a pile of documents at hand like a mountain.
She didn't say much, just responded and went out.
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In April in Jiangzuo, there is always a light mist on the river, and a damp warmth blows in the wind.
Sun Wei looked around and after a while, glanced at his side.
Sima Jun used to be on board the ship, either discussing matters with others, reading documents, or walking around for inspection. He had no interest in pastimes like admiring the scenery.
Today, he seemed to have changed his temper and actually came for a walk.
Sun Wei felt a little uncomfortable.
It wasn't that she was afraid of Sima Jun, but in her life, she had rarely walked with Sima Jun for no reason other than simply walking for the sake of walking.
Not to mention this life, it was rare even in the previous life.
In their previous life, although they were husband and wife, even when their relationship was at its best, Sima Jun rarely had time to accompany her. Over time, Sun Wei got used to doing everything alone.
At that time, she thought that if she ever got pregnant and had children, Sima Jun would definitely not be around. He was away, and she could just come home and have children, which really saved her trouble.
Of course, she was worrying too much. In the end, she and Sima Jun were unable to have a child.
One of the reasons is that the couple spends a short time together.
Sun Wei glanced at Sima Jun and saw him walking slowly behind her, his eyes looking at the river, as if he was really enjoying the scenery.
Soon, he looked over.
Sun Wei immediately withdrew his gaze.
"Madam, don't you like Xunyang?" he suddenly asked.
Sun Wei was stunned for a moment, then said, "Xunyang is very good, there's nothing I don't like."
"If you like it, why don't you stay? Madam said earlier that she wanted to return to Jiankang, but I haven't asked why."
That's what I wanted to ask.
Sun Wei said, "Xunyang is nice, but it's isolated after all. No matter how big the incident is in the capital, I won't know anything about it. I think it's better to return to the capital than to waste my time in Xunyang, so that I can be more helpful to the prince."
Sima Jun was silent for a moment, then said, "Madam, you are willing to risk your life for a peaceful retirement."
These words sounded like sarcasm, but Sima Jun did not show any sarcasm at all.
"Sir, do you think that I am short-sighted?" Sun Wei asked.
"Anyone who thinks about retirement is so short-sighted," Sima Jun said. "I've never thought about retirement. Or rather, I've never thought about living to the end of my life."
Sun Wei's heart seemed to be stabbed by something.
"That's nonsense," she said hurriedly. "The Crown Prince has great ambitions and holds a high position, so he doesn't need to worry about such trivial matters. Besides, if even the Crown Prince can't live to see his old age, wouldn't the ordinary people in the world be in despair?"
Sima Jun looked at her and said, "There's something I've always wanted to ask Madam."
"What?"
"In your opinion, what does it mean to grow old?"
"It means living to a ripe old age." Sun Wei said, "If a person does not live a good life, he will not die a ripe old age either. Therefore, the so-called "living to a ripe old age" means living a peaceful and happy old age."
"But if I can't achieve my ambitions, I'll live the rest of my life filled with regrets and find no peace of mind," Sima Jun said. "Even if I live to be a hundred years old, what's the point?"
Sun Wei was stunned for a moment, and felt that Sima Jun was really a master of sophistry when he was talkative.
I was also going to be fooled by him.
"Your Highness is wrong again," Sun Wei said. "How can one know that one's ambitions cannot be realized until the day of death? Only when one is alive can there always be a chance for realization. Therefore, if Your Highness wants to achieve great things, he must live as long as possible."
Sima Jun's eyes were deep, and the corners of his lips curled up.
"I always feel that Madam seems to have calculated the date of my death."
She then said, "Your Highness, what are you talking about? I have indeed calculated your lifespan, and it is truly a hundred years. Otherwise, why would I be so determined to ask you to provide for my old age?"
"Really?" Sima Jun asked, "Am I living a happy life of a hundred years?"
Sun Wei sneered.
"The prince is here again," she said. "How could he not be happy when he lives a life of luxury?"
Sima Jun stopped talking.
He looked at her for a while, then turned his gaze to the river.
"It looks like it's going to rain," he said. "Madam, please go back to the boathouse."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Two days later, the ship docked in Wu County, and Wang Zhi and Yang Quan went to the dock to greet them in person.
Wang Zhi looked very proud and greeted Sima Jun and Sun Wei with a smile, as if the unpleasantness of their last meeting had never happened.
"It's been a while since we last met. I hope the prince and princess are doing well."
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