Chapter 305: What I Wish For (Part 2)
Sun Wei turned his eyes away.
She hummed, looking out the door. "Where are A'ru and Cao Song? The prince just returned, why isn't there anyone to serve him?"
"I let them rest." Sima Jun looked nonchalant. He picked up a piece of cake from the table beside him and took a bite. "Madam hasn't replied yet. Why don't you go back to your room and rest?"
Still asking? Just wait for him to come back.
"It's very comfortable here. It's too cold outside, so I just don't want to move." Sun Wei said, and when she met Sima Jun's gaze, she hurriedly said, "Besides, I was so anxious to know the news about Lu Qiuyan that I couldn't sleep."
Sima Jun looked at her and said, "Seventh Lieutenant is trying to apprehend Lü Qiuyan, but I suspect he'll escape again this time."
This was exactly what Sun Wei had expected.
Lu Qiuyan actually dared to enter the capital, so he must have made thorough preparations. Their hasty response had no chance of winning.
"I thought the prince would pursue this matter personally," she said.
"That's what I thought," Sima Jun said. "My boat is fast, and Lü Qiuyan's boat will be overtaken sooner or later. However, he suddenly stopped at a shore."
Sun Wei was surprised: "Oh?"
"This man is cunning. The woods along the shore are dense, so there must be an ambush or a deceptive tactic. I was just discussing a breakthrough with Deng Lian when Yin Wen arrived." He ate his pastry and said, "He relayed my wife's words, and I returned."
Sun Wei: “…”
She looked at Sima Jun's expression, trying to find any signs of lying.
But he looks very honest.
"So, the prince listened to me and stopped?"
"That's right." Sima Jun said, "Madam, don't you want to?"
Sun Wei was embarrassed.
Regardless of whether this is true or not, Sima Jun is back after all, and she can finally rest assured.
Sima Jun saw her stand up and asked in surprise, "Where are you going, Madam?"
"Of course, I'll inform Madam Yu of this news," Sun Wei said. "She's also waiting for news."
"I have sent someone to inform them about this matter." Sima Jun said.
Sun Wei was stunned.
Sima Jun also stood up.
"It's getting late," he said. "I'll take my wife back to Wufeng Courtyard to rest."
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Although it is said that it is still late, in fact, the sky is already turning pale.
Sima Jun did not let others follow him, but walked in front with a lantern.
"On my way back from Jingkou, I kept thinking about what happened when I was injured." He suddenly said, "If I really can't wake up, is this okay, Madam?"
Sun Wei didn't know what had happened to Sima Jun, but he suddenly became sensible and thought about these things.
She said, "Your Highness is right. From now on, you must act within your capabilities. When necessary, you should retreat. Don't act rashly." After that, she added, "What we did today is excellent."
Sima Jun remained silent.
"I've always wanted to know what Madam wants," he said. "What did Madam see in the Prince of Yuzhang's Palace when she entered it?"
Sun Wei was startled and said, "I am a common person. I am attracted by the status of the palace and hope to live a good life in the future."
"It's human nature, not vulgar," Sima Jun said. "Besides this, does Madam have any other wishes?"
Without waiting for Sun Wei to reply, he said, "For example, I hope that the Crown Prince will emulate Emperor Guangwu, unify the country, and revive the imperial family. To this end, I am willing to use all my power to assist the Crown Prince."
After he finished speaking, he turned around and asked, "Where's the lady?"
This was the first time Sima Jun spoke of his ideals so solemnly.
The night wind blew his clothes, and his eyes were firm, like a flame in the night, hot and powerful.
Sun Wei suddenly felt that the reason he asked this question today was not because he wanted to hear him talk about retirement.
"My wish is not as profound as yours." Sun Wei thought for a moment and said, "I hope that there will be no more wars in the world, that your Highness will no longer have to go to the battlefield, and that the common people will no longer have to endure the suffering of war. Therefore, if your wish is realized, my wish will also come true. Your Highness and I are still in the same boat."
Sima Jun looked at her deeply.
"That's very good," he said.
He continued walking forward and asked, "When did you come up with this idea, Madam?"
When I was about to die in my previous life, Sun Wei thought to himself.
"I've had this feeling since I was young, but I can't remember what triggered it."
Sima Jun was silent for a moment, then said, "Madam, at least you share my sentiments. That's very good."
Sun Wei blinked: "When did I stop being of the same mind as the prince?"
Sima Jun didn't respond, but said, "I've known since childhood that kindness doesn't come without reason. Therefore, whenever I encounter something unusual, I always like to get to the bottom of it. My questions to Madam are also innate."
"It's always good for the prince to be cautious," said Sun Wei.
Sima Jun said "hmm".
Sun Wei looked at his broad back, becoming more and more confused.
She always felt that what he said just now was very unusual.
It was as if he had experienced life and death and had gained great enlightenment.
"However, I have something I would like to ask Madam." Sima Jun suddenly added, "In your opinion, Madam, can my wish be realized?"
Sun Wei thought for a moment and said, "Although it's not easy, it's possible after all."
"How long will it take?"
Sun Wei couldn't answer and was speechless for a moment.
Sima Jun said slowly, "Madam must have divined for me before. Why didn't you tell me?"
Sun Wei was surprised: "Doesn't the prince always disbelieve my divinations?"
"It's okay to listen."
Sun Wei thought, the sun must be rising from the west. But since he was willing to listen, she didn't intend to let the opportunity go.
"In just two or three years, whether successful or not, there will be a break."
"Two or three years?"
"Exactly."
Sima Jun thought for a moment and knew where her five-year promise to Lu Xian came from.
"Madam, what do you mean by 'ending'?"
Sun Wei said bluntly: "If the Crown Prince loses, the Crown Prince will be alone and will inevitably end up in defeat."
"If the prince loses, I lose too."
Sun Wei looked at him without saying a word.
The destruction of a country and the demise of a family should not be taken lightly. Sima already knew the answer from her eyes.
He then asked, "If this is indeed the case, what will Madam do?"
"I and the Prince of Yuzhang's Palace share the same fate. If the Crown Prince fails, I will inevitably die."
Sima Jun paused and looked at her.
"Is the lady afraid?"
That look reminded Sun Wei of the time in her previous life when Sima Jun came to save her.
"Of course I'm scared," Sun Wei said softly.
"Even if you are afraid, Madam, are you still willing to stay in Prince Yuzhang's Mansion?"
Sun Wei looked at him for a moment and said, "Yes."
Sima Jun looked deeply, and after a while, he turned back.
"In this way, I will be unbeatable."
Sun Wei felt that these words were profound, and he hesitated before catching up and asking, "What's wrong with you today, Prince? Why are you asking these questions?"
"Madam, you and I have been through life and death together. Some things should be said more plainly," Sima Jun said, looking at the gradually brightening clouds in the sky. "The Prince of Yuzhang Mansion is your home. If you need anything, I will do my best to help you. But if one day, Madam, you can no longer stay in the Prince of Yuzhang Mansion and want to leave, can you please let me know first?"
Something seemed to touch my heart.
"If that really happens, will the prince allow me to leave?" Sun Wei asked.
Sima Jun did not answer immediately.
Wufeng Courtyard was already in front of her. Sima Jun looked at it and suddenly remembered that when she first entered the mansion, she often went to the small Buddhist hall to copy scriptures.
One day when he returned home at night, he saw her taking a shortcut back from the Buddhist temple.
The wall beside the road was covered with white flowers. She brushed the branches and came over, causing him to stop.
That scene was something he would never forget.
Every time Sima Jun passed by Wufengyuan, he would always think of it.
Especially when she was not in the palace.
"As long as Madam tells you the truth, I will fulfill your wish."
His words were like a gust of wind, gently falling into Sun Wei's ears.
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