Chapter 314: Encounter (Part 2)
Sun Wei glanced at the eldest princess's worried look and probably knew what she was going to say.
After the affairs in the mansion were settled, they began to think of ways to get Wang Zhi back.
However, asking them to let Wang Zhi go and speak for Wang Zhi is simply wishful thinking.
Sun Wei just smiled and said nothing.
The eldest princess would definitely understand this reaction.
The eldest princess didn't rush to finish her original words, and only said: "I remember that disciple of Ah Jun was called Sun Qiao, right?"
Sun Wei's heart skipped a beat, and he replied calmly, "Indeed, there is such a person."
"I've had someone investigate. His father is just a clerk in the Ministry of Rites, of no rank or rank, which is rather shabby. Since Sun Qiao is someone Ah Jun relies on, how could his family be without status and position? Ah Jun has always disdained dealing with the Ministry of Personnel, so I, as his aunt, will do the work for him. Sun Qiao's father is also the son of a great scholar. It's a pity for him to be a clerk. He is more than qualified to be a clerk. Although his rank is not high, it is at least presentable. What do you think?"
Sun smiled.
The eldest princess was obviously trying to show goodwill to Sima Jun.
But since it concerned Sun Nian, Sun Wei didn't know whether it was a coincidence or intentional.
She said softly, "I thank the Princess on behalf of the Crown Prince. I've mentioned this idea to him before, but he just said that since Sun Qiao's father had never been an official, he should be made a minor official first, so that he can learn the ropes and then be promoted. This is the correct way to improve him step by step."
The eldest princess chuckled: "Who is born to be an official? Don't they all learn it by doing? Do you think I ruined Ah Jun's business?"
"I dare not." Sun Wei said, "The princess is so kind, I am deeply grateful."
The eldest princess gave a long "hmm" and said, "This good news must also be made known to Ah Jun."
"Yes." Sun Wei replied respectfully.
The eldest princess continued slowly, "A few days ago, when I went to the palace, I spoke to the Queen Mother about Ah Zhi. The Queen Mother softened her stance considerably. She said that if Ah Jun was willing to relent and plead for Ah Zhi in person, she would let him return. Ah Jun and I are aunt and niece, but we haven't been in touch much lately, so we often disagree. I'd really appreciate your help. If this is accomplished, you will certainly benefit as well."
Sun Wei had expected this to happen, so he agreed.
As he was speaking, a child's voice was heard in the yard.
A eunuch came in and reported, "The Second Madam and the young masters are asking to see you."
Sun Wei knew Wang's background very well. His second wife, Fang, had only one son, Wang Xu, who was only fourteen years old.
"Young masters?" the princess asked, "Who else is coming with you?"
The eunuch replied, "The princess mentioned the young master of the Sun family earlier. The third young master came to listen and became interested. He said he was curious about what kind of disciple the prince had accepted. Today, he happened to be going out with the second lady, so he asked the young master of the Sun family to go out and play with them."
The eldest princess realized: "Is it Ah Jun's disciple named Sun Qiao?"
"Exactly."
After hearing this, Sun Wei's face changed.
"What a coincidence," the princess smiled at Sun, "you must know Sun Qiao."
Before Sun Wei could answer, footsteps were heard in the corridor.
Sun Wei hurriedly looked outside the door, his heart in his throat.
Just like that, Fang appeared in the house with Wang Xu and Sun Qiao.
Sun Qiao didn't pay attention at first. He just lowered his head and followed everyone else in paying respects to the princess.
"No need to be polite," the princess smiled and looked at Sun Qiao, "I'm sure you've met the Consort, right?"
Before Sun Qiao could see clearly, a woman had already walked up to him and helped him up.
Then the woman said, "To be honest, Princess, ever since Young Master Sun became his disciple, the Crown Prince has been very busy and has never properly introduced me to him." She smiled at Sun Qiao, "So, this is my first time meeting Young Master Sun."
When Sun Qiao looked up, he thought he was seeing things and was stunned.
The word "sister" was on the tip of his tongue, but Sun Wei's hand on his arm suddenly exerted force, causing him to wince in pain.
Sun smiled and asked, "Master Sun, you don't recognize me yet, right?"
She smiled, but in Sun Qiao's eyes, it looked like she was gritting her teeth.
He found it more and more incredible.
There's no doubt about it, with that strength and that threatening smile, who else could it be but his sister?
Seeing that Sun Qiao didn't say anything and just stared at Sun Wei blankly.
Fang secretly thought that this was bad news. The Princess of Yuzhang was indeed beautiful, but she had never expected that this Young Master Sun was so unsophisticated.
She couldn't help but laugh and chime in: "Young Master Sun, why don't you pay your respects to the princess?"
After hearing this, Wang Xu frowned and simply pulled him to his knees, saying, "Greetings, Princess."
Sun Wei secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Her brother had such luck that even people he just met came to his rescue.
Sun Wei asked Wang Xu and Sun Qiao to stand up, then walked to the eldest princess and sat down again, letting everyone's attention return to himself.
"I never thought that there would be such an unexpected surprise today. I want to thank Mrs. Fang very much." She said with a smile.
Fang smiled apologetically and said, "That's right. Young Master Sun was quite restrained when he was playing with Ah Xu just now. I thought that if I brought him to the princess and let him meet his family, he would relax a little. I didn't expect that this was also the first time the princess met him."
"I'm sorry to have made you laugh," Sun Wei said. "It's really because things at home kept coming one after another that I couldn't see you. I've been thinking about this matter for the past few days, and I didn't expect you to see me so hastily."
Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the eldest princess was looking at Sun Qiao, and then she turned to ask Fang how the wedding preparations were going.
Speaking of the wedding, Fang was in high spirits and talked incessantly.
After a while, Sun Wei changed the subject.
In a corner where no one was paying attention, Wang Xu quickly pulled Sun Qiao out of the house.
He complained, "Why are you staring at the princess? That's disrespectful. Be careful of the princess's punishment!"
Sun Qiao scratched his head and said perfunctorily, "Nothing, I'm just curious."
Wang Xu looked at him and said unhappily, "Why do you look a little foolish? I thought the prince's disciple was at least a smart person."
Sun Qiao suddenly woke up.
Sun Qiao was rather dissatisfied that someone had been degraded and his master had been implicated as well. If his sister hadn't suddenly appeared and thrown him off balance, how could he have been looked down upon?
"Why am I not smart?" he asked.
"Have you forgotten how you looked just now? You didn't know anything and you were staring at the princess foolishly. You don't know the etiquette. Be careful or someone will dig out your eyes."
Sun Qiao said angrily, "My fault has nothing to do with my master. Brother Wang, just scold me, why bring up my master?"
Wang Xu said disdainfully, "If it weren't for the prince, do you think you could enter this courtyard?"
Sun Qiao's face flushed.
"I understand," he said. "I'm not worthy of staying here any longer. I'll take my leave now."
He left after he finished speaking. Wang Xu sighed and followed him, saying, "What's there to be upset about? What's wrong with riding on the Crown Prince's coattails? So many people want to get close to the Prince of Yuzhang's Palace just for this little advantage, right? It's just that you're the only one who's done it. How come you can do it, but people won't say anything about it?"
Sun Qiao turned around and said, "I became the Crown Prince's disciple not to flatter him or gain any advantage for free, but to learn skills and become as brave and skilled in battle as he is!"
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