Chapter 320 Gossip (Part 2)
Sun Wei was rather absent-minded the whole day and fell into a deep sleep for a while. In the afternoon, the maid handed him a note.
The post was from Wang Xuanji, inviting her to Xianglu Temple to appreciate the flowers.
This post finally woke Sun Wei up.
These people don't come here simply to appreciate the flowers; it's just an excuse.
She went back to her room to get her clothes and went to Xianglu Temple.
After not seeing each other for many days, Wang Xuanji looked a little haggard for some reason.
She bowed and whispered, "Princess, please run a trip."
Sun smiled and asked, "Why is Princess Wang so unhappy? Could it be that the Crown Prince has upset her again?"
Wang Xuanji glanced at Sun Wei and tears streamed down her face.
It seems that it is indeed related to Sima Jun.
Sun Wei pulled her to sit down and comforted her carefully, and only then did Wang Xuanji calm down.
She sobbed, "Princess, do you know that the Crown Prince went to the palace to meet the Crown Prince two days ago and had a big argument with him?"
Sun Wei's heart tightened and she couldn't help but suppress her smile.
She shouldn't have listened to Sima Jun's perfunctory response. She had long since realized that Sima Jun's meeting with the Crown Prince wasn't going well, and she should have gotten to the bottom of it.
"I knew the prince went to the palace to see the crown prince, but I didn't know he had an argument with the crown prince," Sun Wei asked, "What happened?"
"Then Princess, do you know why the prince came to the palace?"
"Of course I know," Sun Wei said, "He had some disagreements with the Seventh Lieutenant, and they were brought before the Crown Prince."
Wang Xuanji nodded and said, "In fact, it's not just before the Crown Prince, but also in the imperial court. The censors have made several fierce reports, saying that the Crown Prince relies on the military power of Jiangzhou and the influence of the Northern Prefecture, is arrogant and domineering, and disrespects the imperial order. They request that the court punish him and confiscate his military power."
Sun Wei was surprised by the seriousness of the situation and asked hurriedly, "What happens next?"
"Then, the Crown Prince single-handedly suppressed the complaints, but it wasn't enough to appease the public anger. The Imperial Censors even blocked their way to the Eastern Palace. The Crown Prince had no choice but to summon the Crown Prince to the palace to discuss a solution. It was thanks to the deep brotherly bond between the Crown Prince and the Crown Prince, otherwise who could have withstood the spitting in the court?"
"That's right," Sun Wei said, "Does your Highness know what the Crown Prince and the Crown Prince discussed?"
Wang Xuanji nodded. "The Crown Prince naturally didn't want to punish the Crown Prince, nor did he want to confiscate military power and undermine the foundation of the Yuzhang Palace. So, he proposed to the Crown Prince that the troops of the Northern Prefecture be sent to the capital. The Crown Prince said that after the Three Immortal Sect Rebellion, he realized that the military strength of the capital was weak and unable to resist even the rioters. Expanding the Imperial Guards was imperative. However, the war had just ended, and people's livelihoods were in decline, making it difficult to recruit soldiers. If we could mobilize elite troops and generals from the Northern Prefecture, it would be the best. Sending troops from the north to the capital would not only expand the Imperial Guards and strengthen the defense of the capital, but also silence the public opinion. It's like killing two birds with one stone."
At this point, Sun Wei already roughly knew the reason for the dispute between the Crown Prince and the Crown Prince.
There is no doubt that Sima Jun would not agree.
She then asked, "How did the Lady know about the discussion between the Crown Prince and the Crown Prince?"
"My cousin Fang Mi, a General of the Guard, is in charge of the defense of the capital. He has always been highly regarded by the Crown Prince. When the Crown Prince was discussing matters with the Crown Prince, he summoned my cousin to discuss it. My cousin said that the Crown Prince wanted to help the Crown Prince out of trouble, so he came up with this plan. He summoned him to listen because he thought the Crown Prince might have doubts or requests, and as a General of the Guard, my cousin could help answer their questions. But I didn't expect the Crown Prince to reject it outright, saying that he would rather accept the punishment than allow the Northern Palace's troops to be divided, without even room for negotiation."
This Sima Jun. Sun Wei felt annoyed.
What does it mean to be willing to accept the blame? The crime can be serious or minor. If it costs lives, what's the point of retaining military power?
But after being annoyed, she couldn't help but feel suspicious.
Why did Wang Xuanji say this to herself?
Sun Wei paused, calmed down, and then asked, "Logically, what's being discussed here are important military and political matters, not something women like you and me can know about. I wonder why General Fang told this to the Lady?"
After hearing this, Wang Xuanji's nose felt sore and tears started to flow again.
"Princess, listen to me," she choked up, "after the Crown Prince flatly refused, he tried to persuade me earnestly, saying that my cousin was his right-hand man, and that after the Crown Prince and I got married, we would be family, and that if there were any difficulties, he could just talk openly. Who knew... who knew that the Crown Prince would say he wouldn't marry me, that he wanted to marry someone else."
After she finished speaking, she pulled Sun Wei a little excitedly and said, "Didn't the princess say that as long as we can keep the Queen Mother in check, this marriage will go smoothly? But the prince has a lover and he will never give in to her. What should I do?"
Sun Wei patted her hands and tried his best to comfort her, but his mind was on the woman in Tangyuan, and he was confused for a moment.
Wang Xuanji saw that she had remained silent and asked hurriedly, "Does the princess have any idea?"
Sun Wei looked at her, calmed himself down, and then said, "To be honest with you, my lady, I really don't know who that woman is."
"You don't know?" Wang Xuanji asked. "The princess and the prince spend every day together. How could she not know? When the princess counseled me earlier, she was so confident of success, saying that this marriage would be perfect. How come she doesn't know anything now?"
Wang Xuanji's tone was quite questioning, but in Sun Wei's eyes, it seemed impolite.
Even if she was a favored daughter of heaven, how could she question the princess of Yuzhang Palace in person?
"It is precisely because I have been with the Crown Prince day and night that I know he has never spoken of another marriage, nor has he ever seen another woman. Therefore, I can tell you frankly that this marriage is not amiss. The marriage with your family is the Queen Mother's wish, and I welcome it. If there are any problems, they can still be fixed unless it is a critical moment. I truly do not have an answer to what you are talking about. If you ask sincerely, I will certainly investigate thoroughly. However, since you are being unreasonable, please forgive my inability to help."
These words were both soft and hard. Wang Xuanji's face flushed red, and she said hurriedly, "I was anxious for a moment and lost my composure. Please forgive me, Princess."
After saying that, she hurriedly stood up and saluted.
Sun Wei helped her up, no longer wanting to comfort her.
"Please be patient, my lady. I will give you an answer after the Crown Prince's wedding."
After Sun Wei finished speaking, he said goodbye to Wang Xuanji.
Wang Xuanji watched her hurriedly leaving, and all the awkwardness she had just felt disappeared, leaving only a stubborn look on her face.
"How dare a mere village woman teach me a lesson?"
The maidservant beside her advised: "My lady, forget it, she is the Princess of Yuzhang after all."
"No matter what kind of princess she is, if I can't use her, what's the point of keeping her?" Wang Xuanji wiped away her tears fiercely. "Go find out where Mr. Li is now."
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After leaving Xianglu Temple, Sun Wei naturally had to go to Tangyuan.
She boasted that she knew quite a few people. The person Sima Jun liked was definitely not an ordinary person, and she most likely knew him.
After hurriedly leaving Xianglu Temple, Sun Wei suddenly heard someone shout, "The princess is out."
She looked in the direction of the voice and saw Sima Jun coming with Sun Qiao.
They rode together, Sun Qiao sat in front of Sima Jun and waved at her continuously.
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