Chapter 326: Rebuke (Part 2)
Seeing his stubborn look, the prince sneered: "If I don't return Chu Yue to you, do you think I will kill him? What do you think of me?"
"Thank you, Your Highness." Sima Jun said, and bowed again.
The prince took a deep breath and said, "You get up first."
Sima Jun stood up as he was told.
The prince stepped forward and softened his tone, "Don't overthink it. You and I are of the same origin. It's up to you and me to protect the Sima family's world."
As he spoke, he placed his hand on Sima Jun's shoulder. "You control Jiangzhou and Jingzhou, leaving the Northern Prefecture beyond your reach. I'm afraid you'll be too busy to handle it, and the Northern Prefecture will change hands. If I hold it, it's still in the hands of our Sima family, just as it was before. However, regarding commanding troops, I'll need your guidance in the future."
Sima Jun remained silent, taking a step back and asking, "It is already late. The Eastern Palace is celebrating today, so I will not disturb you any further. Please allow me to take Mr. Lu and the Concubine back home, Your Highness."
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Sun Wei was locked in the room, feeling drowsy from exhaustion.
But she couldn't sleep. As soon as she closed her eyes, she would think of Lu Ming.
Lu Ming went to Beijing, but she knew nothing about it.
It must be that Chen Mao went to a foreign country, and the news from Lu Ming was also blocked.
After all her calculations, she was still one step behind.
She thought that if she let Lu Ming live a rich life, he would stay in Lingnan for the rest of his life.
But he actually entered Beijing secretly and exposed her identity.
Sun Wei reflected that Lu Ming was an opportunist, so how could she trust him?
But none of this matters anymore. She just hopes not to implicate her family.
Fortunately, Sun Qiao was entrusted to Aju yesterday.
When she left the house just now, she had given enough hints, and she should have known to take Sun Qiao away.
But father and mother are still in Xunyang.
She could only ask Sima Jun to spare their lives.
She didn't know what time it was when the eunuch knocked on the door gently, saying that she could go home.
"Returning to the mansion?" Sun Wei asked, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, do you not want to see me?"
The eunuch smiled and said, "Your Highness, you are too kind. Tonight is your Highness's wedding night, and you will not be free. If you have anything to ask, I will summon you tomorrow."
Sun Wei was confused and followed the man out of the palace and left the East Palace.
When I arrived at the palace gate, I saw lanterns swaying in the night wind. There was a figure dimly visible in the shadow of the lanterns. It was Sima Jun.
Sun Wei's heart moved, and then he became uneasy again.
We have to meet no matter what.
She paused for a moment, walked forward and called out "Prince".
Sima Jun turned around and said, "Madam, you're frightened."
He spoke as usual, as if he knew nothing.
"Get in the car." He said again without waiting for Sun Wei to speak.
Sun Wei looked behind him. There was only one carriage.
"I came in a hurry, and this is the only car I have." Sima Jun seemed to see what she was thinking and said, "I'm sorry, Madam, please share the ride."
Sun Wei had no room for refusal, so she just responded softly and got in the car.
There was only one light in the car, flickering.
Sima Jun was quite silent.
Sun Wei pondered for a moment and broke the silence: "Did the prince go to see the crown prince?"
"I have met him." Sima Jun said.
"What did the prince say?"
"The Crown Prince said that your father tried to stop him this morning, claiming that the lady was not his daughter. I have discussed this with the Crown Prince for a long time, and I'm afraid I will have to treat your father unfairly. He is not in his right mind, so I have no choice but to detain him."
Sun Wei was startled and asked hurriedly, "Where is father now?"
"In Tang Garden," Sima Jun said, "I've already had someone guarding it. Madam, don't worry, he won't come out and talk nonsense again."
that's all?
Sun Wei was a little bit unbelievable.
"Prince...didn't you believe what your father said?"
"Of course I have doubts," Sima Jun said. "But before my wife entered the palace, the Crown Prince had someone take her portrait to Mr. Lu to question him. Mr. Lu then said that my wife was his daughter. The Crown Prince was puzzled as to why he had admitted it then but now reneged on it. When I met with the Crown Prince, I explained that Mr. Lu was addicted to alcohol and had gone mad. Only then did he suddenly realize what had happened. Since Mr. Lu had already lost his mind, there was nothing to be done about it. So the Crown Prince ordered me to take my wife and Mr. Lu away."
"I see."
The two of them each had their own thoughts and fell silent for a while. They did not speak again until they returned to the palace.
Cao Song asked someone to escort Sima Jun and Sun Wei back to their rooms.
"Why don't you see Aju?" Sima Jun asked.
"It was my idea," Sun Wei said. "I was suddenly summoned to the palace today, and I was worried that I'd be bored at home alone. Ah Qiao happened to mention Master Yu to me yesterday, so I took the initiative and asked Ah Ru to take Ah Qiao to visit Master Yu."
As she spoke, she stole a glance at Sima Jun's expression.
His face was calm, and he nodded slightly, saying, "Madam, you have thought very carefully."
Sun Wei felt a little relieved.
Sima Jun didn't say much, but just asked someone to send Sun Wei back to Wufengyuan.
Cao Song watched her leave before saying, "Please forgive me, Your Highness. You said that no one is allowed to leave the princess. But it was Aru who secretly took Young Master Sun away. She did leave a letter saying that she was taking Young Master Sun out to play for two days according to the princess's order. I didn't know that she was actually going to Young Master Yu's house..."
"No problem," Sima Jun said, "Madam can make the decision on Aqiao's matter."
After saying that, he let Cao Song go and rest.
Deng Lian went with him to Chiju.
"According to the Crown Prince's instructions, we feigned defeat and deliberately let Yao Rong go. Afterwards, I sent Yin Wen and Zeng Fang to follow behind and see where they went."
Sima Jun responded and said tiredly, "You've been working hard for a few days, go and rest."
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The next morning, the Empress Dowager issued an imperial decree, summoning Sima Jun and Sun Wei to the palace for questioning.
However, Sun Wei only learned the news after Sima Jun left.
"The prince said that the Queen Mother was only questioning him about yesterday's incident, and it was nothing serious. He just needed to go in and explain a few things, and there was no need for Madam to make this trip."
Since it's nothing serious, why not let her face the Queen Mother?
Sun Wei still couldn't feel at ease.
She thought about it and asked Cao Song to prepare the car and go to Yu Mansion.
"Princess, are you going to pick up Master Sun?" Cao Song asked. "The Crown Prince has just instructed that when he comes out of the palace, he should go to the Yu Mansion to pick up Master Sun. Your Majesty, there is no need to rush."
"I was the one who sent A'ru to deliver the person. I have to thank Master Yu in person," she said with a amiable expression. "Could it be that the prince still wants me to leave?"
"That's not my intention." Cao Song said, and then he asked someone to prepare the horses.
In Yu's house, Sun Qiao learned that Sun Wei was coming to visit and immediately ran out of the house.
Although Aju didn't tell him anything and only said that Sun Wei asked him to stay at Yu Mansion for a few days, he vaguely sensed that something had changed.
When he saw Sun Wei, he suddenly felt a lump in his throat and started crying.
Sun Wei naturally understood his feelings. While wiping his tears, she apologized to Yu Yi, "I'm sorry to bother you again, Master Yu."
"No problem." Yu Yi smiled and invited her into the house.
After Sun Qiao calmed down, Yu Yi sent Aju to take Sun Qiao to the pond to fish.
He specially made a fishing rod for Sun Qiao, who liked it very much and fished from yesterday to today.
Sun Wei felt quite guilty: "Yesterday, I suddenly felt anxious and uneasy, so I suddenly decided to let A Ru bring A Qiao to seek your protection. However, I never discussed this with you, so I really caused you trouble."
Yu Yi smiled and poured her a cup of tea. "I am very happy that my lady thought of me in times of crisis."
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