Chapter 48 Planning
Sima Jun looked at Sun Wei and didn't know what to say for a moment.
Under normal circumstances, if he disliked someone and the other person asked to disappear, he would agree immediately.
But for some reason, the man in front of him hesitated.
Tears were still hanging on her eyelashes. Her voice was low, weak and fragile, but she seemed to be extremely forbearing and didn't want anyone outside to hear it.
Sima Jun looked at the beams above his head and took a deep breath.
"I'm asking to leave the palace?" he said coldly. "I just dismissed my father's concubines and expelled the lady. Do you want the whole world to accuse you of being unfilial?"
Sun Wei's drooping eyelashes moved.
"Madam really shouldn't have come back." He said softly, "My husband has passed away. The Yuzhang Palace does not need a princess."
Sun Wei was stunned for a moment and raised his head.
But Sima Jun had already hurried away. The figure vanished from the doorway, and soon, only the shadows of the trees, stirred by the late summer breeze, remained in the courtyard.
"The prince's face looks terrifying," A'ru hurried in just as Sima Jun left. "What did he say to the princess?"
Sun Wei looked out the door for a moment, then wiped his face.
This was a skill she had cultivated in her previous life: she could cry without hesitation. This trick had been instrumental in her tricking Sima Jun into marrying her.
Unexpectedly, it is still useful in this life.
However, perhaps because her identity as a concubine was really unpleasant, Sima Jun in this life was obviously not as credulous as in his previous life.
It's a good thing he's more alert.
"Nothing," she said softly, "just some angry words."
Aju looked a bit disappointed with her.
"Who is the prince to you? He's so ungrateful and a scoundrel, yet you're so tolerant of him. Do you really consider him family?"
"Don't worry, I know what's going on." Sun Wei put down the handkerchief she had been using to wipe her tears and said, "I'm the villain."
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Sima Jun went out to the outer courtyard and called Deng Lian.
"Have the people sent to Cangwu arrived?"
"They're almost there," Deng Lian replied. "They're traveling day and night. They'll be there in two or three days."
That means there is no news yet. Sima Juan frowned.
"Has anything unusual happened in Wufeng Courtyard these days?"
"I haven't noticed anything unusual," Deng Lian replied. "The princess is either copying scriptures or staying in the courtyard. She was only summoned to the palace by the queen a few days ago, but she returned soon. The only person around her is the maid named A'ru, who brings her food and medicine every day. She has no contact with outsiders."
Sima Jun couldn't help but frown.
——"How about it, my prince, I will provide for my concubine in her old age, devote all my family knowledge to ensuring that he has a smooth life?"
Is it really for this?
Sima Jun felt unusually bewildered.
"Keep watching," Sima Jun said, "be careful and don't alert the enemy."
Deng Lian said yes and handed a letter to Sima Jun.
The letter was sent by Chu Yue.
He has returned to Jingkou.
After the two of them discussed that day, Chu Yue suddenly became sober.
He bluntly said that the prince's trip to the Northern Palace would be the best time for Wang Han to take action.
This conclusion coincides with Sima Jun's premonition.
Furthermore, Chu Yue had a detailed plan. He planned to exploit the rebels' tactics and capture them at the first sign of trouble. Only by catching them red-handed could the corruption in the Northern Palace be eradicated.
However, he had to go back first to find out how many people were prepared to work for Wang Han.
Sima Jun originally wanted to go with Chu Yue, but he refused.
Chu Yue said that Sima Jun had been staying in the capital due to mourning, and if he went to the Northern Palace, it would easily alert the enemy.
Chu Yue was the Eagle General, in charge of 8,000 men under the Left General, and had his own confidants. It would be most convenient for him to conduct a secret investigation in the Northern Palace.
In this letter, Chu Yue listed the names of three people. Although Sima Jun did not know them, he could tell from their official titles that Wang Han had put a lot of effort into the Northern Palace.
Chu Yue's ideas were very thorough and his actions were efficient. He was just very surprised at how Chu Yue figured it out in such a short time.
The face of Concubine Lu flashed before his eyes again.
Chu Yue said that he had been thinking a lot since Xie Xiao was assassinated, and felt that these misfortunes would eventually befall him. Coincidentally, the princess's prophecy had solidified his thinking.
"To be honest, I'm always feeling uneasy. Whenever I think of what Wang Pushe said to me a while ago, I feel that this matter is not simple."
That day, Chu Yue said to Sima Jun.
"Wong Hom?"
"Ziheng, I kept it a secret from you. Wang Pushe came to see me."
He glanced at Sima Jun's face and continued, "Wang Pushe said that as long as I obeyed his orders, he would promote me to General of the Right Guard. I didn't agree. But I promised him that I would not interfere in the affairs of the Northern Court before we got married."
Sima Jun was puzzled: "Why before the wedding?"
Chu Yue smiled bitterly: "I don't know where he got the news that Afu is pregnant. My father and the Xie family are both very reputable. If this matter gets out, Afu and I will be in trouble."
Sima Jun stared at him speechlessly.
Chu Yue said, "I was reckless and gave him a handle. I knew that once he opened his mouth, he would definitely take action. But I thought that even if the old Marquis of Changyang was gone, the Northern Court would still be as united as before, and he would not be able to accomplish anything, so I did not intend to intervene. It was not until the young general was assassinated that I realized that if I did nothing, it would be a disaster."
After saying this, he seemed to have made up his mind and looked at Sima Jun: "As a friend, I shouldn't hide it from you; as a general, I shouldn't be cowardly. Now that I've said it, it feels much easier. Ziheng, scold me."
Sima Jun did not expect that there would be such a hidden secret.
Although Chu Yue's hesitation struck him as unusual, falling out with Wang Han was no small matter, and his fear was understandable. He just hadn't imagined the truth would be this.
"You know I hate deception the most." Sima Jun said.
"I know." Chu Yue said, "So this time, I'm willing to risk my life. I only ask one thing of you."
"What is it?"
"If something happens to me, can you take care of my wife and children for me?"
Sima Jun punched him on the shoulder, almost knocking him off balance.
"No," Sima Juan said coldly, "Your wife and children are your own, you take care of them yourself."
Chu Yue suddenly smiled, as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders. Then, he bowed and strode away.
Sima Jun recalled and looked at the night outside the window.
Big events are approaching, and even a heartless person like Chu Yue has begun to entrust his affairs after his death.
A life-and-death struggle is right before our eyes.
Fortunately, everything went smoothly. Chu Yue's secret visit to the Northern Palace had made considerable progress.
The three people on the list were all of great importance. By keeping a close eye on them, we could follow the clues and wipe out the remaining evildoers.
"Prince, do you want to write a reply to General Chu?" Deng Lian asked.
“No need.”
They had agreed that there was no need to pass on any information. If it leaked out, Chu Yue would be in danger.
"What about the prince?"
Sima Jun pondered for a moment and said, "I will go to the palace in person tomorrow to report to the Crown Prince."
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