Chapter 89 The Princess
In Sun Wei's eyes, Sima Jun was a man with his own ideas. In addition, Prince Yuzhang died early and there were not many people who could control him, so he could have more control over the marriage.
He had always hated others interfering in his personal affairs, especially marriage. In her previous life, she had taken advantage of this fact to successfully marry him.
"Your Highness, don't worry about this matter. Just now, it was just the princess who brought it up, and I just said a few words along the way. Your Highness's marriage is a matter for you to decide. It doesn't matter who you choose, I will never interfere."
She answered directly, but for some reason, Sima Jun did not feel happy.
"I'm going back."
After Sun Wei finished speaking, she opened the door and saw Deng Lian standing outside with his hand outstretched as if he was about to knock.
There were also two eunuchs in the palace who seemed to be peeking in.
Sun Wei remembered what Princess Wanshou had just said.
She knew it was getting late, and it would be inappropriate for her to be in the same room with Sima Jun if someone noticed her.
Sun Wei immediately showed a serious expression and turned to Sima Jun, saying, "Your Highness, please take my instructions to heart and do not neglect them."
The tone was quite serious, as if he was talking about something important.
Sima Jun was stunned for a moment, then looked outside the door again, and seemed to understand something.
He also showed a serious expression and replied, "Madam, I will take note of what you said. Madam, please do not go against my words."
The two of them spoke to each other from a distance.
Sun Wei nodded seriously and turned around.
Deng Lian hurriedly made way and watched Sun Wei walk through the bamboo door with his head held high and return to the house.
It turns out these two haven't reconciled yet...
Deng Lian scratched his head, went into the house, and asked, "It's so late at night, are the prince and his wife arguing again?"
Sima Jun ignored him and asked, "What's wrong?"
Deng Lian quickly said, "I heard from my subordinates that the Crown Prince had originally planned to return to Xunyang overnight, but turned back just after leaving the city. I'd like to ask, what went wrong?"
"There's nothing wrong, but after weighing the pros and cons, I've decided not to go." Sima Jun said, "Go and rest. We have to travel early tomorrow morning."
"Yes." Deng Lian bowed and took his leave.
His men were waiting outside. When they saw him come out, they hurried forward and asked, "How is it? Is the prince not angry?"
"It doesn't look like it." Deng Lian asked him, "What on earth did you say that made you so nervous?"
The man scratched his head and said, "I've been thinking about this for a long time, but I can't say anything special. After meeting the county magistrate that night, the prince decided to return to Xunyang City. When they were outside the city, I remembered that the prince hadn't eaten yet, so I asked if he wanted some dry food. Who would have thought that the prince would turn his horse around and decide not to go."
That's strange.
"Could it be that the prince doesn't like my dry food? Have you decided to come back for dinner?" the man asked.
Of course not.
Deng Lian asked again, "Besides you, has anyone else spoken to the prince?"
The man thought for a moment and said, "Yes! Before setting off, Sima Deng sent someone to speak to the prince. As for what they said, I didn't hear it. Other than that... it seems nothing more."
Deng Lian pondered for a moment, waved his hand, and told him to leave.
Since he was sent by Deng Lian, he certainly knew everything he said.
He merely conveyed the princess's words and asked why the prince had not returned yet.
However, the people sent to gather information the previous time had all been sent away by Sima Jun. He must have been busy and didn't take it seriously. So the next time, Deng Lian took it upon himself to add that the princess had been waiting for the prince to return. Not only did she receive the news, but she also waited for Sima Jun to return soon after.
Could it be that because of this sentence, the prince decided not to go?
No way...
The prince was so calm and not one to act on emotion. Besides, what kind of feelings did the two of them have?
Deng Lian was puzzled and could only shake his head in confusion.
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The return of Princess Wanshou and Grand Tutor Zhou to the court is a major event.
Even before the boat docked, the bustle of activity could be seen from afar. It was the ceremonial procession from the Shangshu Mansion, and the eldest princess had come to greet them personally.
The eldest princess was very kind to Princess Wanshou. She approached her and called her "Aunt" affectionately, and also addressed Tutor Zhou as "Uncle".
Master Zhou didn't look at her, but just pounded his old legs, and was actually a little unsteady on his feet.
The eldest princess hurriedly asked someone to help her and put her in the carriage.
Afterwards, she supported Princess Wanshou and said earnestly, "The Queen Mother has been talking about this for a few days and is waiting for my aunt and uncle to come to the palace."
"The Empress Dowager only wants to see me. What does that have to do with that old man?" Princess Wanshou said. "Have someone send the Imperial Tutor back home. I'll go with you to the palace to see the Empress Dowager."
The eldest princess agreed with a smile and had Princess Wanshou helped into the carriage.
This was the first time Sun Wei met the eldest princess in his life.
The eldest princess was someone she had tried her best to please in her past life, but back then, their first meeting was much more harmonious. After all, Sun Wei had come to see her with the intention of seeking refuge and exploiting her, and the eldest princess enjoyed her endless flattery and fawning.
This time is different.
Sun Wei ruined Wang Han's plan, and the princess was not at all kind to her.
Even with Sima Jun by her side, the eldest princess was quite cold.
"Your Highness, you've had a long journey. Is this the Consort?"
The eldest princess's gaze swept across Sun Wei coldly.
Sun Wei stepped forward and bowed: "My concubine Lu pays homage to Her Royal Highness the Princess."
The eldest princess said "hmm" lightly, then said: "I heard that you have returned from praying for blessings, and the Queen Mother wants to see you. I'd like you to make an extra trip."
After that, she said to Sima Jun, "Prince, please return home first. The Queen Mother is considerate and has sent a carriage to accompany you. After the meeting, she will send the Concubine back to the palace."
Sima Jun did not respond and asked, "Did the Queen Mother only pass on the title to the concubine?"
"That's right." The eldest princess said, "Why, is the prince unhappy?"
Sima Jun found it unusual.
The Queen Mother had always been kind to him and would summon him whenever he returned from a long journey.
This time, she summoned Lu, but left him aside, which showed that she had something that she wanted to leave him aside.
I have a bad feeling in my heart.
"I haven't seen the empress dowager for a while. Since the concubine is going, I might as well pay my respects to her as well." Sima Jun said.
The eldest princess smiled and said, "The Empress Dowager's palace is packed with ladies, both inside and outside the palace, all waiting to see Princess Wanshou. When women gather together, they always have to talk about personal matters. What are you, a man, doing there? You'll just make things uncomfortable for them, and the Empress Dowager will kick you out anyway."
"No problem." Sima Jun said, "I'm just visiting the Queen Mother. I'll leave after paying my respects."
The eldest princess looked displeased.
"What's wrong with you today? The Queen Mother only wants to see the Consort. My aunt's words don't work, so does the Queen Mother's words have no effect? ​​Go back and don't be so mad."
"I dare not overstep the bounds. I will now go outside the palace to request an audience and ask the eunuchs to pass on the message. If the Queen Mother says she will not see me, then so be it. But since Aunt is here to deliver a message for the Queen Mother, does that mean she has said she will not see me at all?"
"Could it be that I would pretend to be the Queen Mother?" The eldest princess frowned. "You are becoming more and more lawless."
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