ps: Chapter Anti-theft, will be corrected later…………

They followed Sima Ru closely, but Master Sima had something to say first, so they could only follow behind and protect him, not daring to make any mistakes.

Sima Ru was so confused now that she didn't even notice that there was someone following her behind her. She trotted all the way, sobbing all the way.

There may be some naughty scoundrels in the market. When they see a beautiful woman crying alone on the street, they will inevitably have evil thoughts. They are about to step forward to tease her, but they see a few strong and well-dressed men behind them with murderous intent.

They came, with eyes like daggers, as if whoever dared to take action would immediately cut off their hand. Those ruffians were so frightened that they fled in all directions, not daring to stay around Sima Ru at all.

The Taifu Mansion and the Changling Marquis Mansion were not too far apart. Sima Ru jogged all the way and soon arrived at the Changling Marquis Mansion. When the servant at the door saw that it was his cousin who was coming, no one dared to stop him, and the journey was smooth.

Went into the mansion.

The few guards following Sima Ru were dumbfounded. They did not dare to break into Changlinghou Mansion, but they did not dare to disobey Sima Shi's order. They could only guard outside Changling Mansion and send one of them.

, went to report to Master Sima.

Sima Ru rushed to the hall, where Xia Houxuan and Cao Liang were sitting and drinking tea. Sima Ru burst into tears and said to Xia Houxuan: "Uncle, you have to make the decision for Ru'er!"

Xia Houxuan couldn't help being slightly startled. In his impression, although Sima Ru came from a girl's family, she was wilder and more willful than a boy. When had he ever seen her cry so sadly? Xia Houxuan asked quickly

Said: "Ru'er, what happened?"

Sima Ru stopped sobbing, but said with a sad expression: "Uncle, my father wants to marry me to Pingyuan Hou Zhende."

Xia Houxuan's face changed obviously. What kind of thing is Zhen De?

Did some good things.

"What does your father think? He actually wants to marry you to Zhen De. Is it possible that Luoyang still can't find a young talent?"

Cao Liang smiled slightly and said: "It's just that the Sima family wants to hug Queen Mother Guo's lap."

Cao Liang came to Xiahou Xuan's mansion to pay New Year's greetings today. Now that Cao Liang and Cao Shuang are inseparable, Cao Liang wants to learn more about the details of the DPRK through Xiahou Xuan.

Being at odds with Cao Shuang does not mean that Cao Liang is indifferent to the situation in the DPRK. On the contrary, Cao Liang is particularly concerned about the situation in the DPRK, although he shows an attitude of indifference and elegance.

After the sacrifice at Gaopingling, Cao Liang, who had been worried, finally put his heart back in his stomach. At least nothing happened at Gaopingling this year, and the originally tense situation could be considered calmed down.

This is obviously a good thing for Cao Liang. Now that he has returned to Luoyang for the first time, his footing is not yet stable. If the Sima family launches a coup at this moment, Cao Liang really has no way to fight against it. If Cao Liang can be given more time, maybe

He still has a chance to compete.

When Sima Ru came in, Cao Liang noticed that he had a chance to meet Sima Ru last time, and the unruly, willful and domineering eldest daughter of the Sima family left a deep impression on him.

But when he met her again today, Cao Liang couldn't help but be slightly surprised. I haven't seen her in the past few years. Is she still the same perverse and willful Miss Sima?

To be honest, compared with the young Sima Ru a few years ago, Sima Ru today has grown taller and has a better figure. With a graceful figure and natural beauty, she can be regarded as a beautiful woman. She is completely different from before.

They were completely different. If Xia Houxuan hadn't called her Ru'er, Cao Liang might have mistaken her for someone else.

The Sima Ru I had seen before was completely different from this.

After Sima Ru said it, Cao Liang understood that it turned out that the reason why Sima Ru was crying was that Master Sima was planning to betroth her to Zhen De. The intention of the Sima family was obvious, which was to establish a relationship with the Queen Mother Guo through marriage. It is said that

Queen Mother Guo and her cousin Zhen De have always been very close. If Sima Ru really married Zhen De, with such a relationship, the Sima family and Queen Mother Guo would easily form a faction.

Now that the situation in the DPRK has become increasingly clear, Cao Shuang and Sima Yi are gradually becoming in conflict with each other. They are both trying to recruit their cronies, and Empress Dowager Guo has become the target of both sides.

Cao Liang said it casually, but it was very appropriate. The reason why the Sima family wanted to marry the Zhen family was to win over the Queen Mother Guo.

Only then did Sima Ru notice that there were others present. She glanced at Cao Liang, but quickly lowered her head. Her eyes were still red and swollen, like pear blossoms with rain, which made people look at him with pity.

Xia Houxuan felt pity and anger, and said: "How could Master Sima be like this? After all, Ru'er is also his daughter, but he is so hard-hearted and wants to push Ru'er into a pit of fire. Is this what a human does?"

Sima Ru said stubbornly: "Uncle, Ru'er wants to ask you something. There are rumors that my mother did not die of illness, but was poisoned by my father. You must know the inside story. Please tell Ru'er the truth.

how?"

Xia Houxuan did not expect that Sima Ru would ask about this matter. Sima Ru had also asked him tentatively before, but it was just a sideways comment. He had never been so straightforward like today.

Although Xia Houxuan hated Master Sima very much, he knew very well that the children were innocent. If they knew that their mother was poisoned by their father, it would cause great psychological trauma to them, so Xia Houxuan always

He was very tight-lipped about Sima Ru.

"Ru'er, please stop thinking about some things. The facts are not what you imagine."

"What on earth is that? Uncle, can you tell the truth?"

Xia Houxuan said awkwardly: "It's a long story. I'll tell you about it when I have the opportunity in the future, but the top priority right now is to stop your marriage. My uncle can't watch you jump into the fire pit!"

What he said really diverted Sima Ru's attention. Compared with other things, the reason why she was so upset now was because of the incident with Xu Qinzhen's family.

"Uncle, do you have any good ideas?"

Xia Houxuan pondered for a moment, then turned to look at Cao Liang and asked, "Ziming, you are always resourceful. Do you have any good plans this time?"

Cao Liang shook his head gently and said: "Marriage depends on the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. I'm afraid this is really difficult to handle. But there is a way, maybe it can be done."

"What's the plan?"
Chapter completed!