Sun Jingyou followed Li Wangzhou’s lead, allowing him to arrange the process of reuniting with her supposed kin. Before she had set out on her mission, her master had already arranged for someone to brief her on the Eldest Princess’s personal habits and preferences—everything from her fashion sense and dietary tastes to the nuances of her temperament. Since she could not physically resemble the Eldest Princess, adopting her habits and mannerisms was the best way to bridge the gap and compensate for the lack of a familial likeness.
Li Wangzhou lost no time. The very next day, he sent a formal petition to the Eldest Princess’s Estate.
When the Eldest Princess received the petition from Li Wangzhou and his new wife, she frowned. Li Wangzhou was an exceptional talent among the young generals, having rendered significant service in the recent campaign to repel the Nanman. However, his reputation was poor: he had pampered a mistress while spurning his wife, brought an outsider into his home, and even attempted to divorce his wife to marry that mistress. It was only through Lady Shen’s own strength of character that she had secured a divorce. Once the marriage had ended, Li Wangzhou had rushed to elevate his mistress to the position of his official wife. Such conduct left a wretched impression. Moreover, Lady Shen possessed extraordinary medical skills and had treated the Empress Mother’s asthma with great success; the Empress Mother held her in high regard. For the sake of the Em…
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