It was said that Sun Ce had died first in Piling, while those in Wu County still knew nothing. Sun Quan then prepared to go meet Sun Ce.
After obtaining Sun Jing's consent, he took Sun Yi back to the residence, then went inside to pay his respects to Lady Wu and explain everything.
Lady Wu was Sun Jian's principal wife and Wu Guotai's elder sister. She was a woman of considerable foresight.
After Sun Ce's death, it was Lady Wu who helped Sun Quan stabilize the overall situation in Jiangdong.
After hearing Sun Quan's intentions, Lady Wu immediately nodded in agreement, then instructed him:
"Your elder brother is unlike you all. That child is fierce and unyielding; he may not be willing to surrender. Once you get there, you must urge him more. Do not let him do anything foolish!"
Having heard his mother's words, Sun Quan hastily agreed. He then ordered the servants to pack his luggage and prepare for departure.
Yet just as the servants had finished packing, he saw a young girl walk into the residence.
Her name was Sun Ren, the younger sister of Sun Ce and Sun Quan. She was now only twelve or thirteen.
Seeing Sun Quan packing his luggage, she strode forward and grabbed him.
"Where is Second Brother going? Are you heading to Piling to help Eldest Brother in battle?"
"Take your little sister with you. I want to take the field and kill enemies too."
At the sight of his younger sister, Sun Quan smiled knowingly and shook his head.
"Do not make trouble. Your brother has important business to attend to. Go find your Third Brother and play around with him!"
Sun Ren was naturally displeased, and said with a face full of defiance:
"Brother, do not think little