Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 106: The Vice Director Actually Wants a Promotion!?
Since returning from Tianyun Mountain, Su Juan has been avoiding morning court under the guise of being unwell, to the point where the Old Emperor really thought she was sick. He even sent an Imperial Physician to the Su Mansion to check on her. After that, a decree was issued in the court, strictly forbidding courtiers from shirking their duties. If caught, they would be fined half a year’s salary and receive ten lashes.
Realizing she couldn’t hide any longer, Su Juan reluctantly prepared herself to attend court the next day.
Normally, whenever she saw her colleagues, whether familiar or not, she would always greet them. But today, she kept her head down the entire time as she passed through the crowd, trying hard to minimize her presence. But alas, things didn’t go as she wished.
[Hahahaha! What’s that hole on the Minister of War’s butt!!!]
Immediately, some courtiers looked at Su Juan, while others glanced at the Minister of War, who was turning around, covering his rear, his old face flushed red.
[It’s quite a unique tear.] 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
Someone laughed out loud.
The Minister of War was instantly irritated: It’s just a hole in my robe, what’s so funny! Laugh all you want, you’ll laugh yourselves to death one day!
Some were puzzled. Didn’t the Minister of War realize there was a hole in his robe? How could he wear it out like this?
It couldn’t possibly have been from revenge by that big dog from the bun shop on his way here, could it?
Minister Lou of the Ministry of Justice, still holding a grudge over his embarrassment from a bout of diarrhea in front of everyone, went over, pretending to show concern, "Old Nie, what’s up with your rear? Is it the latest fashion trend in the Capital?"
The Minister of War grumbled, "It’s just from the carriage on the way here, no big deal, I’ll fix it later."
[Minister Nie is indeed frugal, but when will he manage to fix them all?]
[You know, all those robes and pants were trimmed by Mrs. Nie, is he planning to fix every one of them?]
The courtiers were shocked; Minister Nie’s official robes were cut up by Mrs. Nie!? That’s against the laws of Da Jin!
But what was Mrs. Nie doing cutting up her husband’s robes for?
Could it be some kind of personal quirk between an old married couple?
Their curiosity was piqued, and they eagerly looked at Su Juan, each face as expectant as a puppy waiting to be fed.
Minister Lou seized the opportunity, "I see the tear’s quite severe; you’ll need your wife to properly mend it when you go back. I do remember your wife’s embroidery skills were once quite famous."
"I’ll fix it when I get back, fix it when I get back," replied the Minister of War tersely, his expression displeased. Lou Shiye was doing it on purpose.
Just because he soiled his clothes, is it still necessary to make a fuss about it now?!
Wasn’t it his own fault for being unable to hold it in?
[Your wife probably wants to kill you, let alone mend your robes. Dreaming in the middle of the day, huh?]
The Minister of War gritted his teeth, "I’ll imagine whatever I want!"
If you weren’t faking being sick, would I have to attend court wearing this and make a fool of myself!?
Su Juan’s disjointed words left her curious colleagues impatient. What on earth had Minister Nie done to make his wife want to kill him?
Minister Lou’s eyes glinted with malice, "Old Nie, why do you look so unhappy? Have you had a tiff with Mrs. Nie?"
Minister Nie forced a smile, "It’s not a quarrel; I just didn’t sleep well last night."
Minister Nie was so angry he wanted to strangle Minister Lou right there and then. Su Juan’s gossiping had led Prince Han to become wary of him.
Thankfully, Su Juan stopped thinking further because the Old Emperor had arrived.
Su Juan immediately lowered her head even further, repeating to herself, "Don’t notice me, don’t notice me, don’t notice me..."
Minister Mo silently sympathized with Su Juan; this girl just never stopped.
[I shouldn’t have drunk that much; had I eaten more flower seeds, it wouldn’t have come to this. Saved my life!]
Minister Lou of the Ministry of Justice shook his head, knowing from experience how alcohol can cause trouble.
[Su Juan, oh Su Juan, daring to curse the Old Emperor when drunk, how could you do that? How many heads do you think you have that he can chop off!?]
The Old Emperor inwardly sneered. Even when sober, she never lacked complaints about him, and now she pretends to repent?
Su Juan stealthily scanned the room, relieved, [Thankfully, no one’s paying attention to me today, whew... Peeling Skin Man and such, what an awful nickname.]
Those present could clearly sense that Su Juan deeply regretted her outrageous behavior that day.
However, Su Juan quickly switched topics, [A proper young lady like me should have nicknames like ’gentle and talented lady,’ shouldn’t I?]
The Old Emperor almost slipped from his seat, hearing this. Gentle? Talented lady?
"Gentle" doesn’t suit you at all!
The Minister of War almost burst into laughter. How could she even think such nonsense?
Are you really that oblivious about yourself?
Duke Ping glanced at Marquis Ping, worried Su Juan might blurt out something that would cause him to reject their negotiations from the other day.
He was sincerely hoping and praying Su Juan would stop conjuring up wild thoughts, yet he couldn’t help but be curious about what the Minister of War actually did to his wife.
Su Juan sighed, [Such a pity all my hard work to maintain my image as dignified and respectable was ruined overnight!]
Scholar Yuan from the Hanlin Academy truly wanted to tell Su Juan that she never had such an image to begin with since she first stepped into the Golden Hall, so she shouldn’t be so upset.
Sometimes, it was hard to hold back what one really wanted to say.
Su Juan sighed again, [What am I going to do about offending the Old Emperor...]
The Old Emperor sneered. Now you think of me? Too late!
The courtiers shook their heads. She’s offended more than just His Majesty.
Su Juan was full of worry, [With things like this, how will I ever get a promotion?]
Minister Mo was shocked: the Vice Director dreams of a promotion!? A Vice Director who thinks about nothing but eating and sleeping wants a promotion!? Is this really the Vice Director, or is someone impersonating her?
The Old Emperor was curious; what did this girl want with promotion? She always complained about the hassle of attending court, so why such ambition now?
[How do I climb to the position of Chief Secretary!?]
The entire court was in shock:!!!
Boy, you’re audacious as just a Junior Sixth Rank to think so boldly!?]
The current Chief Secretary: ??? I’m still alive, you know!
Duke Ping was surprised; he had assumed Su Juan’s ambitions lay outside the court, not realizing she had such lofty goals.
Minister Mo of the Ministry of Revenue began to doubt his hearing: You’re in the Ministry of Revenue, yet your mind is on the Minister of the Secretariat!?]
All the nurturing and promotion over the past few months, entirely misplaced! Misplaced!
The Old Emperor laughed coldly. Ha, can’t even curry favor with superiors, grumble about grilling meat for two days, and yet dream of climbing to Chief Secretary?]
Do you think my Secretariat is as easy to enter as the Baihua Building down the street!?]
