Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 112: What Kind of Look Is That?

As Su Juan posed this question, the private room immediately fell silent.

The Pei Family, a century-old Marshal Mansion, had been a major contributor to the Empress’s consolidation of the realm. With such a promising future, how could they possibly aid the Second Prince in rebellion?

No one believed that Pei Qian would commit treason, but those who spoke on his behalf were implicated back then, either dying or being dismissed from office. Even though everyone knew there was a miscarriage of justice, no one dared to mention it.

Xie Xun broke the silence, "I once heard the old man of my house say that back in the day, Prince Jing frequently interacted with Marshal Pei and was especially close friends with Shen Hesheng despite their age difference."

Su Juan had a moment of realization, "So, is Prince Han trying to exploit Shen Ruhui to bring up the old Pei Family matters and stir up trouble?"

To drag out the rebellion from back then in front of everyone again, more so to remind His Majesty that Prince Jing was much closer to the treasonous Second Prince.

Xie Xun nodded, "It seems so."

Liu Miaoying frowned, "Could Prince Han be so calculating?"

Xie Xun: "Perhaps someone is advising him from behind the scenes."

Otherwise, how could a straightforward military man like Prince Han come up with such schemes?

Su Juan furrowed her brows, ’With Prince Jing’s temperament, he might really show up, and by then Shen Ruhui would be the most advantageous piece against Prince Jing Mansion.’

’Though a ruler should have methods, what he does isn’t much different from Song Qianfan.’

Liu Xuan put down his teacup, "It seems we must go to Han Prince Mansion today."

He looked at Song Qianhang, "Brother Song, you should not go."

At this moment, Prince Han is likely waiting for someone from Prince Jing Mansion to show up, so he can use it to stir things up.

Song Qianhang nodded and looked at Su Juan, "Su Juan, you should not go either."

But Su Juan replied, "No, I must go!"

She spoke so quickly that everyone looked at her in surprise. Even Xie Xun rarely furrowed his brows, "Why would you go along?"

Is the Han Prince Mansion such an easy place to enter? If something goes wrong, the old man will surely discipline me when he returns.

Su Juan suddenly realized her overreaction. She coughed lightly, "Shen Ruhui and I hit it off at first sight; now that he is in trouble, how can I stand by and watch?"

Liu Miaoying and Song Qianhang both glanced at her, hitting it off at first sight... who would believe that?

"Moreover, as a friend of Mr. Liu, naturally more people would be better in going to Han Prince Mansion; after all, there’s strength in numbers."

Liu Xuan believed her, "Thank you, Miss Su."

"No need to mention it." Su Juan gave herself a thumbs-up in her heart, ’I sure have a way with words!’

’If I don’t go, how can I get close to Shen Ruhui?’

’If something happens to Shen Ruhui at Han Prince Mansion, and he dies, where will I find another Shen Ruhui?’

Liu Miaoying looked puzzled, wondering why Ah Juan wanted to get close to Shen Ruhui?

But Xie Xun knew, "Since that’s the case, let’s go together."

Although he didn’t want to go to Han Prince Mansion, he couldn’t let Su Juan go alone. She couldn’t keep secrets, and if something happened, what if Prince Han took notice?

Liu Xuan nodded slightly, "Thank you all."

Xie Xun shook his fan, "It’s a small matter."

Su Juan looked to her left and right, ’Wow, the two of them are getting along better now, Xie Xun is willing to follow even without Liu Xuan speaking!’

Xie Xun: "..." Whom am I doing this for?!

’I told you, growing up wearing the same pair of crotchless pants, how can Xie Xun not care about Liu Xuan, he’s probably still wearing the same pair even now.’

Xie Xun: Who wants to wear the same pair of pants with him?!

’But it wouldn’t fit Xie Xun anyway, after all, Xie Xun’s butt...’

Xie Xun’s temples throbbed, and he loudly interrupted, "Are we leaving or not?!"

Always thinking about other people’s butts, these young ladies these days, what do they have in their heads all day?

Liu Miaoying looked at Liu Xuan, wondering what his reaction would be if he ever found out what Su Juan was thinking?

...

When they arrived at Han Prince Mansion, the servant passed the message, and Heir of Prince Han, Song Jingwen, was the first to come out to greet them. Seeing Su Juan also there, he was slightly surprised, "Please, everyone, come into the mansion."

Crossing the entrance, Song Jingwen led them to the main hall. After the servant brought tea, Song Jingwen looked at the four of them, "What brings you here today? Is there something you need?"

Liu Xuan spoke, "Brother Jingwen, we indeed have something we wish to inquire of the Prince. Is the Prince here?"

"Father should be in the backyard at the moment; I’ll have someone fetch him." Song Jingwen waved his hand to call over a servant and gave a few whispered instructions.

Su Juan looked around; this was her first time at Han Prince Mansion. There were only simple tables and chairs, a few scattered vases, nothing special about the decor. Along the way, there were only a few sweeping servants, and only one maid served tea.

This Han Prince Mansion seemed even less affluent than the Mansion of the Minister of the Secretariat.

Upon hearing that there were visitors, Prince Han put down the watering can he was holding, took a handkerchief to wipe his hands, "Did they say who came?"

The servant replied, "Reporting to the Prince, Young Master Liu from Marquis Ping Mansion is here, as well as Heir Xie from Duke Ping Mansion, Miss Liu from the Mansion of the Minister of the Secretariat, and another young lady of unknown identity."

Prince Han guessed in his heart, the lady who could join those three could only be the Vice Director from the Ministry of Revenue.

Although no one from Prince Jing Mansion showed up, disappointing his plans, having the Vice Director here was an unexpected joy.

"Have them wait a moment, I’ll change and come."

"Yes."

Su Juan and her companions waited in the hall for quite some time before Prince Han arrived. He was quite deliberate in his calculations upon seeing that Su Juan was indeed present.

They immediately stood and saluted, "Greetings, Prince."

Prince Han nodded slightly and looked at Song Jingwen, "Jingwen, step aside for a moment; I have matters to discuss with them."

Song Jingwen glanced at the four of them, knowing they wouldn’t visit for a simple courtesy call. Seeing that his father was now embroiled in the struggle for succession, could it have something to do with these matters?

Su Juan observed Prince Han sidelong, ’It seems Prince Han doesn’t intend for his son to know what he’s up to.’

Hearing this, Prince Han looked at Su Juan.

’Of course, if Song Jingwen knew, he probably wouldn’t admire his father as much.’

Xie Xun looked at Prince Han and secretly worried for Su Juan.

Prince Han’s gaze darkened momentarily. He sipped a bit of tea, then looked at the group, "What business do you have with me?"

"Prince, we came because we learned that Shen Ruhui was recently brought to Han Prince Mansion by your men. Therefore, we wish to know what he has done to be imprisoned here?"

Liu Xuan spoke his mind without any subtlety, given they came for Shen Ruhui, and Prince Han having a straightforward personality didn’t require them to be roundabout.

Su Juan’s eyes lit up, ’I had thought Liu Xuan would ask more subtly, but he’s so direct!’

For someone who appeared so gentle, he surprisingly directly confronts Prince Han.

’For Shen Ruhui’s sake.’

Su Juan looked at Xie Xun with some sympathetic eyes.

Xie Xun: "???"

What kind of look is that?