Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 145: Should There Be an Explanation

Most of the guests visiting the Xin Family were drawn by Su Juan. Now even Heir Xie from Duke Ping Mansion was here, people of high stature whom they rarely had the chance to speak to, so at this moment, who would pay attention to the Xin Family members?

Initially, they wanted to get close to Su Juan, even if it meant belittling the Su Family. Yet now, Su Juan was indifferent and ungrateful. The old Madam Xin managed to stay composed but the young Madam Xin, not being very old herself and naturally impulsive, saw Su Juan’s attitude and felt that she was being looked down upon.

Xie Xun left the banquet and just as he was about to find the restroom, he overheard the eldest Xin daughter-in-law complaining to her husband.

"That eldest daughter from the Su Family looks down on us. You didn’t see her expression earlier. If it weren’t for the Duke Mansion heir being present and father and mother repeatedly urging me, I wouldn’t bother to give her face."

Xie Xun decided not to rush to the restroom and leaned nearby to listen to the conversation.

He was no Liu Xuan — he didn’t believe in the gentleman’s practice of not eavesdropping at the corners. He wanted to hear how much resentment Madam Xin held and whether Su Juan’s demeanor was really provoking enough.

The legitimate heir Xin Wen already looked down on merchants, especially a woman with a merchant background.

Hearing his wife complain, he chuckled lightly, "It’s just a merchant’s daughter who luckily entered the court; who knows what methods she used, just a woman using allure to please. I don’t know what father and mother are thinking, insisting on associating with her."

Madam Xin pursed her lips, "Isn’t that true? I really don’t understand what father and mother are thinking. That Su Juan really looks down on our Xin Family... Why bother warm-heartedly approaching her cold shoulder?"

Xin Wen comforted her, "You’ve been wronged, my lady. Once I join the court, I will support you."

Speaking, he pulled his wife into his arms and kissed her twice.

Madam Xin blushed, "I naturally believe in your ability, husband."

Xie Xun: "..."

This couple sure has a knack for being nauseating.

"Did you say Heir Xie from Duke Ping Mansion is here too?" Xin Wen asked.

Madam Xin: "Yes, he came together with Su Juan; they’re quite close. If you ask me, they must be involved with each other. Isn’t it said that Su Juan divorced precisely because she was caught messing around with men outside..."

"Husband, perhaps you should head to the front hall and speak with Heir Xie?"

After all, as the Duke’s son, and with his aunt being the Empress, Heir Xie holds a really great status.

Xin Wen shook his head, "I’ve heard Heir Xie is a prodigal, not very competent, just happens to be a bit wealthier because of his family wealth... No matter how rich the Xie Family is, with him around, it will eventually be squandered."

Xie Xun laughed; being a prodigal isn’t all that bad, certainly better than these hypocritical people — one face for public, another behind doors.

"Let me tell you, not long ago I already established connections with Prince Jing’s princely heir. Now he is indeed the cream of the crop in the world, especially since the current Emperor has no offspring... In the future, our Xin Family will surely soar high!"

"So what does Heir Xie matter?"

Madam Xin immediately brightened up, "You indeed have foresight, husband!"

Xie Xun couldn’t help but smile, stepping out from the side and clapping his hands, "Eldest Young Master Xin truly has foresight, such ambition, it’s really remarkable for someone like me to see."

Seeing Xie Xun, Madam Xin’s face turned pale instantly. How could Heir Xie be here?

The words "Heir" already announced his identity.

Xin Wen’s eyes darkened displeased, "Why does Heir Xie eavesdrop at the corners? Such is not the way of a gentleman!"

Xie Xun found it amusing, shaking the paper fan in his hand, "Gentleman?"

He raised an eyebrow and chuckled lightly, his attractive appearance causing Madam Xin to somewhat lose her train of thought.

"Is there anyone in the entire Capital City who doesn’t know I, Xie Xun, am a prodigal? Yet it’s Eldest Young Master Xin who calls himself a gentleman but discusses people behind their backs and wildly criticizes court officials. I always thought the Xin Family had good family conduct, and came here today hoping to have a celebratory drink, but I didn’t expect such petty behavior."

Xin Wen was furious, "Yet you have reason to eavesdrop!"

Just a few words and Eldest Young Master Xin was already enraged. Xie Xun himself hadn’t anticipated this; truly petty indeed.

He sighed deeply, "The Xin Family is really laughable. Seeking marriage ourselves but deliberately making others uncomfortable. No wonder the Xin Family is in its current state, truly well-deserved."

As he said this, he was about to shake the fan and leave.

But Xin Wen rushed forward, grabbing hold of him...

Madam Xin’s expression changed.

...

"Something’s wrong, something’s wrong!" A servant hurried into the front hall, "Eldest Young Master is fighting outside with Heir Xie!"

Xin Wen’s face instantly changed drastically, and he hurried outside, paying no mind to Xin Zhang’s banquet.

The guests who heard sprang up and followed suit. Su Juan walked at the back, puzzled, how did Xie Xun end up fighting with someone?

She wasn’t worried about Xie Xun; after all, his skills were unmatched in the Capital City, except for Lord Xie — there were indeed few who could rival him. That Xin Wen was just a weakling; how could he possibly beat Xie Xun?

But as they got closer, she heard Xie Xun’s desperate cries for help, "Help! Eldest Young Master Xin is beating me up!"

"Ah! Eldest Young Master Xin is trying to kill me!"

Drawing nearer, Su Juan saw Xie Xun pinned to the ground by Xin Wen, his clothes a mess, his hair disheveled, looking quite defeated. Although he wasn’t visibly hurt, the appearance certainly suggested he had taken quite a beating.

Su Juan: "..."

[Is Xin Wen really so formidable to pin Xie Xun down and pound him...]

Hearing Su Juan’s voice, Xie Xun cried out more pitifully, "Help! Su Juan, come save me! I’m going to be beaten to death!"

Su Juan looked at the Xin couple, showing a difficult expression, "Mr. Xin, this..."

The Xin couple’s face looked grim, "Ah Wen, stop!"

"Quickly get up and pull the young master apart!"

Only then did someone step forward to separate Xin Wen, and the onlooking guests immediately started murmuring, "This is Heir Xie, yet Eldest Young Master Xin dares to hit him?"

"What kind of family is the Xie Family? Is Xin Wen looking for death?"

"Really didn’t expect to bump into such a fiasco at a mere banquet today."

As soon as Xie Xun got up, he scampered over to Su Juan’s side, looking as if he had been bullied, "Thank goodness you came; another moment and I’d be dead from the beating!"

Xin Wen was infuriated, his face ashen, "Clearly it was you who eavesdropped on my conversation with my wife first, then insulted our Xin Family!"

"Besides, I didn’t hit you, yet you turn things upside down here!"

Xie Xun looking utterly aggrieved and wronged, "I was simply going to the restroom, passing by; clearly it was you and your wife flirting here. I didn’t wish to disturb, yet according to you, that’s eavesdropping?"

Everyone: Oh, it turns out he was just passing by.

"What insulting your Xin Family? I wasn’t wrong, your Xin Family is indeed a fallen household, isn’t it?"

Everyone: Though the words aren’t pleasant, isn’t the Xin Family exactly a fallen household? Indeed, what Heir Xie says is just the truth.

Su Juan stroked her chin, [Compared to the Xie Family, the Xin Family is indeed a fallen household.]

Xin Family members: "..." Angry, yet unable to refute.