Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 155: Liu Is Merely a Petty Man

Song Qianfan had not appeared in the public eye for quite some time, so much so that many people had nearly forgotten about him.

Previously, one incident had destroyed years of his planning, and now he could only seek a good marriage alliance to draw support from the court’s power.

Lately, he surveyed the aristocratic families in the Capital, and only the Liu Family was suitable. However, the Liu Family remained firm in their stance, and what surprised him was that Liu Miaoying and Su Juan had grown so close.

Once, she was merely a merchant’s daughter without power or influence, relying on the Prince Jing’s Mansion to make a stand in the Capital. Now, she stood in the midst of the power vortex, and even many eccentric courtiers, who never mingled with others, had close personal relationships with Su Juan.

For the moment, seeking to marry Su Juan seemed to be the fastest way to solve his predicament.

Yu Ting also advised him that if it could resolve the current troubles, he’d just be lowering himself temporarily. Between a couple, how could there be lasting grudges? Quarrel at the head of the bed, make up at the foot of the bed.

As long as he was willing to bow his head, Su Juan, remembering past affection, should soften her heart.

Song Qianfan made full preparations, sent letters, and sent many gifts to the Su Mansion, only to learn that Su Juan hadn’t returned to the Su Mansion for a long time and was staying at the Duke Mansion.

He then sent the gifts to the Duke Mansion, but they were all blocked by Duke Ping’s people.

Without a chance to contact Su Juan, he could only attend today’s banquet in the palace.

He followed Su Juan for half a day and noticed her close relations with Xie Xun and Liu Xuan. Coupling this with Duke Ping’s recent obstruction of his contact with Su Juan, he blindly guessed that the Xie Family had intentions.

But Xie Xun was just a brute with some skills, nothing more than a pretty face, not worth his attention.

What he didn’t expect was that even Liu Xuan had taken an interest in her.

Liu Xuan was someone... he had to guard against.

Xie Xun stood nearby, watching Song Qianfan looking for trouble, regretting that there weren’t any melon seeds prepared at today’s banquet.

Song Qianfan’s gaze was cold, "I’d trouble Mr. Liu to stay away from Ah Juan. Being that close just now was inappropriate."

Xie Xun: What, is Song Qianfan out of his mind? They’ve been divorced for how long, and he’s still sticking his nose in?

Facing Song Qianfan, Liu Xuan’s voice was unhurried, indifferent, "I am unmarried and Miss Su is unmarried, what’s inappropriate about it?"

Song Qianfan’s lips tightened, "But Ah Juan and I separated only because of a bit of a tantrum. If her reputation is harmed, she might not be able to return to the Prince Mansion. I’d think Mr. Liu would consider Ah Juan’s future."

Xie Xun’s temple throbbed. This Song Qianfan is too shameless. When did Su Juan ever say she wanted to return to the Prince Jing’s Mansion, and here he is spouting nonsense!

Liu Xuan’s combat power is too weak, this won’t work, I must quickly find someone!

Xie Xun immediately ran to find Su Juan.

Though confronted, Liu Xuan didn’t seem pressured. He maintained an appearance of calm composure, gently tapping his defined index finger on the rim of a jade cup.

"The Prince’s words are reasonable, I will keep them in mind," Liu responded.

Song Qianfan’s expression finally softened; this Liu Xuan still had some sense.

But in the next moment, Liu Xuan’s voice rang out again, "Prince."

Song Qianfan halted his steps, looking towards Liu Xuan, his gaze unclear.

Liu Xuan said, "One day, if I’m fortunate enough to gain the lady’s heart, I’ll surely offer the prince a toast of wine, in thanks for bringing Miss Su to the Jing Garden, allowing me to meet a remarkable lady."

Upon hearing this, Song Qianfan’s face suddenly darkened. He never imagined that Liu Xuan had taken an interest in Su Juan from the day she visited her parental home!

His gaze was ice-cold, "Are you trying to steal someone’s wife?"

Liu Xuan’s eyes maintained that unhurried look, "She’s no longer your wife."

Song Qianfan’s expression turned sinister, thoroughly provoked, he abhorred that unflustered demeanor, nearly gnashing his teeth, "Liu Xuan, isn’t that beneath a gentleman’s dignity?"

Liu Xuan said, "I’m merely a scoundrel."

At this time, Song Qianfan was already furious, mainly due to his possessiveness being challenged.

Xie Xun, dragging Su Juan along, was shocked, eyes wide open; is this really the self-disciplined and law-abiding Liu Xuan he knew?

The breeze around stirred, carrying a chill from the pond that touched everyone.

Seeing Xie Xun had brought along Su Juan, standing not far behind Liu Xuan, Song Qianfan suddenly sneered, "Who would have thought, even someone would vie for a woman I’ve slept with."

Liu Xuan’s eyes suddenly turned icy.

Song Qianfan continued, "Perhaps you don’t know, how sweet her moans sound..."

"Watch your words, Prince!"

Liu Xuan, always composed and moderate in speech, had never lost his temper, but now he was entirely stern, his expression tense, eyes sharp as ice, voice laced with suppressed anger.

His fists clenched under his sleeves, bones creaking, gaze locked onto Song Qianfan’s face...

Nevertheless, Song Qianfan dismissed it, with a mocking tone, "Mr. Liu, what are you pretending to be? Aren’t you eyeing her body?"

He spoke these filthy words softly; after all, he still hoped to win Su Juan back.

His intent was merely to provoke Liu Xuan into revealing his true nature before Su Juan, showing her that Liu Xuan was nothing but a hypocrite.

Yet Xie Xun and Su Juan, having practiced martial arts, naturally had better hearing than others.

Xie Xun looked at Liu Xuan, feeling something about to break from him... If Song Qianfan continued this way, what would Liu Xuan do?

However, before Xie Xun could witness such a scene, Su Juan stepped forward briskly and pulled Liu Xuan aside. The unsuspecting Song Qianfan was kicked into the pond in Jing Garden by Su Juan’s swift action!

With a splash, everyone present was astonished.

Su Juan looked coldly at Song Qianfan floundering in the pond, "Mind your mouth, you’re so fond of cleaning toilets with it; no wonder you wanna try the taste of dung whenever the cart passes by. Wash up that mouth of yours!"

Hearing the commotion, many people turned towards them.

Su Juan immediately cried out, "Ah! Someone come quickly, Prince Jing’s heir has fallen into the water! Hurry, someone!"

Song Qianfan was a capable swimmer, but Su Juan’s kick was fierce, sending him towards the pond’s center, his internal organs aching. The palace attendants, reacting swiftly, went to rescue him.

Su Juan’s eyes flashed with discontent, "What’s the rush in saving him? Let him soak a bit longer in this heat."

This insight excited the courtiers. Who pissed off the Vice Director again? Let’s go see!

The Old Emperor rose quickly, following in haste, lacking the composure of a nation’s ruler, not even minding the Empress.

Watching the excitement is best early; otherwise, it’ll be too crowded soon, and there’s no spot up front!

At that moment, Song Qianfan was being pulled ashore by the palace attendants, drenched and utterly embarrassed.

Liu Xuan, holding a handkerchief, walked over to offer it to Song Qianfan, even expressing concern, "The cold may harm your body..."

In the next moment, as if tripped by something, Liu Xuan suddenly lurched and crashed into Song Qianfan, sending him back into the pond with a splash.

The hurrying crowd witnessed this scene.

They saw Liu Xuan standing firmly by the pool, watching Song Qianfan, his expression calm, reclaiming the handkerchief and casually brushing away the mud from his wrist as if genuinely accidental.

Everyone: "..."

Xie Xun: "..."

Su Juan: "..."

Such an act, too fake.