Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 157: Liu Xuan’s Noble Character

"Mr. Liu believes that now they are divorced, the scholar should not persist further. Such actions are unbecoming of a man and harm the woman’s reputation."

Everyone applauded immediately, praising the son of the Marquis of Pingbo. Unlike Prince Song, who spoke utter nonsense!

They are already divorced, so naturally, marriages are separate matters. Why would you still entangle yourself with the lady?

Xie Xun continued with his nonsense, "Unexpectedly, when Mr. Liu said that, Song Qianfan got angry, insulted Mr. Liu, and even tried to hit him. During the argument, he accidentally fell into the pond."

Su Juan squinted at Xie Xun. The anger received from Song Qianfan vanished at this moment, "This mouth is quite something, speaking without blushing or heart racing, reasonable and well-argued. I almost believed it."

"No wonder so many girls in the capital are fooled, thinking they are only dazzled by looks. Turns out there’s also this mouth, truly terrifying."

Xie Xun: "???" I’m helping you, and you turn around to criticize me?

Many people gave Xie Xun a thumbs up, unexpectedly realizing that Heir Xie was quite articulate. He cleverly cleared the Vice Director, spoke well of Liu Xuan, and simultaneously scolded Song Qianfan.

The Old Emperor looked at Song Qianfan, asking sternly, "Song Qianfan, is what Xie Xun said true?"

"The Old Emperor actually believed it?"

Everyone looked towards the Old Emperor, thinking that most of what Heir Xie said was likely true — the scholar part was fake, but the rest must be accurate.

At this moment, Song Qianfan was like a mute eating yellow lotus. Since he said the words earlier, if he refuted them now, wouldn’t it be slapping his own face?

Thinking of Yu Ting’s advice to keep a low profile, he could only reluctantly agree with Xie Xun’s words, "Replying to Your Majesty, indeed as Heir Xie said."

Su Juan, who had already planned how to respond: "???"

"Did he take the wrong medication?"

Everyone shook their heads repeatedly, truly unexpected. This Prince Song is too muddled. How did the Prince Jing couple raise such a son? In just over a year, his reputation is ruined.

It’s unclear how those rumors about his stunning talents and appearance spread initially. At that time, everyone thought that such a princely heir marrying Su Juan, a merchant’s daughter, was indeed a grievance.

Looking at it now, this Vice Director truly had a tough time. He was forced into marriage by a Holy Decree back then, caught in such a marital affair. Now, he’s barely divorced but still entangled and now has his reputation ruined. It’s truly tragic.

It’s unknown which family he’s currently considering for marriage, but it really piques curiosity. Once again, eyes turned to the Minister of the Ministry of Justice...

Yu Zhong: "..." Damn it, I have no part in this!

Su Juan stroked her chin, "Something’s off with Song Qianfan. If it were before, he would have already erupted, yet today he’s so patient?"

In the past, he would have caused a scene even if just insulted, let alone pushed into a pond.

Just now, he acknowledged all of Xie Xun’s nonsense. Could it be that seeing the current unfavorable situation, he’s changing strategies and has other plans?

The Old Emperor’s eyes darkened. Taking advantage of the last Zhongzheng evaluation case, he had already disciplined those officials who secretly befriended Song Qianfan, even giving Mei He a warning. Now, he should have no one to use around him.

Yet, there’s still Yu Ting, who has yet to make any mistakes and has repeatedly made contributions, hard to suppress. Now, with Yan Zheng overshadowing him, it’s not much of a threat.

If he had known back then that Yu Ting and Song Qianfan were so closely associated, he wouldn’t have utilized him despite his youthful talent.

The Old Emperor ordered both of them to return to their residences and reflect behind closed doors for three days. Liu Xuan was additionally fined one month’s salary.

Everyone immediately breathed a sigh of relief for Liu Xuan.

Song Qianfan followed the Palace Attendant to change into clean clothes. As he left, he cast a cold glance at a few people not far away, including the Old Emperor who had long held a lofty position.

His fist was clenched tightly under his sleeve; today’s shame would be repaid eventually.

Xie Xun looked at Liu Xuan with frustration. His good clothes, all dirtied, "You shouldn’t have pleaded guilty earlier. Since Song Qianfan wants to win back Su Juan, he wouldn’t dare say anything."

This much he could still see clearly.

It seemed it was due to the secret plotting by Su Juan and Shen Ruhui, coupled with the push from the old man on the surface. Now that Song Qianfan had no one to use around him, he had his eyes on Su Juan.

After all, anyone with eyes could see that now, Su Juan was like a sweet treat, and aside from the schemers at court, everyone wanted a bite.

However, Liu Xuan said, "For what I did, it’s only right to plead guilty."

Xie Xun didn’t bother looking at him. His brain really doesn’t turn corners. The Emperor didn’t intend to hold him accountable, and yet he eagerly asks to be punished. Now, having barely taken the position of this sesame official, he has to reflect behind closed doors with Song Qianfan.

Su Juan looked at Liu Xuan, eyes approving, "You are now in the court, and many have their eyes on you. It’s good to act cautiously."

Liu Xuan’s position as Minister of the Ministry of Rites attracted many eyes, and if he didn’t conduct himself properly, who knows when Song Qianfan might seek revenge, and he’d have a report filed against him.

Liu Xuan nodded, his eyebrows softened considerably, "Miss Su understands me."

Xie Xun was covered in goosebumps, rolling his eyes skyward, Oh, Miss Su understands me.

Su Juan handed over her handkerchief, "Aren’t you going to change into clean clothes?"

She noticed Liu Xuan’s collar and sleeves were dirty. On white garments, the soil was very evident.

At this moment, Su Juan looked at Liu Xuan, feeling regret, "Such a fine aloof flower, dressed so nicely today, ruined by Song Qianfan, truly a waste."

People who had just left clicked their tongues repeatedly, never expecting that the Vice Director liked this. Hearing the word "good-looking" from her mouth was truly not easy.

The aloof flower!

Xie Xun snorted lightly, "Could he be better-looking than me?"

A bunch of people with no taste. So pale, can they compare to me?

"But since the feast hasn’t ended yet, there’s hope to win the heart of the beauty by changing into a new outfit."

Some understanding people looked at Liu Xuan with sympathy. He loves her, yet she has no interest — truly a struggle.

The Vice Director hasn’t yet figured it out. Who else was there for Liu Xuan to fancy but her, such hardship.

Liu Xuan accepted the handkerchief, the material soft, held in his palm yet didn’t use it to wipe the dirt off, "It’s just some mud, it’s fine."

Su Juan blinked, waiting for Liu Xuan to wipe and return the handkerchief, "Aren’t you going to wipe it off?"

Liu Xuan’s voice was gentle, "It won’t come off, just some mud, it’s harmless."

Su Juan: "?"

"If you’re not wiping it, at least return the handkerchief to me!"

Yet, Liu Xuan didn’t move, neither intending to use the handkerchief nor returning it to Su Juan, just holding it in his palm.

Xie Xun was dumbstruck, eyes wide open looking at Liu Xuan, holding onto the girl’s handkerchief without returning it, when did he become so?

"Does he think I gave him the handkerchief as a present?"

Everyone: You might as well just consider it a gift to him!