Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 18: Su Juan Is Punished

Su Juan was originally puzzled about what Song Qianfan was doing in her courtyard again, causing such a stir, turned out it was because of Heir Han.

Su Juan feigned ignorance, "Indeed, I did encounter Heir Han in the Imperial Garden. Young Master, is there a problem?"

[Just meeting in the Imperial Garden, Song Qianfan can know, it seems he does have plenty of informants in the palace.]

[However, he’s reached his hands into the palace, yet has the Old Emperor not noticed at all?]

Song Qianfan scoffed inwardly, they were merely a few spies; if they were so easily discovered, these years of planning would have been in vain.

"What did you say to Cousin Jingwen?"

Su Juan shook her head, "Didn’t say anything much."

[What could possibly be said in such a short moment, tell him you don’t bathe or that he’s got halitosis and athlete’s foot?]

[Thinking everyone idly gossiping behind people’s backs like you, huh?]

Song Qianfan paused with the teacup in hand, for the second time.

For the second time, Su Juan insulted him like this.

Could it be...

He frowned deeply, "I’ve heard you were quite happy chatting with Jingwen in the Imperial Garden."

Apparently, Song Qianfan didn’t believe Su Juan and Song Jingwen were just exchanging pleasantries.

If nothing was said, why laugh?

Despising him like that, could it be she’s more fond of Song Jingwen?

Su Juan hadn’t expected Song Qianfan to be so concerned about Prince Han and his son, to be so anxious about merely a few words exchanged with Song Jingwen in the Imperial Garden.

Normally, he wouldn’t care, but this was Su Juan, whose words might be overheard by outsiders, holding so many secrets concerning the Crown Prince position, he couldn’t neglect it.

Su Juan still shook her head, "Just exchanged greetings, truly didn’t say anything to Heir Han."

[What’s Song Qianfan thinking, controlling even what people say to Heir Han? Not yet Emperor, already so suspicious; knowing he’s guarded against Heir Han, yet looks like he’s guarded against me?]

[As a weak woman, what would I even talk to him about...Song Qianfan will become a tyrant, spend less time fighting, and more making yourself known to the Emperor?]

Listening to Su Juan’s inner thoughts, Song Qianfan’s face darkened further; Su Juan calling him a tyrant repeatedly, he feared others might hear, turning it against him, yet couldn’t keep her confined.

He said in a deep voice, "Cousin Jingwen is a man of war, bearing heavy aggression; I’m merely worried you, a young lady, might clash with him."

Su Juan raised an eyebrow, [Worried about me? How rare.]

Song Qianfan pretended not to hear Su Juan’s sarcastic inner voice and continued, "After all, you’re the Heir Consort of Prince Jing Mansion. Where you go, whom you meet, what you say, let me know beforehand, so I can think it over for you, avoiding ill-intentioned individuals seeking to approach you..."

[Oh, merely changing ways to monitor my movements.]

"The minds of these aristocratic heirs are not simple, I’m worried you might fall into their traps..."

[Indeed, none of the aristocratic heirs’ minds are simple.]

"Such as the contention at yesterday’s palace banquet, stirred up by young ladies of He and Mu families..."

Su Juan nodded in agreement.

[Indeed, first encountering one who deceived for offspring, further encountering outward offspring deception, you aristocratic heirs from Capital City, none is decent, who can withstand this, tsk!]

Song Qianfan’s face was stern, "Su Juan, have you listened to my words?"

Su Juan replied timidly, "Young Master, I’ve remembered your words, dare not forget."

Song Qianfan’s expression improved a bit.

In the next moment, Su Juan’s complaints came.

[So annoying, I’m not a trash can, dumping garbage here all the time.]

Song Qianfan frowned, puzzled; he knew the garbage meaning, but what was a trash can?

Anyway, whatever came from Su Juan’s mouth, certainly not anything good.

Song Qianfan commanded deeply, "Transcribing the Admonitions for Women calms the mind and nurtures virtue. Stay in the mansion these days and transcribe the Admonitions for Women a hundred times. When you’re done, then can step out."

Su Juan stared disbelievingly at Song Qianfan’s departing figure...

[Are you crazy?! A hundred times!]

[Song Qianfan, you lunatic, if you want my life, just say so! Killing thousand cuts, you’re truly shameless!]

[Admonitions for Women, Admonitions for Women, calming mind and nurturing virtue; can’t produce ivory from a dog’s mouth, still spewing dung!]

[Missy truly turned unlucky to be your Heir Consort by destiny!]

[Ha, a hundred times? Missy hasn’t so much paper for transcribing? Song Dog! Dream eternally!]

Listening to the endless complaints and insults towards him, Song Qianfan repeatedly suppressed his anger.

He breathed into his palm, sniffed carefully, frowned, not catching any scent.

His gaze fell on his feet, hastily returned to his courtyard, dismissing everyone, alone in the room, removed his shoes and socks, held his feet and sniffed lightly...

At that moment, guard Li An rushed in, "Young Master, bad news! Du..."

Seeing Song Qianfan holding his feet sniffing, Li An froze, words interrupted, what was Young Master smelling?

Could it be...

Young Master also has a habit of sniffing foot odor?!

In that instant, Li An felt he knew an extraordinary secret, life at risk!

Song Qianfan’s killing intent surged to the extreme.

Li An panicked, "Young Master, is your foot injured? Who injured you, shall I invite the Imperial Physician?"

Song Qianfan’s face relaxed slightly, composed, put on socks and shoes, "Just a minor injury, don’t alert the Imperial Physician."

"What bad news were you just saying?"

Li An breathed a sigh of relief, "His Majesty issued a Holy Decree, handing Vice Minister Du’s case over to Heir Han for inspection!"

This Prince Han and son have always opposed Young Master in court, Vice Minister Du in their hands, no chance of survival!

Talking about Vice Minister Du’s matter, Song Qianfan’s mind was troubled; among the Six Ministries, Prince Han held the Ministry of War and Ministry of Industry, while Prince Heng held the Ministry of Rites and Ministry of Revenue.

And he only had Chief of Staff Mei He usable in the Ministry of Personnel, but only an insignificant official in the Ministry of Justice.

Originally, hoping Du Peng could succeed as Minister of Rites, controlling the Ministry of Rites, but with Du Peng, evidence conclusive, no room for maneuver.

Su Juan has truly disrupted his major affairs this time!

"Du Peng’s matter is settled, no longer needs attention." Song Qianfan’s eyes darkened, walked to the table, wrote a letter, commanded deeply.

"Li Ming, deliver the letter to Mei He, urging him to quickly arrange suitable personnel for Assistant Minister of Rites and the vacant position in the Ministry of Revenue, can’t let Prince Han and Prince Heng seize the opportunity first."