Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 200: Feast at the Su Mansion

Song Qianhang had a thousand thoughts but dared not voice them; he couldn’t fathom Su Juan and feared that once he spoke, he would grant Su Juan the opportunity to reject him.

After all, he had always been aware that Liu Xuan was eyeing Su Juan closely, despite Liu Xuan’s ever-ordinary demeanor.

But it seemed that since their return from Xu State, the two had become much closer...

Thinking about this, he couldn’t suppress the sourness in his heart; there were things he found hard to say.

If he didn’t break the silence, at least they could still share laughter together, but if he did, their current relationship couldn’t be maintained, and they would likely grow apart.

...

That day, on his way back to the mansion, Su Juan encountered the steward of the Su Mansion.

Previously, the Su Mansion had sent quite a few people, but they were all turned away by the people of the Duke Mansion. This steward waited outside for almost two hours and only then met Su Juan before he even entered the mansion.

"Miss, tomorrow there’s a banquet at the mansion. Many families from the Capital have been invited, even Second Miss and Second Master will return. The master and madam specifically sent me to invite you to return to the mansion tomorrow, so the family can reunite and share a meal."

Su Juan found it amusing; with the new year over half a month gone, now they say they want to reunite and even set up a banquet?

How afraid he was that she wouldn’t acknowledge the Su Mansion, losing a daughter who could be useful to them.

Su Juan had no interest in reuniting with the people of the Su Mansion, but upon hearing the steward mention Second Master, she thought she might as well go and see Xin Zhang.

After all, Xin Zhang was also on the system panel; more interaction wouldn’t be a bad thing.

She asked, "What hour tomorrow?"

The steward was delighted, "After noon tomorrow, Miss can come then."

At the Su Mansion, upon hearing the steward’s reply, Old Master Su felt proud and glanced at the madam who had been cold to him in recent days, "Did you hear that? Even if she rises high, she’s still my daughter."

Could she truly not acknowledge her father?

She returned to the Royal Family and didn’t acknowledge her biological father. If word got out, wouldn’t she fear the world’s ridicule?

Madam Su couldn’t bear to look at him. A daughter returning to the mansion doesn’t necessarily mean she acknowledges you as her father.

That night, knowing Su Juan was going to the Su Mansion the next day, Duke Ping was displeased; Su Juan’s biological father’s demeanor, it was good enough that he didn’t go to bother the Su Family, how could he dare come multiple times to seek them out?

Xie Xun, sipping his soup, echoed his family’s elder, "If you ask me, you should sever ties with the Su Family. There’s no good in maintaining it anyway."

Compared to the Su Family, his family’s elder was indeed a good father.

Father and son began mumbling, in perfect harmony.

...

The next day, when Su Juan was about to leave, Xie Xun was called by Duke Ping to accompany Su Juan to the Su Mansion.

The banquet at the Su Mansion was grandly organized, attended not only by wealthy merchants and their families from the Capital but also by numerous nobility and officials with their spouses.

Under normal circumstances, these people with high standards would never attend a merchant family’s banquet like Su Family’s, but now, due to Su Juan’s influence, each one eagerly came.

Old Master Su was elated, watching these people flattering him with good words, feeling proud inside.

The Xin Family had also arrived, as though the previous difficulties on Xin Zhang’s wedding day hadn’t happened.

When Su Juan arrived, many came to talk to her, including Su Lingling, who pulled Xin Zhang along, pushing through the crowd, "Big sister, you haven’t met Xin Zhang yet. Husband, this is my big sister, Su Juan."

She gestured with her eyes for her husband to quickly greet her.

Xin Zhang knew well that now Su Juan was a princess; his wife wished for him to forge royal connections, but matters in court aren’t something one can simply gain through flattery.

He offered a slight bow, "I greet the princess."

Su Juan nodded slightly, couldn’t help but study him a bit, as she had once seen Xin Zhang on the court scolding the now Emperor Song Qianfan, and he was eventually executed.

This stubborn man, how could he truly follow Su Lingling’s wishes? Even if he didn’t seek connections, he would achieve much.

"I heard you’re now in the Cabinet?"

Xin Zhang responded, "Yes."

Su Juan glanced at a spot with fewer people nearby, "I have some matters I’d like to discuss; why don’t we talk over there?"

Xin Zhang hadn’t responded when Su Lingling hurriedly nudged him, signaling him to follow Su Juan.

Before, she hadn’t thought much, but now she increasingly understood what her mother used to say: the Su Mansion’s current façade is propped up by Su Juan’s reputation; otherwise, which of those wealthy official families would respect the people of the Su Family?

Su Juan now is a noble of the Imperial Family; she only hopes her husband can gain some support in court.

At this moment, Xie Xun had just found a seat to sip some wine, listening to the idle chit-chat.

Among those fallen, only families with a title remained, especially Sun Zhao from Qingyuan Marquis Mansion, who used to be aloof, now eagerly flattering Old Master Su.

"Brother Su, you are truly remarkable, raising such an intelligent daughter."

Already dizzy from the flattery, Old Master Su couldn’t stop smiling, "Indeed, since she was little, I thought she was extraordinary. At home, she was much adored, and she is also filial. I am pleased at her achievements now."

Madam Su couldn’t listen any longer, fearing she’d roll her eyes, and left immediately.

Xie Xun surprisingly listened on.

Sun Zhao sighed, "Alas, we met too late..."

Changing his tune, he seemed to have thought of something, "Oh, I heard your daughter hasn’t remarried since her divorce. Coincidentally, my mansion has a son of similar age who hasn’t married yet."

"Brother Su, since we get along so well, why don’t we decide on this marriage today?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Xun almost sprayed his mouthful of wine.

Sun Zhao sure had the nerve!

The Sun Family currently was just a fallen noble family with an empty title, yet he dared hope to rise through marriage, setting his mind on Su Juan.

Not to mention, what manner of person was his son, frequently hanging at the brothel and accruing debt, useless and following in his father’s footsteps.

Su Juan was destined to ascend the throne one day, yet Sun Zhao dared dream of marrying a princess and becoming an Imperial Consort without weighing his own worth.

Old Master Su froze, not expecting someone to suddenly suggest marriage, he chuckled awkwardly, speaking gently, "Lord, my daughter always decides major events for herself. She doesn’t allow others to interfere with her marriage..."

Sun Zhao’s face sank, "But you’re her father, not just anyone. This is a matter of parental decree and brokerage; whose daughter’s marriage isn’t decided by the parents?"

He suddenly became displeased, "Brother Su, are you looking down on the Sun Family, hence all the excuses?"

Seeing Sun Zhao’s anger, Old Master Su quickly explained nervously, "Lord, how could I dare? It’s just that my daughter’s marriage is in her own hands... May I ask her and give you a response later?"

He cautiously observed Sun Zhao, cold sweat forming on his forehead.

Xie Xun turned his head, glancing at the two, "I wondered who had the audacity to make plans for my little niece; turns out, it’s Lord Sun!"