Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 214: Su Juan Placed Under House Arrest
No one expected Su Juan to speak at this moment; she herself is now at the center of controversy, and it is unwise to anger Your Majesty at this time.
Prince Han was even more surprised.
The Old Emperor stared at Su Juan below, his gaze unreadable, causing the courtiers below to feel anxious.
This is Your Majesty’s only cherished one; surely she won’t be sent to the border like the previous Emperor dispatched Prince Han.
Su Juan sensed the gloomy atmosphere around her and said in a deep voice, "Although Song Qianhang is a member of the Pei Family, he works for the Court and has made considerable achievements. If implicated, it will surely provoke public criticism." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦
"Grandfather, why not impose a light punishment on those involved and spare their lives, thus demonstrating the benevolence of the government?"
The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel breathed a sigh of relief, fearing Su Juan would not plead for these people, making it difficult to report back.
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice was touched: Her Highness must be doing this for me!
After all, if pursued, most in the Ministry of Justice would be held accountable, resulting in catastrophic chaos.
The Old Emperor remained silent and somber, leaving those below increasingly anxious. He ordered Song Qianhang to be temporarily detained, along with everyone from the Prince Mansion, forbidding them from leaving. A statement of "discuss further" sent chills down everyone’s hearts.
After court, the Old Emperor summoned many ministers, all waiting outside the Imperial Study, and Su Juan was called in. Minister Mo from the Ministry of Revenue reassured her and advised her not to mention the Pei Family, to avoid displeasing the Emperor.
After all, the most important thing now is to establish the Crown Princess, and to disrupt this process over angering Your Majesty would be costly.
When Su Juan entered the Imperial Study, the Old Emperor was reading reports, and the eunuch beside him was sent out, leaving just the two of them.
The Old Emperor raised his eyes and spoke in a cold, deep voice, clearly displeased, "You have truly shown daring today, pleading for those involved; do you know their crimes are considered treason?"
He stared at Su Juan with cold eyes; the Prince Mansion doesn’t treat her well, so why risk displeasure today by pleading on their behalf?
Su Juan replied softly, "In response to Grandfather, granddaughter merely feels that since the matter has passed, the whole Pei Family has gone, leaving only one orphan. Prince Jing feels pity for the son of an old acquaintance, so why chase after one orphan to punish today?"
The Old Emperor let out a cold snort, "That is the crime of rebellion; the previous Emperor issued a decree for execution of the whole family. You dare plead for him?"
"Grandfather, regarding the Pei Family’s case, granddaughter has investigated; the testimonies are unreliable, the evidence insufficient, yet the previous Emperor implicated due to familial ties, even passing judgment on a newborn child, wouldn’t that be..."
There was a "snap!"
The sound of a shattered teacup startled the ministers waiting outside.
Accompanied by the Old Emperor’s furious roar from inside.
"You’re daring, spoiling you too much leads you to such lawlessness... The crimes of the Pei Family, not to mention execution of the whole clan, even implicating nine generations wouldn’t be excessive, and you dare question the previous Emperor!"
Minister Mo was anxious and sweating profusely; what’s with this Xiao Su, how did she become a Princess yet act so rashly now?
Earlier in court, Your Majesty was clearly displeased with her plea, and he had given her several reminders, yet she dared bring it up again now.
Many courtiers outside were nervous for Su Juan inside; this was their first time seeing the Emperor so angry at Princess Jinyang, why bring up such a past case for unhappiness?
Prince Han’s gaze darkened; he truly didn’t expect Su Juan would dare plead again for the Pei Family, even questioning the previous Emperor’s decision... She has done what he dared not do back then.
Sounds of crashing came from the Imperial Study; apparently Su Juan said something that made the Emperor throw things, even yelling and chasing people.
"Get out! Get out of my sight!"
The door to the Imperial Study opened, and Su Juan came out, everyone gasped.
Su Juan’s head was drenched with tea, and there were two blood marks on her neck, apparently injured by the broken porcelain, showing the Emperor was truly angry today and even resorted to physical action.
Su Juan’s face was visibly pale, she bowed her hands to the few ministers before her and hurriedly left.
Courtiers shook their heads repeatedly, no matter the favor, it couldn’t withstand the Emperor’s wrath; the bond between grandfather and granddaughter, once ablaze, now extinguished entirely.
The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel observed everything and entered the Imperial Study with two colleagues, the place was a mess, teacups and snacks shattered everywhere, reports on the table drenched by tea, the eunuch cleaning up.
All looked at each other in disbelief, never expecting Your Majesty’s anger could be like this; though he has been angry before, he never threw things, yet now Princess Jinyang is injured, indicating Su Juan has truly hit the Emperor’s raw nerve this time.
The Old Emperor glanced at the messy reports and scattered debris, his temple throbbing, this girl really has audacity, and acts on whims.
Seeing the Old Emperor’s still gloomy expression, each minister became more nervous.
...
That day, the incident of Su Juan pleading for the Pei Family’s orphan and Prince Jing, angering the Emperor and being injured, was widely spread in the palace, and within hours, reached outside, known by everyone in Capital City in just half a day.
Princess Jinyang, relying on favoritism, disrespected the previous Emperor, pleading for rebels, fought fiercely with the Emperor, who in anger injured Princess Jinyang, and now she is grounded in the Princess Mansion to reflect, forbidden to enter the palace without summons.
The next day, after official duties, Liu Miaoying and others came intending to comfort Su Juan; instead, they found her reclining in a courtyard chair basking in the sun, nibbling on fruit, without a trace of punishment or confinement.
Xie Xun was amazed, everyone outside saying the Emperor attacked Princess Jinyang, all favor gone, now grounded, yet she was indeed at ease.
Seeing them arrive, Su Juan waved for someone to welcome them with a smile, her eyes curving, "Why are you here?"
Liu Miaoying sat beside her, "We thought to comfort you a bit, but it seems you’re more at ease than us."
Your Majesty disliked the Second Prince back then, and thus naturally harbored hate for the Pei Family, now with his only granddaughter pleading for them, rumor says she even questioned the previous Emperor’s decision, with intent of overturning the case, so how could he not be furious?
But hitting someone truly went too far.
Su Juan laughed, "After working so long, finally able to rest at the Mansion for two days, others can’t even wish for this."
[Should I not enjoy it?]
Liu Miaoying almost burst into laughter, she pursed her lips, taking the chance to rest for two days, truly actions characteristic of Ah Juan.
Beside her, Liu Xuan said, "I found a doctor waiting outside, to check your injuries."
Su Juan blinked, "What injuries?"
Liu Miaoying said, "Wasn’t it said Your Majesty hit you, even causing bleeding?"
Upon hearing this, Su Juan lifted her hair, tugged down her collar revealing the two shallow blood marks on her neck, "You mean these?"
Liu Miaoying gazed at the wounds, her heart aching, on such fair skin, the blood marks were striking.
Su Juan was indifferent, "No big deal, just a few scratches."
[If you came later, these would’ve healed completely.]
Everyone: "..." they came at the wrong time indeed.
