Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 224: Why Are You All Looking at Me?

On the city wall, Yu Ting was dead, and without a commander, the rebel army fell into chaos. The Huai State Army seized the opportunity to enter, the city gates swung open, and Su Juan led her men straight towards the Imperial City.

At this moment, within the Imperial City, the palace attendants were in a state of fear. The Forbidden Army had the Imperial Palace strictly under control and continued to search for the whereabouts of the Empress and others. Yet, the fact that Yu Ting had not returned left hearts uneasy, unaware of the changes.

Su Juan stood on her tall horse, outside the palace gates, coldly shouting, "Forbidden Army within the palace, hear my orders: Yu Ting and Song Qianfan have committed treason and have been executed by me. Those within the Forbidden Army who are unaware, surrender immediately. For those who continue to rebel, kill without mercy!"

The rebels had all been dealt with. Seeing Su Juan leading people to search the remaining traitors, Shi Yuan couldn’t help but marvel at the scene witnessed earlier on the city wall, "Really, I didn’t expect, as a woman, the princess’s archery to be so exquisite."

Xie Xun sighed, "Isn’t it so? I truly don’t know if she usually hides her skills, or if her archery has just become even more refined."

Clearly, while discussing Su Juan, Shi Yuan set his sights on Xie Xun, "Your skills are not bad either; you’re a good talent. If there’s an opportunity, would you join my camp?"

Xie Xun was slightly surprised, then laughed, "General Shi, don’t tease me. I’m the kind of person who doesn’t take jokes well."

Though someone appreciated him, this Shi guy is famously at odds with the old man in his family. If he went there and let the old man find out, it’d peel his skin off.

Shi Yuan, however, firmly patted his shoulder, "I’ve never been one to joke. Think about it; if you have a better future with the princess, I won’t force you."

After all, the rumors about Princess Jinyang losing power are now clearly just gossip. Serving Princess Jinyang certainly promises a better future than with him.

The main thing is this young brother; he looks so familiar, has such a natural affinity.

Saying this, he suddenly thought of something, turned to Xie Xun, "By the way, young brother, haven’t asked yet, what’s your name?"

Xie Xun: "My surname is Xie, with a single name Xun, General Shi can just call me Xie Xun."

Shi Yuan: "Remembered, when you’ve decided, come find me."

Turning to leave, General Shi stroked his beard, pondering, "Not many in Capital City with the surname Xie..."

A nearby subordinate coughed lightly, reminding him, "General, the Princely Heir of Duke Ping Mansion is called Xie Xun."

The General and Duke Ping fought together at the border back in the day; everyone knows these two were at odds.

Shi Yuan: "No wonder he looks familiar, turns out he’s the son of Xie Yu’an."

The subordinates nodded repeatedly: Correct, correct, he’s the son of your old arch-enemy.

Shi Yuan narrowed his eyes, "That’s even more reason to bring him on board."

Wouldn’t that just infuriate Xie Yu’an?

Subordinate: "..."

...

Prince Jing’s princely heir plotted treason, conspired with the Vice Commander of the Forbidden Army, now dead. The Prince Jing Mansion and its Yu Family members were all imprisoned.

Su Juan also seized the opportunity to clean out several chaos ministers siding with Song Qianfan, uncovering numerous corrupt and unlawful scoundrels as well.

Everything settled in the capital, only then did the Old Emperor, escorted by Yan Zheng, leisurely return with the officials to the capital.

For over twenty days, they really were hunting, eating meat, and drinking wine at Huating Mountain, enjoying themselves completely. Who would’ve thought, returning to the capital mid-way, they’d hear of such significant upheavals.

Prince Jing’s princely heir committed treason, and the Yu Family was entirely imprisoned, with colleagues previously chatting and laughing now detained for implicating with the traitorous parties.

Heard on the rebellion suppression day, Princess Jinyang nearly shot her own birth father truly heartless.

Officials were discussing it intensely, previously thinking Princess Jinyang lost power, but then at this moment, Prince Jing’s princely heir rebelled, while Yu Ting originally could’ve had a better future yet chose treason, now implicating the entire family truly foolish.

Those who stayed neutral all sighed: Princess Jinyang’s turnaround is truly spectacular.

Simultaneously, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice had returned to the capital, reporting everything, with evidence in hand showing the mastermind behind the disaster relief funds theft was Prince Jing’s princely heir, alongside several conspiring officials.

The Emperor addressed all civil and military officials, entrusting the matter fully to Princess Jinyang, with related parties to be sentenced before reporting for even the Pei Family treason case to be handed over to her, ordering Ministry of Justice officials to cooperate fully.

No one was a fool; the Emperor also mentioned the Pei Family case that led to grandparent and grandchild’s fallout, now allowing Princess Jinyang a reinvestigation. Officials could guess, what estrangement, what traitorous plot, clearly was a play by Your Majesty and the princess.

Many secretly breathed a sigh of relief; thankfully, on Princess Jinyang’s birthday, they weren’t foolish enough to step on, or they’d be the ones suffering now.

Indeed, staying neutral is truly wise; flattering isn’t necessary, just avoid offense.

After court, Su Juan invited Yu Zhong to visit the Ministry of Justice Prison for interrogation, many hurriedly caught up with Su Juan, followed by compliments.

Most understood, Princess Jinyang now is the hero of rebellion quelling, also the only bloodline of the current Emperor, while previous talks of passing to an imperial family child were likely all rumors.

At present, Princess Jinyang is settled.

Yu Zhong observed the scene before him, recalling the separate meeting in Xu State, couldn’t help but smile; now in the capital, no one can compete with her anymore.

...

Duke Ping walked behind the crowd, beaming with pride, "How about it, is my grandniece good?"

Duke Ping’s tone was proud, didn’t even glance at the accompanying ministers.

These ministers, feeling guilty, echoed, "Princess Jinyang is not only intelligent, but also deeply trusted by Your Majesty; Lord is truly blessed."

"In Capital City, which noblewoman has the demeanor and nature like Princess Jinyang?"

"Isn’t it so? Even we admire her deeply."

"Being young yet accomplishing such achievements, she shows quite the style of Lord’s past achievements."

"Indeed, indeed..."

"We truly are outmatched."

Present were many mouths speaking in unison, some seeing the situation decided, weren’t flattering Princess Jinyang, attempting the same with Duke Ping.

Some had close ties with Prince Jing Mansion, Yu Family, and Mei Family, feeling guilty now, fearing implications, eager to show loyalty.

Duke Ping glanced at Marquis Ping and the Minister of Ministry of Justice beside him, lightly coughed, "How about it, my granddaughter surely isn’t just one to squander money?"

Marquis Ping: "..."

Minister of Ministry of Justice: "..."

This old guy remembers one thing forever.

...

The Old Emperor summoned the Chief Secretary and Ministry of Rites, previously worried at Huating Mountain without appetite for meat, now seeing this girl managed everything excellently upon returning to the capital, at ease.

This granddaughter was now increasingly satisfying him, no longer recalling initial doubts upon knowing she was Su Juan.

"After this matter passes, I intend to confer Jinyang as Crown Princess; what do you gentlemen think?"

Several exchanged glances, all looking at Minister Wu of the Ministry of Rites, once having grudges with Su Juan, wondering what he’d say now.

Minister Wu: "..." Why watch the old man, could the old man possibly stop it?