Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 36 - 35: This Is Truly Earth-Shattering Gossip
The Minister of Revenue is fifty-three this year, with one wife and two concubines, all quite fertile.
He already has five sons, and recently, he has a daughter, whom he dotes on like a precious treasure, showing her off daily with great pride.
Just yesterday, he mentioned holding a grand full moon banquet in a few days, inviting all his colleagues to join the celebration.
This left his colleagues, who are not as blessed with offspring, quite sour, almost losing their teeth in envy.
Even the Old Emperor envied him greatly, truly, comparisons can be infuriating.
Sometimes, seeing the Minister of Revenue so full of himself, one really wants to slap him, he’s so annoying.
But what is Su Juan saying now?
The beloved daughter of Minister Wei Yuan of the Ministry of Revenue isn’t actually his own!?
"!!!"
The eyes of the courtiers lit up; this was indeed a sensational piece of gossip!
The Minister of Revenue’s face was as white and red as a scholar Wang who had lost his wife and children and was fined and beaten, looking even worse.
He can’t believe it at all; the idea of his concubine cuckolding him is impossible!
With all those years of affection, how could that be? It must be a mistake by Su Juan!
The people around had their hands in their sleeves, almost impatiently urging Su Juan on.
Always slow like a snail, giving them a hard time, fearing the gossip might run away.
At this moment, the Old Emperor suddenly appeared, interrupting the thoughts of the courtiers, and Su Juan’s inner voice was also interrupted as they bowed.
Minister of Revenue sighed with relief, saving a bit of face; even if the daughter wasn’t his, it couldn’t become fodder for these colleagues’ dinner table talk!
Look at Scholar Wang; it’s pathetic; he’s the laughing stock of the entire Capital City, not even daring to speak at court meetings.
The Old Emperor arrived, and all the civil and military officials began their reports, those who wanted to impeach started their charges.
However, the courtiers were secretly anxious, all wanting to know what exactly was the situation with Minister of Revenue’s daughter not being his own.
But Su Juan had rare silence.
As the court meeting was about to end, and the Minister of Revenue sighed with relief, the Old Emperor suddenly coughed lightly and asked with concern, "Minister Wei, I heard you recently had a daughter and are planning a full moon banquet; when will it be?"
It was like a sharp sword stabbing into his heart; the Minister of Revenue’s heart shattered into pieces, but he could only answer stiffly, "Your Majesty, the banquet is tomorrow."
The Old Emperor was simply rubbing salt into his wound.
The eyes of the officials became heated again, although they didn’t want to, everyone loves a juicy story, and although they sympathize with the Minister of Revenue, it doesn’t stop them from wanting to know more, especially since it was the Emperor who brought it up!
Su Juan, from behind, hearing the Minister of Revenue’s tone of facing death unflinchingly, shook his head,[The Old Emperor is really heartless. Isn’t this deliberately rubbing salt into his wound?]
Indeed! The Emperor’s action was truly unkind!
They didn’t believe the Emperor was simply concerned about his minister; it had to be on purpose.
The Old Emperor coughed twice again, how could that be heartless?
I am just showing concern for my minister’s family affairs; how could that be wrong!?
I am absolutely not jealous of the Minister of Revenue, nor am I enjoying this show.
[But it doesn’t matter; it’s not like he has only one daughter...]
Minister of Revenue looked grim, yet he consoled himself, yes, it’s okay, just one daughter, so what if she’s not his own?
With this thought, he straightened his back again, for he still has five sons...
[Anyway, he won’t know that his five sons aren’t his own either; one green hat is better than three. Life goes on!]
Emperor: "!!!" What a revelation!
Courtiers: "!!!" How thrilling!
The Minister of Revenue had a mouthful of old blood stuck in his throat, dizzy, almost unable to stand, and the colleague beside him quickly stepped up to support him, "Minister Wei, please take care of yourself!"
The Old Emperor sympathized, seeing how it was affecting the Minister of Revenue, "Quickly summon the Imperial Physician!"
All five sons weren’t his own, that is so....so tragic.
Suddenly he thought, perhaps it’s not so bad not being able to have children; it’s better than raising someone else’s for over ten years, and five of them no less...
Pff! It truly is too tragic.
Su Juan was behind, unable to see clearly, only vaguely knowing it was the Minister had a sudden illness, and the Old Emperor was summoning the Imperial Physician for him.
She also sympathized,[Alas, poor Minister Wei, such a good person, often teaching me about official duties, though a bit greedy, currying a bit of favor, and forming little cliques, but aside from the facts, he’s quite good.]
Another arrow stuck in Minister of Revenue’s chest.
Even the courtiers couldn’t bear it anymore.
After all, the Minister of Revenue hadn’t skimped on giving them benefits over the years, and the year-end was approaching; Minister Wei, you have to hang in there!
The Old Emperor squinted his eyes, a little greed? Forming cliques?
It seems his position as Minister of Revenue has reached its end!
[In fact, he’s not that bad; just the other day, he taught me how to make false accounts. After all, the year-end is near, and according to tradition, he needs to send good gifts to various officials...]
Several courtiers shuddered, their hearts almost jumping out!
Thinking: Vice Director Su! Please stop talking!!!
[And to Prince Heng...]
"Your Majesty!"
Prince Heng interrupted Su Juan’s thoughts and urgently said, before the Emperor could grant permission, "The Minister of Revenue, Mr. Wei, is of old age, perhaps it’s illness caused by overwhelming joy and sorrow, I boldly request for the Minister of Revenue to take a leave for some time to recover!"
[Wow! Prince Heng really does consider others, but of course, as the Minister of Revenue is his man!]
At this moment, Prince Heng was sweating profusely, yet didn’t dare to speak further.
Originally wanting to speak a few words for the Minister of Revenue, but now with Su Juan making it clear the man was his, saying more wouldn’t be appropriate.
Losing one Minister Wei is a small matter; he himself can’t be dragged into this.
The Old Emperor’s eyes gradually darkened, chuckled coldly, losing all sympathy for the Minister of Revenue.
Well done, Minister of Revenue, well done, Prince Heng!
Really well done!
Minister of Revenue’s eyes went white, facing the Old Emperor’s sharp gaze, and "thump," he fainted from fright!
Watching the Minister of Revenue being taken away, the Old Emperor was almost passing out from anger; in this vast Ministry of Revenue, is there truly no trustworthy person!?
[Alas, the entire Ministry of Revenue is a mess; only the Vice Minister can barely hold his own, unfortunately too honest, lacking in tact, repeatedly offending Minister Wei, sigh, no hope for promotion, also a pitiable person.]
Su Juan’s words were like a timely rain, slightly calming the Old Emperor’s mood.
"Seems Minister Wei is old, this illness isn’t recovering quickly; let him rest for a year or two."
The courtiers understood clearly, silently mourning for the Minister of Revenue, whose official career had reached its end.
The Old Emperor can tolerate anything but corruption in the Ministry of Revenue, Manager of the nation’s finances, and Minister Wei’s days are over.
"As the year-end approaches, the Ministry of Revenue is busy... where is the Vice Minister?"
[Wow, is the Vice Minister going to be promoted?] 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮
Hearing this, the Vice Minister beside was almost in tears.
