Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 41 - 40: Su Juan, Don’t Go Too Far!

At this moment, Wu Ziyu was very angry. Su Juan was just a merchant’s daughter, covered in the stench of money, how could she deserve to come to Jing Garden?

Seeing Wu Ziyu’s face turn red with anger, Su Juan remained silent. Look how upset the little girl was; could it be that she had spoken too harshly?

That would truly be her fault; how could she speak such harsh words to a young girl?

Su Juan suddenly exclaimed, "Miss Wu’s poetry has been praised by Mr. Liu?"

Then she looked envious, her eyes filled with something unattainable about Wu Ziyu. "Miss Wu is really impressive; I imagine Mr. Liu must greatly admire you, right?"

"Unlike me, who cannot write poetry or paint, I truly envy Miss Wu."

Wu Ziyu snorted, put her hands on her hips, and raised her proud head. At least this Su Juan had a bit of self-awareness, she thought smugly, "Of course Mr. Liu admires me..."

[Liu Xuan probably never expected his reputation to be unjustly tarnished like this in his life.]

Wu Ziyu, eyes red with anger, pointed at Su Juan, "You... you’re double-faced!"

"Pfft..." In the pavilion at the heart of the lake, Xie Xun laughed so hard he sprayed out his drink.

"Who! Who’s laughing there?!"

Wu Ziyu, embarrassed and angry, shouted towards the pavilion.

Xie Xun leisurely opened the pavilion’s silk curtain, holding a wine cup, and stepped out. Dressed in red, he immediately became the most conspicuous person.

"I was here drinking peacefully, and you two are really noisy!"

As he spoke, he picked at his ears with disdain all over his face.

Su Juan raised her eyebrows slightly, [How is it that Xie Xun is everywhere?]

Seeing it was Xie Xun, Wu Ziyu was furious, "You were clearly eavesdropping and laughing!"

Xie Xun looked innocent, "Miss Wu, you misunderstood me. I really was just drinking here...."

[No misunderstanding, he did eavesdrop, treating Miss Wu like a fool.]

Xie Xun: "???" How is it that I did!

"Xie Xun! I thought you were just a playboy, but I didn’t expect you’d even eavesdrop on young women’s conversations! Today I must take you to Lord Duke for an explanation!"

Wu Ziyu stormed toward the pavilion in anger; she had always detested eavesdroppers, especially those frivolous gentlemen who did nothing but tease others all day long.

She looked as if she was about to settle an account, scaring Xie Xun into backing away a few steps, "If Miss Wu doesn’t believe me, you can ask Brother Liu; he can testify for me!"

Saying this, he lifted the curtain of the pavilion, revealing Liu Xuan sitting inside, brewing wine, dressed in grey.

Wu Ziyu didn’t take young ladies seriously, but Wu Ziyu’s grandfather, the Minister of Rites, was very troublesome, with piles of rigid etiquette rules, always ready to reprimand you. He dared not provoke him.

When the curtain opened, Liu Xuan happened to look over, and the previously aggressive Wu Ziyu suddenly became speechless, shy and hesitant.

"Mr. Liu, I didn’t expect you to be here..."

Wu Ziyu looked at Xie Xun with embarrassment and gracefully apologized, "It seems I misunderstood Mr. Xie, Ziyu apologizes."

[Wow, Miss Wu changes her face quite quickly!]

Xie Xun: Indeed, she changes her face so quickly she could go perform in opera.

[How come Xie Xun is eavesdropping, but seeing Liu Xuan is just a misunderstanding?]

Xie Xun: Right, right, that’s really absurd!

[Tsk, tsk, one shouldn’t behave too much like Wu Ziyu.]

Wu Ziyu glared at Su Juan, it was just that Mr. Liu was here and couldn’t hear her nonsense, otherwise, she would definitely find the people of Jing Garden to kick Su Juan out.

She can do nothing, yet she shamelessly stays here. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

She looked at Liu Xuan, her voice softening significantly, "Mr. Liu, it’s cold outside, I wonder if Ziyu could sit down for a cup of warm wine?"

"This place does not belong to me alone, Miss Wu, please have a seat."

With that, Liu Xuan’s gaze fell on Su Juan, "Lord Su won’t sit?"

Su Juan paused slightly; someone so observant of propriety, wasn’t he supposed to call her Heir Consort?

Seeing Liu Xuan treating herself indifferently, Wu Ziyu pouted; how unlucky!

Su Juan must have known Liu Xuan was there, baiting her on purpose earlier, making her lose composure in front of Mr. Liu.

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, "Miss Su, I heard that your life after marriage hasn’t been good, is that true?"

Upon asking, it seemed she realized she was saying something wrong, quickly covering her mouth and exclaiming, "If you don’t want to talk about it, no problem, I was just asking casually."

Wu Ziyu’s curious yet embarrassed demeanor made it seem like she was indeed just casually asking.

But this matter had long spread throughout the Capital City, vividly described, with even detailed accounts turned into stories by some people. How could she really not know?

Su Juan wore a mournful and bitter expression, unable to express her distress, "Yes, it has only been a few months since the marriage, and the Young Master already took a concubine. I didn’t expect something even the usually sheltered Miss Wu would know about. I really don’t know how I will get through my days..."

Su Juan lowered her gaze, dabbing her eyes with a handkerchief, as if in tears.

Xie Xun rubbed the wine cup with his thumb, almost laughing out loud.

Wu Ziyu lifted her lips, but before she could smile, she heard the annoying voice of Su Juan,

[Sigh, this Wu Ziyu can’t talk about anything without mentioning me; let’s hope she isn’t feigning to like Liu Xuan when she actually likes me.]

Wu Ziyu’s smile froze. What nonsense was Su Juan spouting again!

Who could like you! Do you have no shame!

[Probably not, Miss Wu can’t possibly like me; she’s just bored and needs someone to mock.]

Wu Ziyu snorted inwardly: At least you have some self-awareness.

At this moment, Liu Xuan suddenly spoke, "Miss Su, there is no need to worry. There are many things a woman can do in her life, even if the marriage is not as hoped."

"There are many who can write poetry and paint, but very few women entering officialdom. You now hold a position in the court, from Junior Sixth Rank. Even a person without a title must respect you. The path to the court is long, the present emperor is wise, what need is there to fear that future days will not be livable?"

Su Juan was slightly taken aback, [I didn’t expect Liu Xuan to say such things.]

Wu Ziyu pouted, unhappy with Liu Xuan comforting Su Juan, "But my father said women should follow the Women’s Commandments, not show themselves in public. Once married, they should follow the three obediences and four virtues. Matters of the court are for men. How can a maiden be involved?"

"Miss Su, I’m only saying this because it’s no wonder that with you showing yourself off and being unconventional, the Young Master doesn’t like you."

"Moreover, is it not the duty of a wife to accept her husband taking a concubine? How can you be so jealous? This violates the Seven Outs!"

Upon these words, the surroundings fell silent, except for Su Juan.

Su Juan blinked, "I didn’t expect Miss Wu’s father to teach her so well; surely, when you marry, you will have a harmonious and blissful marriage."

[Oh my goodness, save my life!]

[Also, women shouldn’t be seen by outsiders? Wu Ziyu, you might as well wrap your brain in a cloth!]

Xie Xun held up a wine cup, concealing his barely contained laughter.

[So considerate of Song Qianfan and remembers the Women’s Commandments by heart? You and your father should be the ones marrying Song Qianfan!

[It’s my fault for holding up your love, I’m guilty, unforgivable, boohoo!]

Wu Ziyu’s face turned pale with anger, disregarding Liu Xuan’s presence, "Su Juan, don’t go too far!"