Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 49 - 48: Is He That Desperate for a Daughter?
Several gazes fell simultaneously on Earl Shengping.
Su Juan spoke humbly and gently, "It’s cold. It seems like it might snow in a couple of days."
Earl Shengping’s squinted eyes gleamed with a sly light, "I’ve often heard my wife mention you, saying you’re clever, smart, and filial."
Su Juan was surprised, "Countess?"
Earl Shengping: "Yes."
Su Juan blushed, "Thank the Countess for her praise on my behalf, my Lord."
Earl Shengping laughed, "No problem, no problem."
Beside them, Liu Xuan glanced at his father, wondering why he hadn’t heard his mother mention Su Juan before.
Among those present, only Xie Xun saw through Earl Shengping’s little scheme, thinking, "The abacus beads are practically hitting him in the face."
This was something Su Juan had not anticipated, [I didn’t expect Liu Xuan’s mother to know me?]
In her memory, they had only met once at Princess Jing’s birthday banquet.
Thinking of this, she realized, [I get it, it must have been that birthday banquet that left an impression on the Countess, and when she returned home, she naturally mentioned it a couple of times.]
[I’m just basking in Song Qianfan’s glory.]
Earl Shengping cleared his throat; his wife’s intentions were not simple reminiscences but to find a daughter-in-law for their son, always mentioning Su Juan.
Previously, he thought his wife was exaggerating about the daughter-in-law of Prince Jing, but now he realized he was being shallow.
It’s okay if she can’t be a daughter-in-law; there are always some roundabout methods!
Just as they were about to reach the palace gates, Earl Shengping suddenly sighed, "It’s a pity I don’t have a daughter like you."
He looked wistful and regretful, making Su Juan feel embarrassed, "My Lord overpraises."
Duke Ping liked hearing praise of Su Juan, smiling, "Old Liu, not to brag, but your two daughters can’t compare to Xiao Su."
[Ahem, that’s a bit much. If they keep praising me, my face won’t be able to handle it.]
Xie Xun shook his head, this father probably didn’t even realize what Earl Shengping was plotting, yet he was chiming in.
Earl Shengping laughed, "How can my two daughters compare to Xiao Su... Xiao Su, you should visit my Mansion often. We have many rare treasures for you to choose from at will!"
With those words, everyone turned their gaze to Earl Shengping. This usually stingy old fellow suddenly acting generous, even telling her to choose at will?
[Did the sun rise in the west today?]
Su Juan was puzzled, her eyes filled with suspicion, feeling that Earl Shengping had some ulterior motive.
But what could she have that Earl Shengping wanted?
When something is out of the ordinary, there must be a reason; it’s better to be cautious.
She smiled and politely declined, "I appreciate your kindness, my Lord, but it’s unnecessary."
[After all, everyone in Capital City knows Earl Shengping is stingy.]
Earl Shengping wasn’t the least bit embarrassed, waving his hand generously, "If you feel awkward, just treat my Earl Mansion as your home, come often, and there’s nothing inappropriate about it."
Su Juan was stunned: "Huh?"
[Does he really lack daughters that much?]
With those words, Duke Ping was the first to be unhappy, yelling at Earl Shengping, "You’re too unscrupulous, old man!"
At this moment, Earl Shengping was thicker-skinned than ever, "Old Xie, it doesn’t matter whose daughter she is. I don’t think Xiao Su would mind having more parents..."
[Indeed, who would mind having more wealthy and powerful parents?]
Duke Ping was firm, "Xiao Su belongs to our Xie Family, don’t daydream!"
[Wow, Duke Ping considers me one of his own, how touching!]
Earl Shengping: "Old Xie, you’re so selfish. At least ask Xiao Su and let her decide..."
[The Earl Mansion must have many nice things... Sigh, who wouldn’t want more money?]
Duke Ping: "You’re talking nonsense! You have two daughters and two sons, and now you’re fighting with me; have you no shame as the illustrious Earl! I spit on you!"
[That’s true, Earl Shengping has four sons and daughters. How would the good stuff ever get to me?]
Watching as the two seemed about to fight, Su Juan was shocked, [Am I really so likable and loved by others?]
[Wow! Let them fight!]
Xie Xun: "..."
Seeing the look of watching the drama unfold on Su Juan’s face, Liu Xuan: "..."
Su Juan was reluctant to leave, after all, with people loving and protecting her, and someone backing her up, there’s no need for overtime, and with weekends off, and annual leave, isn’t life sweet here?
Of course, if Song Qianfan doesn’t ascend the throne.
Liu Xuan stood in place, watching the two argue, with a puzzled look, not thinking his father really wanted to adopt Su Juan but seeing them really fighting.
Xie Xun looked at Liu Xuan, lamenting that this fool couldn’t hear Su Juan’s inner thoughts and didn’t realize how much fun he was missing.
But he suddenly realized, puzzled: why could everyone hear except for Liu Xuan?
If it’s based on blood connection or noble lineage, then Liu Xuan as the eldest son of the Earl Shengping Mansion, should hear, right?
After all, even Wu Ziyu could hear.
Suddenly, Duke Ping’s roar interrupted Xie Xun’s thoughts, "You old scoundrel, you just want that warm clothing, I’ll give it to you!"
Earl Shengping immediately beamed, "You should have said so earlier. Why would I argue with you then?"
With four kids at home, it was already hectic enough; he didn’t want unnecessary trouble.
Liu Xuan remained silent, understanding it was all for that precious cold-resistant garment, most likely the one Your Majesty had earlier.
Su Juan felt a chill in her heart, [Sigh, I thought Earl Shengping and his wife truly liked me, turns out it was just for the warm clothing, all just plots and schemes.]
Su Juan shook her head, [A cold heart, true heartache, never comes from loud arguments...]
At this moment, with the good item in hand, Earl Shengping no longer cared what Su Juan thought, his smile almost splitting his face, eager to strip the garment off Duke Ping right then.
Duke Ping snorted and turned away, "Xiao Su, come, dine at my mansion, and stay away from Lord Liu in the future!"
Su Juan immediately followed with a spring in her step, [Duke Ping is so kind, giving up the warm clothing for me~]
Earl Shengping watched them leave and immediately chased after, "Old Xie! Let me go back with you and take the thing with me!"
Having the item in hand meant it didn’t matter if they didn’t meet again!
Duke Ping disdainfully replied, "Go, go, go! Don’t follow us. I’ll have someone deliver it to your mansion later."
Earl Shengping: "No way! I want it now!" Who knows if that old thing would regret it?
As the three left, Xie Xun and Liu Xuan were left behind, looking at each other, even wondering if they were really their birth sons.
But Xie Xun thought Liu Xuan had it worse, since he couldn’t hear anything, standing there clueless, oblivious to his father, Lord Liu, not wanting him even for a piece of clothing.
As Xie Xun pondered if he should comfort Liu Xuan, Liu Xuan sympathetically patted Xie Xun’s shoulder, "I suppose the Lord values daughters more, it’s not that he doesn’t care about you, don’t be sad."
Xie Xun: "???"
I’m at least compared to someone, but in your father’s eyes, you’re less than a piece of clothing! Who are you comforting!
