Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 61 - 60: Su Juan Fans the Flames

Song Qianhang listened impassively as Su Juan gradually revealed details about Liang Yin. Su Juan truly couldn’t keep things hidden; in no time, she divulged even the general background and age of the man to Song Qianhang.

About thirty years old, a businessman, so he’s not poorly dressed. He should be staying at one of the best inns in the Capital City, currently looking for Liang Yin and expected to linger in the Capital for a few months.

The man later discovered clues and came directly to demand her during the baby’s full-month celebration but was dismissed by Princess Jing. This matter spread slightly among the guests that day, merely saying a cousin was adopted as a goddaughter by Princess Jing to save face, and she was staying at the Prince Mansion for childbirth.

Song Qianhang’s eyes deepened with a calculating look.

Su Juan still thought she was putting up a good act.

Song Qianhang laughed, "You’re right, sister-in-law, I’m overthinking, hahaha. It’s just Liang Yin eating too much, perhaps."

Su Juan stared at him for a long time, seeing that he truly believed, she let her guard down a little, thinking, [I was scared to death, I thought I couldn’t see the show unfold.]

Last time she was busy lingering beside the Old Emperor; she couldn’t sit down to enjoy these amusing affairs. This kind of case where Song Qianfan ends up humiliated with his reputation in ruin must not be disrupted by Song Qianhang.

When Song Qianhang left the rear courtyard, the smile on his face vanished. Now that his elder brother and mother both knew that the child in Liang Yin’s belly was not of the Prince Mansion’s bloodline, they would likely investigate Liang Yin’s past in the coming days. After all, matters concerning the Prince Jing Mansion’s bloodline cannot possibly rely solely on Su Juan’s words for a hasty decision.

He needed to act before they could uncover Liang Yin’s story. He would find that man first and amplify the incident to shake the Capital City. Only then would it impact his elder brother’s reputation.

Although the Prince Jing Mansion would certainly be implicated.

However, Song Qianhang was clear-sighted; compared to family ruin, a tarnished reputation is nothing.

...

Song Qianfan sent people to Liang Yin’s hometown to investigate that night.

However, before those dispatched could return, Jingzhao Prefect Qiu Chuchong arrived with his people, stating directly: someone accused the Princely Heir of the court of snatching someone’s wife, forcibly occupying wife and child!

He intended to take Song Qianfan and Liang Yin back for thorough investigation.

At this moment, Prince Jing was in the palace.

Song Qianfan’s face turned pale, "Qiu Chuchong, what nonsense are you spouting? When did I ever snatch someone’s wife?"

Su Juan was surprised, [This person... came so quickly, and filed a complaint to Qiu Chuchong!?]

Last time nothing like this happened!

Now that it’s reported to Qiu’s, Princess Jing and others couldn’t possibly keep it quiet. Soon, this matter would spread across the Capital...

Su Juan was excited, [This is getting more thrilling!]

[Arrest him! It’s definitely him! Snatching someone’s wife, shameless, the girl is six months pregnant, that’s solid evidence!]

[Qiu Chuchong, you’re truly Qiu Qingtian reborn, don’t bow to the nobles!]

Qiu Chuchong let out a cold snort. He hasn’t served as Jingzhao Prefect for these years without reason. He had offended nearly every noble family in the Capital, but with the Emperor’s protection backing him, he wasn’t afraid to offend another Princely Heir.

These aristocratic young men exploit their status to commit misdeeds, the atmosphere in the Capital is their sinful doing, truly despicable.

However, it was unexpected that the Heir Consort turned out to be discerning, recognizing right from wrong, yet unfortunately paired with such a thing.

Qiu Chuchong maintained composure, tone steady, "Princess Consort, Princely Heir, Heir Consort, before coming, this official had already verified that indeed there is a Miss Liang at the Prince Mansion, currently as the Heir’s concubine. Whether this lady is engaged, we kindly request the Princely Heir and Miss Liang come with us for verification."

Earlier, at the Princess Consort’s birthday banquet, the Heir’s affair caused quite a stir. Qiu Chuchong casually inquired and learned the concubine’s name, otherwise he couldn’t just directly ask for people.

[Wow! That’s how it must be done, who are we? Jingzhao Prefect, we must not fear him, when even the Emperor commits a crime, they share the same punishment as a commoner!]

Princess Jing felt dizzy, supported by the maid beside her, "How... how could it be..."

Liang Yin, that cheap wench, indeed had an engagement!

Su Juan outwardly feigned surprise, inwardly sighed for Song Qianfan, [Tsk, Song Qianfan is in big trouble now, forcibly taking an engaged woman as a concubine, snatching someone’s wife violates the court’s laws!]

[Everyone in the Capital knows about your affair at the birthday banquet, each is a witness, this charge is heavy...]

Song Qianfan’s face was unsightly, he absolutely could not let this trouble land on him, with a calm demeanor, he addressed Qiu Chuchong, "Lord Qiu misunderstood, Miss Liang is a cousin on my mother’s side, has no relation with me, the concubine accusation is baseless, should not be taken seriously."

At this time, he was too busy to care whose child was Liang Yin’s, only wanting to dismiss Qiu Chuchong quickly, then immediately have Liang Yin sent away, dealing with it cleanly, solving this matter.

The Princess Consort also hastily chimed in, "Yes, that Liang Yin is just my distant relative staying in the mansion, not my son’s concubine, there must be some misunderstanding..."

Yet Qiu Chuchong wasn’t someone easily brushed off, especially with Su Juan instigating beside him, provoking Qiu Chuchong to the point he wished to directly rush in, convict Song Qianfan, and report to the Emperor!

He spoke coldly, "I’ve come merely to invite Princely Heir and Miss Liang to verify matters, if there is indeed any misunderstanding, it won’t tarnish the Princely Heir; Princess Consort and Heir Consort should rest assured."

But what misunderstanding could there be? They might not know about any engagement, yet Liang Yin was undoubtedly Song Qianfan’s concubine, just this alone confirms the crime.

[Ah, no worries at all, we trust Qiu Qingtian’s handling, absolutely rest assured!]

Song Qianfan, indignant and embarrassed, retorted, "That Qiu fellow, you’re merely a Jingzhao Prefect, I am the Princely Heir of the Prince Jing Mansion, royal family. How dare a mere prefect disrespect!"

"To offend the Prince Jing Mansion, can you bear the consequences!?"

Su Juan was stunned, [No way, no way, big brother, you’re so bold? He’s Qiu Chuchong, daring to punish Dukes and chop Marquis Guangping’s son, backed by the Old Emperor. Do you truly believe he can serve as Jingzhao Prefect for over ten years merely by luck!?]

[The Old Emperor trusts Qiu Chuchong immensely! Song Qianfan, you’re truly foolish... in this crucial moment offending him, if I were you, I’d cooperate obediently, present an attitude, later claim ignorance about Liang Yin’s engagement, deceived at most losing face, penalized, and ordered to reflect in private, isn’t this smoothly resolved?]

[Foolish, truly foolish...]

Song Qianfan’s face looked grim, he was busy considering the resolution for Liang Yin’s matter and overlooked this detail. Su Juan was right, indeed claiming ignorance would unfold the affair, also portraying himself as deceived.

However, now Su Juan has revealed the truth, if he claims innocence now... who would believe?

Qiu Chuchong sneered, looking at Song Qianfan, "Princely Heir wouldn’t say they are unaware of Miss Liang’s engagement, would they?"

"..." Song Qianfan’s words were stuck in his throat.