Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 65 - 64: The Old Emperor Is Threatening Me!
As the crowd dispersed, Su Juan’s words startled everyone, realizing that something was indeed amiss!
Song Qianfan’s eyes darkened; he knew for certain that someone was out to harm him.
Song Qianhang was a bit nervous. Could it be that sister-in-law has seen through his efforts to stir up trouble from behind?
Having reached the door, Qiu Chuchong narrowed his eyes slightly. Indeed, he found the case rather peculiar, thus postponed the trial. Unexpectedly, this Heir Consort turned out to be quite wise, seemingly having spotted the oddity within.
[Liang Yin’s husband didn’t care about his wife nor their child in her womb at all. If he only intended to curry favor with the Chu State Prefect for some personal gains, wouldn’t aligning with Prince Jing Mansion yield greater benefits?]
[After all, Liang Yin was betting on the man not daring to offend Prince Jing Mansion.]
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent. Indeed, a Prefect versus a Princely Heir and Royal kin; even a fool would know how to choose.
[But instead, he persistently sued Song Qianfan, possessing evidence and witnesses, intent on having Qiu Chuchong convict Song Qianfan. It’s quite suspicious.]
[Would a brute who considers his wife as nothing dare to offend Royal kin for her sake? It’s too absurd; I can’t believe it.]
At this moment, Qiu Chuchong had developed some admiration for Su Juan, no wonder Your Majesty valued her so, truly wise.
Listening to Su Juan, Song Qianhang furrowed his brows, realizing the oddity as well; could there be others stirring the pot besides himself?
Song Qianfan coldly watched Liang Yin’s husband, already having deduced that this person was under orders, aiming to bring about his downfall!
Who, exactly, so maliciously schemes against him behind the scenes?
The man kept his face lowered throughout, his eyes darting, not daring to glance at anyone.
Liang Yin, now with nowhere to go, was abandoned even by the maid who originally supported her. Seeing her plight, Qiu Chuchong temporarily detained her in Jingzhao Mansion, while secretly monitoring Liang Yin’s husband and Song Qianfan.
Regardless of who it is, there will be major movements next.
...
Upon leaving Jingzhao Mansion, Song Qianfan summoned Li Ming and Li An to investigate the matter. Princess Jing waited for him with teary eyes, continuously lamenting Song Qianfan’s sufferings.
Su Juan stretched lazily, having somehow bought two hot buns, now munching away, no longer bothering with the events just passed.
Song Qianhang, however, was fixated, pondering who orchestrated Liang Yin’s husband’s actions. Was this premeditated, a trap set long before for Song Qianfan, or merely a scheme stemming from his own discovery of this incident?
By now, Qiu Chuchong had entered the palace to report today’s case progress to the Emperor.
The Old Emperor’s gaze darkened, clearly there were others involved, "Continue investigating, ensure you find out who is stirring from behind this matter."
Qiu Chuchong nodded, understanding that this likely involved factional disputes, something the Emperor could not afford to overlook, "I understand, Your Majesty."
Fearing he might mishandle matters and displeasure His Majesty, bearing in mind that anyone in the Capital City knew of His Majesty’s favor towards Prince Jing, despite Prince Jing’s apparent indifference, who knows, he might become the Crown Prince. As Song Qianfan is Prince Jing’s son, he discreetly sought advice, "Your Majesty, Prince Jing’s Princely Heir..."
The Old Emperor, feeling another throbbing pain in his head, waved his hand, "You decide for yourself."
Only then did Qiu Chuchong’s anxious heart calm, who says handling such major cases doesn’t risk offending nobility? If Prince Jing ascends, he’d be absolutely finished; right now, he’s brazenly pushing forward.
Then the Old Emperor inquired about another concern of his, "Heard Su Juan was there as well, didn’t cause any trouble, right?"
At the mention of Su Juan, Qiu Chuchong finally chuckled, "The Heir Consort is wise, assisting me quite a bit."
The Old Emperor snorted, "What are you covering up for her? I know her temperament well.
Turning the Jingzhao courtroom upside down, she wouldn’t be Su Juan otherwise.
Qiu Chuchong understood, though the Emperor seemed disapproving, beneath his words was an utmost partiality towards the Heir Consort; obviously, her temperament was to his liking.
His eyes flickered, thinking this person foresaw future matters, why not utilize it?
"Your Majesty, I have a request, hoping Your Majesty will grant it."
...
The next day after morning court.
"What? Have me assist Qiu Chuchong in investigating the case!?"
Su Juan was dumbfounded.
[Old Emperor, are you out of your mind!?]
"The case is complex, those involved you are familiar with, quite fitting." The Old Emperor coughed lightly, this Su Juan—so brazen, with others present... doesn’t a monarch need face?
At this moment, he hadn’t realized, accustomed to Su Juan’s constant complaints, he gradually tolerated her calling him "Old Emperor," "mad," "crazy" and the like.
[I, a Sixth Rank Vice Director of Revenue, my greatest skill is calculating silver and bookkeeping...]
Qiu Chuchong: The Heir Consort is humble.
If she wasn’t already in the Ministry of Revenue, he’d certainly have wanted her at Jingzhao Mansion aiding him.
[Having me investigate the case, isn’t it just playing with me!?]
The Old Emperor squinted, at least she has some self-awareness.
[Should Song Qianfan be convicted, wouldn’t Prince Jing Mansion kick me out?! Old Emperor is truly ruthless, no room for escape, sob sob sob sob...]
"Your Majesty, if I partake in this case, I fear it might compromise my impartiality since the Princely Heir is, after all, my husband. I presume Lord Qiu wouldn’t feel reassured either."
Su Juan said it outright, if Qiu Chuchong had any sense, he shouldn’t drag her along.
Yet Qiu Chuchong said, "The Heir Consort need not worry, I trust you to handle the case fairly."
Su Juan: "???" [Old fool, are you alright!?]
[What perks did the Old Emperor offer you to speak up for him!?]
Su Juan felt blood stifled in her chest, neither up nor down, should she return now, wouldn’t Princess Jing tear her apart?
"Your Majesty, I fear I’m inadequate for this heavy responsibility."
[What respectable family assigns a powerless woman to investigate a case!? Investigate the husband I’ve only been married to for half a year, isn’t this disrupting our marital bond!?]
"Cough—cough cough!" The Old Emperor choked on his saliva.
Powerless?
A weak woman?
If not for the report from the Hidden Guards that night, who would’ve thought her stature could handle such feats.
That night, he retracted one of the two Hidden Guards he had stationed to watch over her; he didn’t have many guards in total, let alone the two with the best skills, truly a waste.
Merely with her mouth alone, she could talk people to death, yet she calls herself a weak woman.
"I see no one more fit than you."
Your marital bond surely won’t face a chance to be disrupted.
The Old Emperor gave Su Juan a look, urging her to perform well; do well, and promotions aren’t a mere dream.
The glance fell upon Su Juan’s eyes, [Holy smokes, the Old Emperor is threatening me!]
[Can do, just do; can’t do, then remove your hat and get out...]
The Old Emperor: "..."
The burden on his head felt overwhelmingly heavy.
Qiu Chuchong marveled, how the Heir Consort survived so far, entirely thanks to the Emperor’s broad-mindedness.
