Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 82 - 81: Su Juan and Prince Jing’s Second Son—An Affair!?
Su Juan was heartbroken. The pastries she usually adored now tasted bland, like chewing wax. She’d almost rather dig a hole and bury herself.
Beside her, Liu Miaoying thought for a moment. It was indeed unsuitable for Xie Xun and Song Qianhang to appear here, as it didn’t bode well for Ah Juan’s reputation.
[And Miaoqing is also adding to the chaos... alas!]Su Juan sighed heavily.
Liu Miaoying: "?"
I’m a woman, showing up here, so what?
The others were also curious, looking at Su Juan. Liu Miaoying is a woman, isn’t that okay?
[Everyone in Capital City knows Song Qianfan is interested in you, yet you’re hanging out with me all the time. There are rumors about us, even countless storybooks published. We haven’t even divorced, and you’re eager to come here. Aren’t those writers going to go crazy???]
Liu Miaoying was surprised: There are storybooks? How come I didn’t know?
The others were shocked. Were the rumors in the capital that outrageous?
Su Juan sighed, [These good kids, they have no idea how terrifying rumors can be.]
At this time, Su Lingling outside was stunned. Su Juan was playing around so much?
Not only did she land Xie Xun, the most handsome man in the capital, but she also didn’t spare the princely heir’s brother, not caring about gender!
No wonder she wanted a divorce...
Su Juan sighed, glanced at Marquis Ping, then at Minister Mo, [Wasn’t it said that Minister Mo never liked visiting people?]
Minister Mo: That’s false.
[Wasn’t it said that Marquis Ping never mingled with officials, especially the royal relatives, and was very clean?]
Marquis Ping had a look of doubt: "?"
Was there such a thing? How come I wasn’t informed?
[I really don’t understand why these two came to join the fun.]
Su Juan smiled, looking at the two, "I wonder why Minister Mo and the Lord are here today?"
Minister Mo stroked his beard, smiling, "I and the Lord naturally came to support you."
Earl Ping echoed, "We heard you’re going to divorce with Prince Jing’s heir; it’s a major matter. If no one supports you, how will you stand in the capital in the future?"
They were genuinely sincere, with no intent to watch the drama!
[You’re being too nice.]
"..." This little brat didn’t know how to appreciate it and even complained.
Others could only dream of such a privilege!
No one spoke further, and they exchanged glances. The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Actually, reputation isn’t that important, right?
...
It had been two days since Su Juan moved out of the Prince Mansion, and she spent those days eating her fill, not stepping out of her courtyard, sleeping to her heart’s content.
The people at Su Mansion thought she was alone, sadly pondering the divorce matter.
On the day of court, she got up half an hour earlier than usual and saw her colleagues full of energy. She regretted it in her heart.
Minister Mo smiled, "Xiao Su, how have you been sleeping these past two days?"
Su Juan’s face was almost collapsing, "Very good, very good."
[Bullshit!]
Minister Mo: "?"
Court Officials: "?" Why did the Vice Director suddenly start cursing?
[Su Mansion is too far! If only I had known, I would’ve stayed at the house Song Qianhang bought. At least I could sleep half an hour more.]
The officials perked up their ears, astonished: Oh my! They initially thought the rumors in the capital were baseless, but it turns out they were true.
The Vice Director was going to stay at Song the Second’s private residence!
Everyone whispered among themselves, and those unaware became increasingly curious. After all, Su Juan would usually uncover their secrets, and now they had finally caught her!
"What rumors?"
"It seems to say that the Heir Consort and Prince Jing’s second son have something going on, leading to the call for a divorce before the Emperor."
"Heavens!"
"I heard the princely heir was so angry he hit someone, and even the Emperor couldn’t bear it, so he decreed the divorce. The other day, Su Juan was kicked out, with Princess Jing even coming out to humiliate her, not even providing a carriage!"
"I see, because the Heir Consort and Song the Second had an affair, the princely heir, in his sadness, took a concubine, leading to all these issues."
"Looking at it this way, Prince Jing’s heir is quite pitiful, marrying a concubine who was already married, not only losing his reputation but also his future."
"I see, so the Emperor only gave a minor punishment, merely stripping the princely heir of his office, not being overly harsh."
"I always said that Prince Jing’s heir had a good reputation before; how could he do such messed-up things? Now it seems it’s all because of marrying that Vice Director."
"I never expected it! Su Juan seemed decent on the surface, but behind the scenes, she even fooled around with her brother-in-law..."
"Truly unexpected."
Someone shook their head repeatedly, "Women who display themselves publicly are indeed unruly."
"That’s why they say it’s important to marry a virtuous wife."
"I heard long ago that Song the Second was never orderly, spending his days at the brothel; this... this isn’t surprising..."
Su Juan sighed, [Perhaps, I should stay at the Duke Mansion for a night and borrow Xie Xun’s carriage tomorrow?]
[He has so many, borrowing one shouldn’t be an issue.]
The officials became more excited, "Even the matter with the Xie Family is true!"
That princely heir’s hat is indeed green!
"I heard it as well, and thought it was just a rumor..."
"You’re only finding out? I’ve heard it long ago!"
"Why else would only Lord have those warm clothes, and not even the Emperor?"
"Yes, it must be affection extending to what belongs to the beloved!"
[But Xie Xun is so annoying...]
"It seems Song the Second is more favored by the Vice Director."
[Maybe I should stay at Miaoqing’s place; we can have drinks at night and chat heart-to-heart in bed.]
"!!!"
"I’ve long heard of the scandalous stories being spread recently about the Chief Secretary’s daughter and the Vice Director."
"To be honest, a friend of mine has read them!"
"Coincidentally, a friend of mine has also read them."
Minister of Rites, Minister Wu shouted angrily, "What a disgrace!"
This shout startled Su Juan, leaving her puzzled: "?"
[What happened?]
Not only Su Juan, but others were also startled. They were discussing quietly, fearing Su Juan would hear, and who knew Minister Wu would just shout it out loud.
They couldn’t handle Su Juan causing a scene, her mouth would be unstoppable...
[What’s wrong with Minister Wu?]
No one dared to make a sound, fearing to attract attention from this troublemaker.
[Who upset him? That shout sounded like it took twenty years off his age!]
To be honest, it’s reasonable. That shout from Minister Wu didn’t sound like it came from someone nearly seventy!
[With such vitality, why retire? He could work another twenty years.]
But... let’s forget it; Minister Wu frequently petitions against this and that, hardly bearable for us!
We should give young people more opportunities.
Scholar Yuan from the Hanlin Academy was curious and asked Su Juan quietly, "Vice Director, is it true you want a divorce because of Prince Jing Mansion’s second son?"
Su Juan was confused, "What?"
"I heard... you have an affair with Song Qianhang from Prince Jing Mansion. Is it true?"
[I have an affair with Song Qianhang!?]
The court officials were excited: !!! It really is true!
The old Emperor, who had just stepped into the Golden Hall, almost tripped: What?!
Su Juan has an affair with Prince Jing’s second son?
