Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 91 - 90: Xie Xun Is Jealous!

The few people glanced at Su Juan, their faces practically screaming... The person who had a falling out with Shen Ruhui is right in front of us, isn’t it?

She just mentioned wanting to tie up Shen Ruhui and throw him into the moat — they heard it crystal clear.

Moreover, everyone in Capital City who’s read the storybook knows that the Juan’er in ’Famous Twin Beauties’ refers to Su Juan, right?

Their gazes were so obvious that even Liu Xuan turned to look at Su Juan.

Su Juan’s temples throbbed, "Why are you all looking at me? I don’t have a grudge against Shen Ruhui."

[Even if I did, how could I, a weak woman with no strength to even truss a chicken, possibly handle a brawny man like him?] 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Liu Xuan was slightly taken aback and smiled, "Miss Su, you’ve misunderstood. I know you’re not that kind of person."

Su Juan breathed a sigh of relief, "That’s good."

[I’m probably the last person who saw Shen Ruhui. If they suspect me, I won’t be able to clear my name even by jumping into the river.]

Xie Xun laughed, downing the wine in his cup, and shook his head at Liu Xuan. This fool hasn’t spent enough time with Su Juan. If he had, he’d realize that Su Juan is indeed that kind of person.

Liu Miaoying picked up the two volumes of ’Famous Twin Beauties’ brought by Liu Xuan, "I remember these new editions just started selling the day before yesterday?"

Liu Xuan nodded, which was exactly what he found strange. He had asked the usual person who collected manuscripts from the Shen Family, and that person said Shen Ruhui had written a letter requesting him to pick up the manuscripts from the Shen Family, but he never saw Shen Ruhui.

Su Juan’s temples throbbed, [So, before Shen Ruhui disappeared, he didn’t forget to have someone collect the manuscripts...]

Xie Xun leaned in closer to look, "Seems like he’s really fond of the storybook he wrote."

Su Juan was about to go crazy, [Ah!!! Doesn’t anyone care about my life or death? Is there really no one who can come and save me!?]

Song Qianhang took another volume and started flipping through it, finding some interest in the storylines Su Juan mentioned, thinking it wouldn’t hurt to take a look.

Liu Miaoying browsed through the storybook, her brows furrowed, "This is... not quite the same as what Young Master Rushi wrote before."

Liu Xuan was slightly startled. He hadn’t read the storybook yet, but upon hearing Liu Miaoying, he immediately got up to take a look, "In what way?"

Liu Miaoying pointed to a particularly bold page, "Young Master Rushi’s previous writing was quite subtle, especially with scenes involving physical interaction, never this explicit."

Liu Xuan glanced down and indeed, it was like that. He hadn’t read Shen Ruhui’s storybooks before, but it was clear this wasn’t something Shen Ruhui would write. It seemed like someone was imitating his style.

Hearing Liu Miaoying, Xie Xun became even more curious about the earlier versions, intrigued by how highly Liu Miaoying praised Young Master Rushi’s talent.

Hearing this, Su Juan stood up and walked over to look at the volume in Song Qianhang’s hands, who happened to be on the page where Young Master Hang was helping Juan’er out of a situation. Their hands touched, and Young Master Hang gently rubbed her small hand, staring at her affectionately.

Su Juan’s temples throbbed, [What utter nonsense!]

The sudden appearance of Su Juan behind him startled Song Qianhang, causing him to slam the storybook shut.

Su Juan snatched the book from his hands, gave Song Qianhang a couple of stern glances, and found his reaction inexplicable, muttering, "Am I that scary?"

Song Qianhang felt inexplicably guilty, "No."

He nervously poured himself two drinks in the end.

This commotion drew attention from Xie Xun and Liu Miaoying. If Song Qianhang’s reaction was any more obvious, anyone could tell what was going on in his mind.

Su Juan flipped through the book for a while and said, "This isn’t the same as the manuscript Shen Ruhui showed me before."

[At least what Shen Ruhui wrote was readable, but this one... I feel dirty even reading it.]

Xie Xun raised his eyebrows slightly; deep down, Su Juan seemed to think Shen Ruhui’s storybook wasn’t bad after all.

[What Shen Ruhui wrote managed to tease and entice with a foundation of context and character identity, leaving readers to fantasize.]

[Whereas the person mimicking him wrote the entire thing like a tasteless mess, completely revolting.]

Liu Miaoying looked at Su Juan with surprise. How long had Ah Juan been studying to recognize with just a glance that it wasn’t written by the same person?

[The differences were significant, and most of the story’s wording focused heavily on Juan’er’s husband’s family, clearly targeting Prince Jing Mansion.]

Song Qianhang’s eyes darkened; indeed, the subtle hints in the storybook suggested Juan’er’s husband’s family’s treasonous intentions. Was the person behind this targeting Song Qianfan alone or the entire Prince Jing Mansion?

Anyone who’d read the storybook could tell who the characters corresponded to. If this wasn’t thoroughly investigated, over time, it might impact Prince Jing Mansion. If Your Majesty began to harbor suspicions against Prince Jing Mansion because of this...

Song Qianhang slowly clenched his fist, then quickly relaxed it, looking at Liu Xuan, "Brother Liu, why don’t we help you find the person together?"

Xie Xun and Liu Miaoying weren’t surprised. Since this matter targeted the Prince Jing Mansion, Song Qianhang, as a member of the Prince Jing Mansion, was naturally inclined to get involved.

Liu Miaoying was curious about who was behind this, targeting the Prince Jing Mansion so directly and alleging treasonous intent.

She looked at Liu Xuan, "I’ll help you look too. The more people, the more power."

Liu Xuan was grateful, "Thank you both for your help."

Xie Xun didn’t say anything, although he was acquainted with Song Qianhang, Duke Ping Mansion didn’t want to get involved in Prince Jing Mansion’s affairs.

After all, it was likely related to Han Prince Mansion, and digging deeper wouldn’t benefit them at all.

Besides, Duke Ping Mansion had always remained neutral, loyal to Your Majesty without favoring any side, which was how they ensured their survival.

Just then, Su Juan fixed her gaze on Xie Xun and asked, "Aren’t you going to help look?"

Xie Xun: "Why should I help look?"

Su Juan blinked, "Aren’t you and Liu Xuan childhood friends who grew up together? His friends are your friends, and you’re not helping out when a friend is in trouble?"

[Isn’t Xie Xun the type who loves being part of the action? Yet he’s not getting involved today?]

Xie Xun didn’t take Su Juan’s words to heart, casually replying, "His friends have nothing to do with me."

The person might be Liu Xuan’s friend, but had no relation to Xie Xun. If they were dead, it still wouldn’t concern him.

Su Juan made a sound of understanding, seemingly in thought.

[I get it, Xie Xun is jealous!]

Xie Xun: ???

Both Liu Miaoying and Song Qianhang looked at Xie Xun upon hearing this.

[I always thought I was Liu Xuan’s best friend, but now another person named Shen Ruhui shows up. With the person missing, Liu Xuan is so anxious, how could he not be jealous? How could he possibly help Liu Xuan find someone then?]

Xie Xun’s temple throbbed, thinking Su Juan should consider writing storybooks instead.

Su Juan sighed, [Sigh, Xie Xun seems to find Liu Xuan annoying, but he’s actually enjoying it all.]

Xie Xun: "!" Don’t be so outrageous!

Liu Miaoying and Song Qianhang were both quite surprised, having known each other for so many years, was Xie Xun someone who always said one thing and meant another?