Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 94 - 93: The Old Emperor Indulges Himself
This matter with Su Juan frightened quite a few people. Fortunately, she wasn’t hurt. They found her a seemingly clumsy horse. Although it wasn’t as pretty as the previous pony, it was gentle and very attached to Su Juan.
She rode the horse slowly and soon got the hang of it. She started galloping in the paddock, and then followed Liu Xuan and others into the forest.
Not far away, Duke Ping watched this scene, feeling both happy and sad.
When investigating the Su Family, he discovered Su Juan’s biological mother, Li Ruohua, was an orphan with no parents. Tracing the clues, he found some links that matched the little princess who went missing years ago.
But with Li Ruohua no longer alive, how devastating would it be for his sister to know?
What also concerned him now was that Su Juan, in front of him, was Li Ruohua’s daughter. If he wasn’t mistaken, that half of the Jade Pendant should be with Su Juan now.
No wonder, upon first meeting her, he felt a sense of closeness. Looking closely, she indeed has a six to seven point resemblance to his sister. She is a child of the Xie Family, his own grand-niece.
Now that she’s right there, Duke Ping didn’t know if he should reveal the truth, especially since everything had been in chaos for more than half a year now.
Thinking of this, Duke Ping decided to wait until Su Juan’s absurd marriage was completely annulled before speaking.
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That night, everyone gathered around the campfire, roasting meat and drinking alcohol.
A few people sat together, chatting and laughing, seemingly unaffected by the day’s events. Xie Xun even started telling ghost stories to the group.
Song Qianhang was about to hand the roasted meat to Su Juan when Liu Xuan jumped in first and gave Su Juan the meat he had just roasted.
Liu Xuan: "Have some food to fill your stomach first."
By this time, Su Juan had already had a few drinks; her cheeks were slightly flushed. She bit into the meat with a smile and spoke without restraint, as she had already voiced all her thoughts.
"Liu Xuan, you’re such a good person."
Liu Xuan smiled and said nothing. The dim firelight fell on his already gentle face, making him seem even more approachable and inviting.
Liu Miaoying, who had known him for many years, could easily see that Liu Xuan’s care for Su Juan went beyond the usual attention paid to a young lady.
Song Qianhang could only retract the meat he had been about to offer, watching this scene with a sense of frustration. He ate large mouthfuls of the meat, unsure of whom he was upset with.
He recalled how Su Juan had once grabbed his face at New Year’s, and now she had turned her head and taken a liking to Liu Xuan. He felt uneasy about it.
He felt as though he was going crazy, yet he couldn’t help but want to treat her well and get close to her. He couldn’t stand listening to anyone, not even Song Qianfan, say anything bad about Su Juan.
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The spot they chose was quite close to the Old Emperor’s main tent.
The Old Emperor lifted a corner of his tent, watching the men and women outside enjoying their food. He wondered what Su Juan’s bottles and jars were for. The smell of the roasting meat carried over on the night’s breeze, making him feel hungry.
The Old Emperor licked his lips but hesitated to speak. After all, as the Emperor of Da Jin, he was meant to be honored by them, not lower himself to beg for food.
Su Juan, full and satisfied, saw Duke Ping and a few others not far away, waved at them, and shared out the food she had roasted, even giving Earl Ping two skewers.
"This is my secret recipe, the best in roasted meat!"
The Old Emperor put down the curtain, thinking, "Best in roasted meat, yet out of sight, out of mind."
He sat down, but as he looked at the greasy dishes on the table, everything seemed tasteless. How could this Su Juan not know how to flatter him even a little?
Always chasing after those courtiers for flattery, how could they offer her promotions and wealth!? Isn’t it up to me?
If she brought me two pieces of meat out of respect, would there be anything she wanted that I, as an Emperor, wouldn’t fulfill?
"Ah! These mushrooms also smell amazing when roasted!" Su Juan’s eyes shone.
"Indeed, nothing beats grilling meat with the mountain breeze and some drinks at night!"
The Old Emperor snorted coldly, thinking he’d stay put today, surely there’d be one among all those people outside who’d remember him!
At this time, Su Juan, having had too much to drink, forgot her usual ’shyness’ and loudly invited some unfamiliar colleagues from court to come and eat and drink. Everyone who ate praised Su Juan without end, and their laughter echoed into the Old Emperor’s main tent, making the food in front of him seem especially unappetizing.
Time slowly passed, and the expression on the Old Emperor’s face was hard to maintain. How shameless were these people! Eating and drinking freely in front of my tent and yet never thinking of me!
At that moment, it was as if Su Juan sensed the Old Emperor’s thoughts, "Hahaha, lucky the Old Emperor isn’t here, or how awkward it would be!"
The Old Emperor hearing this: "???"
"He’s an Emperor, not quite right to squeeze with us, but not inviting him over to eat either isn’t great..."
"Oh well, he’s probably enjoying a feast in the tent anyways!"
The Old Emperor’s temple throbbed, face darkening, unable to sit any longer, he straightened up and walked outside, pretending to be passing by.
It really was lively outside, the courtiers gathered around, each with a skewer, urging those roasting more meat while chatting and having fun.
Seeing the Old Emperor, the courtiers respectfully greeted, "Your Majesty!"
"What are you all eating?" the Old Emperor asked in a deep voice.
Someone replied, "Your Majesty, the Vice Director is roasting meat for us courtiers."
Everyone suddenly felt nervous inside.
Why did the Emperor come out, surely not to compete with us for food, right? We haven’t had enough yet!
Su Juan gave them a reassuring look, "Don’t worry, the Old Emperor has his fill of rich food, he wouldn’t care for our stuff!"
The courtiers exhaled a breath of relief. Indeed, the Emperor has plenty of food, why would he bother with this?
"Besides, as long as we don’t ask, how would an Emperor shamelessly ask us for food?"
The courtiers: !!! That’s true, but you don’t have to say it!
The next second, the Old Emperor, smiling but not quite, said, "Smells quite good; since I haven’t eaten yet, Minister Su, grill some and bring it to my tent, I’d like to taste it."
Su Juan: "Huh?"
"What?"
"!!!"
Every heart of the courtiers shattered, that’s what you get for showing off in front of the Emperor!
"You’re perfectly capable, can’t you grill your own meat!?"
The Old Emperor turned to leave, hearing Su Juan’s words, made him feel very pleased, as if saying, "As the Emperor, should I really roast meat myself?"
Everyone’s faces fell instantly.
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When Su Juan finished grilling the meat, the courtiers, after much pushing and shoving, finally sent Su Juan to deliver the meat.
Minister Mo chuckled, "Xiao Su, after all, the Emperor named you personally, go quickly, don’t keep His Majesty waiting."
Su Juan’s temples throbbed, "These ungrateful ones, enjoying my meat, flipping faces faster than a book."
