Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 134: Though the Xie Family’s Son Is Handsome

Chapter 134: Chapter 134: Though the Xie Family’s Son Is Handsome

Not only a few people noticed this matter, but indeed Prince Jing was too unusual that day, arousing suspicion.

Su Juan mentioned this to Shen Ruhui and they talked for a while, speculating that perhaps Prince Jing was somehow involved with an old Ministry of Justice case and didn’t want others to know.

But what exactly it was remains unknown.

Seeing the two so concerned, Xie Xun suggested, "If you want to know, just sneak into the Ministry of Justice and find out."

Su Juan’s forehead twitched.

Shen Ruhui smiled silently.

[Does Xie Xun even realize that every word he says is flirting with death?]

[Sneaking into the Ministry of Justice to look at files, he really has some nerve to suggest that.]

Su Juan just pinched her forehead, speechless for a long time, especially seeing Xie Xun’s serious face, as if he had made a great suggestion.

Xie Xun didn’t feel anything was wrong, thinking that they only needed to sneak into the Ministry of Justice.

Shen Ruhui asked him, "Brother Xie, how do you propose we sneak into the Ministry of Justice?"

The archive room in the Ministry of Justice is guarded day and night, not to mention the serious crime, whether they can sneak in is itself a question.

Who knew Xie Xun would say seriously, "Fly in."

Shen Ruhui: "..."

His literary mind couldn’t comprehend their martial arts.

Only then did Su Juan recall, [Oh right, I forgot that Xie Xun is highly skilled, especially with his lightness skill, coming and going without a trace.]

Xie Xun raised his eyebrows, pride written all over his face. Yes indeed, though my writing skills may be lacking, in terms of skills, no one in the Capital City can surpass me, except maybe Forbidden Army Commander Yan.

[Hasty conclusion, Xie Xun truly has the ability to sneak in.]

Xie Xun pressed his lips, volunteering to go and spy for Su Juan and the others.

The next moment, Su Juan’s voice rang again, [But with his mind, even if he got in, he’d likely not understand any of those files.]

Xie Xun: "..." Annoying.

Su Juan looked at Shen Ruhui, "Perhaps I’ve overthought this matter, let’s leave it aside for now. Have you arranged everything on your side?"

Shen Ruhui nodded, "Everything’s arranged, just waiting for them to fall into place... Would you like to verify it yourself?"

Fearing that Su Juan might not trust him, he suggested that Su Juan could accompany him to see those people to ensure that the plans for the coming days would proceed smoothly.

Xie Xun looked at Shen Ruhui, "?"

What have they arranged?

Su Juan smiled, shaking her head, "No need, I trust you to handle things well."

[I, Su Juan, have always believed in using people without suspicion.]

Xie Xun: "???" Trust what?

Seeing the two share a knowing smile, Xie Xun was exasperated, his forehead twitching, "No, what have you two arranged?"

We’re all in the same boat, shouldn’t you at least tell me what’s going on?

Xie Xun felt that despite being present most of the time Su Juan and Shen Ruhui were together, it still seemed like there were a lot of things he didn’t know between them.

Can’t you feel how hard I’m trying to fit in?

Su Juan looked perplexed: "?"

[I don’t understand.]

Xie Xun: "?"

[Did Xie Xun leave his brain behind when he was born?]

Xie Xun: It’s you who left your brain behind, your whole family left their brains behind!

[We haven’t been avoiding Xie Xun while talking, so why does he act like he knows nothing?]

Xie Xun: "..."

You two talk like door locks, hearing’s the same as not hearing, can you blame me for that?

Following the idea that if you don’t understand, just ask, Xie Xun usually questioned everything, but this time, he didn’t want to ask, for the sake of his pride.

It was Shen Ruhui who finally cleared things up for Xie Xun, "We mentioned a few days ago, that in a couple of days it’s the Li family’s youngest son’s one-month-old banquet."

Xie Xun nodded, "I remember that, the one whose son got trampled by a horse and was left crippled, then committed suicide, that’s the Li family."

The son had only died a year ago, and now they’ve had another son, throwing a huge banquet, and the Duke Mansion even received an invitation.

[Yes, yes, exactly the one who cried and made a scene in front of Jingzhao Mansion, claiming in front of the Old Emperor that he didn’t want to live because his son had died, Mr. Li’s Li family.]

Xie Xun looked again at Shen Ruhui and Su Juan, suspiciously: That Mr. Li really loves making a fuss, surely you can’t be trying to rope in even him?

Seeing Xie Xun’s expression, the two knew he must have misunderstood.

"This Mr. Li is one of the deputy assessors in this PINGDING evaluation. His son’s full moon banquet will surely attract many high-ranking guests, making it the perfect opportunity to cause a commotion."

Su Juan nodded, "Now that the evaluation has passed, the appointment of officials falls to the Ministry of Personnel. Mr. Li’s full moon banquet couldn’t come at a better time."

[Causing a commotion amidst so many guests is bound to become a big issue.]

[Once it becomes a big issue, even if no one brings it up, the Old Emperor will find out sooner or later.]

Shen Ruhui nodded, "This is the opportunity we mentioned earlier."

Xie Xun was confused, "So how do you plan to make it a big issue?"

Su Juan smiled, "The concubine who gave birth to Mr. Li’s youngest son was previously kept by a magistrate from a provincial government. To secure his son’s future, he transferred her to Mr. Li. That magistrate’s son is among those appointed by the Ministry of Personnel this time."

Xie Xun was shocked, "That’s ridiculous! And Mr. Li agreed to this!?"

"The concubine is beautiful and skilled in poetry and calligraphy, naturally, Mr. Li was delighted. After becoming fond of her for a while, they had a son. With the evaluation just ending, he couldn’t wait to throw a full moon banquet."

Su Juan laughed, "Those who can’t bear solitude are most likely to make mistakes."

[Many know of this matter; for a little money, people from her hometown would gladly cause a scene.]

Xie Xun finally understood, "So you’re planning to use the Li family’s full moon banquet to expose the problems within the PINGDING evaluation, making it known far and wide?"

Once it blows up, the Imperial Censor is bound to submit a memorial, leading to a thorough investigation of the eighteen deputy assessors. Anyone with ties won’t be able to hide.

The appointment of officials by the Ministry of Personnel will also be halted, leaving neither Prince Han nor Song Qianfan with any advantages.

Su Juan nodded, taking a sip of tea, "In truth, it’s not hard to make this issue big, just needed a good opportunity. Shen Ruhui managed to pursue some clever words at the Li Mansion, and though the concubine is skilled in poetry, she isn’t very bright. After some pillow talk, Mr. Li decided to throw the banquet he wasn’t originally planning."

With Su Juan’s explanation, Xie Xun finally understood completely, but then he had another thought, "Wait, you didn’t mention this before though?"

Could it be that these two are interacting behind my back?

Su Juan and Shen Ruhui exchanged a look, and Shen Ruhui smiled, "Miss Su is bright and picks up quickly; I didn’t need to say much."

Xie Xun was agitated: Just say I’m dumb!

Su Juan looked at Xie Xun, shaking her head and sighing, [Xie Family’s son may be handsome, but he’s truly dim.]

Xie Xun: "..." No need to be that blunt.