Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 182: My Chances of Winning Aren’t Small Either

Chapter 182: Chapter 182: My Chances of Winning Aren’t Small Either

Yu Zhong and Liu Miaoying both looked up at the attic. They couldn’t see the people above, but could still hear the voices of Su Juan and Liu Xuan.

Liu Miaoying had a smile on her face, knowing that Su Juan had been distracted lately, but didn’t realize it was because of this.

She turned her head to see Yu Zhong also looking, his gaze was similar to how Liu Xuan looked at Su Juan, but upon closer inspection, it wasn’t like a romantic feeling, more like pure admiration.

"Mr. Yu, do you like Ah Juan a lot?"

Yu Zhong turned to Liu Miaoying at the sound, "Who wouldn’t like a smart person?"

Then, he asked back, "Don’t you, Mr. Liu, like her too?"

Liu Miaoying clasped her hands behind her back, looking at the completely dark night sky, still hearing Xie Xun’s voice shouting to the outside from the attic as he hugged Su Juan and Liu Xuan.

"Yes, I like her too."

Like Su Juan, like Liu Xuan, like Xie Xun, like the Xu State in front of us, like everyone being together, watching Xu State transform bit by bit into what it is now, so much so that I hope, many years later, it can still be like this, just one smile and everything will be all right.

...

The next day, the group packed their bags, said goodbye to Prefect Zeng, and prepared to leave Xu State.

Xie Xun held the horse they came with, watching the two people talking not far away, and nudged Liu Xuan with his elbow, "During our stay in Xu State, these two have gotten quite close, doesn’t that make you nervous?"

Liu Xuan’s gaze fell on Su Juan and Yu Zhong, as Xie Xun said, he could also see it, "What’s there to be nervous about?"

Xie Xun raised an eyebrow, "Aren’t you worried that the girl you fancy might be snatched away?"

After all, Su Juan’s attitude towards Yu Zhong was different from others, she used to stare at his butt all day long, though not so much now.

"He is a hotshot, Minister of the Ministry of Justice of the Dali Temple, and you’re just a small Minister of the Ministry of Rites. In comparison, Mr. Yu has a better chance if there was a competition."

"After all, he’s not just talking about peace in the world."

Liu Xuan’s lips twitched slightly, "Su Juan likes attractive people."

Xie Xun: "So?"

Liu Xuan mounted his horse and looked at Xie Xun, "If it’s as you say, then I also have a good chance."

His expression was serious, one could only hear the sincerity in his words, he was just stating a fact.

Xie Xun was left speechless by his words, "..."

Clearly, he meant to say he thinks he’s more good-looking. How did I never notice this self-appreciating side of him?

Yu Zhong handed the sword in his hand to Su Juan, "Since you have made a decision, there will be no shortage of visible and hidden dangers in the future. I’m accustomed to using a knife, this sword is named Red Heart, and I give it to you today."

Some words do not need to be said to be understood. Su Juan knew that the unanswered question from last night was answered by this sword.

Red Heart, Red Heart, he gifted a sword, as well as a piece of his true heart.

Su Juan gripped the sword tightly, "Thank you."

Xie Xun swaggered over on his horse, "Old Yu, we’ll go ahead, you solve the case quickly and hurry back to the Capital City, and I’ll treat you to drinks at the Baihua Building."

Yu Zhong smiled, "Alright, it’s a deal."

He looked at Su Juan and softly reminded her a couple of times, watching her mount, "After returning to the Capital, be very careful in all activities."

"Alright, you be careful in Xu State as well."

Su Juan mounted the horse, waving goodbye to Yu Zhong and Prefect Zeng, the horse’s hooves pounded swiftly on the ground, taking her away from Xu State Prefecture.

...

On the way back to the Capital City, Xie Xun rode beside Su Juan, occasionally glancing at the sword hanging on her horse, "Su Juan, new sword looks nice, what did you say to Mr. Yu just now?" 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Liu Xuan and Liu Miaoying, riding behind them, instinctively leaned forward to hear more clearly.

Su Juan shot a glance at him, "He said, stay away from you, don’t let you lead me astray."

Xie Xun didn’t believe it, "Impossible, absolutely impossible, Old Yu and I are quite friendly, he praised me for being smart recently and said I was fit for a job at the Dali Temple."

How could he possibly tell Su Juan that?

He definitely didn’t believe it.

Su Juan’s lips slightly curled up, "You believe that?"

The two people behind them chuckled softly, it indeed seemed unbelievable, clearly Yu Zhong was just teasing Xie Xun.

Xie Xun: "..."

Sooner or later, Young Master Xie will accomplish something great, showing these people wrong for underestimating him today.

But Su Juan pondered over Yu Zhong’s last words, cautioning her about Song Qianfan and Deputy Commander Yu Ting of the Forbidden Army. Although the case hadn’t found its conclusion, current leads vaguely pointed to Song Qianfan, and Yu Ting had been closely associated with Song Qianfan over the past two years.

The Minister of War wrote and signed his confession before committing suicide in prison six months ago.

Yu Zhong’s reminder surely indicated he uncovered something, but without substantial evidence, he couldn’t present it to the Emperor.

Su Juan’s eyes deepened, the embezzlement of disaster relief funds was perhaps a plan for rebellion?

So, the route for transporting the disaster relief must’ve been leaked from the Minister of War’s side, leading to his mouth being silenced.

Her red lips pressed slightly, all these were mere speculations, lacking evidence, even if she reported these to the Emperor, it would only result in being accused of false charges, which was why Yu Zhong hadn’t left Xu State.

Song Qianfan, after all related to the imperial family, without evidence would be slander, accusing a royal family member of treason is a grave crime which a Minister of the Ministry of Justice alone could not bear.

As long as there is no evidence, as long as Song Qianfan doesn’t actually rebel, these are just conjectures. Even if the Emperor harbors suspicions, he wouldn’t accuse his ministers of such serious crimes based solely on a few people’s guesses, for that would be akin to being a tyrant.

Taking down Song Qianfan is actually not difficult; given the chance, a knife to the throat would suffice. The hard part is doing it justifiably.

Su Juan gripped the reins tightly, what she wants now is real power, stability in the court, the strength to resist the Southern Country, giving the citizens a peaceful life.

She certainly wouldn’t throw herself into an impossible position just to kill one person.

Isn’t Song Qianfan going to rebel? Then force his hand, let him openly rebel in front of the Old Emperor.

...

Su Juan’s group returned to the Capital City, on the second day of the New Year. Snow had been falling for two days, and the Emperor had issued a decree, allowing them to rest at the mansion first, visiting the palace the next day wouldn’t hurt.

Duke Ping waited at the mansion entrance, pacing back and forth. Seeing them ride through the snow from a distance, he excitedly rushed over to help Su Juan off her horse, using an umbrella to shield her from the snow, "You must be exhausted! Why are you wearing so little? Hurry, hurry inside to bathe and change, warm up by the fire."

Su Juan shook her head with a smile, "It wasn’t cold on the road, riding all the way, it was warm, I even started to sweat."

At this moment, Duke Ping seemed like a little old man, "That’s even more of a reason to hurry and bathe, and change your clothes. I had hot water ready earlier."

Su Juan: "Alright, all according to your wishes."

Just dismounting, Xie Xun watched the departing duo, perplexed, "?"

Your real son is still here!

Are you really blind?