Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 195: Rejoice with Me

Early the next morning, Su Juan, having been fussed over for a long time, had Dongdong help dress her up. Dongdong’s face lit up with a smile, "Today is a good day for you, Miss. The Lord specially instructed that you dress neatly, so as not to lose decorum in the hall."

By the count of days, the events at Prince Jing Mansion seemed to belong to a past life.

Who would have thought that their young lady was actually of the Emperor’s bloodline, the only offspring beneath today’s Emperor’s knees, so noble. After today in the Capital City, let’s see who would dare to gossip about their lady.

Su Juan was a little out of breath and tugged at the fabric around her waist, "The waist is a bit tight, loosen it a little."

With a beaming smile, Dongdong said, "This is how I usually tie it, Miss. Are you feeling nervous?"

Su Juan took a deep breath, "I am a bit. Prepare two steamed buns for me. I’ll eat them on the way."

Dongdong laughed, "I know you wanted to eat, everything is ready."

Thinking about standing in the palace later, the very sight of her would scare those dukes and ministers half to death.

...

That day at court, the courtiers were abuzz with discussion before entering the grand hall.

"Today, even those two from the Zongzheng Temple are waiting."

"It seems the Emperor truly found the Imperial Grandson. I heard yesterday that the Emperor has already decided on a title for this person... and it is Jin Yang."

Su Juan continued nibbling on her steamed bun, listening to her colleagues whispering softly.

"It seems the Emperor truly dotes on this young lord."

"I wonder if this Imperial Grandson truly is..." someone whispered.

Su Juan glanced back, and by chance, locked eyes with the speaker, who turned out to be another Junior Minister from the Zongzheng Temple.

Realizing his gaffe, he quickly changed the subject.

Beside them stood Song Qianhang, contemplating the message from Prince Han. Although he had good relations with Song Jingwen, he had no dealings with this uncle ordinarily. Why the sudden invitation?

During the morning court, the courtiers seemed engaged in serious matters on the surface, but beneath it, they were all waiting with their hands folded, filled with curiosity and tension. After all, they had only heard of the recovered Imperial Grandson but did not know who the Imperial Grandson was.

The Empress, graceful as always, was once known as a talented woman, and it stands to reason that the Imperial Grandson should also be a graceful and gentle woman of talents. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

The Minister of Ministry of Industry presented a statement, "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Revenue has yet to allocate funds for subsequent expenses. Currently, the Ministry of Industry’s waterway project has been stalled for over two months."

The Minister of Revenue began a pitiful account, "Your Majesty, due to the Xu State disaster relief funds, the national treasury has been empty up till now, and the Ministry of Revenue truly has no funds to allocate."

Back then, I told you not to rush, not to rush. Yet, you insisted on rushing to build waterways. Now, there’s no silver, and whenever something goes wrong, everyone comes to the Ministry of Revenue. Do you think the Ministry of Revenue’s silver is blown in by the wind!?

The Old Emperor’s brows furrowed deeply, looking at the courtiers below, "Does any of you esteemed ministers have a good solution?"

The Right Vice Imperial Censor stepped forward and offered his opinion, "In my view, elder minister, we could impose taxes on the people of Xu State."

The Minister of Revenue furrowed his brow deeply, "Mr. Chen, in years past, regions hit by disasters enjoyed a three-year tax exemption. Xu State’s disaster situation has only slightly improved for less than a year. It truly is inappropriate."

The Right Vice Imperial Censor challenged right back, "Since Xu State’s situation has improved, and its people have three meals to eat, why should they have tax exemptions for three years?"

The people of the Ministry of Revenue’s veins jumped on their foreheads. This Right Vice Imperial Censor truly was an old fool, always causing trouble for the Ministry of Revenue.

At this moment, Su Juan stepped out, "Mr. Chen has resided in the Capital City for too long and perhaps may not know Xu State is not as prosperous and wealthy as the Capital City. The local people usually eat only two meals a day. Only wealthy merchants can afford three meals a day."

The Right Vice Imperial Censor frowned at her, "And so?"

Could missing one meal lead to death?

Su Juan said firmly, "Having just undergone a great tribulation, now the people of Xu State can merely breathe a sigh of relief. Most can barely manage one meal a day. Yet, Mr. Chen wishes to increase taxes at this time. Could it be that you’ve been blinded by the riches of the Capital City and are unaware of the typical people’s hardships?"

[You wake up to eat and eat to sleep every day, not thinking of contributing to the national treasury, but always thinking of how to extract a few coins from the pockets of dirt-poor people.]

Minister Mo looked at Su Juan with satisfaction in his heart. She truly is someone I personally nurtured, truly bold.

The Minister of the Ministry of Industry was dissatisfied, "Assistant Minister Su is still young. The construction of waterways is for the convenient transportation of goods by ships across regions and really cannot be delayed."

Su Juan snorted coldly, "Indeed, I am young and shallow-minded. Minister Yao wholeheartedly serves the Court, and his words are indeed reasonable."

[When you can’t win an argument, you talk about age—isn’t it true, in terms of age and experience, who could be older than you, indeed?]

[Who doesn’t know how much booze money you skimmed from it. You think if you shift a little each time, nobody notices? Just yesterday, you were at the Baihua Building cuddling two singers all night long. Old thing, such age and yet so shameless.]

The rage turned the Minister of the Ministry of Industry’s face red. But all of Su Juan’s inner criticisms couldn’t be scolded back at him, leaving him with a chest full of insults and curse words blocked up at the throat.

The Old Emperor furrowed his brow slightly; the matter of the empty treasury indeed needed resolution.

Just then, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel spoke again, "Your Majesty, the portion of the disaster relief funds that were looted is not a small amount. It has been so long, yet the Ministry of Justice hasn’t found anything. I’m afraid Yu Zhong is deliberately negligent."

Su Juan inwardly rolled her eyes, [Indeed, indeed, the Ministry of Justice is negligent, you’re amazing. You have such a mouth to chatter all day. If you have the capability, why don’t you investigate it yourself!]

[Maybe during the investigation, you’ll even find yourself caught up in it.]

The Minister of the Ministry of Justice hadn’t even opened his mouth before Su Juan had ardently retorted on his behalf, making him feel exceptionally gratified.

"Your Majesty, this matter is indeed a result of the Ministry of Justice’s mishandling. I ask Your Majesty for punishment."

The Old Emperor waved his hand, "This isn’t a small case to begin with; it’s understandable that it’s difficult to investigate."

The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel shot a vindictive look at Su Juan, minding unnecessary business!

This court meeting, apart from offending the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and the Right Vice Imperial Censor, Su Juan also offended the Minister of the Ministry of Industry. With all these new and old grudges accumulated, Liu Miaoying felt worried on her behalf.

The Old Emperor spoke solemnly, "The matter of the national treasury is something the Ministry of Revenue must pay more attention to."

Minister Mo responded accordingly.

Only then did the Old Emperor look at the assembly, asking, "Do any of you esteemed ministers have important issues to present?"

The courtiers below looked at each other silently.

The Old Emperor was satisfied and announced loudly, "I have recently found my granddaughter, and since today all esteemed ministers are present, I share this good news with you all to celebrate with me."

Upon hearing this, the courtiers all straightened their backs and perked up their ears, some even wanting to tiptoe. Many were visibly excited, for this matter was finally coming!

It was still a question of what kind of nature this Imperial Grandson would have, how well they would get along, whether they’d be like the daughter of the Chief Secretary, or like those noble ladies of the Capital, anything but being like Assistant Minister Su.

Assistant Minister Su’s personality isn’t just difficult to get along with, it’s hard to even have a conversation.

[Uh-oh, here it comes... nervous.]

Many people were surprised that there was a moment Su Juan felt nervous!