Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 199: I Want to Ask You for a Favor

That night, Yu Ting came to find Song Qianfan. He was originally worried that his cousin might act impulsively after learning about Su Juan’s identity, so he came to offer some guidance. But unexpectedly, Song Qianfan seemed completely unaffected, as if he was unaware.

"Do you know about Su Juan’s matter?"

Song Qianfan took a sip of tea and responded, "I know."

In his heart, he sneered. Thinking back now, the Emperor’s favoritism over the years was probably due to his knowledge, always building momentum for Su Juan.

While others vie for power until death, he secretly wanted his own granddaughter to ascend. The old scoundrel had such deep schemes. If he hadn’t prepared early on, he would truly have been passive all along.

And his traitorous brother, instead of letting Prince Han gain power, he might as well seize the opportunity himself.

Yu Ting vaguely felt that this cousin’s thoughts were becoming deeper and deeper. Nowadays, he couldn’t even fathom what Song Qianfan was thinking.

He even doubted whether this cousin was truly doing so much for Prince Jing?

But Prince Jing had no desire to fight for the crown, yet here he was, and there was no turning back.

...

The next day, Song Qianhang sent a message to Su Juan, inviting her to discuss matters at a teahouse.

"Your Highness’s status is different now, so be cautious when meeting people," Shen Ruhui advised.

After all, Song Qianhang was from the Prince Jing Mansion. Although they used to have a good relationship and interacted quite a lot, it’s important to be a bit cautious now.

Su Juan was also puzzled. Song Qianhang had never invited her to a teahouse since neither of them were tea lovers, indicating that there must be something important.

"He rarely goes to teahouses. There must be something important. I’ll go take a look."

Shen Ruhui nodded, "Your Highness should have someone accompany you."

There might be people in the shadows hoping for Su Juan’s death.

Su Juan smiled, "Don’t worry, my skills are more than enough to handle ordinary people."

She didn’t know that after the old Emperor learned about her lineage, he assigned a Hidden Guard with excellent skills, who had previously been wasted, to her side.

When she arrived at the teahouse, Song Qianhang was already there, having ordered two cups of tea and a few plates of pastries.

After Su Juan sat down, she quickly asked him, "Did you want to see me for something?"

Looking at her, Song Qianhang seemed slightly lost.

"Someone approached me, wanting me to obstruct the process at the Zongzheng Temple, so you wouldn’t become the Imperial Granddaughter," he said in a deep voice.

Su Juan wasn’t surprised at the remark, "Prince Han?"

Song Qianhang was somewhat surprised, "You actually know."

Su Juan laughed, "It’s not hard to guess."

[After all, if it were Song Qianfan, it wouldn’t be this simple. What he would want would probably be my life.]

[Prince Han is ultimately not the same as him.]

During her time in Xu State, she figured out many things. Prince Han’s motive for fighting for the crown was mostly due to his experiences and observations at the border over the years.

After all, at that time, Prince Heng was stuffing his pockets, causing much suffering to the soldiers fighting at the border. It’s no wonder Prince Han had a heart for seizing the crown.

If he had half the ruthlessness of Song Qianfan, perhaps the throne would have been in his hands a long time ago, leaving no place for Song Qianfan to jump around.

The only one who would approach Song Qianhang and use such a roundabout method would be him.

Song Qianhang looked at Su Juan, and after a long time, he finally spoke, "He is using my lineage as leverage."

Su Juan looked at him, "Are you going to do as he says?"

Song Qianhang lightly clutched the teacup, "Aren’t you curious about what my lineage is and why he could use it as leverage?"

Su Juan took a sip of tea, her voice low, "The Pei Family of the Dingbei Army?"

Song Qianhang was slightly startled but then seemed to understand, "You really do know everything."

He thought that perhaps there was nothing in this world that Su Juan didn’t know.

Su Juan smiled, "Now you can tell me, besides this, what else did you want to say in inviting me today?"

She had already guessed some things. The Pei Family was accused of treason and executed down to the third degree, sparing not even the children.

Song Qianhang survived thanks to Prince Jing’s protection.

If it were known that he was a descendant of the Pei Family, the Prince Jing Mansion would inevitably be implicated.

He could be threatened because he was worried about implicating those in the Prince Jing Mansion.

However, these were things he ultimately had to say himself.

Song Qianhang said in a deep voice, "You are now Princess Jinyang, and soon you will change your surname to Song. Everyone can see that Your Majesty wants you to become the Crown Prince, and I also believe you have the ability to ascend to a high position."

"I want to ask you, should the Prince Mansion suffer because of this matter in the future, that you look upon our past relationship and keep my father and mother safe."

He released the grip on his teacup, the tension in his heart eased considerably after speaking his mind.

Su Juan smiled, "But the Prince Mansion hasn’t treated me well. I initially thought you’d speak for the Pei Family, asking me to help clear their name."

She thought that with Song Qianhang’s nature, once he knew who his biological parents were, he’d certainly want to clear the Pei Family’s name.

Unexpectedly, he didn’t mention it at all. Indeed, he valued the Prince Mansion highly.

He was just afraid that his lineage would bring catastrophic disaster to the Prince Mansion.

Thinking back, Su Juan couldn’t help but feel a bit sentimental, [Perhaps only Song Qianhang and Prince Jing treated me decently in the entire Prince Mansion?]

Song Qianhang was silent for a moment, "What you’re thinking, many have heard."

He thought that perhaps revealing this would move Su Juan.

But Su Juan’s lips curled slightly, and she said softly, "I know."

Song Qianhang was stunned, staring blankly at the Su Juan before him, never expecting that she actually knew, but since when... she had never mentioned it.

Song Qianhang: "No matter what you want to do in the future, I will help you."

Su Juan smiled, drained her cup of tea, poured herself another, and spoke to Song Qianhang, who was now at a loss for words, "I accept your request. If that day ever comes, I’ll do what I can."

[Just what I can manage, can’t guarantee anything else.]

Song Qianhang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, feeling liberated, and his gaze showed some gratitude, "Thank you."

Su Juan shook her head and smiled, "As you said, for the sake of our past relationship."

"If there ever comes a chance, and if the Pei Family is innocent, I will find a way to clear their name."

Song Qianhang’s eyes moved slightly. He did not dare to ask too much of Su Juan, yet did not expect she had even thought of this.

[If that day truly comes, let it be repayment for that snowy New Year’s Eve.]

Su Juan thought, although looking back, the snowman was truly ugly, it was the first time since she was alive that someone spent an entire night braving the wind and snow for her few words.

Song Qianhang’s fingers twitched slightly, his gaze lowered, speechless for quite a while... she actually remembered.

Perhaps all this time she knew what he felt for her, but he had never said anything, nor did she ever bring it up.

What she wants to repay... is it that snowy New Year’s Eve, or this affection in his heart?