Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 30 - 29: How Thick-Skinned Can You Be?

The entire court fell into an eerie silence.

At this moment, they finally calmed down to think about Su Juan’s words. According to Su Juan, the Emperor would select the Crown Prince from among the Imperial Family, but this person was violent and would kill all the loyal ministers of the court once he ascended the throne...

All those years would have been for nothing.

Hell! Why bother! It’s better not to establish a Crown Prince at all!

Isn’t everyone’s life just as precious?

The Right Imperial Censor, with his white hair, stood at the head of the ministers, you believe this, but I don’t believe in such nonsense.

Establishing a Crown Prince is crucial for the stability of the country. Even if I die in the future, as long as the country remains stable, sacrificing my life would be worth it!

He believes, His Majesty would not appoint an incapable person as Crown Prince. Even if some ministers in the court die in the future, they must deserve it.

"Your Majesty! This old minister humbly requests..."

"Your Majesty! This old minister has something to report!"

The loud voice suddenly interrupted Su Juan’s thoughts.

The Old Emperor immediately allowed the report, "What does Minister Xie have to report?"

Su Juan blinked, [Wow, it’s Xie Xun’s old dad, the Empress’s eldest brother, Duke Ping himself!]

Su Juan’s tone was somewhat excited.

The Old Emperor felt a bit unbalanced hearing it, Duke Ping is ’his lordship’, and I am just an old man?

[After all, he’s a veteran, even at his age, his spirit is vigorous, speaks with strength, unlike those other weaklings, speaking so softly as if waking from a nap...]

[His Lordship must have something important to report, unlike these people who are full and have nothing better to do, reporting even the trivial matters. I should listen carefully.]

As soon as Su Juan said this, half of the people focused their attention forward, yes, Duke Ping has always been prudent and only reports for serious matters. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

The other half felt unfair, why are their matters just trivial?

And who are the weaklings!

Everyone reports, yet you are preferentially treating this young one!

Duke Ping stepped out, his tone steady and voice strong, "Your Majesty! Hanlin Academy Attendant Scholar Wang indulges in courtesans, abuses his wife, and was absent from court without reason today. According to our laws, he deserves punishment!"

Song Qianfan rolled his eyes, what man doesn’t have a love interest outside? A wife should prioritize her husband, even if scolded or beaten, she should endure it. Mrs. Wang, however, liaisons with others, is indeed the one who deserves severe punishment.

It seems Duke Ping has truly become senile.

Others realized that Duke Ping didn’t want the Right Imperial Censor to continue on about the Crown Prince issue, diverting instead to Scholar Wang’s situation.

But... isn’t this too far-fetched!

Su Juan, on the other hand, applauded for Duke Ping in his heart, [Well said! Scholar Wang should indeed be heavily punished!]

[Sure enough, it’s Duke Ping, not a word wasted, just hearing his voice, you know he’s of high moral standing, let alone his appearance!]

The ministers’ temples throbbed, fully understanding what double standards meant.

Is what Duke Ping reported more significant than a tidbit?!

[Da Jin is truly fortunate to have such a loyal minister.]

[If I could have a word with Duke Ping, I would have no regrets in life...]

Su Juan’s continuous compliments had Duke Ping struggling to keep his composure, not knowing where to put his old face.

His Lordship remained calm on the surface, but internally screamed for it to stop: Enough, enough!

If this young lass continues, these colleagues might suspect he invited her!

Several ministers nearby, including the Old Emperor, all focused on Duke Ping, especially the Old Emperor, who began to suspect that Su Juan was one of Duke Ping’s, why so many ministers here, does she single him out?

The Old Emperor casually commented a few words and penalized Scholar Wang with a six-month salary cut and fifteen strokes.

With the matter diverted by Duke Ping and Su Juan, no one brought up the Crown Prince issue again. The Old Emperor, satisfied, decisively ended the session.

Staying any longer, his organs might not hold on.

From afar, Su Juan’s cheerful voice could be heard.

[Finally, the court session is over, I’d better hurry back to sleep, attending court isn’t a job meant for humans.]

The Old Emperor was on his way out, squinted his cold eyes, and suddenly said, "Where is the Vice Director of the Ministry of Revenue?"

Having never regarded himself as important, Su Juan had no idea the Old Emperor was calling for him and groused.

[Why is someone being called again?]

[The Old Emperor has so many trivial matters, calling people all day long.]

An eerie silence enveloped the surroundings.

The Old Emperor’s temple throbbed, "Where is the Vice Director of the Ministry of Revenue?"

In the silence, Su Juan’s impatient voice rang, [So annoying, who is this Vice Director, hurry up and reply, making so many people wait, how arrogant of you?]

All the ministers: "..."

Isn’t that you!

The Old Emperor: "..."

The scholar from Hanlin Academy in front lightly coughed, softly reminding, "Vice Director, His Majesty is calling you."

Su Juan exhaled in confusion, [Calling me?]

[Weren’t you calling for the Vice Director?]

[Oh... I am the Vice Director, sorry, forgot, forgot.]

Su Juan cautiously moved his body, walked out from a small corner, step by step forward, and knelt to salute, "Your humble servant, Vice Director of the Ministry of Revenue, pays respect to Your Majesty!"

Duke Ping took the opportunity to glance at the girl who kept praising him, such a small one, looking so weak.

The Old Emperor didn’t want to pursue Su Juan’s previous neglect, he commanded sternly to meet in the Imperial Study to report official business.

Su Juan obediently accepted, but in his heart, he felt a thousand horses galloping, [It’s my first day on the job, what official business can I report?]

[Should I make some up for you?]

[The Old Emperor is obviously targeting me!]

The Old Emperor pretended not to hear, walked away nonchalantly from the Golden Hall.

Heh, Su Juan wants to sleep, but he won’t let him!

The dignified Emperor, in her heart, can’t even compare to a little Duke Ping?

Heh, ridiculous.

Duke Ping, behind him, suddenly sneezed, he rubbed his nose, thinking that with autumn, the weather has turned chilly, he, being old, should add more clothing.

In the Imperial Study, the Emperor and several ministers discussed official business, chattering away, Su Juan, a Junior Sixth Rank minor official, couldn’t interject, nor did she have any business here.

She just stood there drowsily, her heavy eyelids always about to drop.

[The Old Emperor, such a bad temper, calling me here but ignoring....]

The Old Emperor: Heh.

Daring to complain, should punish standing for a while longer.

[Ah!!! So annoying, day to day!] Su Juan was losing it.

The two Second Rank ministers exchanged glances, was His Majesty being too harsh on this Vice Director?

After all, it’s her first day in position, and she’s still young.

At this moment, Duke Ping spoke, "Your Majesty, perhaps the Vice Director should start working earlier, given the Ministry of Revenue’s pending matters that need handling."

[Wuwuwuwu, only Duke Ping!]

[Approachable, speaks well, unlike the Old Emperor, at his age, still having such a bad temper, only the Empress can bear him.]

Duke Ping suddenly coughed a few times, attempting to drown out Su Juan’s voice, but to no avail.

The Old Emperor: "..." Praise one, belittle another, brilliant.