novelraw Chapter 234: Those Who Are Fickle Will Face Retribution
Chapter 234: Those Who Are Fickle Will Face Retribution
The people were excited, rubbing their hands eagerly, just short of urging Su Juan, with curiosity written all over their faces.
Spit it out already!
The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel already had a bad feeling...
[The Widow Zhang from East Market and Widow Li from West Street, one is wealthy, the other is beautiful, and he can’t let go of either.]
Someone squinted, thinking it’s not just him who can’t let go, even if it were them, they couldn’t either.
[He accompanied Widow Zhang to East Moon Building for a meal during the day, and then went with Widow Li to the night market that night...]
Duke Ping was envious; he never thought the newly appointed Minister of Personnel was such a capable man.
[I heard yesterday he accompanied Widow Zhang for an outing in the suburbs and happened to run into Widow Li leaving the city, and then the two got into a fight.]
Their faces didn’t show it, but inside they were envious: who wouldn’t want women to fight over them? It’s such a glorious thing to speak of!
[He stepped in to break up the fight, only to be knocked down by the two, landing right on his butt!]
The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, having a thin skin and valuing his image, thought: there’s no need to speak of everything.
Someone almost burst into laughter, sure enough, karma for the fickle-minded.
Su Juan sighed, glancing at the Minister of Personnel not far away, walking gingerly with his buttocks clenched, [It must be painful for him to walk now, he’s so afraid of losing face that he doesn’t even dare to call a doctor, after all, he just got promoted to Minister, reputation is important!]
The Minister of War laughed out loud, if this reputation spreads, what face does a minister have left?!
[He still insists on attending court despite his injury, shouldn’t he be encouraged for that?]
The only thing the Minister of Personnel wanted right now was to find a hole to crawl into, why could the Crown Princess know every little thing about him?!
Covering his burning buttocks, he thought: If I knew this would happen, I wouldn’t have left the house today!!!
Initially afraid of embarrassment and unwilling to see a doctor for fear he might gossip, now it’s too late, everyone’s heard it.
Su Juan thought to himself: I’m only trying to help.
His colleague beside him threw a "concerned" glance at the Minister of Personnel: as fellow officials, there’s no need to keep saving face, it’s only a matter of time.
Look at them, they’re used to it already.
Each of them holding in their laughter.
Someone was recalling if the Minister Shen had offended the Crown Princess anywhere?
Upon closer thought, it was likely because a few days ago, he submitted a petition urging the Crown Princess to marry early and extend the royal lineage.
Back then, quite a few people agreed...
Thinking of this, everyone clutched their clothing tightly.
Minister Mo of the Ministry of Revenue almost laughed, the Minister of Personnel was acting so high and mighty these past few days, criticizing his Ministry of Revenue in front of everyone, and look today, walking with his butt clenched, let’s see how he maintains his dignity and delivers more documents now.
...
The Old Emperor noticeably felt that the Minister of Personnel was speaking little today, when he had been so eager to submit petitions for the past few days, what’s wrong today?
"Minister Shen, could it be you’re feeling unwell, why so quiet today?"
Someone held back laughter, Minister Shen wasn’t unwell, he was just embarrassed and felt awkward to speak.
In recent days, he was eager to submit petitions, afraid others wouldn’t notice him, just wanting to show off.
Now that Su Juan exposed him, he probably wants to find a place to hide.
The Minister of Personnel courageously, and gingerly with a clenched buttocks, approached, "Responding to Your Majesty, all is well with your servant, but thank you for your concern."
Su Juan yawned, [All is well? His butt must hurt.]
The Old Emperor looked suspiciously, how can it be well when the butt hurts?
Those present even wanted to lean over to the Old Emperor’s ear and explain how interesting the life of this Minister of Personnel was.
At this moment, the Minister of Personnel just wanted to leave court quickly, full of anxiety, afraid that if he stayed longer, Su Juan would expose everything about him.
The Old Emperor observing suddenly perked up, could there be some kind of secret?
Su Juan delivering on every expectation, leaving nothing out, [Well, just why bother flirting with Widow Zhang from East Market and Widow Li from West Street? If not, would the two women have fought and pushed him to fall on his big butt?]
[Without falling, he wouldn’t have to worry about embarrassing himself by not daring to call a physician, then he wouldn’t have to hold in the pain, right?]
The Minister of Personnel was almost crying with urgency, please just stop, if you continue, everyone will know, how will life continue?
He still longed to spend tender time with those lovely ladies, but with things spreading like this, not to mention the beauties, even the girls at Baihua Building would ignore him.
The Old Emperor squinted at the Minister of Personnel, fortunate indeed, having two women fight over him, though hurting his butt was quite something indescribable.
Su Juan glimpsed with satisfaction from the corner of his eye at the Minister of Personnel’s face turning red as a monkey’s butt.
After court that day, the Old Emperor summoned an Imperial Physician to check the Minister of Personnel’s butt, this couldn’t be delayed, or else the empire might lose an important minister.
The Minister of Personnel felt too embarrassed to face anyone, taking sick leave for full three days.
...
Liu Miaoying mentioned this matter, and Su Juan laughed uncontrollably, "He doesn’t even marry and have children himself, yet he repeatedly petitions for me to take a husband, don’t you think he deserves it?"
"Talking about extending the royal lineage... why doesn’t he extend his own lineage?"
Liu Miaoying cleared her throat, perhaps he really wants to, but can’t?
Beside them, Liu Xuan poured Su Juan a cup of tea and said with a smile, "Very angry?"
Su Juan waved her hand, "Not really."
After all, hearing such talk too often, one becomes desensitized, and in any case, she wouldn’t take a husband.
Su Juan somewhat admired the Old Emperor, having been urged by the courtiers for so many years about having heirs, later urged to adopt an imperial family member, and then pushed to establish an Imperial Brother, and he could still hold on.
No wonder he manages to sit firmly on the dragon throne.
Beside the two, Liu Miaoying watched them, unsure of what to say.
After the conferring ceremony, Liu Xuan was promoted to the Hanlin Academy, and it’s said the Liu family is arranging a marriage for him, but it’s unclear who they’re considering, so it’s not appropriate to ask now.
What a pity.
Liu Xuan spoke, "I’ve heard that the Chu Kingdom suffered a few consecutive defeats."
Su Juan nodded, "Shen Ruhui told me about this, the Chu Kingdom is rich with several mines, but their troops are indeed no match for the Southern Country, and there has been no war all these years."
"Our country is next to the Chu Kingdom, perhaps they will soon seek assistance."
Liu Miaoying wasn’t very familiar with military matters, and didn’t quite understand the intricacies, but hearing Su Juan speak, she couldn’t help but worry for the people.
Liu Xuan pressed his lips, seemingly understanding Su Juan’s intention, once the Chu Kingdom seeks assistance, she’ll inevitably persuade the Emperor to send troops to aid Chu.
Yet, some civil officials may not support going to war, likely viewing it as better to just observe rather than meddling in the war between two countries, avoiding bringing disaster upon ourselves.
In the coming days, there will definitely be a fierce debate.