Huh? The Tyrant Cries After My Inner Thoughts Were Exposed!-Chapter 26 - 25: Am I Crazy to Attend Court?

The Old Emperor took a deep breath, constantly persuading himself in his heart: endure.

The talents of Mrs. Su can benefit the people across the land, save the people under heaven, and merely her most exquisite arithmetic, if her methods could be taught, would be a great accomplishment.

Around them was eerily silent. Su Juan watched as the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel was carried off, cautiously looking at the Old Emperor above, "Your Majesty, did I calculate correctly?"

[Why is no one speaking?]

[Was I calculating too long?]

[It seems I was too hasty, I should have dragged it out a bit more, maybe calculate again...]

"Your Majesty!" The Chief Secretary raised his voice and exclaimed, "The arithmetic speed of the Princess Consort is indeed beyond what we can compare to!"

If this continued any longer, his old bones couldn’t bear it, the Chief Secretary signaled the Old Emperor, better issue a decree soon.

The Old Emperor forcibly swallowed his full stomach of anger, "I didn’t expect the Princess Consort to indeed be so proficient in arithmetic!"

The Chief Secretary immediately echoed, "Yes, Your Majesty! Such a talented person is a blessing for our Da Jin, and should be employed heavily."

The Old Emperor nodded with satisfaction, "Mr. Liu’s words are exactly what I have in mind."

Su Juan: "???"

[?]

[Does the Old Emperor not know the answer to the question he himself posed?]

[What’s with this Mr. Liu, falsely praising with closed eyes?]

Su Juan, utterly puzzled, [No way, did a donkey kick their brains?]

The Chief Eunuch beside them looked suspicious, staring at the note on the Old Emperor’s desk with the writing of ’seven to human, fifty-three for price’, but having weathered many trials and tribulations, he had a sense of clarity.

Your Majesty seems intent on promoting this Princess Consort Jing.

It appears Your Majesty places great importance on the Prince Jing Mansion, and the chances for Prince Jing to be chosen as Crown Prince are quite high.

The Emperor cleared his throat, "Minister Liu, I vaguely recall, is the position of Vice Director in the Finance Department of the Ministry of Revenue still vacant?"

Chief Secretary: "In response to Your Majesty, it is still vacant."

Su Juan blinked, [Do what?]

The Emperor asked again, "Do you think Mrs. Su would be suitable to serve as this Vice Director?"

Chief Secretary: "I think she is most suitable."

Su Juan: [What the heck?]

The Emperor nodded in satisfaction, "Then, I shall issue an order immediately."

Su Juan was thoroughly confused, [No???]

[You’re talking amongst yourselves, aren’t you going to ask for my opinion?]

[Isn’t my opinion also an opinion?!]

The Emperor then glanced at her perfunctorily, eyes slightly narrowing, "Princess Consort, you should have no objections, right?"

Su Juan: "... In response to Your Majesty, I have no objections."

Su Juan muttered angrily, [Do I have the right to object?!]

[A pie falls from the sky and gives me a headache.]

To Su Juan’s reaction, the Emperor was somewhat satisfied, "Very good."

[Did nothing and picked up a Sixth Rank Official for free?]

Su Juan sighed, [Does the Old Emperor handle matters so hastily? No wonder he ended up choosing a violent Crown Prince, it all makes sense now!]

Listening to what Su Juan thought, the Old Emperor didn’t argue with her, immediately drafted the decree, stamped the National Seal, and then handed the decree over to the eunuch to be sent out of the palace to Prince Jing Mansion, where it could no longer be altered.

Su Juan had a subtle feeling, as if she had fallen into a trap dug by the Old Emperor.

[Picking up an official position for free is not a bad thing, but why do I feel like I’ve been set up?]

The Old Emperor and Chief Secretary’s gaze suddenly fell on her, realizing only now, but too late.

[Stuffing a Sixth Rank Official onto me, what’s the benefit for the Old Emperor?]

Su Juan couldn’t figure it out.

The Old Emperor’s eyes were filled with an unfathomable mirth, it’s best if she doesn’t figure it out, "Minister Su, from tomorrow, you should attend the court assembly with the civil and military officials, be careful not to oversleep."

The Old Emperor even changed the address, sitting and waiting for the next morning’s court.

Upon hearing this, Su Juan’s eyes widened, this couldn’t be!

[Court assembly!?]

[Am I crazy to attend the court assembly?]

Su Juan became anxious immediately, "Your Majesty, I... I seem to remember that only officials of Fourth Rank and above need to attend the morning assembly, and I am just a small Junior Sixth Rank official."

The Old Emperor, however, played dumb, "Is that so?"

He looked towards the Chief Secretary, "Minister Liu, how come I remember it’s officials of Junior Sixth Rank and above who need to attend the morning assembly?"

The Chief Secretary responded, "In response to Your Majesty, I also remember, it is from Junior Sixth Rank and above."

The Old Emperor squinted at Su Juan, "Minister Su, did you hear that clearly?"

[Damn, these two are intentionally targeting me, aren’t they!?]

The Old Emperor cleared his throat, his gaze darkening, "Minister Su, do you perhaps not want to attend the morning assembly?"

Su Juan let out a couple of dry laughs, "In response to Your Majesty, I am naturally willing, being able to attend court assemblies and listen to Your Majesty is my blessing."

The Old Emperor, however, suspiciously pricked up his ears...

[Of course, I don’t want to!]

[What good person would forgo the good life of sleeping until the sun is high to attend the court assembly with you, an old miserable man!?]

[It’s so unjust, why not employ those who are idle instead of troubling a domestic woman like me?]

[The Old Emperor lacks great virtue!]

The Chief Secretary coughed slightly, intending to cover Su Juan’s words.

The Old Emperor had resolved a major annoyance in his heart, and was now in a great mood, waving them off.

...

At this time, the decree of appointment had already been delivered to Prince Jing Mansion, appointing Su Juan as the Vice Director of the Finance Department of the Ministry of Revenue, Junior Sixth Rank, requiring her to attend the court assembly punctually every day.

Princess Jing was stunned, looking towards Prince Jing, "This..."

Prince Jing was also somewhat surprised, he only guessed that His Majesty would keep Su Juan close, but didn’t expect it to be in this manner. Da Jin had not seen a female official in decades, now the Capital would surely be filled with rumors.

Song Qianfan was so angry he flipped the table!

"A fine Vice Director!"

"What was Mei He doing? Didn’t I tell him to be sure to recommend our own people?"

Li An was silent for a moment, "In response to the Young Master, Minister Mei fainted in the palace and was carried back to the mansion."

"According to people in the palace, Minister Mei misspoke, displeasing His Majesty in the Imperial Study, was punished to kneel for several hours, and then fainted and was carried back."

Song Qianfan was furious now, a good opportunity once again ruined by Su Juan.

"Why aren’t women staying in the inner residence managing households and raising children, why go out and show themselves, what is His Majesty thinking!?"

First, he was forced to take this woman, and now this, does he want the entire Capital City to mock him!?

That day, the news spread throughout the Capital City, that Princess Consort Jing, Mrs. Su, had received a personal decree from His Majesty, effective immediately to assume the position of Vice Director of Revenue, Junior Sixth Rank.

This was the first time in decades a woman became an official, and she was a married woman!

Instantly it caused a huge uproar in the Capital.

Those who understood guessed the Emperor wanted Su Juan close, to watch her every day.

Those who did not, thought that perhaps there was going to be some new change in the Capital, similar to when the Empress was in power during the previous dynasty.

Among those most shocked was Liu Miaoying.

She didn’t expect her father to actually recommend Su Juan.

She clenched the pen in her hand, her thoughts were a mess.

So, will there be a chance in the future for herself to earn an official position, to enter the temple and serve His Majesty, to work for the people of the world...