Chapter 510 Can you still interrogate me?

In the end, Jun Moye stayed at home to recuperate.

Su Hanchu changed into a bright red phoenix robe, put on a cloak embroidered with golden phoenixes, and went to the hall.

"It turned out to be Nanny Su who was beside Empress Tianyuan."

When Nanny Su saw Su Hanchu wearing a phoenix robe, her demeanor was comparable to that of the queen, even more majestic, so she hurried forward to pay her respects.

"This old servant greets City Lord Su."

Su Hanchu nodded slightly.

"Thank you for troubling Madam Su. Let's go."

Upon hearing this, Nanny Su respectfully made a gesture of invitation.

In the palace.

After the concubines paid their respects, the queen casually ate some breakfast and waited for Su Hanchu to arrive.

Until Nanny Su led Su Hanchu in.

"Empress, City Lord Su is here."

The queen looked at Su Hanchu and greeted him with a smile.

"I have finally waited for City Lord Su to come."

"Someone, come and serve tea to City Lord Su."

Su Hanchu smiled and greeted him.

"Thank you Queen Tianyuan for the invitation."

Then he sat aside.

The queen's smile froze when she saw this. He was indeed arrogant, but she remained calm on the surface and spoke.

"The emperor has recently gifted me with a lot of fine tea. When I met City Lord Su at the birthday banquet, I felt that he was very heroic. So today I invited Lord Su to the palace for tea and to chat with him."

Su Hanchu calmly took the tea handed to him by Nanny Su.

"I also feel very close to Empress Tianyuan when I see her."

The Queen continued to speak after hearing this.

"Come to think of it, City Lord Su is a little younger than the Crown Prince, but he's even better at riding and archery than the Crown Prince. If I had a daughter like City Lord Su, I'd probably wake up laughing in my dreams."

Su Hanchu spoke with a smile.

"Empress Tianyuan is too kind to me. I was just lucky."

The Queen continued to speak after hearing this.

"I heard that the Crown Prince's Chu Liangyuan served City Lord Su for some time?"

Su Hanchu smiled when he heard that.

"I didn't expect the Empress to like hearing this gossip. It's nothing, really. I was just a little bored, so I went to the Crown Prince's Mansion to chat with the Crown Princess. It turned out that the Crown Prince's wife, Liang Yuan, didn't know the rules and rudely offended me. I had good intentions, so since the Crown Prince's Mansion couldn't teach her the rules, I asked someone close to me to teach her. But before I could teach her, Chu Liang Yuan actually diagnosed her illness, which really amazed me."

Upon hearing this, the Queen spoke while holding the teacup.

"City Lord Su is in charge of a city. I heard he brought order out of the chaos of Baise City. His intelligence is evident. The Crown Prince previously had an excellent reputation and was deeply respected by the people for many years. But now, a woman first used her illness to smear the Crown Prince, then committed suicide after spouting nonsense in the street. It's hard to believe there's no trickery involved. I can't figure it out, even after pondering it over and over. Who is it that would do this to the Crown Prince? City Lord Su, who do you think is responsible for this?"

Upon hearing this, Su Hanchu smiled, put down the teacup, and spoke in a joking tone.

"It turns out that Empress Tianyuan's invitation to me for tea was fake, and her real request was for me to help solve the case. However, this matter is Tianyuan's business, so I shouldn't say anything."

Upon hearing this, Empress Tianyuan spoke with a forced smile.

"City Lord Su is absolutely right. It's indeed inappropriate to trouble City Lord Su with Tianyuan's affairs. However, I heard from the Crown Princess that there's an extremely well-behaved and low-key person in the mansion. They never interact with anyone else. The only person they've ever interacted with is City Lord Su. So, I'm very curious about how much charm City Lord Su possesses, and how he can change someone's personality so drastically."

Upon hearing this, Su Hanchu looked at the queen and spoke with a smile.

"It seems that Empress Tianyuan is suspecting me of having the Crown Prince's concubine betray him and slander him?"

The queen spoke hurriedly upon hearing this.

"City Lord Su, don't get me wrong. I'm just curious and don't have any intention of doubting City Lord Su."

Su Hanchu held the teacup casually.

"Tianyuan is indeed one of the Three Kingdoms. This tea is indeed good. The fragrance of the tea is so strong just by holding it in your hand that you can't help but want to taste it. However, no matter how good this tea is, for me, I am more accustomed to the scented tea produced in Baise City."

Having said that, he put down the teacup in his hand.

How arrogant! This was to tell herself that no matter how good the people of Tianyuan were, they were only used to using their own people. The queen patiently maintained a smile on the surface.

"I've been so careless about treating City Lord Su to some fine tea that I didn't realize he's more into his own scented tea. Just hearing the name 'scented tea' tells you it's not difficult to make. I'll have someone pick some fresh flowers from the Imperial Garden. City Lord Su, tell me how to make the scented tea, and I'll tell the maid to make it..."

Su Hanchu raised his hand and said

"There's no need to go to all that trouble. I've always been easygoing. Baise City isn't as prosperous as Tianyuan. When I first took over Baise City, I lived with the people for a while in order to better understand their needs. I'm used to both delicacies and the simple meals of the countryside, so I'm not too particular about what to eat. After all, for me, the most important thing is that the people have enough food and clothing. Otherwise, if I eat wild game all day while the people are hungry, it would be against God's will."

The queen couldn't hold back the faint smile on her face after hearing this. Su Han seemed to be chatting casually, but every word he said was full of innuendo. Wasn't he saying that as the queen, she spent her days enjoying luxurious food and was oblivious to the sufferings of the people?

"No wonder City Lord Su is able to manage Baise City, which is full of all kinds of people. It turns out that he has become one with them. If they get along well, it will naturally be easier to manage. In the end..."

Su Hanchu's expression suddenly turned cold.

"Empress Tianyuan doesn't need to worry about how I manage Baise City. Even if she does, it's the Emperor Tianyuan who should be concerned about political issues. After all, the harem of Tianyuan is not allowed to interfere in politics. Your concern is a bit redundant, Empress Tianyuan."

The Queen had lost her patience after being repeatedly taunted by her and even being interrupted when she was speaking.

"City Lord Su, I know you're no longer the Miss Su from the Imperial City a few years ago, but this Chu Liangyuan has only been in contact with City Lord Su. Now, because of her, rumors have been circulating twice in a row that are detrimental to the Crown Prince. Doesn't City Lord Su really want to say anything?"

Su Hanchu smiled and stood up when he heard that.

"I have tasted the tea in Empress Tianyuan's palace. As for the matter concerning Crown Prince Tianyuan, Empress Tianyuan, can you still interrogate me?"

"Now that I'm in the palace, I'll go see the Queen Mother. I'll take my leave now."