After the court meeting the next day, Su Juan was kept behind. When the old emperor's oral order came down, she immediately became angry and looked fiercely at Minister Mo of the Ministry of Revenue.

The old emperor would not make a sudden decision on seconding officials. He must have discussed it with both sides. In other words, Mo Youqian agreed!

[Robbery? How can you tolerate this?! ]

Minister Mo wiped away his tears. What else could he do if he couldn't bear it? The sage had already spoken. What could I do to him with a knife?

Not worth it.

Su Juan's forehead twitched, [The Honglu Temple is famous for borrowing but not returning! ]

Everyone:!!!

The Minister of the Ministry of Rites understood this point too well. He cried and felt sorry for himself when he thought about it.

The Minister of the Ministry of Rites smiled and said, “It’s not true, it’s all a misunderstanding. Rumors can’t be trusted. Isn’t it a misunderstanding?”

Besides, it’s so nice to stay in the Honglu Temple. Eat well, drink well, and everything is good. Isn’t it better than staying in the Ministry of Revenue?

Su Juan was confused. [If the old emperor lets me go with those envoys, isn't he afraid that I will piss them off and start a war?]

The old emperor doesn't take it to heart at all. If you really have that ability, I will have to call you dad.

Even if Su Juan was unwilling, she still had to follow the Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

For three consecutive days, she accompanied the delegation members in eating and drinking, and walked around the entire capital city, until her feet were tired.

Every day when she returned to the Duke's Mansion, she would fall asleep as soon as her head touched the bed. She especially missed the days when she was exploited by Mo Youqian in the Ministry of Revenue. At least she didn't have to eat too much or walk until her feet were blistered.

No matter whether she ran to the Ministry of Revenue, ran back to the Duke's Mansion, or escaped to the Su Mansion, the people from the Honglu Temple could find her accurately.

It was as if he had caught a bitter gourd and was tormenting her as much as he could.

As a result, Su Juan hid directly at the Queen's place. The people from the Honglu Temple did not dare to go to the Queen, so she was able to rest for a while.

Upon learning that Su Juan had blisters on the soles of her feet, the Queen felt distressed and ordered the palace maid to go to the Imperial Hospital to ask someone to see her. She also asked someone to bring out the soft couch she usually lay on so that Su Juan could lie down and rest.

Su Juan didn't care about anything else, but she wasn't brave enough to actually lie down, so she lay on the couch and told the Queen about what had happened in the past few days.

The queen liked Su Juan. Just looking at her granddaughter made her happy, and listening to her chattering made her feel much more energetic.

Su Juan told the envoys of several countries about everything. The State of Chu owned mines, and the envoys lived a wealthy life, so they wanted the best food, accommodation and transportation. They were simply walking money bags, and they did not like their current residence, and kept clamoring to live somewhere else.

The Qi delegation attached too much importance to etiquette. After a meal, they not only had to burn incense and bathe, but also recite scriptures and pray.

Especially the eldest prince of the Southern Kingdom, Chu Guang, who was the most annoying. He asked all kinds of questions and kept talking about his various interests, such as a knife made of black iron and a magic bow, and what time he went to bed and got up every day.

Su Juan's head hurts when she thinks about it, "I even know that the big yellow dog he keeps in the prince's mansion is called 'Heavenly Dog'."

[This man is really annoying when he starts to grumble. ]

The queen smiled lovingly, "Come and rest here if you are tired. I have prepared food and drinks for you."

Su Juan's eyes sparkled, and she was touched. "You are so kind, Madam. No one has ever treated me so well."

Upon hearing this, the Queen felt sad and felt even more sorry for Su Juan. If her daughter had not disappeared, there wouldn't have been so many things that happened later. This granddaughter should have grown up by her side, why would she be bullied by others and have to stand on her own at such a young age?

"Although you are in the Ministry of Revenue, since Zhuang Peiwen is willing to teach you, you should study hard, get in touch with these diplomatic corps more often, and learn about the affairs of other countries. This will also be beneficial to you."

Su Juan nodded slightly, "I understand."

The queen couldn't help but touch Su Juan's head. It would be great if the child could stay in the palace every day.

The warmth lasted less than a moment before a palace maid came into the hall to report.

"Your Majesty, the Minister of the Honglu Temple, Lord Zhuang, is waiting outside. He said he is here to invite Lord Su."

Su Juan: “.”

【Help! Aaaaaaaahh ...

The Queen couldn't help laughing and ordered someone to pack some cakes for Su Juan to take away.

Coming out of the Queen's Palace, Su Juan looked at the Minister of the Honglu Temple with resentment in her eyes, "Zhuang Peiwen must have a grudge against me, otherwise why would he bother me when there are so many people in the Honglu Temple?"

Hearing Su Juan's grievances, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites felt so wronged that he tried to defend himself, "In fact, I am familiar with the Duke. We even had tea and chatted together a few days ago."

Su Juan laughed dryly, "That's great."

Minister of the Ministry of Rites: So you understand, it was the Duke who wanted you to have a good future, so he asked me to borrow you from the Ministry of Revenue to give you some experience!

[You are so good, Zhuang Peiwen, you actually used the Duke of Ping to threaten me! ]

Honglu Temple Minister: ???

[I never thought you were this kind of person. You are usually an upright person, but I never thought you would go to such lengths to torment a weak woman like me! ]

The Minister of the Honglu Temple was in tears: I am wronged! The Duke has taken too much blame!

It was clearly the Duke who said that he should train her as much as he could, as long as she was not tormented to death. Otherwise, even if he had the guts to do so, he would not dare to torment the sweetheart of His Majesty!

[You don't have any sympathy at all. Your daughter deserves to be in love with a poor and penniless pretty boy! ]

The Minister of the Ministry of Rites was confused: What is love brain?

[Your daughter is about to be taken away by a pig, and you still have the energy to torment me here. When she is pregnant and a pretty boy comes to ask for her hand in marriage, you will regret it! ]

Su Juan remembered that around the end of this year, the beloved daughter of the Minister of the Ministry of Rites was proposed to by a fair-faced scholar, but Zhuang Peiwen beat the man out with a broom, causing a huge uproar. It was said that his beloved daughter was pregnant with the scholar's child.

Calculating the time, it should be around this time.

Zhuang Peiwen is a stubborn person. Even if his daughter is pregnant, he will never accept a man who tries to use a woman to climb up the social ladder as his son-in-law.

As a result, Miss Zhuang was coaxed into eloping again, and the Zhuang family reported the matter to the authorities, which was really upsetting.

The Honglu Temple Minister's face turned black: "!!!"

absurd!

Where did this bastard come from? How dare he set his sights on his good daughter!

No matter how angry and anxious he was, Zhuang Peiwen still threw Su Juan to the Southern Kingdom's embassy before riding back home on horseback, vowing to chop the bastard who tried to deceive his daughter into pieces and feed him to the dogs.

Su Juan: “.”

【This is crazy.】

She turned her head and saw the annoying Chu Guang looking at her with a smile, "Miss Su, we meet again. Since we parted yesterday, this prince has been thinking about you."

"That's why I asked Lord Zhuang from your country to invite you here and have lunch with you."

Su Juan laughed dryly and said, "That's really my blessing."

[I have accumulated eight lifetimes of blessings! 】

The two officials accompanying him tried to hold back their laughter. A mature official would never show his emotions.

[Ah!!! This is so annoying, can someone help me sew this annoying guy's mouth shut! ]

Everyone: We can’t help.

[I've only heard that the Southern Kingdom's eldest prince is warlike, but I've never heard that he's also a chatterbox! ]

Everyone who had heard Chu Guang's heroic deeds when he was eight years old along with Su Juan said: "."

Come on, this is the first time I've seen this. (End of this chapter)