The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 654 Nolan Deye

Chapter 654: Chapter 654 Nolan Deye

"Is it taken care of?" Zhong Niangyao’s tone was light, but the words she spoke were merciless, "These people have committed many killings, keeping them around would only be a curse."

After hearing Zhong Niangyao’s words, Lu Yichen nodded his head and then, without saying anything else, simply waved his hand.

However, in an instant, those who had been skulking in the shadows and tracking them all simultaneously lost their breath.

When the news reached Princess Mingyue, her hand trembled while she was pouring tea, spilling the cup’s contents onto her dress.

The butler by her side saw this but dared not say anything, merely inquiring if they should continue to send people to capture Zhong Niangyao.

Princess Mingyue didn’t respond but simply waved her hand for the butler to leave.

It wasn’t until the butler had left that she took a deep breath, filled with lingering fear. At this moment, a sense of wariness towards Zhong Niangyao couldn’t help but rise in her heart.

Who exactly was Zhong Niangyao, to be able to silently eliminate all of the Hidden Guard like that?

It seemed that if they wanted to capture Zhong Niangyao, they would need to plan carefully.

Meanwhile, Lu Yichen and Zhong Niangyao had already arrived within the Imperial Palace. To be precise, inside the National Master Hall.

The National Master Hall was still immaculately tidy, clearly cleaned regularly. However, perhaps due to its long uninhabited state, it appeared exceptionally desolate.

"Is this where you used to live?" Lu Yichen looked around the surrounding environment before speaking, "It seems somewhat secluded here!"

"Yes," Zhong Niangyao nodded and then laughed, "Though it’s secluded, it’s also especially peaceful. Living here, one is seldom disturbed by outsiders. That allows for more time to cultivate."

Lu Yichen nodded, "It seems it’s been a while since anyone has lived here. After you, it seems Lai Country has not had a State Preceptor."

"Not just anyone can become a State Preceptor," Zhong Niangyao said, shaking her head with a smile, "At least in the art of divination, without talent, it’s absolutely impossible. Originally, I intended to cultivate Han An as the next State Preceptor, it’s a pity—"

Though Han An was ambitious, he was not content with spending his life in the National Master Hall. Hence, under Prince Yu’s deliberate temptation, he quickly fell from grace. It was indeed a waste of her long-time cultivation efforts.

"The Emperor of Lai Country is not a good person," Lu Yichen said lightly, "Otherwise, he wouldn’t have forced you to sacrifice yourself to the heavens."

"Hehe, as I’ve already told you before, if I wasn’t willing, he’d have absolutely no way to compel me," Zhong Niangyao clearly didn’t care much anymore, "He may not be a good person, but he’s still a qualified monarch, at least."

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have willingly sacrificed herself. It wasn’t for the monarch of Lai Country, but for its people. She did not seek vengeance on the monarch because she knew within her heart that he was a qualified ruler. Keeping him alive was a good thing for the people of Lai Country.

Lu Yichen looked at Zhong Niangyao and did not continue speaking.

At this moment, a rush of hurried, chaotic footsteps suddenly came from outside. Soon after, a figure clad in bright yellow entered the room.

The man appeared to be around fifty years of age, dressed in a bright yellow Dragon Robe, exuding a serious and majestic air, along with the aura of an emperor.

Upon entering, he quickly noticed the presence of Lu Yichen and Zhong Niangyao.

However, as though he couldn’t see Lu Yichen’s presence, he quickly walked up to Zhong Niangyao, stopped before her, his face showing a hint of hesitation as he tentatively said, "State Preceptor!"

"Your Majesty, long time no see," Zhong Niangyao nodded slightly, "Unexpectedly, a whole decade has passed by!"

Hearing Zhong Niangyao’s acknowledgment, Nolan Deye, the monarch of Lai Country, took a sharp breath, his voice trembling slightly, "You... how can you..."

Today, he had seen the transmission from the State Preceptor in the Imperial Study, and he was astounded.

Previously, whenever the State Preceptor had any directives, his Imperial Study’s desk would have a letter, instructing him to visit the National Master Hall.

However, ever since the State Preceptor had sacrificed herself to the heavens ten years ago, ending the drought and helping the people overcome hardship, he hadn’t seen such a sudden letter again.

Today’s letter that mysteriously appeared on the desk took him by surprise. He had even suspected that someone was masquerading in the name of the State Preceptor. But the manner of the letter’s appearance and the unique phrasing clearly belonged to the State Preceptor.

Back then, he had personally witnessed the State Preceptor sacrificing herself to the heavens. But now, the State Preceptor had appeared once more.

His heart was filled with shock and happiness—the shock that the State Preceptor was still alive, unsure if she would seek revenge, and happiness that she had not died. He regretted the events of that year deeply. He had been living with that regret for years.

After long deliberation, he decided to come and see what was really happening.

What he did not expect was to meet a completely unfamiliar woman upon his arrival. Yet, this woman gave him the exact impression of the former State Preceptor.

Even with a different face, he had a strong feeling that she was the State Preceptor.

"Do you want to ask why I’m still alive?" Zhong Niangyao spoke indifferently, "That doesn’t seem like your business."

"Yes, what right do I have to concern myself!" Nolan Deye’s eyes flickered with hesitation, and suddenly, he knelt down, "State Preceptor, what happened then was my fault. No matter how you plan to get revenge, I will have no complaints."

"But the people of Lai Country are innocent; please don’t hold them accountable. They’ve only just recovered from the drought, and they really cannot withstand any more turmoil."

Hearing Nolan Deye’s words, Zhong Niangyao couldn’t help but furrow her brow, "What nonsense are you spouting? What do you mean, ’hold accountable’? When did I ever say I was here to settle scores with you?"

"Huh?" Nolan Deye was somewhat stunned, "State Preceptor, your meaning is—"

"You don’t need such a wild imagination," Zhong Niangyao said somewhat speechlessly, "Today I’ve come to you because there’s something I need your help with, not to settle any scores."

Upon hearing Zhong Niangyao’s words, Nolan Deye was almost incapable of responding, "State Preceptor, about that year’s incident, I didn’t mean—"