The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 660: Agony

Chapter 660: Chapter 660: Agony

Nangong Xin wanted to speak out in opposition, but under Zhong Nianyao’s seemingly smiling gaze, all the words that came to her mouth simply could not be uttered.

The Emperor’s gaze also fell on her from time to time. If she continued to exhibit such resistance, it would certainly raise suspicion. However, if Zhong Mingxin arrived later, her lies would be uncovered.

Time ticked away second by second, and Nangong Xin’s heart was filled with torment. If possible, she really did not want to stay here at all. She felt like a prisoner awaiting judgment.

At this tense moment, Zhong Nianyao suddenly spoke with nonchalance, "Princess Mingyue, at a time like this, you mustn’t faint! Otherwise, everyone will think you’re feeling guilty!"

Nangong Xin, who already felt somewhat guilty, nearly choked with rage upon hearing Zhong Nianyao’s words.

At the same time, she deeply regretted not finding a way to keep Zhong Nianyao in the mansion after her initial visit.

Had she known from the beginning that things would turn out this way, she would have definitely found a way to keep Zhong Nianyao and the others at the mansion. No, to be precise, she would have made sure Zhong Nianyao never had the chance to appear before the Emperor.

But now, it was too late. She needed to think of a solution fast, otherwise, once Zhong Mingxin arrived and all her lies were exposed, she would be guilty of deceiving the King.

It wasn’t long before two guards returned, and with them came a man in his thirties.

The man, dressed in a deep blue robe, had icy, aloof eyes that seemed to lack focus. His dark eyes were filled with calm, his black hair fell casually by his ears, and his lips were pale, showing his poor health. He emanated a coldness that almost didn’t seem human.

This man was none other than Zhong Mingxin.

Zhong Mingxin had no clue what was going on. He had been virtually under house arrest at the Commandery Princess Mansion.

Back when he had gone to pick Snow Spirit Flowers for Le Yao, he had unfortunately fallen off a cliff. However, he did not know whether it was luck or misfortune, as he did not die from the severe injuries he sustained after the fall. Despite his grave wounds, he struggled to find a way out.

He didn’t know how long he had wandered or where he had ended up. At some point, a white light suddenly appeared before him, and then he lost all consciousness.

When he regained consciousness, he found himself in a completely unfamiliar place. Heavily injured and in a strange place, he naturally did not dare to reveal any information about himself. While healing, he subtly gathered information from the people around him.

What he had never expected was that he had not only come to a completely unfamiliar place, but also to an entirely unfamiliar dynasty.

After his recovery, he wished to leave the Commandery Princess Mansion as soon as possible.

Since he had fallen while picking Snow Spirit Flowers and had not been able to bring them back personally, he was filled with worry. Not only for his wife but also for his daughter, whom he had left at home. Without her mother’s presence, he did not want his daughter to lack a father’s love in her life. Therefore, he had to find a way to return quickly.

What he never could have imagined was that Princess Mingyue was unwilling to let him leave. Moreover, Princess Mingyue had even confessed her love for him, hoping to become his wife.

He naturally declined immediately and revealed to Princess Mingyue the truth about having a wife and daughter.

Upon hearing this, Princess Mingyue did not get angry but expressed quite generously that she would not be upset and would not hinder his departure, even going so far as to send him off.

Initially, he was grateful to have encountered a reasonable and understanding person.

However, what he never expected was that at the farewell party, he had just drunk a cup of wine before passing out.

When he regained consciousness again, he found himself incredibly weak, even struggling to get out of bed.

Afterward, Princess Mingyue appeared and made it clear that she would never let him leave the mansion. Even if he did not like her now, it did not mean he would not in the future. So, she was willing to wait until the day he agreed to marry her.

Since then, he had been confined within the mansion. He had thought of leaving, but his body had been poisoned by Nangong Xin, leaving him extremely weak and entirely unable to escape.

He had been looking for a way out all this time, but Princess Mingyue was too vigilant, and he found no opportunity to leave.

However, what gave him some peace of mind was that although Princess Mingyue would not let him leave and had poisoned him, she had not actually forced him into marriage.

Of course, his firm stance was also a reason.

He had clearly told Princess Mingyue that if she truly forced him into marriage, he would rather die. Escaping might be difficult, but if he truly sought death, there was no stopping him.

Days passed, and he kept trying to find a way to leave, but to no avail.

What he hadn’t expected was that a few days ago, Princess Mingyue suddenly told him that she planned for them to marry soon.

He naturally refused.

But for some reason, Princess Mingyue did not care about his attitude at all and began ordering preparations for the wedding.

He was absolutely unwilling to marry Princess Mingyue; his heart belonged only to his wife, and there was no possibility of taking another. So these past few days, he had been even more eager to leave the mansion.

Yet before he could find a way, the palace sent for him, and he was taken away.

Not even the people of the Commandery Princess Mansion, even if they had wished to, could muster the courage to stop him.

When he followed the guards into the Imperial Study, Zhong Mingxin saw the people inside.

The person dressed in bright yellow, was unmistakably the King of Lai Country.

After shifting his gaze, he swept it over Nangong Xin, still kneeling on the ground, and then he saw Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao standing there.

Upon seeing the pair, his gaze locked onto them, unable to look away.

The man had a fair and chiseled face with a stern countenance, a natural sense of authority, overbearing and sharp. The woman had clear, bright pupils, curved eyebrows, and long eyelashes that trembled slightly, her flawless pale skin blushing faintly.