The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 669: Coma

Chapter 669: Chapter 669: Coma

Zhong Niangyao didn’t care about the Empress Dowager’s thoughts. Now that the Empress Dowager had agreed to her request, she had no reason to stay any longer.

After receiving the Empress Dowager’s promise, Zhong Niangyao immediately turned and left.

It wasn’t until Zhong Niangyao’s figure disappeared into the distance that the Empress Dowager swept everything on the table to the ground and muttered through clenched teeth, "Zhong Niangyao, Zhong Niangyao."

Each call seemed to carry endless hatred.

At that moment, the Empress Dowager hated Zhong Niangyao to the bone. If she could, she really wished she could kill Zhong Niangyao right then. However, considering Zhong Niangyao’s identity, her mysterious abilities, and the Emperor’s trust in Zhong Niangyao, she knew she couldn’t do anything.

Those waiting outside had no idea what was happening inside. They hadn’t even heard any noise from inside.

However, soon after Zhong Niangyao left, they heard a crashing sound from inside, as if a pile of porcelain was smashed to the ground.

Suddenly, they didn’t dare to breathe heavily, for fear of disturbing the Empress Dowager inside.

Although they didn’t know exactly what had happened inside, they saw Zhong Niangyao emerge unharmed, while the Empress Dowager was furious, indicating that the conversation between the two was unpleasant. It was clear that the Empress Dowager dared not do anything to Zhong Niangyao, which spoke volumes about Zhong Niangyao’s status.

Nangong Xin had not left either and was watching from not far away.

Since the appearance of Zhong Niangyao, Nangong Xin had a bad feeling. Now, with everything that had happened, she felt like she had fallen into an ice pit, her whole body cold.

It seemed that even the Empress Dowager couldn’t do anything to Zhong Niangyao. What about her? Could the Empress Dowager still protect her? If the Empress Dowager couldn’t protect her, what would become of her?

She couldn’t imagine what she would do if she lost her status as the Commandery Princess. She couldn’t become common folk; she had lived a luxurious life from birth and couldn’t survive a day of poverty.

Before Nangong Xin could think of a solution, the Empress Dowager directly summoned her.

Then, the Empress Dowager took Nangong Xin to see the Emperor and handed her over to the Emperor’s judgment, then left.

Nangong Xin was shocked by the imperial decree before she could react. She lost her title as a Commandery Princess, was demoted to a commoner, and all her family’s wealth was confiscated. She was not just a commoner now, but a poor one.

No matter how Nangong Xin begged for mercy, nothing could change this established fact.

When the news arrived, Zhong Niangyao and Lu Yichen were playing chess in the courtyard.

Lu Yichen placed a piece and smiled, "Are you satisfied now with the outcome for Nangong Xin?"

"It’s tolerable!" Zhong Niangyao nodded, casually placing a piece, "I didn’t expect the Empress Dowager to be so efficient! She agreed not long ago and already took care of it."

Lu Yichen looked up at Zhong Niangyao and said, "Even though the Empress Dowager personally handled this, it doesn’t mean she has really given up on Nangong Xin. After all, Nangong Xin is her blood, she definitely will leave a way out for Nangong Xin."

"She’s already out of time." Zhong Niangyao shook her head with a smile, "Even if she truly intends to leave a way out for Nangong Xin, she is powerless. When I saw her this morning, I already sensed that she was about to face a calamity. Although it won’t endanger her life, it will cause great harm to her health. Soon, she will probably have to rest in bed for the remaining days."

Lu Yichen raised an eyebrow, "Oh, it seems you have already planned everything."

"Right, now that everything is resolved, when do you plan to leave this place?"

"Soon." Zhong Niangyao thought for a moment and then said, "Tomorrow I’ll go and bid farewell to Nolan Deye. Then in a few days, we’ll head back."

Lu Yichen nodded, without expressing any opinions.

In the evening, Zhong Niangyao told Zhong Mingxin about their plans to leave.

Upon hearing they were soon to leave, Zhong Mingxin’s heart filled with excitement, he almost couldn’t contain his inner joy and nearly jumped up.

Seeing Zhong Mingxin’s joyful demeanor, Zhong Niangyao wasn’t surprised.

In the past ten years, Zhong Mingxin had been confined to the Commandery Princess Mansion. He had always been yearning for his family and obviously couldn’t have any affection for Lai Country. So, knowing they could leave, his excitement and joy were understandable.

While they were talking, a palace maid rushed in, her anxious expression clear.

The palace maid knelt down in front of Zhong Niangyao as soon as she entered and said urgently, "Lord National Master, the Emperor has urgently summoned you."

Hearing the palace maid’s words, Zhong Niangyao raised her eyebrows in surprise, "Did something happen? Why does the Emperor suddenly want to see me?"

The palace maid shook her head, "This servant doesn’t know, I only heard that something happened with the Empress Dowager."

A flicker of surprise passed through Zhong Niangyao’s eyes, then she turned her head and exchanged a look with Lu Yichen beside her.

Today, she already knew the Empress Dowager was about to face a calamity. However, she really hadn’t expected it to come so suddenly, so soon.

Zhong Niangyao got up to go to the Empress Dowager’s palace to see her current condition.

Lu Yichen, who always liked being with Zhong Niangyao, naturally went with her.

Zhong Niangyao had no objections.

Soon, the two of them arrived together at the Empress Dowager’s palace.

As they entered the chamber, Nolan Deye came up to greet them.

"National Master, you’ve finally arrived!" Nolan Deye looked relieved and spoke eagerly, "Please check on my mother. What’s happening to her now?"

Zhong Niangyao neither confirmed nor denied but asked curiously, "How did the Empress Dowager suddenly faint?"

Hearing Zhong Niangyao’s inquiry, Nolan Deye’s face nearly turned red, "It’s all because of that Nangong Xin, she really is a disaster. I haven’t even figured out the full details. But from what those serving have said, it was after Nangong Xin and my mother had a big argument that she fainted."

Zhong Niangyao nodded, her mind beginning to marvel at the events.