The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 672: Part of the Test

Chapter 672: Chapter 672: Part of the Test

Watching Zhong Niangyao’s resolute demeanor, Nolan Deye still wanted to speak up and retain her. However, before he could open his mouth, he was directly interrupted by Zhong Niangyao.

"Emperor, there’s no need for you to continue trying to persuade me," Zhong Niangyao lifted her head, her tone was light but her attitude exceedingly firm, "Once I decide on something, I will not change it. I’ve come today only to bid you farewell."

For a time, Nolan Deye was at a loss as to what else he could do.

After a long while, he sighed, opening his mouth helplessly, "Since the State Preceptor is so determined, my efforts to persuade you would only cause distress. However, before you leave, there is one thing I would request the State Preceptor’s assistance with."

Clearly, he was unable to retain the one who wished to leave, and so he had to seize this final opportunity to ask for one more favor.

"Oh?" Zhong Niangyao raised an eyebrow and spoke, "Then speak! I need to know what it is before I can decide whether I can help or not."

Not yet knowing what Nolan Deye might ask of her, she naturally wouldn’t rashly agree. Although she recognized Nolan Deye as a good king, her trust in him was not particularly deep. Hence, she would not readily consent.

"State Preceptor, this matter will not trouble you," Nolan Deye saw Zhong Niangyao’s lack of trust, but he was not angry, and continued, "I’m not getting any younger, and I don’t know how much longer I can sit on this throne. Therefore, while I still have good health, I wish to personally cultivate a successor. I hope—"

When he got to this point, he raised his head, his eyes filled with determination as he looked at Zhong Niangyao, "you can pick out the best successor for me."

His decision wasn’t a spur of the moment impulse, but one that followed deep contemplation. He had seven sons, each one of them quite exceptional and filial. Of course, he did not know whether this was their true nature, or if they were putting on an act.

Because all of these children were excellent, he found choosing a successor somewhat daunting. Now entrusting this choice to the State Preceptor, he believed that the Preceptor could indeed select the most suitable next King.

"Do you trust me so much?" to Zhong Niangyao, it seemed a bit unexpected, "Aren’t you worried that in selecting the next King, I might bring my own personal bias into it?"

Nolan Deye’s request was utterly unforeseen for her. She had considered many possibilities but had never thought of this one. Indeed, she had not anticipated that Nolan Deye’s trust in her would reach this extent.

Hearing Zhong Niangyao’s inquiry, Nolan Deye shook his head with a smile and replied, "Others might not be capable, but you, State Preceptor, are the most trustworthy person in my eyes. Because I believe, at your heart, you always think of the multitudes of Lai Country’s citizens."

Even though he once forced the State Preceptor to make a human sacrifice to heaven, he was also well aware that had the Preceptor not agreed, he would have never succeeded. All these years had passed, and he was acquainted with the State Preceptor’s capabilities. If the Preceptor had not consented at that time, he could never have compelled her to make a human sacrifice to heaven.

Therefore, he was clear about the benevolent heart of the State Preceptor; in whatever she did, she would always consider it from the people’s point of view. Entrusting the power to choose the next King to the State Preceptor, he believed she would surely make the best selection.

After pondering for a moment, Zhong Niangyao nodded, "Fine, since that is the case, I will not decline the request. In two days, have all the princes come over, and after I review them, I’ll give you an answer."

Finally receiving Zhong Niangyao’s consent, Nolan Deye let out a breath of relief and then, with gratitude, nodded towards her, "Then I must trouble the State Preceptor."

Zhong Niangyao’s eyes turned, and as if she had just thought of something, she continued, "There’s one more thing, the discussion we had today doesn’t need to be kept secret. It would be best to let the word of it leak out."

There was a moment of bewilderment for Nolan Deye, "State Preceptor, why is that? Aren’t you worried—"

Zhong Niangyao gave a slight smile, "How do you know that this isn’t part of the test?"

Hearing this, a glint of understanding crossed Nolan Deye’s eyes, and he said no more.

With the indulgence of Nolan Deye, the news that the State Preceptor would select the next King of Lai Country didn’t spread far and wide but those who needed to know were all informed.

All seven princes knew of this news, and each reacted differently. Some were anxious, but others remained as steady as Mount Tai.

Inside Prince Yu Mansion—

Nolan Chenyu was originally handling affairs in the study, but then received a message sent by Noble Princess Consort Wan from the palace. Immediately, he fell into deep thought.

After contemplating for a short while, he gave an order, "Someone, go invite the Princess Consort over."

Soon, Han An hurried in, and upon entering, she asked urgently, "My Prince, what has happened? Why such haste?"

Watching the hastily arriving Han An, a deep look crossed Nolan Chenyu’s eyes. Then he rose, approached her, took out a handkerchief, and gently wiped the light sweat from her forehead as he said softly, "Why so hurried? Haven’t I told you before? No matter what happens, don’t panic."

Watching Nolan Chenyu’s actions, Han An stood motionless, her expression carried a hint of daze.

She couldn’t remember how long it had been since they had such an intimate interaction, or rather, how long it had been since Nolan Chenyu had treated her so gently. The last time it had been this way was before they were married.

In this fleeting moment, it was as though she had returned to the days when their affections were intense.

Suddenly, a shimmer of joy passed through Han An’s eyes, yet she hadn’t forgotten the matter at hand.

"I heard there was an emergency here, so I rushed over. My Prince, has something happened?"

Nolan Chenyu looked at Han An and smiled, then continued speaking, "Indeed, a rather significant event has occurred—just now, a message came from mother in the palace. The Father Emperor is planning to appoint the Crown Prince."

"What?" Han An was also quite shocked, "How can it be so sudden? There wasn’t any hint of this before! And the Father Emperor is in the prime of his life, why would he think of appointing a Crown Prince now?"

"Could this news be some kind of misunderstanding?"

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