The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 673: The Struggle for Inheritance

Chapter 673: Chapter 673: The Struggle for Inheritance

Nolan Chenyu shook his head, "This news was relayed by my mother. Such a significant matter — she would never get it wrong."

The matter of appointing a Crown Prince could not be taken lightly; any mistake could mean irrecoverable doom.

Having confirmed this from Nolan Chenyu, Han An was startled, and her expression inevitably grew more anxious, "Prince, what should we do now?"

Having been Princess Consort Yu for so many years, she was no longer the naive young girl she once was. She now fully understood the significance of the struggle for succession.

No prince would ever not desire to ascend to that highest position; thus, although they were brothers, their relationship resembled more that of enemies.

Every prince, including Prince Yu, wanted to become the Emperor. Should Prince Yu fail, both he and she, being united as one, would surely not escape unscathed.

Moreover, deep inside her, she too harbored her own ambitions. She harbored the dream every woman holds dear — to become the most honored woman. Once Prince Yu ascended to that highest position, she would become a paragon for all women in the world.

"Han An, you are now the only one who can help me," Nolan Chenyu, holding Han An’s hand and with a face full of pleading, said, "As long as you are willing to help, I will surely ascend to the position of Crown Prince."

"Huh?" Han An was utterly confused, "Prince, what exactly are you talking about? I am but a woman, what help could I possibly offer you?"

"You can, and you are the only one who can," Nolan Chenyu firmly stated as he looked at Han An, "Because the person selecting the Crown Prince is the National Master."

"What? Master?" Han An could hardly believe her ears and instinctively retorted, "That’s impossible, absolutely impossible. The appointment of a Crown Prince is a critical national matter; how can it possibly be left to the Master to decide? The Emperor would never agree to it."

"It was proposed by the Father Emperor," Nolan Chenyu’s eyes flickered with depth as he continued, "You might even say, it was requested by the Father Emperor, and Lord National Master has agreed."

After receiving this confirmation from Nolan Chenyu, a mysterious glint flashed in Han An’s eyes.

She had never imagined that the Father Emperor’s trust in her Master was to such an extent. Traditionally, the next king is always chosen by the current king. Yet now, the Father Emperor had entrusted such immense power to her Master, a clear indication of his extraordinary esteem for the Master in his heart.

At that moment, she couldn’t help but think, if only she had communicated well with her Master at the beginning, not defied his wishes, and firmly married Prince Yu.

Of course, she didn’t regret marrying Prince Yu; what she regretted was not clarifying things with her Master. Had she spoken clearly with her Master in the beginning and not angered him, she would still be the National Master’s disciple, and no one would dare look down upon her again.

Noticing Han An fall into silence, a somber glint flashed through Nolan Chenyu’s eyes as he tightly grasped Han An’s hand and continued, "Now, the only person who can help me is you, Han An. You are the National Master’s only disciple; if you speak up, she will surely not refuse."

"This—"

Recalling Zhong Niangyao’s previous attitude and the words she had said, Han An did not share Nolan Chenyu’s confidence, "Prince, it’s not that I’m unwilling to help you. But the Master, she doesn’t want to acknowledge me as her disciple anymore. She already knows everything about the past, and when I went to see her previously, she made it crystal clear."

"Han An, you are master and disciple; how could there possibly be any irreconcilable conflicts between you?" Nolan Chenyu consoled, "For so many years, the National Master has only taken you as her disciple, which speaks volumes about her regard for you. Even if the National Master is angry now, as long as you sincerely apologize, she will surely forgive you."

The National Master’s unwillingness to deal with Han An was something he had long known. Even though he didn’t reside in the Imperial Palace, he still had his informants. Therefore, he was aware of Han An’s earlier attempt to reach out to the National Master.

After realizing that the National Master was unwilling to interact with Han An, his once enthusiastic attitude towards Han An had cooled.

Now, however, the situation was entirely different.

The decision for appointing the Crown Prince was in the hands of the National Master, meaning, to become the Crown Prince, one must start with the National Master. He did not know why the Father Emperor had such immense trust in the National Master. But now, he understood that, compared to his brothers, he had the greatest advantage—or rather, he held the ace that none of his brothers had: Han An.

Though the last meeting between the National Master and Han An had ended on a sour note, the fact that they were once master and disciple would not change, and the genuine bond they once shared was a reality. Thus, as long as Han An was willing to approach the National Master, he stood a great chance.

A look of difficulty surfaced on Han An’s face, "Prince, it’s not that I am unwilling to beg the Master. But the Master is truly indifferent towards me now. I fear that if I approach her, it might negatively impact your standing in her eyes — wouldn’t that be counterproductive?"

"Han An, you need to have confidence in yourself," Nolan Chenyu shook his head and continued, "You hold a significant place in the National Master’s heart. Moreover, after so many years of association, there is affection. Therefore, your words will definitely influence her."

At this point, Nolan Chenyu’s gaze turned deep and tender, "Han An, you know how hard I’ve tried over these years. I truly want to prove my capabilities to the Father Emperor and sincerely consider the well-being of Lai Country’s people. Can you really bear to see me miss out on that position?"

"You are well aware that the struggle for succession is always bloody and brutal. If I cannot secure that position, neither of us will end well. We rise together, we fall together; you are my Princess Consort, and I truly do not wish to see you suffer alongside me."

Seeing Han An’s hesitant expression, unable to make up her mind,

Nolan Chenyu knew the moment was ripe and seizing the opportunity continued, "Han An, ever since you became my Princess Consort, I swore to bring the best of this world to you, just to see you smile."

"As long as I ascend to that position, you, my true wife, will also become the most esteemed woman in all of Lai Country. That is the best I can offer you."